Dear Members and Friends,

We hope you have been staying safe and warm throughout the winter weeks. Due to the recent winter storm in New York, our New Year's Networking Reception & Business Luncheon has been postponed to February 10th. All registrations for the original date will be automatically transferred to the new date. No action is required at this time, and we are excited to welcome you then under safer conditions.

February and March are shaping up to be exciting months for the GACC. We are looking forward to several highlights, including our Boston Chapter Opening Reception on February 23rd, the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the GACC NY's J-1 visa designation on February 26th, our International Women's Day Breakfast on March 13th, and the presentation of the German American Business Outlook (GABO) 2026 results in Farmington, CT on March 18th. A sincere thank you as well to everyone who took the time to complete the GABO survey. Your input provides valuable insights into the current business climate.

In case you haven't secured your tickets yet, please note that our hotel room blocks in New Orleans for the German American Executive Summit will expire on February 8th. Rooms are booking quickly, and we therefore encourage you not to wait to secure your rooms and summit tickets

We would also like to thank you for being a valued member of the GACC. At this time, all membership invoices for 2026 have been sent out. If you have not already done so, we kindly invite you to pay your invoice by logging into our member portal. Not a member yet? We would be delighted to connect and share more information about the benefits of joining our network.

We very much look forward to welcoming you at our upcoming events.

Warm regards,

Your GACC NY Team

Upcoming Events & Programs

Boston Chapter Opening Reception

Boston, MA | February 23rd, 2026

To celebrate the opening of our new Boston Chapter, we are delighted to invite you to our opening reception at The UMass Club in Boston.

Join us to connect with fellow members of the transatlantic business community and celebrate the start of an exciting new chapter for the GACC.

More information & registration

30th Anniversary of the GACC's J-1 Visa Designation

New York City | February 26th, 2026

Join us as the GACC NY celebrates the 30th anniversary of its J-1 visa designation.

The event will begin with a dedicated presentation providing an overview of the J-1 visa program, including the GACC NY’s role as a designated sponsor, the services we offer, and how companies and participants can successfully navigate the program. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with our team.

The program will further feature a panel discussion with experienced leaders who will share practical insights and perspectives on international talent development, workforce qualification, and mobility in a transatlantic context.

More information & registration

German American Executive Summit

New Orleans, LA | March 5th - 6th, 2026

Riverboat Networking Cruise

We are excited to kick off the German American Executive Summit with a networking reception on an authentic New Orleans riverboat cruise.

German American Business Outlook Summit

The summit will bring together leaders from across industries to present and discuss a 2026 U.S. Economic Outlook and the results of the German American Business Outlook (GABO) 2026.

Business Awards Gala Dinner

The summit will conclude with the German American Business Awards Dinner where the German American Business Awards will be presented and handed over by Jens Hanefeld, German Ambassador to the United States.

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International Women's Day Breakfast

New York City | March 13th, 2026

In celebration of International Women's Day, we invite you to join us for a morning of professional exchange and networking hosted by our member Fragomen.

This breakfast brings together women from our German American business network and offers the opportunity for meaningful conversations and relationship building with like-minded members.

Following the breakfast, attendees will take part in an interactive public speaking workshop led by Shawn Fagan, Master Executive Coach from GK Training. The session will focus on practical, hands-on techniques for clear and concise communication.

More information & registration

GABO Connecticut

TRUMPF, Farmington, CT | March 18th, 2026

Thank you to our board member TRUMPF North America for kicking off the event with a Smart Factory Tour offering a behind-the-scenes look at their highly automated production facility.

The event will start with the presentation of the German American Business (GABO) 2026 results, followed by an industry panel discussion. Our executive speakers will share insights and discuss the current business climate and economic outlook for German companies in the United States.

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Supply Chains Under Pressure: Tariffs, Trade, and Logistics in Transformation

Jersey City, NJ | April 21st, 2026

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive expert discussion hosted in collaboration with our member Kuehne + Nagel Inc., focusing on the shifts in global supply chains.

The program will feature a Global Sea Logistics Market Update focused on transatlantic trade, delivered by Bill Rooney, Vice President, Sea Logistics Strategic Development at Kuehne + Nagel Inc., followed by an executive panel discussion and interactive Q&A.

This event is designed for supply chain, logistics, operations, and procurement professionals, as well as trade and compliance experts managing cross-border supply chains between the U.S. and Germany.

More information & registration

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Member Corner

Transit Tech Lab Challenge Applications Are Now Open

Applications for the 2026 Transit Tech Lab Challenges are open until February 27th. The Transit Tech Lab, an accelerated innovation program founded by the Partnership Fund for New York City and the MTA, is looking for emerging tech companies to collaborate with the MTA, Port Authority of NY & NJ, and NYC DOT on two new challenges focused on advancing infrastructure and modernizing data and workflows to improve public transit in the NY metropolitan area.

Selected companies will work directly with some of the largest transit agencies in North America in an eight-week structured proof-of-concept.

Learn more & apply

Patron Members

Sport Alliance LLC

Sport Alliance builds the operating system for health and fitness businesses that scale internationally. Headquartered in Europe with a growing North American presence and a U.S. office in Boston, we support multi-location operators with enterprise-grade software, digital workflows, and integrated payments. As part of our U.S. expansion, we are excited to join the GACC NY network and connect with technology-driven companies across the transatlantic market.

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