German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

?? Wir feiern 10 Jahre STEP USA! ?? We are celebrating 10 years of STEP USA! ? Das Startup & Entrepreneur Programm "STEP USA" der German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. kann seit seinem Start fast 600 deutsche Start-Ups mit fast 1.000 Teilnehmenden verzeichnen. Darüber hinaus gab es 118 Gründungen in den USA und 68 venture capital Investments. Beeindruckende Zahlen! Das STEP USA Programm vermittelt Markteintrittswissen und Kontakte zu venture capital in den USA. Es gibt allgemeine oder branchenspezifische Kohorten. N?chste Woche findet zum Beispiel das erste Female Founders Programm statt. Ihr seid ein Start-Ups und habt Interesse am US-amerikanischen Markt? Meldet euch für eines der Programme im n?chsten Jahr an. Für das Jahr 2025 sind bereits folgende Kohorten best?tigt: -?????????STEP USA New York Program (M?rz 2025) -?????????STEP USA New York Program (Mai 2025) -?????????STEP USA Female Founders Program (Juni 2025) -?????????STEP USA MedTech/ Life Science Program (September 2025) -?????????STEP USA University Program (November 2025) -?????????STEP USA Artificial Intelligence Program (Dezember 2025) Mehr Informationen findet ihr auf der Webseite https://lnkd.in/eGRubzDj oder kontaktiert Andrea Diewald oder Victoria Kaeser. Ihr interessiert euch für einen anderen Markt? Die Deutschen Auslandshandelskammern haben 150 Standorte in 93 L?ndern. Die Kolleg*innen weltweit stehen euch beratend zur Seite: https://www.ahk.de/de The Startup & Entrepreneur Program “STEP USA” of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has recorded almost 600 German startups with almost 1000 participants since its launch. In addition, there have been 118 company foundations in the USA and 68 venture capital investments. Impressive figures! The STEP USA program provides market entry knowledge and contacts to venture capital in the USA. There are general or industry-specific cohorts. Next week, for example, the first Female Founders Program will take place. Are you a start-up and interested in the US market? Sign up for one of next year's programs. The following cohorts are already confirmed for 2025: - STEP USA New York Program (March 2025) - STEP USA New York Program (May 2025) - STEP USA Female Founders Program (June 2025) - STEP USA MedTech/ Life Science Program (September 2025) - STEP USA University Program (November 2025) - STEP USA Artificial Intelligence Program (December 2025) You can find more information on the website https://lnkd.in/eGRubzDj or contact Andrea Diewald or Victoria Kaeser. Are you interested in other countries? The German Chambers of Commerce Abroad have 150 locations in 93 countries. Our colleagues around the world are happy to help you: https://www.ahk.de/de #StartUp #venturecapital #marketentry #USA #transatlantic #investments #femalefounders

We are excited to introduce our GACC Member Marketplace Holiday Campaign! ? This December, discover a handpicked selection of premier German consumer products from our diverse B2C member companies. Our GACC Member Marketplace offers a distinctive opportunity to discover high-quality gifts while supporting the brands that set German standards for excellence. ? Each week, we will feature exceptional German products from our B2C members — ranging from practical essentials to luxury items — accompanied by exclusive holiday offers and promotional codes you won't want to miss. ? GACC Member Marketplace: https://lnkd.in/eUuxsDPU ? Stay tuned and celebrate the festive season with us! ? #HolidayDeals #GermanProducts #GermanBrands #Holidays

? Eight weeks ago, we welcomed the 2024 Fall Cohort of apprentices from the Joachim Herz Foundation to New York City. During their time here, the ten apprentices completed internships across the city, gaining valuable professional experience while experiencing the American way of life. ? This valuable opportunity is made possible by grants provided by the Joachim Herz Stiftung, and we are proud to support the program as the official J-1 visa sponsor. ? ?? Did you know that as a J-1 visa sponsor, the GACC can bring German apprentices (Azubis) to the U.S. for internships? Reach out to our team if you want to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddvUkyJV ? #J1Visa #InternationalExchange #Azubi #ProfessionalDevelopment

The GACC is proud to serve as the Registered Apprenticeship sponsor for the dynamic and innovative training consortium, iTEC in the Lehigh Valley, PA. https://lnkd.in/drwNsT7q

?Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Fall Gala Dinner and Newcomer of the Year Award! ? It was wonderful to see nearly 200 guests come together, filling the room to capacity for a truly memorable evening. ? We were honored to have Consul General Till Knorn deliver the welcome remarks, and we extend our congratulations to our three finalists — CMBlu Energy, Userlane, and Swobbee — for their outstanding presentations. ? ?? A well-deserved recognition goes to Swobbee US Corp., who was chosen as the 2024 GACC NY Newcomer of the Year through a live vote by our audience. ? A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and goodie bag contributors for their generous support, which played a key role in making the evening a success. ? We look very much forward to seeing you at our next events! ???? ???? ? #NewcomerOfTheYear #GACCNY #Networking #GermanAmericanBusiness

The Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C. hosted a national audience on November 18th for the German American Apprenticeship Conference in partnership with the German American Chambers of Commerce.?The program celebrated the continued advancement of skills training programs based on the German Apprenticeship model. ? Congratulations to the German-American Apprentice of the Year Kyawnaing Htun with Endres + Hauser, and thank you to Ambassador Andreas Michaelis for sharing motivating opening remarks.? ? We also appreciate the engagement of our training employers, including B. Braun, who shared best practices from their innovative local training consortium, the iTEC Lehigh Valley. ? Morten Rasmussen ? #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #GACC

?? Save the date for our first FEMALE FOUNDERS STEP USA Pitch Night in New York City in December! ? This STEP USA boot camp is specifically designed to support the expansion of promising female-led German startups into the U.S. market. Join us on Wednesday, December 4th, at the Goethe-Institut New York for an inspiring Pitch Night where female-driven startups will showcase their cutting-edge ideas and innovations. ? ?? Pitch Night highlights you don’t want to miss: ? Witness innovative ideas from talented German female entrepreneurs. ? Connect with entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, and industry professionals. ? Gain insights from a jury of high-level investors who will provide direct feedback to our startups. ? ?? Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gMrcmGpQ ?? When: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM ?? Where: Goethe-Institut New York, 30 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003 USA ? #STEPUSA #PitchNight #FemaleFounders #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Networking #GACCNY #WomenInBusiness #VentureOut

What comes next after the elections? How will the new Congress and administration affect your business? ? Join the policy team from the Representative of German Industry and Trade (RGIT) in Washington, D.C. for a debrief on the election results and potential policy impacts from the new administration and congressional majorities. Jay Morgan and Patrick McCown will share context and analysis from a transatlantic perspective to help support your business’s decision-making into 2025. They will also provide insights on developments to look out for in trade, technology, and energy policy through the presidential transition and afterward. ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/egwCDDJm ? #TransatlanticRelations #GermanAmericanBusiness #elections?

?? Berlin goes USA! ? We were honored to support last week’s “Berlin goes USA” delegation program which was?spearheaded by the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner. In close collaboration with Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH, Berlin Business Office USA, and the IHK Berlin, the program successfully fostered cross-Atlantic partnerships and showcased Berlin’s innovation and economic potential on the U.S. stage. ?? The delegation journey brought together a group of about 60 experts, exploring innovative hubs around Boston and New York City before heading on to Los Angeles. With events, site visits, and selected sessions focusing on life sciences, infrastructure, mobility, and sustainability, the program aimed to connect Berlin-based companies with potential business partners, strengthen transatlantic exchange, and promote economic collaboration. ?? This delegation highlighted Berlin’s commitment to building international partnerships, driving innovation, and paving the way for a sustainable future. ? #berlinofficeusa #TransatlanticPartnership #BerlinGoesUSA #GACCNY #GermanAmericanBusiness

On December 31st, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) comes into effect, bringing significant changes to corporate governance and transparency in the U.S. For U.S. companies owned by German entities or individuals, understanding these changes is crucial for compliance purposes. We invite you to join an insightful webinar hosted by our member Gibbons P.C., where experts will break down the key elements of the CTA, including: ? The primary objectives of the CTA ? Changes for corporate governance and transparency ? Compliance obligations and best practices ? Practical advice to help your organization navigate these changes effectively ?? November 20th, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM EST | Online ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/efgHm2yh #CorporateTransparencyAct #CTA #CorporateLaw #GACCNY #GermanAmericanBusiness