GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

Mark your calendars - we're heading to Columbus, Ohio! Join us on December 3rd to explore the latest plant engineering solutions for #BatteryProduction and #BatteryRecycling from the US and Germany.??? Event Details: ?? Columbus, OH ??? December 3rd ?? 8:30am - 1pm ?? REGISTER FOR FREE: https://lnkd.in/dqhEPjWq ? ?? Why Attend? ?? Hear from innovative German companies showcasing their #PlantEngineering solutions. ?? Learn about the latest industry trends from featured speakers and panel discussions. ?? Enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshments while networking with industry leaders! Meet our German innovators:? ?? Dürr ?? Plasmatreat ?? Automation W+R GmbH? ?? Schenck Process ?? MACEAS by Worthmann Maschinenbau ?? Exacom GmbH - A Viscom Company ?? BST GmbH ?? Schuler Group ?? Erhardt+Leimer GmbH ?? VITRONIC Machine Vision ?? AZO LIQUIDS GmbH ?? Eirich Official ?? Brückner Maschinenbau ?? ULT AG - air quality ? Are you interested in a one-on-one meeting with one of the companies from Germany? Would you like to speak at the event? Please reach out to Jan-Felix Kederer. ? We look forward to seeing you in Ohio! JobsOhio The Columbus Region Economic Development by Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development?The Ohio State University

GACC Midwest is here to help you send an intern abroad to your US location. We’re an official sponsor for J-1 Intern Visas and can assist you through the application process. Please note that the J-1 process takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks - so now is a great time to start the process for 2025!???? ??Contact Aimee Goodman at [email protected] and visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/eY3kKwkd #J1internvisa #intern #internationalintern #gaccmidwestj1visa

Enter the US market with confidence! ?? Learn from the expertise of our Consulting Team to find business partners, level up your intercultural communication, understand the nuances of the US market, and more.?? ?? Contact us at [email protected] and visit https://lnkd.in/gzg7hTn to get started! - Betreten Sie den US-Markt mit Zuversicht! ?? Nutzen Sie die Erfahrung unseres Consulting-Teams, um Gesch?ftspartner zu finden, Ihre interkulturelle Kommunikation zu verbessern, die Feinheiten des US-Marktes zu verstehen und vieles mehr.?? ?? Kontaktieren Sie uns unter [email protected] und besuchen Sie https://lnkd.in/gzg7hTn, um loszulegen! #USMarketEntry #Markteintritt

Congratulations to Endress+Hauser Group on winning the 2024 GACC Apprenticeship Award! ?? Indiana-based ICATT Apprenticeship Program Network Company Endress+Hauser was recognized for its dedication to ensuring apprentices have the support they need to thrive along with its commitment to fostering long-term organizational growth and building community. Endress+Hauser joined the ICATT #Apprenticeship Program in 2018 with its first cohort of two apprentices and currently has 12 #apprentices. Endress+Hauser also recognized Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprentice graduate Kyawnaing Htun for his dedication that impresses both in and outside of Endress+Hauser. German Ambassador to the US Andreas Michaelis presented the award to Robert Head, Apprenticeship Program Manager at Endress+Hauser, and Kyawnaing Htun at the GACC Apprenticeship Conference this morning in Washington, DC. ?? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e_p--fXf #GACCApprenticeshipAward #GACCApprenticeshipConference

Explore current trends and challenges in automotive electronics software development and validation this Wednesday at dSPACE in Wixom, Michigan!?? Learn about the challenges and solutions in validating modern vehicle architectures,?explore the world of electronics development and testing, and network with the German-American business community. GACC Midwest is proud to co-host this Connection Series event with German American Business Council of Michigan. ??Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQrndGjF Thanks to our Michigan Connection Series sponsor R?dl & Partner

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With the evolving political landscape in the US, join our network's two upcoming #events to get preliminary analysis of the US #election results ??? and learn how the election outcomes could shape collaborative efforts between #Germany and the US. ???? ???? ?? The 2024 Elections and German Business in the US - [Virtual] November 21, 1pm CT/2pm ET 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. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/egwCDDJm ?? Panel Discussion on US Elections 2024:?Implications for German-US Relations and Transatlantic #Energy Policies - [Hybrid] December 5, 8am-9:30am CT/9am-10:30am ET As part of the US-Germany Climate and Energy Partnership Support Office, this session will explore the potential impacts of the 2024 US elections on German-US relations, with a particular focus on?#transatlantic energy policies. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eXh8qRDd

European Professionals Networking returns for a festive night of networking at the The Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza! Meet international organizations and professionals in our upgraded Grand Timber Haus.?? Highlights Includes: ??VIP skip-the-line access ??Receive the 2024?signature Christkindlmarket mug ?? Traditional German seasonal treats ??Sip on traditional Gluehwein ??Take a photo with the Christkind ??Register here: https://lnkd.in/gd-t95TF

Learn how Vetter Pharma, a family-run company, is a high-performance service provider for the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry. With more than 6,000 staff members worldwide, they are committed to providing high-quality service. See more on page 29 of the 2023 Special 60th Anniversary GACC Midwest Report: https://lnkd.in/gt5-An4K

This past week, we welcomed a delegation of German industrial #decarbonization and #EnergyEfficiency innovators for a five-day tour across Detroit and Chicago. The participants connected with local stakeholders, presented their solutions, and engaged in transatlantic discussions on #sustainable #manufacturing. ? The journey started in Detroit, where Kerr Russell hosted our market briefing, including Mark Knoth's insights on U.S. legal considerations for foreign companies. Colton Dale from Detroit Regional Partnership and Zachary Kolodin from the Michigan Infrastructure Office gave an overview of the state’s market opportunities and sustainability initiatives. ? Tuesday took us to LuxWall, Inc.'s one of a kind facility in Litchfield, where high-performance windows for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions are produced. Thank you to Jean Marie Mayher and Scott Thomsen for hosting us! ? Wednesday kicked off at MichAuto, who hosted us for a breakfast and networking event featuring keynotes from Justine Johnson, Drew Coleman, EDFP, MBA, and Beatrice Schulz, followed by a discussion on industrial decarbonization moderated by Jim Saber of NextEnergy. Back in Chicago, a tour of Kuehne+Nagel in Bensenville gave us a firsthand look at efficient, eco-friendly logistics. Our Thursday market briefing featured Karla Ruth Orozco Toledano (World Business Chicago), Ginta Rose Rubin (Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity), JC Kibbey (Illinois EPA), Simone Schuppan from c2Impact and David J. Nissen and Amy Chamoun from Cherry Bekaert, setting the stage for a successful day. The highlight was an exclusive factory tour of the TRUMPF North America Smart Factory, followed by a panel discussion and networking event, where Chris Heckle from Argonne National Laboratory and Samuel Gage from Energetics shared insights on Argonne's research and the DOE's Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap. ? Friday wrapped up at Argonne National Laboratory, where we explored pioneering research in industrial decarbonization. Special thanks to Sarang Supekar, PhD for an insightful tour. ? A huge thank you to all our partners, hosts, expert speakers, and delegation members for making this week an inspiring success! ? OUR DELEGATION: APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH ? Dürr ? hbi Germany GmbH ? FEV Consulting ? Passiv Energie ? SE+P Consulting GmbH ? INDYON GmbH ? BVES Energy Storage Systems Association ? energiewaechter GmbH