Welcome to the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc.!

The mission of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest is to further, promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. 

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Positions Available at GACCoM

GACCoM is currently looking for a full-time Executive Assistant & Office Manager, Renewables Project Manager and Part-Time Staff Accountant. Please click here for more information!

IMTS Reception

Don't miss the manufacturing industry event for the German American business community!

When: Thursday, September 11, 2008 

Time: 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm

Location: The Library, 40th Floor, 190 South LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60603

To register for this event and for sponsorship opportunities, please click here!

VHP 2008/2009

We have once again been chosen to assist 15 German companies from the new federal states to expand to the US market. This Vermarktungshilfeprogramm (VHP) 2008/2009 is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. More information available soon.

Transatlantic Program Patron

	Ambassador Dr. Klaus Scharioth

German Ambassador Dr. Klaus Scharioth Official Patron of the Transatlantic Program

Ambassador Dr. Klaus Scharioth, German Ambassador to the U.S., has taken on the patronage for GACCoM's Transatlantic Program. With this new patronage Ambassador Scharioth demonstrates his support for the German-American business relationship, which he believes can only be strengthened by direct local experiences through our next generation’s young professionals. To read Ambassador Scharioth's Greetings or learn more about the Transatlantic Program, please click here. 

US BioEnergy Business Delegation to Germany: October 7th – 9th, 2008

Ten US companies will have the opportunity to take part in this delegation to travel to Germany and participate in individually-tailored meetings, while also attending the RENEXPO trade show. Participation is open to US companies involved in:

• Engineering or construction of bioenergy systems
• Bioenergy development or management
• Production or sales of bioenergy-related systems or components.

Registration is due by Friday, August 29th. 

For more information on this event, please click here.

GACCoM Economic Survey Results

GACCoM Members still very cautious about their prospects for the U.S. economy, but nevertheless optimistic about their companies' financial prospects

GACCoM’s Midwest Renewables & Energy Efficiency Roadshow 2008

The Roadshow was a great success - thanks to all our presenters and attendees!

June 24th - Detroit, Michigan

· Supply Chains in the Renewable Energy Industry

· Energy Efficiency in Industry

June 25th - Chicago, Illinois

· Sustainable Development

· Green Architecture: Residential & Commercial Energy Efficiency

June 26th - Minneapolis, Minnesota

· Wind Energy

· Bioenergy

To download the presentations given at the Roadshow, please click here.

Merlin Award Winners Announced! GACCoM's Merlin Award Winners were announced at our Merlin Awards Gala on May 2nd at the InterContinental Hotel Chicago.   Congratulations to our winners:  Best Innovator  - Go Green 2008: Schunk Graphite Technology Best Manufacturer: Brose North America, Inc. Best  New Company/Start-Up: JOEST Inc. Best Service Provider T-Systems North America, Inc   More information on our winners, our gala, and pictures of the event, here.

CAR Road to Renewal Conference

U.S. Wind Market Poised For Record-Breaking Surge