About GACCoM

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACCoM), headquartered in Chicago, was founded in 1963.

GACCoM is an integral part of the network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) with 120 offices in 80 countries around the globe. Our continuing mission is to further, promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States, especially the Midwest.

Our organization combines the elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and a professional consultancy - quite a unique concept in international trade promotion.

GACCoM’s territory covers 14 U.S. states: the 13 states of the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin) and Colorado, comprising together approximately one quarter of the nation’s geographical area, its population and its GDP.

GACCoM’s office which we share with Invest in Germany is located in the heart of downtown Chicago on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest – GACCoM
401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3330

Chicago, IL 60611-4236

USA
Phone: (312) 644-2662
Fax: (312) 644-0738
Email: info(at)gaccom.org

AHK – Well Connected World-wide At 120 locations in 80 countries around the world, the members of German Chamber Network (AHKs) offer their experience, connections and services to German and foreign companies. AHKs are located in all countries which are of special interest for German companies.

Close Connection to Germany AHKs are closely connected to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) in Germany. Together, they support German companies with building up and extending their business relations to foreign countries.   The umbrella organization of the IHKs is the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), which also coordinates and supports the AHKs.   Furthermore, the cooperation with various German trade associations strengthens the link from AHKs to business and markets.

Three Tasks

AHKs fulfill three main tasks on their locations. That is:

1.    Official Representation of German Companies

AHKs are the key players of German foreign business development on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. They represent German business interests in their countries and they inform about and promote Germany as business location.

2.    Member Organizations

AHKs are member organizations for companies actively involved in the bilateral business relations. These members give them the authority needed when interacting with politics, business and administration in terms of promoting the bilateral business relations.

3.    Service Providers to Companies

Under the brand “DEinternational” AHKs provide services to companies both from Germany and their host countries in order to support their foreign business activities.