GACC Pittsburgh Chapter and GACC Arizona Chapter
New York, April 23, 2015 –
Today, the most recent addition to the German American Chamber of Commerce New York, Inc. officially opened its doors. The German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter (GACCPIT) promotes trade, commercial activity and business development for its members. It supports efforts to attract new German and European investment to the Pittsburgh region. Its programs serve as educational and networking opportunities.
German Honorary Consul Paul Overby serves as the chapter’s President. He stated, “our launch event on April 23 celebrates the more than twenty years of service to this community by the German American Business Circle, a wonderful organization that has created a very strong foundation for our chapter.” Chapter President Overby is supported by Vice President of GACCPIT Rachel Mauer, who said, “we aim to make our organization a convening forum for international business that is unparalleled in the region.” Earlier this year, on February 20th, the GACC West celebrated the inauguration of its new chapter in Arizona. With the help of the two Chapter Co-Directors, Dr. Helge Jordan and Rudy, Vetter the GACC West will strive to connect the local German-American business community and extend and promote trade, commerce, and investment between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Arizona.
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing, most dynamic economies in the nation. Its innovative climate and lower cost of living attract many global corporations and forward-thinking startups. Since the recession in 2008, Arizona’s economy has become less reliant on local industries (real estate, construction) and has seen a stronger influx of global business. Companies in Arizona have access to a highly skilled work force due to excellent university programs and research facilities.
The German American Chambers of Commerce (GACCs) in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco all work together under the network of AHK USA. With approximately 2,500 members and an extensive national and international business network, the GACCs offer a broad spectrum of activities and services. The GACCs are connected to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs) in Germany. The umbrella organization of the IHKs is the German Association of Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), which also coordinates and supports the GACCs.
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