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German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest)
Annual Member MeetingFriday, March 8, 2019 | Chicago, IL
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AGENDA
1. Welcome from Chairman Peter Riehle2. Approval of the Agenda & Minutes
3. Vision Statement
4. Determination of quorum in accordance with the Bylaws
5. Election of Members of the Board of Directors
6. Report from the President & CEO
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GACC Midwest Communications A direct connection to our network
New responsive Website
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AGENDA
1. Welcome from Chairman Peter Riehle
2. Approval of the Agenda & Minutes3. Vision Statement
4. Determination of quorum in accordance with the Bylaws
5. Election of Members of the Board of Directors
6. Report from the President & CEO
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AGENDA
1. Welcome from Chairman Peter Riehle
2. Approval of the Agenda & Minutes
3. Vision Statement4. Determination of quorum in accordance with the Bylaws
5. Election of Members of the Board of Directors
6. Report from the President & CEO
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GACC MidwestVision Statement
The GACC Midwest fosters German American trade by enabling our members, partners & customers to achieve their business goals through its uniquenetwork, expert knowledge and culture of excellence.
VISION STATEMENT
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AGENDA
1. Welcome from Chairman Peter Riehle
2. Approval of the Agenda & Minutes
3. Vision Statement
4. Determination of quorum in accordance with the Bylaws
5. Election of Members of the Board of Directors
6. Report from the President & CEO
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DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
Art. V, Sec. 4 (2) (Quorum)
One-tenth of the membership present in person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business
GACC Midwest has 512 voting members in good standing.
52 members (10% of membership) constitute a quorum.
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AGENDA
1. Welcome from Chairman Peter Riehle
2. Approval of the Agenda & Minutes
3. Vision Statement
4. Determination of quorum in accordance with the Bylaws
5. Election of Members of the Board of Directors6. Report from the President & CEO
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ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe nomination committee proposed the following candidates
for a TWO YEAR term:Director Title Company
Mr. Matthias Amberg Partner Rödl & Partner
Ms. Christiane Bock First Vice President Alliant Employee Benefits
Mr. Mark Denzler President & CEO Illinois Manufacturers Association
Mr. Peter Einsle CO Chapter President
Mr. Arnd Herwig VP Development Brose North America
Mr. Peter KampsVP Finance, Field Operations North America
Siemens Industry, Inc. Building Technologies Division
Dr. Susanne Lemaine President Vetter Development Services USA, Inc.
Mr. Manuel Merkt President & COO Hermle USA, Inc.
Mr. Peter Riehle President & CEO WITTENSTEIN North America
Mr. Uwe Schoberth
Global Head of Major Trading Partner Engagement QBE Insurance Group Limited
Mr. Jim Schollett CFO J&E Manufacturing Companies
Mr. Mark Tomkins President & CEO GACC Midwest
Mr. Matthew WallaceDirector, Accounting and Administration GACC Midwest
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSList of Board members serving until Annual Member Meeting 2020
Director Title Company
Ambassador James D. Bindenagel
Leiter, Center forInternational Security andGovernance
Rheinische Friedrich‐Wilhelms‐Universität Bonn
Mr. W. David Braun Partner Quarles & BradyDr. John D. Gatto ‐ WI ChapterPresident President & CEO FrankfurtRheinMain Corp.Mr. Frederick W. Hoffman Honorary German Consul
Mr. Mario Kratsch Vice President GACC Midwest
Dr. Uwe Krueger MI Chapter PresidentMr. Lawrence Mohr –MN ChapterPresident Partner Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLPMr. Jürgen Reers Managing Director Accenture GmbHMr. Timo Rehbock Partner Barnes & Thornburg
Mr. Michael E. RichterManaging Director,Shareholder J.S. Richter Ltd.
Mr. Dieter A. Schmitz Partner Baker McKenzieMr. Markus Schyboll CEO Bender GmbH & Co. KGMr. Christoph Sitzer CEO Hegele Logistic, LLC
Mr. Geoffrey Somary CEO Ipsen Group
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AGENDA
1. Welcome from Chairman Peter Riehle
2. Approval of the Agenda & Minutes
3. Vision Statement
4. Determination of quorum in accordance with the Bylaws
5. Election of Members of the Board of Directors
6. Report from the President & CEO
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OUR WORLDWIDE NETWORK
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2,500 member companies in the US
7 main locations130+ employees200 - 250 events/ year
THE GERMAN AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN THE US
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“A unified voice to speak more effectively to key matters in transatlantic business.”
German American Business Outlook
GACC Awards Gala Membership
Directory
German American Trade Quarterly
Joint AHK USA Events Joint AHK USA Publications
Joint AHK USA Board of DirectorsVice Chairman Chairman Vice Chairman
OUR NATIONAL NETWORK - 7 OFFICES - 1 MISSION
DAWT
Caroll H. NeubauerChairman & CEO
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Klaus ZellmerPresident & CEO
Porsche Cars North America Inc.
Peter RiehlePresident & CEO
WITTENSTEIN North America
GACC Apprenticeship
Awards
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GACC MIDWEST | MEMBERSHIP
40%
20%
17%
7%
4%
8%4%
Members by Location
Illinois
Michigan
Colorado
Minnesota
Austria, Germany &Switzerland
IHK
Wisconsin
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GACC MIDWEST | MEMBERSHIP
NATIONAL PARTNER PROGRAM (NPP) - Update
• 4th year of NPP
• Highest membership level with all three Chambers while still providing a discount
• Opportunity to co-host an event with each Chamber as member benefit
• 38 companies in 2018
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National Partners 2018 GACC MIDWEST | MEMBERSHIP
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GACC MIDWEST | MEMBERSHIP
Platinum Sponsors 2018
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OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
Colorado Chapter• Peter Einsle, President• Natalia Wobst, Executive Director• Mary Wallace, Event Manager
• A Few Key Events: Mercedes Benz Denver Christkindl
Market German American Business Series
(GABS) Business Luncheons Membership Dinner
Euro Networking
Number of Events in 2018:
38
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OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
Colorado Chapter: Event HighlightsGABS: Advanced Manufacturing SymposiumWednesday, September 19, 2018Metropolitan State University - Denver• Keynote Speaker: Mr. Axel Demmer, Fraunhofer
Institute for Production Technology
• Panel 1: Competing for Talent - Workforce Development Solutions in Manufacturing
• Panel 2: Advanced Manufacturing Innovation
• New Feature: tour of Metro State University's Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute
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OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
Michigan Chapter• Uwe Krueger, President & Chairman• Janina Luomala, Administrative Director /
Event Manager• Events:
Winter Networking Reception SAE Reception June Networking Reception Unity Day Reception Fall Dinner
Number of Events in 2018:
5
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OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
Michigan Chapter: Event HighlightsJune Networking ReceptionThursday, June 14, 2018Atwater in the Park• Guest Speaker: Rod Alberts, Executive Director,
Detroit Auto Dealers Association
• Exciting Additions: o Special beer brewed by Atwater Brewery
specifically for this event!o Atwater Brewery provided a few items for a
giveaway for guests
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OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
Minnesota Chapter• Lawrence H. Mohr, President• Karen Develle, Executive Director• A Few Key Events:
‘Stern des Nordens’ Annual Gala 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Euro-Cocktail MN United FC Soccer Social Meet & Greet Annual Membership Meeting &
Holiday Dinner
Number of Events in 2018:
10
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OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
Minnesota Chapter: Event Highlights“Stern des Nordens” GalaSaturday, April 5, 2018Hyatt Regency Bloomington• New Format:
Small plate dinner & dessert stations• Exciting Additions:
Silent Auction – online & in-person Wine Tastings Silent Disco
o Headphones with 4 music optionso Guests not dancing can still network
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Wisconsin Chapter
OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
• Dr. John Gatto, President• Events:
German Fest Reception Holiday Reception at
Christkindlmarket Milwaukee
Number of Events in 2018:
2
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OUR REGION | OUR CHAPTERS
Wisconsin Chapter: Event HighlightsWI Chapter Holiday ReceptionFriday, December 20, 2018Christkindlmarket Milwaukee• New Event!
Celebrated a guest’s German-American naturalization
Guests received the 2018 Christkindlmarket Milwaukee Souvenir Mug
Holiday Song Sing-Along lead by DANK Chor
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GACC Midwest Communications A direct connection to our network
Select Publications for our network
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GACC Midwest Communications A direct connection to our network
New responsive Website
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REVENUE BY SOURCEMembership Fees (Non‐
Chapter)3%
Membership Fees ‐Chapters
0%
Membership Events/Publications
4%
Consulting Projects
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Skills Initiative8%
CKM Revenue56%
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EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2018
Business Luncheon Series (monthly event)
• Tax Reforms – PKF Mueller• German-American Industry Relations– BDI• Rebranding & Brand Identity– Lufthansa German Airlines• Expansion in the US - Vetter Development Services USA, Inc.• General Data Protection Law (GDPR) – Quarles & Brady LLP• Corporate Identity – SW North America, Inc.• Immigration Trends – Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP• Risks for Companies due to Globalization – Allianz Global
Corporate & Specialty / Alliant/Mesirow Insurance Services• Efficient Technology Management – CHG - MERIDIAN USA CORP• The Importance of Planning – PKF Mueller
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Midwest SME Forum Thursday, May 24, 2018
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2018
Venue: Northern Illinois University, Hoffman Estates, IL
Topics included:• Global Workforce Management• Information Security IIoT Solutions for
SMEs• Future Trends in Automotive• B2B Marketing & International Online
Brand Communication
Highlight: Attendees presented 30-second elevator pitches to enhance networking
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GACC Soccer Social at Toyota ParkSaturday, August 11, 2018
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2018
• Sold-out Event• New opportunities for guests
• Kids participated in the High Five Tunnel• Other guests were able to watch the team
warm-up from the sidelines prior to game• Free Chicago Fire swag for kids and attendees
including Schweinsteiger bobble heads and posters
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Digitalization ForumFriday, October 19, 2018
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2018
Venue: 1871 in downtown Chicago
Highlights: • Welcome remarks by Betsy Ziegler, first female
CEO of 1871• Keynote speech by Mathew Sweezy, Principal of
Marketing Insights at Salesforce on the topic of Navigating the not too distant future of customer experience
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German American Business AwardsFriday, October 19, 2018
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2018
Venue: 19 East Event Gallery
Highlights • New Location with New Concept • Official Networking Reception Sponsor: HARIBO• Our award winners for 2018:
Excellence in Innovation: Cleverciti Systems Corp.
Excellence in Services: CHG-MERIDIAN USA CORP.
Excellence in Digitalization: BBS Automation Chicago
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1st annual Christkindlmarket MilwaukeeNovember | December 2018
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2018
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SKILLS INITIATIVEo Skills Department now 9 full-time employees + 2 Interns
o ICATT Apprenticeship Program doubled again in 2018
o 42 apprentices started training in 2018, bringing total to 70 o Clusters started in Indiana, St. Louiso 2/3 of ICATT Network Companies are US companies
o National Recognition:
o Awarded 1-year grant to assist Program Management of MAT2 in Michigano Awarded 2-year grant from JP Morgan Chase & Co to expand ICATT
Apprenticeships.
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Innovation@AHK Award at AHK Weltkonferenz for ICATT
In May 2018, at the AHK World Conference, the ICATT Apprenticeship Program was selected by a jury as the winner of the Innovation Award. The program was honored as a dynamic and sustainable initiative that has a two‐fold benefit: Helping manufacturers and other high‐tech companies close the skills gap, while supporting young people find promising careers without college debt.
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PROGRAMS CERTIFIED BY THE GACCS600+ apprentices at 85+ companies
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Graduation of first ICATT Apprenticeship Program cohortSeptember 13, 2018
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS 2018
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WHAT IS COMING UP IN 2019?
• ICATT Apprenticeship Program Graduation, September 5, 20192nd cohort
• ERP Transatlantic Apprenticeship Dialogue USA Workshop – August 6-7Germany Delegation: October 21-25
Skills & Consulting:
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DELEGATION HIGHLIGHTS 2018
10 Delegations & Trade Missions to the Midwest with 72 participants
8 Delegations to Germany with 92 Participants
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Upcoming Delegations April – June 2019
April 8-12 Bavaria, GermanyTransatlantic Agricultural Dialog - Study Trip to Germany on Direct Marketing
April 15-19 Dayton, OH, St. Louis, MO & Minneapolis, MNTransatlantic Cluster Initiative – Roadshow on Food Processing
May 06-09 Berlin, GermanyEnergy Dialogue - Flexibility Options in the Distribution Grid
May 13-17 GermanyTransatlantic Cluster Initiative – Delegation to Germany on Food Processing
June 17-20 Chicago, IL German Energy Solutions Initiative – Wind Energy Business Delegation
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Germany Week
Language
Food
Music
Technology
History
Soccer
Dance
Science
Talk to us about getting involved via a customized sponsorship!
Daley Plaza, Friday, April 26 – Sunday, May 5, 2019
> 30,000 visitors
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WHAT IS COMING UP IN 2019?• Germany Week, April/May 2019
• Enjoy a Taste of German (food, drinks, concerts, interactive shows)• Get involved via sponsorship!
• German-American Business Forum, June 04, 2019• Potsdam – Chamber of Commerce and Industry• Joint AHK USA Event
• German American Business Awards, October 11, 2019• Excellence in Innovation• Excellence in Services• Downtown Chicago - More to follow soon!
• Christkindlmarket, Nov./Dec. 2019• Mark your calendar for ‘Twas the Night before Christkindlmarket
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WHAT IS COMING UP IN 2019?
Midwest SME Forum – Thursday, May 16, 2019
Registration opens mid March for our Midwest SME Forum! Stay tuned for more details!
When: Thursday, May 16, 2019Where: Northern Illinois University, Hoffman Estates, ILWhat: Full-day conference, numerous networking opportunities, expert panelists and interactive discussion on four panels
Please refer to our website for a variety of sponsorship opportunities or contact Judit Ludwig for more information at [email protected]
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WHAT IS COMING UP IN 2019?
3rd Annual GACC Soccer Social –Friday, August 17, 2019
When: Saturday, August 17, 2019Where: SeatGeek Stadium – Bridgeview, IL
After a sold-out event in 2018, we will host the Soccer Social again and watch Bastian Schweinsteiger play from a private rooftop area at the SeatGeek Stadium!
Bring your family and friends and have a great night watching Chicago Fire play Philadelphia Union!
Registration opens in April. Stay tuned for the early-bird ticket sale!
Go Fire!
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WHAT IS COMING UP IN 2019?
Business Luncheon Series
Venue: Maggiano’s in Schaumburg, IL
On the first Wednesday of every month, we invite you to lunch, learn and discuss with members and friends of the German American Chamber of Commerce.
Join us for our next Luncheon on Wednesday, April 3, 2019!Speaker: Dennis Boecker, founder of the Chicago Connectory (Bosch USA)
April’s Business Luncheon topic will be related to innovation and the Bosch Connectory.