Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013
Herbert Grönemeyer, the most acclaimed and best-selling rock artist ever in Germany, launched his first full US tour in September. For more than two decades, singer/song-writer Herbert Grönemeyer has been Germany's best-kept secret, selling over 18 million albums and CDs and selling out concerts in stadiums across Europe. For his recent album, Grönemeyer recorded some…...
Monday, Jun 3, 2013
With the increase in globalization and diversity in the workplace, cross-cultural management has become critical to the success of different cultures interacting in the business environment. Speakers Frank Conway, consultant with 30 years’ experience in international training and education, Marion Estienne, Ph.D., Leadership Consultant and certified Hudson Institute Executive Coach, and Prof. Stephen Kinzer, intercultural…...
Saturday, May 25, 2013
GABC soccer enthusiasts gathered at Vapiano to watch an exhilarating 2013 UEFA Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund…with Dutchman Arjen Robben exhibiting deft touch as he scored the deciding goal in the 89th minute for Bayern’s 2-1 victory. Vapiano, run by GABC Member Alfred Keilen, is a German restaurant chain serving Mediterranean fare, located…...
Thursday, May 9, 2013
This popular professional networking event featured food, beer, wine, spirits, and coffee from five European countries: Germany (of course!), France, Britain, Switzerland, and Holland in the gorgeous ballroom of the Goethe Institute, a former Back Bay mansion. The European Food Festival was an informal night for professionals to mingle and meet other international colleagues from…...
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013
Presentations followed by small group roundtable discussion of the true venture capital environment and investment opportunities in Germany. Presenters: Wolfgang Seibold, Spokesman for Venture Capital Platform of the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (aka BVK); , Investment Manager, High-Tech Gründerfonds; Yannick Wilden, Investment Manager, Fraunhofer Venture. This by-invitation-only event brought venture capital investors,…...
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013
Talk by Ambassador J.D. Bindenagel, leader of the U.S. Embassy’ investment advocacy program in Germany 1994-1997 --- his analysis and views of the American pivot to the Pacific with a renewed effort to revive the long awaited North Atlantic Free Trade Zone talks. American unemployment remains intolerably high and Europe is in recession. European leaders…...
Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013
Presentation and Panel discussion featuring immigration lawyers, tax experts, and representation from legal affairs section of the German Consulate General. Topics covered: dual citizenship and “Beibehaltung”, work visas, inheritance tax in Germany/USA for bi-national couples/families, retirement in Germany/USA (what happens to your Social Security?), current immigration policy challenges in Germany and the U.S., the German-American…...
Thursday, Mar 28, 2013
Michael Welch, Senior Consultant, CapGemini Consulting / Visiting Scientist MIT Center for Digital Business, presented recent multi-year research results on Digital Transformation, exploring how large "brick-and-mortar" companies enter in the digital age and how the most digitally-mature companies outperform their peers in every industry. Yannick Wittner, Head of Global Alliances, Dassault Systemes, presented technology solutions…...
Thursday, Feb 28, 2013
Under the guidance of internationally known beer expert Horst Dornbusch, guests paired a tasty array of German beers from Weissbier to Altbier with a 6 course selection of German fare ranging from Weiss Wurst & Brezeln to Bienenstich, thoughtfully chosen and prepared by Karl’s Sausage Kitchen. Horst Dornbusch is a sought-after international beer judge, and…...
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013
GABC is an active contributor and member of The Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) which puts on this event. Attracting hundreds of companies involved in German and international business, the evening featured outstanding presentations by two of the region's top economists: 1) Michael Goodman, Assoc. Prof. and Chair, Dept. of Public Policy at…...