Why Become a Member?

The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, Inc. is the first choice, when it comes to business between the United States and Germany. Being a reliable partner for both US and German companies we offer excellent services to our members and clients.

The GACC South has supported the economic relationship between the Southern United States and Germany for almost 30 years. During this time we have developed a network of more than 700 members within the German American business community.  
 
Be a part of this large, influential business network in the Southern United States you will receive invitations to various events, such as networking receptions, members only events, Annual General Meeting, our Annual Gala, Business Luncheons, Seminars and many more...

Membership Levels

Patron Membership

• Your company logo with link to your company homepage posted permanently on our website in the membership section
• Opportunity to host seminars for the general interest of GACC South members, or specifically for your company's respective industry
• Your company details listed on our website, in the National Membership Directory (1 contact) and in our Regional Membership Directory with up to three contact persons
• Your company news placed at no charge in our newsletter, which is sent to more than 3,000 business contacts in the South East region
• Complimentary company profile in our Regional Membership Directory
• Additional exposure in patron member section with logo in the GACC South Newsletter 
• Special Patron-only discounts for advertising rates in our newsletter and on our website
• Complimentary issues of the German-American Trade Magazine with up to 3 contacts
• Complimentary copy of the National and Regional membership directory 
• Membership Certificate

          The annual fee for a Patron Membership is $800

Corporate Membership 
 

• Your company details listed on our website, in the National Membership Directory (1 contact) and in our Regional Membership Directory with up to three contact persons
• Your company news placed at no charge in our newsletter, which is sent to more than 3.000 business contacts in the South East region
• Reduced advertising rates in our newsletter and on our website as well as discounts on chamber publications
• Complimentary issues of the German-American Trade Magazine 
• Complimentary copy of the national and regional membership directory
• Membership Certificate

          The annual fee for a Corporate Membership is $400

Small Business Membership – (Reserved for companies with 5 or fewer employees)

• Your company details listed on our website and in our Regional Membership Directory (1 contact)
• Complimentary copy of the regional membership directory
• One vote at the Annual General Meeting

          The annual fee for a Small Business Membership is $200

For those who are not affiliated with a company we offer memberships for individuals. This option includes listing as an individual in our regional membership directory as well as invitations to our events.

The annual fee for an Individual Membership is $ 100.