Event Description

“After Hours” Business Networking: Potential clients and partners in the German American business community gather for our popular networking event at your business facility to learn about your company’s products and/or services. As the sponsor of an “After Hours” Business Networking Event, you provide the location and beverages, as well as a variety of hors d’oeuvres.

Annual General Meeting: Join us at the GACC South Annual General Meeting - a two-day event that showcases a different city within our region every year. It is an excellent opportunity to network with GACC South members while taking part in a number of exclusive events unique to the area.

Business Luncheon: Accompanied by excellent food, these meetings give members the opportunity to hear prominent representatives from government, industry and science from the United States and Germany speak on political, economic, and scientific developments affecting our bilateral commercial relations.

Business Seminar: The GACC South provides insightful information on various topics. From legal aspects, such as visa and labor law, to strategic lessons on your business potential, including marketing, human resources and taxation questions - experts from various professional backgrounds provide sound advice and expertise.

Culinary Series: “A Taste of Germany” Gourmet Dinner Series encompasses elegant menus presenting German specialties with a corresponding wine selections. The series includes three extraordinary fine-dining experiences for connoisseurs of outstanding intercontinental cuisine.

GACC South Annual Gala: The Gala is the culmination of the GACC South’s activities and the largest international black-tie event in the Southern United States. It’s an occasion where all members, friends and business associates gather for a night of elegant dress and dining among their peers in the German-American business community. The evening includes a car-raffle and a silent auction from which a portion of the proceeds are donated to charity.

German Bierfest: The German Bierfest is the event for people interested in food, drink, and fun German-style. The Bierfest offers beer lovers a chance to explore the best of what the German beer world has to offer – from time-tested favorites to brands you may never have heard of.

Green Initiative Networking Events: These are organized to establish contact with like-minded individuals and organizations. The Events allow our attendees to present their “green” products and services.

New Year’s Reception: The GACC South New Year’s receptions are formal gatherings of members and guests. They provide an excellent forum for networking and meeting fellow members of the GACC South and the German-American Business community.

YEC: The Young Executives Committee (YEC) is an international networking group organized by the GACC South, whose goal is to provide an international forum to exchange insights, ideas and cross-cultural experiences.