Newsletter October 2011

"Blue-Collar Jobs are History"

Companies and policy makers discuss the future of vocational training.

The classic blue-collar job is history. That is the conclusion German company representatives in the U.S. came to at a joint conference RGIT and GACC organized on Skilled Labor: Conditions for Investments, Manufacturing, and Economic Growth in the U.S. on October 3 in Washington, DC. The manufacturing sector in the United States urgently needs highly qualified skilled workers like mechatronics technicians who can handle complex technical equipment, understand the cohesion of an production line and can solve problems independently.

Martin Wansleben, CEO of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) addressed the successful public-private partnership of vocational education and training in Germany: the close cooperation between public administration, companies and trade unions not only guarantees lower youth unemployment, but also the sustainable economic success of Germany (Presentation). More

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With the goal of cementing the cooperation between Germany and the US in the growing offshore wind industry, the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York (GACC) will be holding the German American Offshore Wind Conference at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ beginning at 9:00am on October 18th.  The event is free to attend and is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi).

This conference will feature some of the most influential players in the industry today, including Siemens Energy’s Offshore Wind Americas Group, which has agreed to supply 130 offshore turbines to Cape Wind.  Participants will also hear from Peter Mandelstam, the President of NRG Bluewater Wind, which has projects under development in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York.  Kris Ohleth, the Director of Permitting at the Atlantic Wind Connection will outline the project that will place a backbone transmission cable off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic to provide the infrastructure needed to build a reliable wind energy network.

The complete agenda and registration is available on the GACC website at:

• Event Website

For more information, please contact Matthew Allen at mallen@gaccny.com or 212-974-8856.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
6.00 - 8.30pm

Join us at the German Center for Research and Innovation
at the German House
871 United Nations Plaza (1st Avenue at 49th Street)
New York, NY 10117

After last year's success, we will continue our discussion on Smart Grid. Our panelists will introduce some of the most important developments in the next generation of the electrical grid.

Panelists:

Mark A. Bellinger
Vice President Business Development and Government Relations Infineon Technologies North America Corp., INFINEON

Bernt C. Klein
Senior Vice President - Americas, DETECON – Deutsche Telekom Group

Jurij Paraszczak
Director of Research Industry Solutions and Leader of the Research Smarter Cities Program, IBM

Kurt H. Becker, PhD (moderator)
Assoc. Provost for Research and Technology Initiatives and Professor of Physics
Polytechnic Institute of New York University= 

If you would like to RSVP or for further information, please contact Anne Wittig at awittig(at)gaccny.com. 

This event is sponsored by       

Business Opportunities at the United Nations

Date: November 3-4, 2011

Venue: The Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations (German Mission), New York

As the worldwide biggest buyer, the United Nations (UN) procured goods and services in the amount of almost US$ 14 billion in 2009.

Unaffected by the economic situation, the UN procurement volume more than doubled in the past five years.

As German suppliers are still under-represented, use this opportunity to learn more about UN procurement directly at the United Nation's main location in New York.

Furthermore, during the seminar, you will have the unique chance for one-on-one meetings with UN buyers. Please register by September 30, 2011 to be considered for these meetings.

• RSVP & More information

This seminar is organized particularly for German companies. It is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology.

After last year’s tremendous success, the GACC will be hosting another Martinsgans-Dinner this fall. Our approximately 150 guests will experience a unique evening in a warm ambiance featuring the traditional German roast goose dish, German wines, and entertainment. The Manhattan Penthouse, located on 5th Ave/14thStreet, offers phenomenal views from Wall Street to the Empire State Building, from Brooklyn to the Hudson River. A great event begins with great company – we would like to welcome you and your guests to make this event a memorable night.  

Save the Date!

Thursday, November 10, 2011
To RSVP, please use our online registration or contact events@gaccny.com

Your country tour, part 2 on the Midwest

It is time to teach you about the various regions of the United States and what you need to know culturally for each one. Much like you shouldn’t ask for potato salad without mayonnaise when you’re at a business lunch in Hamburg, there are certain tips and tricks you should know if you’re in New York, Dallas or Seattle.

This is part two of our five-part series on the regions of the United States. Please feel free to add your own experiences in our comments section, as it will help us all learn! That and we have a word limit, so we can’t include everything [...]

• Continue reading How We Sink, our intercultural blog.

November 15 – 18, 2011 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center

productronica 2011 is the leading trade fair for innovative electronics production and will be the gathering-point for top-tier professionals and specialists from all over the world.

More than 1,200 international exhibitors will present their innovations and products on more than 830,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space to an expected number of 30,000 attendees, focusing on the following highlights:

• Battery/energy-storage manufacturing and power electronics
• Efficient production management
• Electronic manufacturing services
• Organic and printed electronics

Don't miss this unique networking opportunity to meet potential clients and new business partners in the most professional way.

These highlighted topics will also be a big part of the supporting program.

Get your tickets online.

You can get a free day-pass by subscribing to the productronica newsletter.

Special offer to our US attendees!!!

For our U.S. attendees we are offering a special Match-Making Service this year.
Our Match-Making Service will help you make the most out of your visit to productronica 2011 by proposing and arranging business meetings with exhibitors from the countries of your choice that best fit your company's interest.

Questions? Please contact Ms. Sabrina Weimer, PH: 646-437 1016, E: sweimer@munich-tradefairs.com

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