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Membership in the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. - Minnesota Chapter enables you to be part of a leading trade organization focused exclusively on the German-American business community. GACC Midwest, headquartered in Chicago, is the official representative of German business in the US, serving the region since 1963, and is part of a global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) with 140 offices in 92 countries. Its unique position and industry expertise provide us with unparalleled access to influential figures in both US and German industrial and economic circles, which we bring to our members via informative events, exclusive roundtables, and our publications.

Our members can take advantage of any of the following:

• Local resources available to our members including legal, financial, investment, insurance, and marketing services
• Networking events with guest speakers pertaining to current affairs and business-related topics
• Events: Golf Tournament, Gala and annual picnic
• Euro cocktail: A joint event with several of the international chambers of commerce in Minnesota
• Monthly Newsletter, with the opportunity for members to promote their businesses at no cost
• Website listing and sponsorship opportunities
• Membership directory
• Increase visibility:

-Website listing
-Chamber sponsorship
-Sponsoring events

• Build relationships.
• Access to ICATT, our German based apprenticeship program for employers and students   in the US

Access to all business resources provided by our partner organization German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest and the international AHK (German International Chamber of Commerce) network such as:

• -          Market Entry USA and business development services
• -          Market Research USA
• -          Listing in the Midwest Chamber directory.
• -          Recruiting Services USA
• -          Corporate leadership & development training

Click on one of the levels below to join our growing organization today! Please contact Executive Director, Sharon Heywood at 952-865-4170  if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Membership Type

Corporate Membership $450

·    Access to a Nationwide Network of Contacts: over 850 GACC Midwest member contacts and national GACC network of 2,500 members

·    Company Listing in & Access: Annual National Member Directory (print; up to 3 contacts listed), the Midwest Member Directory (digital)

·    Networking Opportunities: connect with business professionals & decision makers of the German-American business community

·    Referrals: members are always recommended first in the numerous general inquiries received

·    Members-Only Discounts: on advertisements in GACC publications, on article submissions, for GACC Midwest events and co-sponsored events, as well as       on GACC Midwest Consulting & Career Services

·    Receive GACC Publications: including the Annual National Membership Directory, the German American Business Outlook (digital), the quarterly German           American Trade Magazine (digital), as well as the Chamber Brief (GACC Midwest’s monthly e-newsletter)

·    Voting Privileges: for GACC Midwest’s Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Members

·    Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities

·    Membership Events Planning: assist member companies in organizing a member’s open house or company tour to showcase a member companies’                  products, services or facilities

 Individual Membership $150

·    Networking Opportunities: connect with business professional and decision makers of the German-American Business Community

·     Access to the Midwest Membership directory online: over 850 GACC Midwest member contacts

·     Members-Only Discounts for GACC Midwest events and co-sponsored events

·    Receive GACC Publications: the German American Business Outlook (digital), the quarterly German American Trade Magazine (digital), as well as the              Chamber Brief (GACC Midwest’s monthly e-newsletter)

·     Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities

Student Membership $75

Student Members receive the same benefits as Individual Members

(Note: Applicants must provide a copy of a current Student ID)