AGBC

Association of American-German Business Clubs e.V


An all-volunteer organization, AGBC provides a forum for the discussion of national and international commercial relations and ideas. AGBC supports free trade, the sharing of ideas benefiting both countries, and personal interaction between business people within Germany. The AGBC is open to all nationalities who support its goals.

The American German Business Club (or AGBC e.V.) is a private, non-profit, international organization, presently consisting of ten AGBC Chapters: Bonn, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Kaiserslautern, Munich, Stuttgart and Wiesbaden - Mainz. Its activities are designed to strengthen the ties between representatives of American and German business through personal networking in an informal atmosphere.

Letter from the President

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We've been enjoying glorious weather this summer, with lots of blue sky and a surplus of sunshine.  There have been several midday spells warmer than is pleasant, but in general, this is a real summer.  And going out in the evening has been especially nice most everywhere.  As we're now in the middle of August, it's time to review some of the exciting events starting to take place.

We're enthusiastic about establishing a new "Home Base" for the AAGBC.

Effective 1 July 2018, AAGBC moved its headquarters to and opened its Berlin administrative office at:

Design Offices
Unter den Linden 26-30
D-10117 Berlin

This move is the result of our adoption of a resolution passed unanimously in January 2018.  The new office will enable us to enjoy a true Germany wide presence, increase contact with US Diplomats and with German leaders.  Virtual Telephone and Facsimile services are being established and should be final by mid-August 2018. Mail forwarding is established. Email shall remain as already established. 

However, for the moment, please continue to use the well established telephone and fax numbers you currently have on file. 

AGBC Munich is always a dynamic entity, with all sorts of exciting activities going on.  They are hosting their 2nd annual Ammersee Bike Tour on Saturday, 25 August, with a meal following at Kloster Andechs.  Ammersee is a charming location, one of Bavaria's most scenic lakes. Starting at 10:00, this should be a whale of a good time.
This will be followed by AGBC's annual visit to Oktoberfest on Sunday, 30 September (11:00 to 16:30).

This will be in the Schottenhamel Festhalle, with 210 places reserved but mostly already sold.  Everyone knows about Munich's Oktoberfest, the world's largest Bier Fest.  And if you have an interest in participating in either of these events, sign up in the events tool at www.agbc-munich.com.

In parallel with its schedule of regular meetings, the chapter is a key driver in promoting the new International Business Council Munich (IBCM).  This expanding platform currently links 16 Munich-area international business groups, thus providing AGBC members a broadened contact base. 

Regular monthly meetings will resume on 26 September at the Marriott. 

The Frankfurt chapter announces the appointment of Ralph Freund as its Treasurer to replace Dr. Thomas Büttner, who resigned for commercial reasons to devote full time to his position as President, GeminiPharmChem. Temporarily, Dr. Büttner agreed to function as Interim President AGBC Frankfurt following the resignation of Vera Thiers who returned to her full-time position at the Frankfurt International School.  

iscussions and interviews are underway to appoint a full-time president by the end of August 2018.  

We all want to welcome our newest Consul General in Frankfurt, Ms. Patricia Lucinda,
who has been our CG now since 1 August 2018.

On 6 July 2018, about 30 members enjoyed a performance of „Hounds of the Baskervilles“ at the English Theatre-Frankfurt that included a welcoming Sekt Empfang.  In September, the Chapter shall present a panel discussion at Frankfurt´s Union International Club on Trumponomics to include Pro USA and Pro Europe points of view. In October, November, and December AGBC Frankfurt has Neworking events planned in Frankfurt and Bad Homburg v.d.H the details of which shall be forthcoming.
Plans are underway for EoT XI (Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow).  They have fixed the dates and venues, and several speakers.  Plans are underway to refine the programs and to visit Frankfurt area schools for participation.

AND stay tuned for the detailed information which will soon follow concerning our next National Board Meeting to take place in Bonn on 10 November 2018.
Finally, AAGBC and AGBC Heidelberg Rhein Main together have organized a wonderful "Kill Cancer" Charity Program at the Hotel Marriott in Heidelberg, including a Neckar River Cruise and a Terrace Reception at the Hotel Marriott.  This will be on Saturday, 22 September, with everyone invited.  We will provide a separate posting on this site in the next 10 days with all the details.

In the interim, enjoy the rest of this glorious summer.
Happy Day,

 

Barry E. Swanson

President
(16th August 2018)

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The American German Business Club (or AGBC e.V.) is a private, non-profit, international organization, presently consisting of seven AGBC Chapters: Bonn, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Kaiserslautern, Munich, Stuttgart and Wiesbaden - Mainz. Its activities are designed to strengthen the ties between representatives of American and German business through personal networking in an informal atmosphere.

An all-volunteer organization, AGBC provides a forum for the discussion of national and international commercial relations and ideas. AGBC supports free trade, the sharing of ideas benefiting both countries, and personal interaction between business people within Germany. The AGBC is open to all nationalities who support its goals.

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Executive Changes at AGBC Frankfurt

2 May 2017

  • American German Business Frankfurt announces Change at the Helm
  • AGBC’s longstanding President David Knower stepped down effective 1 May 2017
  • Vera Thiers appointed AGBC’s incoming President, effective 1 May 2017 

After a long and successful tenure at the helm of American-German Business Frankfurt, David Knower has stepped down as President. A member of the Club since 1997, Mr. Knower presided over AGBC Frankfurt from the year 2000, with a brief hiatus from 2004-2005.

In the 17 years of his duties as AGBC President, and as Partner and Head of Cerberus Deutschland Beteiligungsberatung GmbH since 2003, David Knower witnessed sweeping economic, political and cultural trends in the global hub of Frankfurt, in Germany, and in Europe. Amid all those changes, it was gratifying for Knower to play an integral role in AGBC Frankfurt as an organization marked by high-caliber membership and an inveterate interest in all matters concerning Frankfurt’s vast American-German community. Knower commented: “It was the AGBC’s members who made the difference all those years, by actively participating in events, demonstrating a genuine interest in current issues affecting all of us living and doing business here in Frankfurt, not to mention the generous and invaluable sponsorship of programs and events by our many corporate members.”

David Knower wishes the incoming President every success: “I am pleased to know that the AGBC’s leadership will be in the capable hands of Vera Thiers, and I wish her every success in her exciting and influential role as President of our Club.”
Vera Thiers remarked: “I wish to express my gratitude towards David for all his many years of dedicated service as President, and I look forward to his continued involvement as a member of the Club.” Vera Thiers seeks to expand upon the AGBC’s solid foundation of success, in addition to harnessing many ideas and strategies that have accompanied her professional ventures as an American businesswoman in Germany.

Throughout her career, Vera Thiers, originally from Canton, Ohio, and living in Germany since 1977, has been dedicated to bridging cultures and bringing people together to cultivate new ideas and find common ground. A member of the Club since 2007, she looks forward to her role as AGBC President: “I find it simply exciting to have the privilege to help shape the future of an organization like the AGBC. Thanks to its diversified range of programs, the Club has always demonstrated an ability to bring people together to share ideas. In the age of Social Media, I find that remarkable and more vital than ever.”

For more information about membership and upcoming AGBC Frankfurt events, please phone +49- 69-9735-8275 or send an e-mail to Frankfurt@agbc.de.

Press contact:
Frankfurt@agbc.de.
Tel: +49-69-9375-825 Fax: +49-69-9375-8199 

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  • Association of
  • American-German
  • Business Clubs e.V.
  • Mainzer Landstraße 176
  • 60327 Frankfurt
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  • Administrative Office:
  • Am Beckmannplatz 4
  • 53340 Meckenheim
  • Phone: 02225 - 70 444 15
  • Fax:   02225 - 70 34 999
  • national@agbc.de
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