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Welcome to the Homepage of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, Houston Office!
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US (GACC South), Houston office, located close to the famous Galleria, acts as a link between German and American businesses and works mainly with companies in the energy sector, especially in Renewable Energies, Energy Efficiency as well as Oil & Gas. We invite companies from all industries who have an interest in US expansion, particularly in the South and the State of Texas, to take advantage of our services.
The GACC South in Atlanta, GA promotes and supports bilateral trade between Germany and the US since 1978. In January 2008 we established our Houston office in order to better serve the South and especially the State of Texas.
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Conference on Industrial Energy: Efficiency as the Competitive Advantage for Manufacturers
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S is holding a one-day conference on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, on energy efficiency in the industry, followed by a 2-3 day business trip for German companies around Texas. The conference will be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Houston, TX.
Leading German and American experts will inform attendees about current trends in energy efficiency in the industry. Forum attendees will gain valuable knowledge about energy efficiency “Made in Germany”, and Germany’s success in its industry growth. German and American companies also have the chance to discuss the potential of energy efficiency projects around the U.S. and can use this conference as a great networking opportunity.
Please click here for more information.
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1st Texas Offshore Wind Energy Roundtable (TOWER) Conference and Offshore Wind Law (OWL) Conference
Houston, TX – July 13, 2010 - The Texas Offshore Wind Energy Roundtable (TOWER) and the Offshore Wind Law (OWL) conferences come ashore in Houston on Oct. 19-22, 2010 at Hotel Derek to explore the unique Texas marketplace and to move pacesetting companies toward action in the Gulf of Mexico.
TOWER features the policymakers and project developers who have authority over Texas offshore development, and will combine the experience of the European offshore wind energy industry, the Gulf and European offshore oil industry, and the streamlined business opportunities of the Texas offshore wind industry. TOWER offers unparalleled networking opportunities with state and business decision-makers as Texas prepares for action in the America’s first gigawatt-scale offshore wind locale.
OWL will provide attorneys with a crucial understanding of the unique combination of laws governing Texas offshore wind energy development and how those laws make Texas a streamlined market opportunity. Offshore wind energy development lies at the intersection of many bodies of law – international, maritime, energy, contracts & more.
For more information please visit www.tower-conference.com.
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11-19-2009
Trim and lean after the crisis
Economic survey finds optimism among German companies in the US –
81 percent do not plan further layoffs for 2010
Washington D.C., November 19, 2009 – While 43 percent of German companies reduced their headcount in 2009, 81 percent do not foresee further cuts in 2010 – an early indicator that the major wave of lay-offs is ebbing. Almost three quarters of the firms maintain a positive outlook and expect moderate growth for 2010. Industries, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and infrastructure show the greatest potential for further growth.
The German American Business Outlook, a new annual survey evaluating transatlantic trade relations and assessing German investors’ projections for the U.S. economy, addressed over 1,600 German subsidiaries in the U.S. It was conducted by the German American Chambers of Commerce (GACCs) in cooperation with the Representative of German Industry & Trade and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. 10 percent of senior management responded, 75 percent of which belong to the German Mittelstand.
Please click here for the full Press Release.
Please click here for the handout.
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Wind Energy Market 2009
Every year the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) publishes its market survey „Wind Energy Market“. It is a comprehensive overview on the international wind energy industry. We are proud to announce that we offer the newest edition of this survey now for North America. Over the past years, this BWE Market Survey has established its position as both, an extremely valuable and highly appreciated tool for keeping track of the steadily growing wind energy market. On more
To purchase it please click here.
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OWL will provide attorneys with a crucial understanding of the unique combination of laws governing Texas offshore wind energy development and how those laws make Texas a streamlined market opportunity. Offshore wind energy development lies at the intersection of many bodies of law – international, maritime, energy, contracts & more.
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