Join us for a listening session with four AGP German Business Committee members and German Honorary Consul to Alabama: 

Thursday, July 23, 2020
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm CST
via Zoom Webinar

Hosted by AGP German Business Committee

Four German-owned affiliates in Alabama and the German Honorary Consul to Alabama will cover a wide range of items related to the COVID-19 and its business impact. 

Subjects that will be covered but not be limited to:

• Business retention
• Health and safety of employees
• Employment 
• Work visa
• Outlook for the rest of 2020 and next year

PRESENTERS:

The German Business Committee (GBC) is composed of executives, managers, and professionals from German companies with varying levels of experience in Alabama and the United States. 

The members of the GBC represent diverse industries and sectors, including manufacturing and services. The committee serves as a resource for other prospective entrepreneurs and companies considering locating to or expanding in Alabama, with a focus on German companies; offering round-table style advice, support, and insight into best practices drawn from their own relevant experiences. The GBC offers free support under the umbrella of the AlabamaGermany Partnership.

Furthermore, the German Business Committee provides a platform for its members to share experiences as well as potential networking opportunities. GBC meets 4 to 6 times per year by invitation only.

Please note you must be an AGP German Business Committee member or an AGP member in good standing to register. Zoom login information will be sent out before event. Not sure of your current membership status? Please contact us at director@alabamagermany.org.

Join us for a listening session about Interculturality and Multinational Organizations: 

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm CST
via WebEx

Hosted by AGP Young Professionals

When organizations operate outside of their original country of incorporation, it requires interfacing, conforming and appealing to the local culture in the current country.

In this webinar, our guest panel from Mercedes-Benz U.S. International will share their experiences on benefits and obstacles along with the business and personal motivations found in a multicultural environment.  

Panelists:

Leticia Rocco
Senior Manager for International Procurement with 20+ years experience working in 6+ countries with Daimler.

Brian Whittier
Vice President Body & Paint Operations with international experience in joint venture launch in China and manager of many expats.

 Gunnar Thielemann
Senior Manager for Series Planning from Germany with multiple expatriate assignments in the US.

Moderator: 

William R. Hodges
Chair
AGP Young Professionals

This webinar is hosted by AGP Young Professionals and they have graciously opened the event to all of AGP’s members and supporters. 

The Young Professionals group is under the AlabamaGermany Partnership umbrella. Its members are interns, co-op or employees of either an Alabama-Germany company or institution. The age requirement is 21 to 39. This also includes college students, grad students studying German language, international business, science and engineering. The group will promote international education, individual career development and promotion of Alabama-German companies and workforce development. For any questions you might have about this group please contact our office. 

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