Join AGP Young Professionals for a talk with David Fleming, President and CEO, REV Birmingham:
Thursday, March 11, 2021
5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST
ZOOM Webinar
REV Birmingham is a place-based revitalization and economic development nonprofit working to make the city of Birmingham a more vibrant place. They provide services for Birmingham “yaysayers” who need help strategizing and organizing; local startups and small businesses in or interested in the city of Birmingham; and developers and investors contributing to Birmingham’s renaissance.
We will be joined by David Fleming, President and CEO, REV Birmingham, who will discuss REVs history in Birmingham, some notable programs/initiatives, COVID impacts and future plans.
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William Hodges, Chair, AGP Young Professionals, will be the moderator for the conversation with David Fleming. 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 the German language, international business, science, and engineering. The group will promote international education, individual career development, and the promotion of Alabama-German companies and workforce development. Learn more about the group here.
Join us for a talk with German native, Rolf Meyer, who is living his American Dream in Northport, Alabama.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Since Rolf was 14 years old, he has dreamed about opening a butcher shop. Last fall, his dream became a reality when he opened Rolf’s Deli and Sausages in Northport. Join us for a conversation about his journey that took him from Germany to Alabama and his love for making German sausages. We will learn about the different kind of German sausages and what to serve them with and much more. Make sure to register!
Join us for a talk with Goethe-Zentrum in Atlanta:
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
We will be joined by newly appointed German native and Executive Director, Oliver Dorf. He will share his journey and plans for the center. Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta aims to build lasting ties between German-speaking people and people of the southeastern United States. We will learn more about how they do that through their language and cultural programming. The talk will also include how AlabamaGermany Partnership has worked with the center in the past and currently.
Join us for a talk with A Touch of German, in Cullman, shop owner:
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Judi Caples will share her story about how her German mother’s journey that placed her Alabama, and growing up in a household filled with German traditions. She will take us on a tour of her gift store “A Touch of German”. We will get to talk a lot about German cuckoo clocks and how the world seems to have a special fascination and love for them.
It will be a fun talk. Don’t miss it.
Come join us for our FIRST AGP “Stammtisch” of the year:
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Carrigan’s Beer Garden, Birmingham
The last year has been challenging for everyone, and we know you have missed our in-person events. Please adhere to proper social distancing guidelines when attending.
This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German-speaking/practicing to improve their German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every first Wednesday of the month.
Carrigan’s Beer Garden has a great selection of beverages and food for purchase. Family, kids, and dogs are allowed.
What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.
Please make sure to register so we can reserve seats for all.
Join us for AGP’s biggest event of the year that brings German and American leaders from industrial, cultural, educational and governmental sectors together to celebrate Alabama-Germany Friendship:
Thursday, June 17, 2021
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Regions Field in Birmingham
Program:
5:30 p.m. Reception, Networking & Silent Auction.
7:00 p.m. Dinner Program including recognizing past year’s New and Expanding German companies in Alabama, the Barbara Fischer Education Award and the prestigious Rainer Bauer Award. Please be assured that we will be adhering to the social distancing guidelines that will be in effect of the time at the event.
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| AGP member – The Grand Bohemian Hotel – is offeing specifically negotiated AGP discounted rates for the event. PLEASE NOTE THAT LIMITED ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE. Book your room NOW using this link. |
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AGP Business Forum will this year take place at Evonik Birmingham Laboratories in Birmingham. PLEASE NOTE SEATING IS LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT:
Friday, June 18, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Evonik Birmingham Laboratories
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Join us for a morning of an overview of the current situation in Europe with the main focus on Germany when it comes to traveling, Covid-19, and economic development presented by Alabama Dept. of Commerce’s European Director. Should we expect a stall in foreign investments from Germany? The answer might surprise you.
This will be followed by an introduction to our host – the German company Evonik Corporation and their production, research, and development in Birmingham (Evonik Birmingham Laboratories). Over the last 6 years, Evonik has invested more than 50 million in its Birmingham location. It reflects Evonik’s commitment to the medical device and drug delivery business as well as the city of Birmingham and the city’s history of world-class medical research and technology. Last year Evonik announced another expansion when they commissioned a new state-of-the-art biomaterials facility in Birmingham. The new facility will allow medical device and pharmaceutical customers to have even more flexibility in the supply of standard or custom RESOMER bioresorbable polymers at virtually any clinical or commercial scale. The presentation will be followed by a tour.
9:00 am Registration/Networking
9:15 am Welcome by Brian Hilson, AGP Chair
9:20 am Remarks by Matthias Hoffmann, German American Chamber of Commerce South
9:30 am Remarks and Introduction by Bob Smith, Assistant Director for European Strategy, AL Dept. of Commerce
9:35 am Virtual Presentation by Christoph Dörr, Director, European Office, AL Dept. of Commerce
10:00 am Presentation by John Daly, Site Manager, Evonik Birmingham Laboratories
10:30 am Tour of Evonik Birmingham Laboratories
11:00 am Program Ends
These links are more specific to the work of the Evonik Birmingham Laboratories:
https://healthcare.evonik.com/en/pharmaceuticals/parenteral-drug-delivery
Thank You to our Generous Site and Event sponsors:
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Have you been following Euro 2020?
Germany is progressing to Round of 16 after their 2-2 draw with Hungary. Germany will now face England in London.
Looking for somewhere to watch? Join us in the “side room” at Rojo Birmingham. Doors will open at 11:00 AM! Rojo serves Latin and American cuisine that can be ordered in their main room.
Please register (free) if you plan to join us so I can reserve your seat. Come in your best German soccer outfit!
