May
30
Thu
AGP Brews, Pretzels and Networking in Opelika @ Resting Pulse Brewing Company
May 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join us at Opelika’s new Resting Pulse Brewing Company for Beer, Pretzels & Networking:

Thursday, May 30, 2019

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Resting Pulse Brewing Company, Opelika

We are excited to meet at the newly opened local brewery in Opelika.  We will learn more about the business, the brewing and sample 4 of their brews and enjoy BIG pretzels. We think that is a perfect setup for good networking. The fee includes sampling and pretzels (plus tax & tips). Come join us! 

Jun
6
Thu
AGP German Dinner in Huntsville @ Hildegard's German Cuisine
Jun 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Please join us for our upcoming German dinner at Hildegard’s in Huntsville:

Thursday, June 6, 2019

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Hildegard’s German Cuisine, Huntsville

Please chose either Menu 1 or Menu 2: 

Menu 1:

  • Creamy Cucumber Salad or Cucumber Vinaigrette Salad
  • Assorted Bread Basket (Southern yeast rolls, German orange rolls, German Dark Rye)
  • Geschnetzeltes Pork tips with onions and mushrooms, served over spätzle
  • Authentic German Bratwurst and Polish Sausage with curry ketchup and German mustard
  • Sauerkraut
  • Pan-Fried potatoes
  • Blueberry Cheesecake or Black Forest Cake
  • Soda/Tea/Water

  Menu 2:

  • Creamy Cucumber Salad or Cucumber Vinaigrette Salad
  • Assorted Bread Basket (Southern yeast rolls, German orange rolls, German Dark Rye)
  • Hildegard’s Sampler: Chicken schnitzel, Kassler Rippchen (smoked, cured pork chop), and authentic German bierbrat
  • Red Cabbage
  • Käsespätzle Spätzle with fried onions, smoked Gouda/Emmenthal/Swiss cheese
  • Blueberry Cheesecake or Black Forest Cake
  • Soda/Tea/Water

 

Please note that there is limited space of 12 guests for this event. This meal is priced at $35 per person plus tax and gratuity (includes non-alcoholic beverage). Beer and wine is sold separately. You must preregister for this event.

This is a great opportunity to meet friends of AGP while enjoying a delicious meal. Don’t miss out – make your reservation TODAY!

**Gluten-Free Schnitzels available on request

**Bread, salads, and sides are vegetarian-friendly

Jun
19
Wed
AGP Study Trip to Germany @ Berlin/Hamburg/Bremen in Germany
Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm – Jun 26 @ 10:00 pm
AlabamaGermany Partnership is organizing a study trip to Germany June 19 to June 26. The delegation is limited to 20 participants. ONE SEAT LEFT!
The trip starts in Berlin, continues to Hamburg and ends up in Bremen. During the trip we will explore the startup and entrepreneurship culture in Berlin including within the field of electrification of vehicles. The delegation will meet with the president of Berlin University for Applied Science, part of the UAS7 group that works to build international programs for the students. We will receive a briefing about the German/US relationship by the DIHK and/or US Embassy. In Hamburg the trip will include a visit Diehl Aerospace and Airbus to explore the aerospace industry and its supply chain. And last but not least, we will end our trip in Bremen, where we will learn about the apprenticeship program at the BLG Logistics Training center, followed by a visit to abatAG, to learn about its training program and the evolving needs of the IT world.
In addition, the group will experience German culture through several planned cultural activities, while our receptions/dinners will provide networking and business development opportunities.
Please e-mail or call the AGP office at (205) 943-4772, if you are interested in learning more about the study trip.
Aug
8
Thu
AGP Young Professionals @ Birmingham Legion FC HQ
Aug 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join our next AGP Young Professionals (age 21 to 39):
Thursday, August 8
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
As an expansion member of the USL Championship, Birmingham Legion FC is the Magic City’s first and only locally owned and operated professional soccer franchise.
Meet Head Coach, Tom Soehn, and Director of Business Operation, Morgan Trotter Copes. There will be plenty of time to mingle and network and we will serve light refreshments.
Register Now!
Thank you to our Generous Sponsor:
Aug
17
Sat
AGP Event: Legion FC vs Memphis 901 FC Soccer Game @ BBVA Field
Aug 17 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us and Birmingham Legion FC as they take on Memphis 901 FC on Saturday, August 17 in Birmingham. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at BBVA Field and game kicksoff at 7:00 p.m. German player Marcel Appiah will be missing this game but Head Coach Tom Soehn might show of his German language skills. 

 This is a family friendly event open for AGP Members and Supporters. We will all be seated in the same area. Please note the clear bag policy for the stadium.  Come on out and get excited about our Birmingham soccer team! 

Click here for more information! 

Sep
10
Tue
AGP German Dinner in Auburn @ The Depot
Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Please join us for our upcoming four-course German dinner where we will celebrate the German companies in Auburn that had expansions last year but was not able to receive their recognition at AGP’s Annual Celebration Dinner in March. This is a great opportunity to meet friends of AGP while enjoying a delicious meal. The four-course German dinner will be paired with beer and wine

Sep
26
Thu
AGP Young Professionals Social Hour @ Dread River Distilling Co.
Sep 26 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm

Please join us for AGP Young Professionals (age 21 to 39) Social Hour:

Thursday, September 26, 2019

5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Dread River Distilling Co.

Birmingham

Join us for a tour of Birmingham’s only distillery and plenty of networking opportunities after the tour. 

The Dread River Distillery tours are an intimate and educational experience. This tour includes a 30-45 minute tour of their distillery where you get to learn about the process and finishes with a tasting of their spirits. The fee of $10 will cover the tour and tasting. Drinks and food is available for purchase. 

Oct
1
Tue
AGP Lunch & Learn with Canadian Consul and Trade Commissioner @ Birmingham Business Alliance
Oct 1 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Please join us for Lunch & Learn with The Consulate General of Canada: 

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Birmingham Business Alliance

We will be joined by David Weiner, Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, The Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta and Detlef Engler, Senior Investment Officer, The Embassy of Canada in Berlin, Germany. They will discuss the Canada-EU free trade agreement and how German and American companies can use it to grow trade between the countries. The Congressional consideration of the USMCA agreement and Section 232 tariffs on autos and auto parts will also be covered.

Guest panelists:

  • Michael Brooks, Associate Director, Alabama International Trade Center
  • Alan Enslen, International Trade and National Security Practice, Baker Donelson
  • Michael Johnson, Honorary German Consul to the State of Alabama/Baker Donelson

Please note we have limited seating for this event. 

AGP Stammtisch & Oktoberfest in Birmingham @ Brät Brot Biergarten
Oct 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join us for AGP “Stammtisch” every first Tuesday of the month.  This month of October we will already start at 5 p.m. to attend Brät Brot’s Oktoberfest kickoff by Tapping of the Keg with Tom Soehn, Head Coach of Birmingham Legion (professional soccer). Lederhosen and Dirndl is optional. 

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.

This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. 

Bröt Brot has a great selection of beverage and food for purchase. Please note the venue has 21+ age requirement. 

 

Oct
4
Fri
AGP Oktoberfest at Brät Brot @ Brät Brot Biergarten
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
AGP Oktoberfest at Brät Brot @ Brät Brot Biergarten | Birmingham | Alabama | United States

Join us for Oktoberfest at Brät Brot in Birmingham.

We have reserved a couple of outdoor tables (under the shade panels – look for signs with our logo on the tables). Brät Brot has a full night of events lined up:

6:00 p.m. Stein Racing

6:15 p.m. Band: Oompah Calypse

8:00 p.m. Stein Hoisting Competition

8:15 p.m. Lederhosen/Dirndl Contest

8:30 p.m. Band: Taylor Hollingsworth

10:00 p.m. VJs John and Katie A Married Couple

Come join us for a while or stay to the end! Lederhosen and Dirndl is optional. Bröt Brot has a great selection of beverage and food for purchase.

Please note the venue has 21+ age requirement. This is a free event but please let us know if you plan to join us.