Join us for a conversation with the Alabama Department of Commerce’s European Office Director:
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST
ZOOM Webinar
We will cover a variety of topics about the Alabama Department of Commerce’s decision to place an office in Stuttgart, Germany; expected activities for the office, European foreign investment in Alabama, industry focus, and much more. We will be joined by the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Bob Smith, Assistant Director for European Strategy, and Christoph Dörr, European Office Director; and moderator Bobby Ingram, Chair, AlabamaGermany Partnership.
Join us for a conversation with Drew Honeycutt, CEO, Innovation Depot in Birmingham:
Thursday, December 3, 2020
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm CST
via ZOOM Webinar
Hosted by AGP Young Professionals
Innovation Depot is the epicenter for technology, startups, and entrepreneurs in the Birmingham area. The Depot has 140,000 square feet of amazing office, lab, and coworking space. The startups have access to mentors and resources at the Innovation Depot. Our talk with Drew Honeycutt will include the following topics:
- A history of Innovation Depot, how it started, and notable alumni
- How the organization operates
- Incubation qualifications for ideas
- How COVID has impacted the start-up scene
- What individuals should consider when starting up a company.
The event is free but you must register to receive the Zoom link.
This month marks the 250th Anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth, a musical genius who was born into a time with even more upheaval than our own.
This talk will delve into Beethoven’s life and his importance as a German composer. In the end, you will understand why Beethoven’s music ranks amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire.
Join us as we will celebrate the arguably most famous German composer on his 250th birthday:
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Zoom Webinar
We will be joined by Dr. Craig E. Bertolet, Professor of English at Auburn University and co-president of the Auburn Chamber Music Society.
Moderator for this event: Dr. Traci O’Brien, VP for Culture, AGP Executive Committee & Associate Professor, Department Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Auburn University.
The first 25 minutes will be spent with Dr. Bertolet exploring the Revolutionary period when Beethoven is writing music. It is an important time in German history and German cultural identity. Dr. Bertolet will share Beethoven’s career and his importance as the first successful self-employed composer, and how he influences the way music was composed and listened to. Followed with 5 minutes Q & A. The last part will be a recorded Beethoven symphony.
We hope that you take a break from the world of Covid-19 and enjoy an hour with us and your closest, to learn about the famous Beethoven and allow yourself to get swept away in his incredible music.