Thought Leadership - Miller Valentine
How Lean/Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) can Create Certainty in a VUCA World Like just about every other market sector, the construction industry has entered VUCA territory: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. In a VUCA market, traditional construction methods, such as design-bid-build, are becoming riskier undertakings. Projects that progress along a straight line marked by distinct hand-offs between design and construction lack the agility to effectively manage labor shortages, pricing
Thought Leadership - HORAN Wealth
Maximizing Your Charitable Impact: The Benefits of Bunching with a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Relocating from Europe to the United States involves so much change! A significant difference you will encounter is the approach to charitable giving. Social safety-nets and cultural pursuits are often publicly funded in Europe. In the United States, individual giving to charitable organizations is critical to the survival of these organizations. Accordingly, the tax benefits of charitable giving differ
Ops Showcase - FESTO
Operations Showcase at FESTO On September 18, 2024 FESTO welcomed EACC members and prospects to their facility in Mason, OH. FESTO is a big name in our region - and around the world - and this Operations Showcase helped illustrate why. A Google search, and FESTO's own website (above right), will tell the story of a globally-active family-owned German business that manufactures process control and factory automation solutions. Our operations showcase showed us A LOT MORE! A few of the stats we
Ops Showcase - Butler Tech / Miami University
Operations Showcase at VORA with Butler Tech & Miami University Following an intriguing and exciting news headline that appeared earlier in 2024 (pictured above), a sizable group of leaders from industry and academia came together on on September 25, 2024 at the former VORA Technology Park in Hamilton, OH to learn - and see - what the advanced Manufacturing Workforce, Development, Research, and Commercialization Hub (The Hub) is all about. This groundbreaking initiative is spearheaded by a collaborative
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Extensions and Receipt Notices: Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to
New Member Introduction - Bank of America
Bank of America: Helping you grow and prosper in a dynamic world Stay ahead of trends, uncover opportunities and drive growth with a bank you’ll never outgrow. Our relationship managers use local expertise, global resources, and best-in-class technology and solutions to help companies succeed and thrive. Bank of America offers integrated financial services to clients across all major industries in more than 100 U.S. and Canadian cities and 15 countries. Global Commercial and Business Banking teammates have
New Member Introduction - Mohawk Global
Supply chain management can be so much more than moving cargo from point A to point B. As supply chain solution experts with a global network of carriers and partners, we handle shipments both domestically and internationally. Since 1993, Mohawk Global has grown from our Syracuse, New York headquarters to a strong presence across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. Our core offering is comprehensive customs brokerage, where compliance is paramount. With over 30 licensed customs brokers, we ensure strict adherence
New Member Introduction - BRIDDGE Legal & Finance
Start your journey in Europe with BRIDDGE Legal & Finance Briddge is your one-stop solution offering broad client-oriented, tailor-made services for US-based companies that are planning to or have already expanded into Europe and the Netherlands. We can assist you in understanding all the requirements for getting established in Europe, or other solutions like acquiring only an EU-VAT number. We can provide all the expertise needed to start your company in the Netherlands successfully. We help manage every
New Member Introduction - SPRIMAG
COMPLETE COATING SYSTEMS FROM ONE SUPPLIER Sprimag Inc. (North America) is the premier equipment supplier for custom painting systems, surface coating applications, and internal coating equipment. The company is the leading provider of custom painting systems for the automotive, aerospace, medical, manufacturing, and consumer products markets. With almost 100 years of experience starting from the design and manufacture of industrial spray guns to the development of entire coating machines and automated
Melink Solar - Thought Leadership
Your Future Customers and Employees Want You to be Invested in SustainabilityGen Z is reaching adulthood and joining the workforce – their needs and desires must matter to businesses. As Generation Z enters adulthood, their influence over politics and consumerism is growing. Gen Z is the generation born roughly between 1997 and 2012, meaning that roughly all of Gen Z will be legal adults by 2030 and will make up a large portion of the consumer base and workforce. Now is the time to start thinking about
Paul Hemmer - Thought Leadership
Key Considerations for European Companies Relocating Operations to the U.S. Market Locating and/or relocating operations from Europe to the United States involves navigating a complex landscape of logistical, legal, and cultural differences. As European Companies look to tap into the robust American market, understanding the implications of site selection, design-build processes, and facilities maintenance becomes pivotal. This article offers insights for transatlantic business leaders to make informed
Thought Leadership - Fifth Third Bank
Currencies of Note in Today’s MarketThere are 3 specific currencies that are currently interesting in this otherwise rangebound market: the Euro, the JPY, and the MXN. The Euro has recently slipped from the 1.0900 level due to political risks on the Continent, particularly the snap elections called by Macron in France. European voters pivoted to the right recently, sending shockwaves throughout the current political establishment, and markets took notice. French bonds were at their weakest to German bonds
Thought Leadership - Roedl-VL
IRS Transfer Pricing Enforcement: What Your Company Needs to Know On October 20, 2023, the IRS unveiled its new transfer pricing enforcement initiative in response to the increased funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation allocated $80 million to the IRS for enhancing tax compliance efforts and other activities. What have we observed so far? The IRS has directed its attention toward medium and large foreign-owned businesses as part of this initiative. Their goal is to ensure
Thought Leadership - Gilman Partners
How Hiring Practices Differ Between the U.S. and EuropeJulie George, Partner & Executive Search Consultant – Gilman Partners For European companies establishing operations in the U.S., hiring the right leadership team on the ground is critical to jumpstarting success. Naturally, job applicants need the proper mix of experience, temperament, and skillset to be considered. However, as I’ve learned in over 25 years as an executive search consultant, differing expectations on each side of the table can
Ops Showcase - Salvagnini
Operations Showcase at SalvagniniOn May 29th, 2024, Salvagnini welcomed over 30 guests to their factory in Hamilton, OH, for the EACC's first Operations Showcase. On their US location's 40th anniversary, attendees experienced a unique behind-the-scenes view of the Italian machinery manufacturer's products, culture, history and mission. Because, even though Salvagnini has the largest panel-making machinery base in the world, they are about so much more than "just making machinery". In fact, when you listen
SUSTAIN 2024
Sustainability Leadership in PracticeOn April 25th, 2024 at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, the EACC hosted it's second, invitation-only SUSTAIN Conference for EACC members and industry leaders. Just over 100 people gathered to listen to keynote presenter Maureen Kline, VP Public Affairs & Sustainability for Pirelli Tire North America, Mark Fisher, VP Facilities Planning & Sustainability at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. and 2 panels - the first with Maura Nespoli, Chief Sustainability
2024 - Expansion Barometer Survey
2024 Expansion Barometer: Hurdles and Opportunities for European and US Mid-size Businesses How can mid-size businesses better capture European and US market opportunities? Entering the year 2024, new opportunities and potential hurdles have appeared for businesses with foreign trade and investment projects. Notable regulations such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and the EU’s 2020 Green Deal have opened new markets. However, it is uncertain whether all businesses are benefiting
2024 - Thought Leadership - GCFTZ
ABC, XYZ, FTZ? What does it mean? We are familiar with many acronyms that areused in our business and personal life: EOD, ETA, QCDP, LOL, ASAP to name a few. How about these? Do the acronyms FTZ, CBP or ASF mean anything to you? If you suddenly feel like I am speaking a foreign language, I assure you that I am not. FTZ is the acronym for Foreign Trade Zone. The Foreign Trade Zone Program has been around since the 1930’s but has not garnered much attention over the years unlike Free Trade Agreements
2024 - Thought Leadership - HUB HORAN
SOLVING THE US HEALTHCARE PROBLEM - OVER DINNER! Based on a true story. The following discussion occurred at an EACC CXO dinner right here in Cincinnati. One of the attending European business leaders began to talk about his health insurance renewal experience... The names of the guests have been disguised to pique your interest! Picture, if you will, a large, rustic dining table surrounded by lively European business leaders enjoying a lavish dinner. The mood is animated, with a mix of
EACC welcomes new member BHDP
BHDP, an award-winning international architectural firm, is recognized for innovative and inspiring solutions in architecture, planning, interior design, experiential graphic design, project management, and strategic consulting. BHDP serves seven markets: Industrial, Workplace, Higher Education, Discovery & Science, Healthcare, Government, and Retail from its offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, OH, and Charlotte and Raleigh, NC. BHDP originated in 1937 when Cyrus Baxter formed his architectural firm in
2024 - Thought Leadership - Altix Consulting
Scaling Strategies for Foreign Industrial Companies in the US Market by Anne Cappel, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Altix Consulting The US market, with its vast opportunities, presents foreign industrial companies with a landscape rife with potential rewards, from access to a vast customer base to enhanced brand recognition and global competitiveness. However, foreign industrial companies will encounter hurdles that demand strategic adaptation as they seek to scale in the US
EACC member Melink Solar installing Solar panels at EACC member R. A Jones
More than 50% of Covington plant to be powered by solar panels, helping to reduce R.A Jones’ carbon footprint and lower its annual electricity costs.R.A Jones, a Coesia Company and global leader in the design and manufacturing of packaging machinery, is getting a massive solar upgrade at its Covington facility. The solar roof mount system is expected to produce more than 2 million kWh of clean energy annually, or more than half of the facility’s energy needs in the first year, which is enough to power 195
EACC welcomes new Ambassdor member Bannockburn Global Forex
EACC Greater Cincinnati is excited to welcome Bannockburn Global Forex as new Ambassador Member.Bannockburn Global Forex, a division of First Financial Bancorp, is a capital markets trading firm specializing in foreign currency advisory, hedge analytics, and transaction processing for closely held enterprises. We create distinctive value by optimizing our clients’ forex policies and processes to manage volatility and enhance EBITDA, recapturing earnings lost to inefficiencies. As our client’s integrated
EACC 2023 - A close from our Chair
2023 CLOSING WORDS FROM EACC GREATER CINCINNATI BOARD CHAIR NELLY BONNIOL 2023 has been my first year serving the EACC as Board Chair and I want to recognize my partners in crime, who are also serving the EACC during their free time: Antonio Pagano as Vice Chair, Mike Dektas as Treasurer and Cierra Clymer as Secretary.I would also like to recognize our New Executive Director, Nicole Fenyo, who joined our team last June. We are thrilled to have her among us as she brings tons of experience, expertise, and
British Airways announces Club Suite scheduled for CVG
British Airways’ award-winning Club Suite in Club World business class is scheduled on CVG flights through March 2024. The Club Suite features 40% more personal storage, direct aisle access from every seat, and a privacy door, among other luxurious features. Through the winter season, British Airways is operating flights to CVG up to 4 times weekly. The route is scheduled on the Boeing 777 fleet, subject to operational changes. First Class will also be available on the British Airways’ CVG route for
EACC welcomes new Consul Member NSolutions
EACC is proud to introduce our new Consul member N Solutions, please read below how they describe themselves and join us in welcoming Co-founders Jennifer and Calvin to the EACC family. N Solutions is comprised of business consultants who specialize in merging data analytics with workforce strategy. We believe that all businesses have amazing potential within their data and practices – they just need a partner with expertise to make sense of it. Whether your goal is 10x growth or total business
2023 Servati Chrismas Market at EACC Member Moerlein Lager House
&##127881; **Unwrap the Magic: Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt Returns with Enchanting Holiday Spectacle!** &##127876; Get ready to be swept away by the holiday spirit as the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt returns for its triumphant second year! Nestled at the Moerlein Lager House on the enchanting Schmidlapp Event Lawn within Smale Riverfront Park, right next to The Banks, we're about to turn Cincinnati into the North Pole of festive fun! **Mark Your Calendar** From November 22nd through
2024 Board of Directors elected at Annual General Meeting
As required by our Code of Regulations, the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) held our Annual General Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. The order of business was to provide a status on our financial health and performance to budget, and the election of our 2024 Board of Directors and Board Officers. As of the end of Q3, the EACC Greater Cincinnati was financially healthy with a bottom line on
2023 Beaujolais and More
2023’s Beaujolais & More The EACC’s annual Beaujolais Nouveau soiree, held on the second Thursday of November, date of the launch of the annual Beaujolais Nouveau wine in France, has a long history in Cincinnati – starting with the EACC predecessor organization, the FACC – French American Chamber of Commerce. This year, we decided to make it more: more European, more engaging, more fun… While the focus of the event was on enjoying one another’s company, as old friends and new ones, with a selection of
EACC Board Meeting October 2023
The EACC Board of Directors held its third meeting of 2023 on Wednesday, October 25that the offices of Frost-Brown-Todd. A majority of the board members were able to attend in person with only a small handful connecting remotely. Some were meeting the EACC’s new Executive Director, Nicole Fenyo, for the first time. A new Board Packet, containing a set of new metricsand new marketing materials, was shared with the board members ahead of time. These included: The new the EACC TRANSFORM 2023 video The
Blum Novotest expands into new North American Headquarters
We are excited to share the following news from our member Blum-Novotest. What a great commitment to our area! We wish them all the best in their new facility. Erlanger, KY - Blum-Novotest, Inc. recently purchased and moved into a new North Americas Headquarters. The move more than doubles our office, customer technical center and warehouse square footage. The new facility is just about a mile from the existing building and is located near the airport. The new Blum-Novotest address as of August 21, 2023
EACC Welcomes New Member R.A Jones
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Envoy member R.A JonesAbout R.A Jones: Experience what over 100 years of engineering excellence, superior customer service and being a part of Coesia , the largest network of packaging technologies and process solutions in the world, can bring to your production line and service challenges. R.A Jones is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of primary and secondary packaging machinery for beverage, chemical, consumer goods, dairy, food, pharmaceutical, and
EACC Welcomes New Consul Member Hamilton Safe
Company Bio: Hamilton Security is one of the largest manufacturers of physical security products, safes, vaults, pneumatic tube systems, and audio-visual systems in the United States. Our products are sold through our networks of authorized Channel Partners in over 200 cities, including international sales. Hamilton also sells a complete line of GSA Approved and U.L. Listed Security Products to the Federal Government and Government contractors through Hamilton products group (HPG). HPG has been
EACC Welcomes New Consul Member Big Language Solutions
EACC Cincinnati is delighted to welcome new Consul member Big Language Solutions. BIG Language Solutions’ mission is to be the trusted communication link for our customers, enabling them to overcome language and cultural barriers to reach new markets, deliver equal access to services, and to establish quality relationships with their customers. With offices in 26 cities worldwide, they offer a robust and varied portfolio of language services in over 300 languages and dialects. Their core services include
EACC Welcomes New Consul Member Tekima
Tekima is an Italian manufacturer of industrial cables with a branch in the United States, focused on products according to UL and CSA standards. The range suits any sector in the industrial automation field. Tekima carries the “processed wire certification” released by UL that allows it to keep the original certification even after cutting. Tekima’s cables are uploaded to important CAD/CAE databases such as EPlan, WSCAD, and SPAC. Since its foundation, Tekima has been organizing yearly technical
British Airways starts direct service between Cincinnati and London
British Airways touches down at CVG British Airways has launched nonstop flights between London Heathrow and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), US destination #27 for the airline. Flights operate five days a week during summer and four days a week during winter. For the inaugural departure on June 5, British Airways and CVG Airport celebrated at the gate alongside customers, colleagues, and crew with live music and theatre performers, refreshments, remarks and more. On board,
Annual Gala Dinner 2023
We are excited to announce that our Annual Gala Dinner with His Excellency Jean-Arthur Régibeau, Ambassador of Belgium to the United States was a huge success. The event was held at the beautiful Drees Pavilion, which offered stunning views of the city. The food, prepared by Jeff Thomas, was excellent and received many compliments from our 275 guests at this sold-out event. Moreover, the keynote speech by his Excellency during the event was inspiring and left the audience feeling motivated and energized.
Meet our new Executive Director...
Nicole FENYO served since 2018 as Marketing Director at the Goering Center defining the strategy, plan, communication, and marketing campaigns to enable successes of the Greater Cincinnati region’s family and private business that contribute every day to our economy and community growth. Before joining Nicole was mostly in international B2B Marketing for manufacturing companies - from dry ice blast cleaning and production systems to industrial wire and cable, acrylic sheet and smart vending machines for
EACC & Melink Solar host ''Sustain 2023''
On May 16, 2023, we hosted SUSTAIN 2023 with Melink Solar at the Melink Facilities in Milford, Ohio. Melink built Ohio's first zero-carbon footprint HQ. They have built a brand that is internationally recognized as a leader in sustainability, grown their business substantially, and reduced their monthly electric bill to $0.We explored the question of how are local and international businesses leveraging the SUN to help their businesses?We learned from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden that they
EACC Behind the Scenes: May 2023
Gilman Partners and Board Member Julie George hosted the Board of Directors of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) for our second meeting of 2023 at the the Gilman Partner offices on Wednesday, April 26. Board President Nelly Bonniol welcomed all, and thanked Gilman Partners for hosting us. The January 2023 meeting minutes were approved, and we then went on to vote on board seat replacements for the current year. The following changes were confirmed: Anne
Good Jobs Challenge Announcement
Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership Celebrates Kickoff for Good Jobs Challenge Manufacturing Workforce Development & Retention Program Cincinnati, Ohio - Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP), Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC), and Cincinnati Works (CW) announced a collaborative two plus-year workforce development action plan funded by the Good Jobs Challenge that focuses on a recruiting and upskilling the advanced manufacturing workforce. Training the next generation of
''Transatlantic Internships'' from EACC Paris
Our sister chapter in Paris sat down with EACC Cincinnati Bridgebuilder member Anne Cappel, Altix Consulting, while she was traveling in France and had some interesting discussions on "Transatlantic Internships". Read the "Two Views" from Anne and Emily Merson, AIFS Abroad, brought to you by Katherine Prewitt, Executive Director EACC Paris:Why is this issue important? Who is affected? Anne Cappel International internships are great opportunities for interns and host companies. Discovering a new country,
BE NKY Growth Partnership Announcement
The EACC has been working with Northern Kentucky Tri-ED for many years and is grateful for the continued membership and support. Together we have a joined mission of supporting economic growth in the area and connecting businesses and people. We are excited about their new name and continued focus on economic development. Please read more about the change and BE NKY's CEO Lee Crume below: FORT MITCHELL, Ky. (March 14, 2023) – BE NKY Growth Partnership (BE NKY) is the new name for the economic development
EACC Welcomes New Member Roebling Solutions
The EACC is delighted to welcome Consul member Roebling Solutions. Roebling Solutions is a full service government relations and lobbying firm that provides businesses with strategies and relationships to advance their priorities in City Hall, the state capitol, and Washington DC. Roebling is an affiliate of Cincinnati headquartered Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a national law firm where accomplishment is the center of everything they do. Dinsmore has over 725 attorneys in 29 cities across the country and are
Meet New EACC Board Secretary
At our annual general meeting on November 17, 2022, the EACC membership elected Cierra Clymer to serve as Board Secretary. The two-year term runs through the end of 2024. We're pleased to introduce Cierra to the EACC Greater Cincinnati network. Cierra Clymer is the Director of International Business Development and Inclusion at REDI Cincinnati. Cierra's role focuses on increasing foreign direct investment in the Greater Cincinnati region through new attraction, expansion and retention efforts as well as
EACC Welcomes Bridge Builder Member Melink Solar
The EACC is delighted to welcome Bridge Builder member Melink Solar. Melink Solar is a full-service commercial solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) firm delivering turnkey projects for a seamless customer experience. Since 2009, Melink has been helping the commercial industry produce power at a lower cost, with a goal of mainstreaming net zero energy buildings. Melink Solar partners with businesses and developers to design and build innovative solar PV systems from 100 kW to 30 MW, including
EACC Welcomes New Member BISON USA Corp.
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member BISON USA Corp. BISON S.A., founded in 1948, is the largest manufacturer in Poland of clamping technologies for the machine tool and manufacturing industries. The range of clamping products include but is not limited to manual lathe chucks, hydraulic power chucks, vises, toolholders and live centers. BISON's products, marked with the BISON brand, are world-renowned for the highest standard of design, production, durability, quality and precision. Behind
EACC Behind the Scenes: EACC Holds First Quarter 2023 Board Meeting
NKY Tri-ED and Board Member Kimberly Rossetti hosted the Board of Directors of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) for our first meeting of 2023 at the NKY Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, January 25. New Board President Nelly Bonniol welcomed all, thanking her newly installed fellow Board Officers (Vice President Antonio Pagano, Treasurer Mike Dektas and Secretary Cierra Clymer before introducing new board members Joren Knockaert (Deceuninck), Steve Melink
Meet New EACC Board President and Board Vice President
At our annual general meeting on November 17, 2022, the EACC membership elected Nelly Bonniol and Antonio Pagano to serve as the President and Vice President (respectively) of our Board of Directors. Their two-year terms run through the end of 2024. We asked each of them to introduce themselves to you, our members.Meet Nelly Bonniol, VP Assignment Operations, EssilorLuxottica I started my professional journey in my native country, France, and spent the first 17 years of my career in the aviation industry
EACC Welcomes New Member BWF America, Inc
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member BWF America, Inc. BWF America, Inc is a pioneer in industrial filtration. Headquartered in Offingen, Germany, their primary business is manufacturing filtration bags for industrial baghouses (i.e. Asphalt, Cement, Kaolin, Chemical and many other types of plants). These bags are produced by the company's Envirotec division. However, the company also provides material and services for many other needs and applications: BWF Protec – The Leading
EACC Welcomes New Member Jedson Engineering
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member Jedson Engineering. Jedson Engineering is an engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) company. Its mission is to facilitate the success of its clients by delivering best-in-class EPCm services, enabling them to achieve market superiority. Headquartered in Cincinnati with offices in Greenville, SC, Savannah, GA, Tallahassee, FL, Mobile, AL and Salt Lake City, UT Jedson Engineering's diverse teams stand ready to serve your projects. To
EACC Welcomes New Member RPS America Inc.
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member RPS America Inc. RPS America Inc. is a member of the Riello Elettronica Group, the fifth largest manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) in the world. With over 35 years experience in the power conversion, the Riello Elettronica Group delivers, through its main brand Riello UPS, innovative energy efficient, scalable and cost-effective power solutions to guarantee quality energy for Data Centers, Electromedical and Healthcare applications,
EACC Welcomes New Member Moerlein Lager House Restaurant & Brewery
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member Moerlein Lager House Restaurant & Brewery. Prominently situated in Smale Riverfront Park adjacent to the Banks lifestyle development, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - a working microbrewery producing a full line of craft brews, delectable fare. It provides beautiful views of the Ohio riverfront including the Roebling Bridge, Great American Ballpark, and Paycor Stadium. It is a premier destination for craft beer
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2023 EACC Board of Directors Elected at Annual General Meeting
As required by our Code of Regulations, the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 in the Caprice Room of the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. In addition to a review of our performance over the past two years and highlighting our top goals for 2023, the primary order of business was electing our new Board of Directors for 2023. Below is the final slate of Board Members who will lead the EACC next
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EACC & UC Partner to Host Exclusive Job Fair
On Thursday, November 3, the University of Cincinnati (UC) hosted its first EACC-Exclusive Job Fair at the Tangemann University Center at the center of UC’s main campus. This event marked the first tangible product of our new collaboration with UC to help EACC members better access the vast resources of knowledge and talent UC provides to our region. (See recap of our 10/19 ‘Kickoff Event’ here) The University of Cincinnati marketed this event to students as an opportunity to connect with employers
EACC Welcomes New Member Saica Pack U.S. LLC
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Envoy member Saica Pack U.S. LLC Saica Group is one of the leading companies in Europe in the manufacture of recycled paper for corrugated board, with an annual production capacity of 3.3 million tons of recycled paper for corrugated board. With more than 10,000 employees and a presence in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United States, Saica Group has four business lines: manufacture of recycled
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EACC Behind the Scenes: All Chapter Meeting of EACC Network
On Monday, October 24, EACC Cincinnati hosted an online meeting of the EACC network Board Presidents and Executive Directors. This was the first time we had met formally as a group since Cincinnati last hosted a similar in-person event in May 2018. In addition to renewing acquaintances and welcoming some new faces (note that since 2018 we’ve added chapters in the Netherlands, Florida and Texas, as well as welcoming a new Executive Director at the Carolinas chapter), each chapter highlighted a meaningful
EACC & University of Cincinnati Launch New Talent Partnership
On October 19, the EACC launched a new partnership with the University of Cincinnati (UC) that will give our members unique access to the breadth of talent, research and expertise that UC generates for our region. University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Valerio Ferme attended, as did Ryan Hays (UC’s new Chief Innovation Officer), the Deans and senior staff of the colleges of Engineering, business, and Experiential Learning and Design & Art, as well a number of student leaders. And the EACC was
EACC Hosts Special Edition of CEO & CFO Roundtables in Partnership with the Federal Reserve
On October 10, the EACC convened a combined “special edition” of our CEO and CFO Roundtables to host Richard Kagic, Vice President and Senior Regional Officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. We had organized the meeting for Kagic to brief our manufacturing leaders on the current state of the economy and on the monetary policies the Fed is implementing to address inflation. But more importantly, as Kagic explained, the Fed bases most of its decisions on data that is
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2023 Membership Renewal Cycle
With the start of fall comes the start of our annual membership renewal cycle. As in the past, current EACC member companies will receive communication detailing the timeline of the renewal process. Key dates in the renewal process are noted below: Memberships will renew on January 1, 2023.2023 EACC membership invoices will be emailed the week of November 7, 2022Payment will be due by Friday, December 30, 2022Companies that wish to pay their 2023 invoice after the first of the year, must inform the EACC no
EACC Welcomes New Envoy Member Henny Penny Corporation
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Envoy member Henny Penny Corporation. Employee-owned Henny Penny Corporation partners to provide high-volume, high quality foodservice equipment and solutions to top global foodservice chains where hot food is critical to operations. Every day, millions of people in more than 100 countries around the world eat food prepared with Henny Penny products in quick-service, full-service, and fast casual restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Henny Penny product
EACC Behind the Scenes: Fall 2022 Events
It’s hard to believe September is just days away and the start of fall is on the horizon. There’s no doubt 2022 has been a busy year for the EACC with our new membership structure, the launch of our Coffee & Commerce series, Stammtisch on the Road in Hamilton and Mason, our Annual Gala at Music Hall, function-specific roundtables, and so much more! And there’s more come before year’s end! We know schedules fill up quickly and we want to take every opportunity to ensure our members are aware of upcoming
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EACC Behind the Scenes: Membership Update
2022 has been an important year for the EACC. In 2021 we launched our new membership structure which promised expanded benefits and value for members across the board. And for the first seven months of this year we’ve focused on delivering that promised value with new programs like EACC TRANSFORM, our executive roundtables, CXO Dinners, ‘Coffee & Commerce’ events and international travel, as well as maintaining and updating our steadfast programs like our Stammtisch (with our Stammtisch on the Road) and the
EACC Member Spotlight: ARKU, Inc.
By Susan Morgan I love hearing how a successful company got started because it usually illustrates how well they have adapted over the years to achieve and maintain that success. ARKU, Inc. is a shining example of a company that has demonstrated the ability and willingness to make the necessary changes to meet ever-changing market trends and client needs. This business strategy has served them well, allowing them to achieve and maintain the leadership position in their core industry. ARKU, Inc is the
EACC Behind the Scenes: ChamberMaster Training
In early June, EACC Director Events & Projects Claudia Schroeder and I traveled to Mt. Vernon, Ohio for two days to attend a ChamberMaster training session. ChamberMaster is the EACC’s association/chamber management software and we use it to manage membership, events, various email communications (Todd’s TLDR), the EACC website and more! As the software is continually changing and being updated, this training program was a unique opportunity to work directly with ChamberMaster to see how we can better
EACC Business Development Trip to Italy: June 10-18, 2022
A delegation from the Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce traveled to Italy June 10-18 with three goals in mind: Build new and stronger connections between EACC members on the tripRaise the profile of the Cincinnati region as a destination for Italian businessesLay the groundwork to launch a new EACC chapter in Italy We made remarkable progress on each of these three targets, while also enjoying the sights (and tastes!) of Italy. We hope this quick overview (see link below)
EACC Hosts April 2022 Board Meeting
The EACC Board of Directors held its second meeting of 2022 on Thursday, April 28 at Fueled Collective in Rookwood (our first in person Board meeting since January 2020!). After reviewing and approving the minutes from its previous meeting, the board turned to a review of our financial position. Board Treasurer Chris Flaig pointed out that, supported by our new membership fee structure, the EACC is in a much more solid cash position than in the past two years. There was some discussion about the impact
EACC Welcomes New Member Scanreco
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member Scanreco US, Inc. For nearly four decades, Scanreco has empowered companies of all sizes to boost safety and efficiency while driving down operating costs. Through the thoughtful design and manufacture of rugged radio remote-control systems, Scanreco allows operators of mission-critical heavy machinery to work smarter. From ergonomic, hand-held remotes to larger, intuitive control packs with full color screens and multiple joysticks, Scanreco’s line of
City of Blue Ash Economic Development Director to Retire
Joe Dehner is one of the founders (and a Board Member Emeritus) of the EACC in addition to his day job as an attorney with Frost Brown Todd LLC. We asked Joe to reflect on the career of former EACC Board Member Neil Hensley, who will retire from his position as Economic Development Director for the City of Blue Ash on April 1. Be sure to join us at our April 20 Coffee & Commerce at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason as Neil recounts his career as "Greater Cincinnati's economic development
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2022 Young Professionals Executive Insights Series
Behind the Scenes, EACC staff members and members of our EACC YP Leadership Committee have been hard at work building out our full 2022 Young Professionals Executive Insights Series schedule! As you may know, this professional development series offers exclusive events where young professionals have the opportunity to connect with global business executives based in the Greater Cincinnati region. Events are held in a professional, yet informal setting, in order to provide a causal environment that
University of Cincinnati Launching New Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute
Most of our readers are familiar with Industry 4.0 -- the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ which is integrating information and communications technology into every aspect of industrial production and which is transforming every aspect of manufacturing operations. We may be less familiar with Industry 5.0, which brings human elements to the center of Industry 4.0 efforts including ethical and legal questions; physical and mental health; and issues like Human/Robot Collaboration and even Human/Machine
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EACC Annual Conference and Gala Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities
The EACC is delighted to formally announce the plans for our 2022 Annual Conference and Gala Dinner. Our Annual Conference will take place May 24-25 on the theme The New Business Case for Sustainable Manufacturing. Organized in partnership with Business Sweden (and a delegation of Swedish Business leaders), the event will allow attendees to network, share experiences and inspiration while exploring real business cases in the Cincinnati region’s manufacturing ecosystem. The conference will also include a
The War in Ukraine - Guidance for Business
The international community has reacted strongly and swiftly to Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, imposing unprecedented economic sanctions to isolate Russia. Review this guidance from some of our member law firms and government agencies to ensure your organization remains in full compliance.Frost Brown Todd LLCImmediate Restrictions to Russian and Ukrainian Exports Issued - Feb. 25, 2022Russian Sanctions: Four Things for Businesses to Consider- Feb. 25, 2022Porter Wright Morris & Arthur
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2022 Events
I am so excited to have taken on the role as Director of Events & Projects for the EACC and would like to take this opportunity to give you an insight into what we have prepared and also ask for your feedback. Our goal is to provide a broad range of programs that are accessible, engaging, and that add value to your business. Over the past weeks we have been busy planning our 2022 events calendar and adding new events and features. Just last week we had our inaugural “Coffee & Commerce” breakfast meeting
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EACC Executive Roundtables Update
Manufacturers and Operating companies are the heart of the EACC: if we lose them as members, then the banks and law firms and other service providers that support them will have no reason to join the EACC. So, when manufacturers told us that they were looking for forums where their top executives could connect, grow their networks and share best practices, we launched our new Executive Roundtable series. Roundtable groups for CEOs, CFOs, Human Resources professionals and Marketing and Sales leaders from
University of Cincinnati Launching Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute
Most EACC members are familiar with the term “Industry 4.0” -- shorthand for the “fourth industrial revolution.” Like any true revolution, the impact and the second- and third-order effects are far-reaching and unpredictable. What are the legal, economic, ethical and even psychological implications of this upheaval, which is accelerating at a pace that has many experts already addressing “Industry 5.0”? The University of Cincinnati’s new Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute will be an interdisciplinary environment
EACC Greater Cincinnati Celebrates 15th Anniversary
On February 5, 2007, the Inaugural Gala of the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati was held at the Kingsgate Marriott at the University of Cincinnati. Over three hundred guests gathered to celebrate the occasion, including a proclamation from then-Mayor Mark Mallory declaring the date as “European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati Day” and a speech by Barry Eccleston, the President and CEO of Airbus North America. In the fifteen years since, we’ve had numerous
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EACC Welcomes New Member JobsOhio
The EACC is delighted to welcome Consul memberJobsOhio. JobsOhio is Ohio's private economic development corporation and as such it focuses on business attraction, expansion, and retention in the state. JobsOhio focuses on 10 private economic sectors and utilizes four strategies to drive economic development: Sites, Talent, Innovation, and Inclusion. In its first decade of existence, JobsOhio and its partners completed over 500 international projects involving $10B in capital invested and 30,000+
EACC Behind the Scenes: January 2022 EACC Board Meeting Recap
The EACC Board of Directors held its first meeting of 2022 via Zoom in the afternoon of Thursday, January 20. The first order of business was to welcome our newly constituted Board including new members elected at the Annual General Meeting in November 2021: Joshua Katzman, Fabian Schmahl, Thorsten Schroeder, Jonathan Theders, Chris Tyler, and Gabe Venzin. We also welcomed Beth Vice as a provisional Board member. EACC Executive Director Todd Schwartz and Board President Dominic Franchini noted that
EACC Welcomes New Member Rödl & Partner | VL
The EACC is delighted to welcome Ambassador member Rödl & Partner | VL. To better serve the region’s leading foreign owned companies, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm, a regional accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Ft. Wright, Kentucky, and Rödl & Partner, a global professional services firm based in Germany, established a joint venture. Known as Rödl & Partner | VL, the combination of global reach, interdisciplinary approach, and focus on foreign owned mid-sized companies, primarily manufacturers
2022 EACC Board of Directors Elected at Annual General Meeting
The General Membership of the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati held its annual meeting on Thursday, November 18 (just before our Beaujolais Nouveau Premiere). In addition to a brief (and positive) financial report from our Board Treasurer Chris Flaig and comments from our Board President Dominic Franchini reviewing some highlights from 2021 (and looking forward to an even more eventful 2022), the primary purpose of the event was to elect your new EACC Board of Directors for
Inaugural Annual Conference and Ambassador's Gala - EACC Texas
I asked Claudia Schroeder, our new Director Events & Projects, to draft a recount of our recent trip to Texas -- Todd On November 4, 2021, Executive Director Todd Schwartz and I had the honor to attend and support the inaugural Annual Conference and Ambassador’s Gala of our new EACC sister chapter EACC Texas. The conference program centered around Innovation & Economic Growth, featuring 3 different panels. The first discussion featured panelists from Ericsson, IBM, Nokia and the policy delegation for
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October 2021 EACC Board Meeting Recap
The EACC Board of Directors convened for its final meeting of 2021 via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, October 28. After a brief recap of the success of our Annual Gala and our EACC TRANSFORM events, the Board moved to its formal agenda, quickly approving the minutes of its July meeting and receiving a financial report for Q3. Then EACC Executive Director Todd Schwartz outlined a draft 2022 EACC Program Calendar, which anticipates a significant waning of public health concerns and therefore a return of
Behind the Scenes: EACC Cincinnati Organizing Trip to Italy
In June 2022, an intrepid group of EACC Cincinnati travelers will embark on an eight-day adventure to promote the U.S. and our region as a place to do business, help U.S. firms assess opportunities in Italy, build connections among peers and lay the groundwork for a new EACC chapter in Italy. With stops in Venice, Milan, Modena, Florence and more, our delegation will meet with Italian and other businesses, local and U.S. Government officials, and also have time to enjoy the sights and sounds (and tastes!)
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EACC Behind the Scenes: 2022 Membership Renewal Cycle
With the start of fall comes the start of the EACC’s annual membership renewal cycle. As you may know, the EACC launched new membership structure in April which will be implemented for all members starting January 1, 2022. This means the 2022 membership renewal process, which will formally start in October, will look a little different than in previous years. As in the past, current EACC member companies and organizations will receive communication from the EACC detailing the timeline of the renewal
EACC Hosts 2021 Conference & Gala Dinner
By all accounts, the 2021 EACC Conference and Annual Gala was a resounding success – and the highlight was, without a doubt, the visit of Her Excellency Emily Margarethe Haber, Ambassador of Germany to the United States. Here is a quick recap of the events. Ambassador Haber, accompanied by German Consul General Wolfgang Mössinger, her Chief of Staff Sebastian Ernst and Honorary German Consul Martin Wilhelmy, had a whirlwind schedule on Thursday, including a visit to Festo in Mason and then a meeting and
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EACC Network Survey Results: The Impact of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
We’re now seeing reports that the U.S. Administration is finally taking action to ease restrictions on travelers from Europe beginning in November – and for EACC member companies the steps can’t come soon enough. The EACC had heard many anecdotes about the impact of the restrictions on both sides of the Atlantic, and so we revived our network-wide survey tool to get a more systematic perspective on the issue. This survey was conducted the week of September 13 and elicited 132 responses. 38.6 percent of
EACC Staff Update
We’re delighted to welcome EACC Operations Manager Dayna O’Brien back from her maternity leave this week. Your EACC is dedicated to providing meaningful value to our members, and our expanded team will allow us to do just that. Dayna’s return allows us to reconsider and restructure operations to ensure that each of us – Todd, Dayna, and Claudia – are best using our strengths to your benefit. Dayna will retain her “Operations Manager” title for now, and Claudia will take on the title “Director Events &
Behind the Scenes: April 2019
The Board of Directors of the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater CIncinnati met for its regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, April 25. After welcomes and introductions, the board reviewed and approved the minutes for its January 24 meeting. In accordance with Article III (A)(vi) of the EACC Code of Regulations, the Board appointed Cierra Clymer of REDI Cincinnati and Chris Flaig of MCM CPAs to serve on the board for the remainder of 2019. The Board also received a report from the Finance
Behind the Scenes: November 2018
"Behind the Scenes" is our monthly effort to give our members and friends some insight to what and how the EACC operates beyond just our numerous activities and programs. We'd love your feedback!From Executive Director Todd Schwartz Next month I plan to look back over 2018 and provide a recap of some of our accomplishments, but for this month I want to share with you some of the projects and activities I have in mind for 2019 and beyond. Note that none of this is written in stone; lots of factors will
Annual General Meeting; New EACC Board and Officers
As required by our Code of Regulations, the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greter Cincinnati held its Annual General Meeting in the Julep Room at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza on Thursday, November 15 (just before the Beaujolais Nouveau Première). After approving minutes for the October 25 Board meeting, attendees turned their attention to the primary agenda items, the elections of new directors and officers. Directors are elected for one year terms and officers for two year terrms, all
2018 October Behind The Scenes
The EACC Board of Directors met at the Offices of Frost Brown Todd on October 25. Board President opened the meeting with thanks to Frost Brown Todd for hosting us and congratulating EACC Operations Manager Dayna O'Brien on the recent birth of her baby. He introduced Cheryl Dixon-Smith as EACC Interim Operations Staff through the end of 2018. He also welcomed Jenni Larkins, VP for Finance at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, who will be joining the Board of Directors for 2019. Moormann noted that the
EACC Operations Manager Dayna O'Brien Takes Part in Blue Ash Sister City Trip
EACC member the City of Blue Ash has developed a sister city relationship with Ilmenau, Germany in the state of Thuringia. Last week, I had the opportunity and honor to travel to Ilmeanu representing the EACC and as part of the Blue Ash Sister City Delegation. The City of Ilmenau has approximately 30,000 inhabitants and is located at a height of 500m in the valley of Ilm, which runs through the town, and is surrounded by mountains and hills. Goethe first visited Ilmenau in 1776 and made a total of 26
