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EACC Webinar Series
In our ongoing effort to add value for our members across the EACC network, our EACC Chapters have come together to launch a new series of ‘webinars’ on a range of topics of interest and relevance. Leveraging this technology allows us to connect you to experts from across Europe and around the world for just the cost of an internet connection. We’ve already held two such webinars. The first featured speakers from the EU Delegation to the United States sharing their 2020 economic forecast, and the
EACC Welcomes New Member Oswald Company
The EACC is to delighted welcome Partner member the Oswald Company, Inc. Founded in 1991 by Kenneth Oswald, the Oswald Company, Inc. creates great places to work, live, shop and play, building state-of-the-art facilities. Oswald specializes in offering clients comprehensive, integrated development and construction solutions specifically tailored to their needs. Oswald strives to challenge the traditional methods of construction by developing innovative ways to approach projects. Through its dedication to
Irish Ambassador Visits Cincinnati
The EACC was honored to support the December 1-2 visit to Cincinnati by Daniel Mulhall, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States. The opportunity arose when EACC Cincinnati Executive Director Todd Schwartz met the Ambassador at a June reception at the Residence of EU Ambassador to the United States Stavros Lambrindinis, where Mulhall noted he’d been invited to participate in the Irish Heritage Society’s “Green Tie Dinner” on December 1. Schwartz suggested the Ambassador stay an extra day and let the EACC
2020 EACC Board of Directors Elected at Annual General Meeting
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21. As required by our Code of Regulations, the primary purpose of the meeting was to elect the individuals who will serve as the EACC Board of Directors for terms starting on January 1, 2020. Attendees also heard a brief update on the Chamber’s financial condition from Treasurer Chris Flaig, as well as a review of the
EACC Member Spotlight: Murrplastik Systems, Inc.
By Susan Morgan We have all heard of companies that didn’t, or wouldn’t, change with the times … and suffered the consequences (think Blockbuster Video, Blackberry Motion or Kodak) as well as those who did see the “writing on the wall” and made the necessary adjustments and thrived (such as Amazon, Nokia – which started out making rubber boots - and Apple). Today’s Member Spotlight is about a German-based company that made the radical changes needed for continued growth not just once, but twice! The
EACC Welcomes New Member Modula Inc.
The EACC is delighted to welcome Sustaining Partner member Modula Inc. Modula is one of the leading manufacturers of automated vertical storage solutions, designed to optimize space and improve picking and storage operations in any industrial sector or environment. The Vertical Lift Module (VLM) utilizes the full ceiling height of a facility thus maximizing the storage potential. Items are stored in units up to 46' high, in a safe, secure environment and automatically delivered to the operator, avoiding
EACC Member Spotlight: Heinrichs USA
BySusan Morgan Too often we see family-owned and operated businesses, especially when transitioned from the original founding parent to the next generation, falter, and sadly fail for different reasons. Maybe the children don’t have the same work ethics or drive. Or they just aren’t that interested. I was absolutely delighted to learn that is NOT THE CASE when it comes to Heinrichs USA. As their website says, they truly are “A healthy, family-run, medium-sized business”. A little background … Heinrichs
EACC Welcomes New Member FC Cincinnati
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Partner member FC Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati is an American professional soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio that plays in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team succeeded the USL team of the same name and was announced on May 29, 2018, when MLS awarded an expansion franchise to Cincinnati. The team began MLS play on March 2, 2019 with its first match against Seattle Sounders FC. The club's ownership group is led by Carl H. Lindner III with Jeff
EACC Behind the Scenes - October 2019
Industry 4.0 training at Festo Andreas Brockmann, Head of Technical Training and Education at Festo Didactic in Mason, invited me to participate in its “Introduction to Industry 4.0” course at the end of September. It was a great opportunity to gain some new and deeper insight into the challenges (and opportunities) that the fourth industrial revolution poses not just for manufacturers but for every aspect of society. The course provides an excellent overview of how the fourth industrial revolution
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EACC Board Holds Fourth Quarter Meeting
The Board of Directors of the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati met in the afternoon of Thursday, October 24 in the Learning Center of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Board President Yannick Schilly convened the group by welcoming proposed new board members and noting the departure of long-time friend, supporter, and leader of the EACC, Joe Dehner (who will step down from the board at the end of the year). After approving the minutes from the July board meeting, the group
EACC and Partners Host 2019 Transatlantic Business Outlook
On Wednesday October 9, the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati (EACC) hosted the 2019 Transatlantic Business Outlook at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce with over 80 guests in attendance. Thanks to the help of our friends and partners at Clark Schaefer Hackett, HSBC, the Greater Cincinnati Foreign Trade Zones Inc., Porter Wright and Start Something Bold, the event was a great success! After welcoming remarks from EACC Board President Yannick Schilly, Ryan Wang
EACC Welcomes New Member Luxottica
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Luxottica. Luxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Its portfolio includes proprietary brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, Oliver Peoples and Alain Mikli, as well as licensed brands including Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Bulgari, Chanel, Coach, Dolce&Gabbana, Ferrari, Michael Kors, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Valentino and Versace. To learn more, please
EACC Welcomes New Member Oswald Companies/Taylor Oswald
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Oswald Companies/Taylor Oswald. Founded in 1893, Cleveland-based, and employee-owned, Oswald is one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerage and risk management firms. As a proud Partner of Assurex Global, the world’s largest association of privately held insurance brokers, their risk management professionals service and support the needs of clients worldwide. Through Oswald's
EACC Behind the Scenes - September 2019
Executive Director Schwartz Attends Reception Celebrating "Kentucky and the EU" I was very honored to be invited to represent the European American Chamber of Commerce at a reception to celebrate “Kentucky and the EU” at the Residence of the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, Stavros Lambrinidis, in Washington DC on Wednesday, September 18. The event was timed to mark the 25th anniversary of an EU-US agreement on the naming of alcoholic beverages – that is, reserving the names ‘Irish
EACC & University of Cincinnati Partner to Host Industry 4.0 Roundtable
One message we heard from members in our 2018 ‘Voice of the Customer’ study was that members wanted more opportunities to connect with peers in meaningful ways and to participate in more substantive programming. On September 11, top executives from Michelman, Bonfiglioli, Perfetti Van Melle, Pilot Chemical and Festo (along with Board President Yannick Schilly and Treasurer Chris Flaig) worked together to provide their thoughts and input to faculty and staff from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and three
Murrplastik Systems Hosts EACC Global Intern
Murrplastik Systems is a German-based company that manufactures and sells cable management products – from marking and labeling systems to cable drag chains, conduits and fittings and now robotic ‘dresspacks’ – basically a wiring harness that makes the robot functional. The company has a sales and distribution office in Milford, Ohio, and recently hosted their first EACC “Global Intern” Sebastian Häbich. Dayna and I visited Murrplastik as Sebastian’s tenure was ending to better understand the value of the
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EACC Behind the Scenes - August 2019
EACC Develops Membership Working Group Last year we invited Start Something Bold to help the EACC better understand the value that we provide to our members and how we can increase that value. Since receiving the results of this “Voice of the Customer” (VOC) study at our October 25, 2018 Board meeting, we’ve been working to use your feedback to reexamine and modify the way we do business. Most importantly, we continually remind ourselves that what makes the EACC unique in our community among business
One Question Survey: August 19, 2019
In May 2018, the Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce hosted an “All-Chapter” conference including the Board Presidents and/or Executive Directors from our sister chapters in Paris, Lyon, New York, Greenville SC, and the planned chapter in Amsterdam. While growing the network was an important part of our discussions, we primarily focused on how we can work to deliver value for our members across the network. What does that look like? As an example, EACC Cincinnati developed and
EACC Member Spotlight: ABM DRIVES INC.
By Susan Morgan What do the words "German engineering" bring to your mind? Do you, as many do, immediately think high-quality? Reliability? Accuracy? Here is what I found when I searched that term online: Germany’s prowess in engineering is indisputable … they are world leaders in their field, renowned for their dedication to precision, function and power. Over the years, they have maintained their reputation as a top exporter of machinery and industrial equipment.* In the case of German-based ABM
EACC Greater Cincinnati Launches Refreshed Weekly Newsbrief
On August 13, we relaunched the EACC Cincinnati weekly Newsbrief with a new look. I wanted to provide you a bit of a peek ‘behind the curtain’ to see how we got here, and also what else is in store! This is a project I’ve had in mind for some time. I was not dissatisfied with the former layout of the Newsbrief, but like any publication of this type, it can get a bit ‘dated;’ a refresh can help to keep readers engaged, and it gave us the chance to review a number of factors including content, frequency,
EACC Welcomes New Member Siemens Corporation
The EACC is delighted to welcome Sustaining Partner member Siemens Corporation. Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global powerhouse focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. For more than 170 years, the name Siemens has been synonymous with internationality and worldwide presence with around 377,000 employees in more than 200 countries. Locally, Siemens Norwood, Ohio induction motor plant has been making world class induction motors for over 120 years
EACC Behind the Scenes - July 2019
EACC Network Inaugural Webinar On July 25, the European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) held its inaugural Webinar (using the Zoom™ platform), inviting all members of our Boards of Directors to learn more about the recent and future growth of the EACC network. Over 30 people participated in the event; most taking part via the video conference but a few also listening in via telephone. Todd Schwartz, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Chapter acted as host and moderator for the event.Guillaume
EACC Board of Directors Holds Third Quarter 2019 Meeting
The Board of Directors of the European American Chamber of Commerce met from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at the offices of Gilman Partners. Julie George of Gilman Partners welcomed the group after Board President Yannick Schilly called the meeting to order and a quick round of introductions. The first order of business was to approve the minutes of the April Board meeting, and then the board unanimously appointed Chris Flaig of MCM CPAs as our new Board Treasurer filling the unexpired term
Meet EACC Netherlands Executive Director Marcel Schulze
The EACC Greater Cincinnati is pleased to introduce EACC Netherlands Executive Director Marcel Schulze to our members and partners. The EACC chapter in the Netherlands formally launched in June 2019. Marcel Schulze is Executive Director of the European American Chamber of Commerce Netherlands chapter. In addition, he is Managing Director of Tradinfo, a leading Financial Relationship Marketing Agency, specialized in global 1:1 investor conferences and investor relations (IR) services. Up until 2008, he
EACC Behind the Scenes - June 2019
EACC Network Continues to Grow On June 21, 2019, the value of the European American Chamber of Commerce network grew exponentially with the formal launch of our newest chapter in the Netherlands. I was honored to represent the Cincinnati chapter's Board and members at this historic event, which also included Jim Rosener (Board President) and Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild (Executive Director) of the New York chapter. On Thursday, June 20, Marcel Schulze, the new Executive Director of the Netherlands
EACC Member Spotlight: E-Beam Services, Inc.
By Susan Morgan After spending some time out at E-BEAM’s facility in Lebanon, Ohio I concluded that their tagline - Our Customers Make Great Products - fits them like a glove. With E-BEAM’s help, their customers make a wide variety of products that we all need and use everyday. From helping to provide electricity and hot water to consumers, to keeping cars running safely, and providing sterile medical devices and pharmaceuticals to patients in need across the globe - the E-BEAM team are what I like to call
One Question Survey: June 3, 2019
Well the results are in, and among EACC newsletter readers, FC Cincinnati is your favorite professional sports team by an overwhelming margin. 42.1 percent of our 78 individual responses, identified our hometown Major League Soccer team as their favorite. The Cincinnati Reds garnered 28.9 percent of the votes with the Cincinnati Bengals not far behind (at 26.3 percent). I had thought a tradition of hockey in northern Europe would have garnered the Cincinnati Cyclones (who made it to the Kelly Cup Playoffs
Behind the Scenes: May 2019
Italian Consul in Detroit Visits Greater Cincinnati On May 17, the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati hosted a lunch in honor of Ms. Maria Manca, the Italian Consul based in Detroit, Michigan. This was the Consul’s first visit to Cincinnati, and the lunch was a good opportunity for her to connect with a broad cross-section of the Italian business community in our region. Among those in attendance were executives from Bonfiglioli, Eurostampa, Fameccanica, Luxottica, Mubea,
2019 EACC Annual Gala Recap
By all accounts, the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati (EACC) Annual Gala Dinner was a remarkable success! I hesitate to try and write a recap because there’s so much to say, but I’ll try to keep this brief. We opened with a performance of the national anthems of the Netherlands and the United States by a string quartet from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO), followed by two important announcements by EACC Executive Director Todd Schwartz:The EACC will open a new chapter in
EACC Welcomes New Member BKD CPAs & Advisors
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member BKD CPAs & Advisors. BKD, founded in 1923, is a national CPA and advisory firm that helps clients reach their goals. The firm's expertise goes well beyond the standard accounting services to include risk management, technology, wealth management and forensic and valuation services. BKD clients represent a wide range of industries, and BKD is part of an alliance of firms that gives it a global reach. BKD is committed to helping clients compete successfully
EACC Welcomes New Member Squire Patton Boggs
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Squire Patton Boggs. Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm. The firm provides insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving you a voice, supporting your ambitions and achieving successful outcomes. Their multidisciplinary team of over 1,500 lawyers in 47 offices across 20 countries provides access to expertise and invaluable connections on the ground to support your European-American business endeavors. It is a seamless
FABA 2.0: April 8 L'Aperitif Readout
On Monday, April 8, about 40 of us assembled at the Graydon offices in the Scripps Tower for wine, snacks, and a discussion about the legacy and the future of the French American Business Alliance within the EACC and our community. The conversation was facilitated by Carla Walker, who among other things leads the Nancy Sister Cities Association here in Cincinnati. Walker started by asking people why they decided to attend the event, eliciting responses like “I want to see FABA’s leadership role in the
EACC Welcomes New Member DOPAG US
The EACC is delighted to welcome Corporate Small Partner member DOPAG (US) Ltd. DOPAG is one of the world’s most experienced manufacturers of high-quality metering technology. Wherever adhesives, resins, silicones or lubricants are metered and applied in industrial production, DOPAG offers reliable, precise solutions. The company provides systems and components for highly automated production processes, including for the automotive, wind, household appliances and electrical industries, as well as for
EACC Newsbrief Survey Results
Thank you for your help with our Newsbrief survey – we were happy to see that over 100 of you took the time to give us feedback on the weekly EACC Newsbrief, which is our primary means of letting our members and friends know what we’re doing. And we were also gratified to receive so many positive comments:“Great newsletter that keeps you informed on what’s happening in the community”“I enjoy getting and reading the EACC Newsletter – a great way to stay in touch, get information updates, and more”“The
EACC Welcomes New Member Vaco Cincinnati LLC
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Vaco Cincinnati LLC. Vaco provides boutique level service with global reach in the areas of executive search, consulting, permanent placement, and strategic staffing. While industry agnostic, Vaco’s areas of expertise include accounting, finance, technology, healthcare IT, operations, administration and international managed services. Vaco has become a premier talent & solutions firm by attracting, developing and retaining the strongest players in the
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EACC Behind the Scenes - March 2019
Adding Value Across the EACC NetworkOne message we heard from our recent "Voice of the Customer" survey is that members were largely unaware of the EACC's network of chapters in Europe and the US (including Paris, Lyon, New York, New Jersey, Greenville SC, and new chapters under development in Miami and Amsterdam). When Executuve Directors from across the network met in Cincinnati last May, we acknowledged one of our most important assets was our network, and that we needed to do more to connect our
One Question Survey: March 18, 2019
On March 7 the EACC and our Austrian-Swiss-German committee held a very successful “Introduction to German Business Culture” event at the Carnegie in Newport. In addition to some basic rules of business etiquette, the presentations included quick reviews of history, law and language across the German speaking countries of Europe. The reviews of the event were uniformly positive, with survey respondents all saying they’d recommend future sessions to business colleagues. With this success under our belt,
Two EACC Member Companies Receive Ohio Success Awards
The EACC would like to congratulate member companies Deceuninck North America and General Tool Company on their recent Ohio Sucess Awards.Ohio Business magazine, which presents the awards, notes "the Ohio Success Awards recognizes the accomplishments of companies that have demonstrated growth in revenue and employees, as well as having demonstrated involvement in their community and service in their industry; nonprofits that have made a significant impact upon the communities they serve; governmental
EACC Welcomes New Member The Angus Group
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member The Angus Group. The Angus Group provides executive search, recruitment, and talent acquisition solutions to help clients meet the people needs of business. Based in Cincinnati, the firm works with small privately held companies, Fortune 500 corporations, private equity groups and non-profit entities. Talented people are the foundation of every successful organization and The Angus Group helps identify, assess, recruit, and retain the exceptional leaders of
EACC Welcomes New Member Xavier University
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Xavier University. Xavier was founded in Cincinnati nearly two centuries ago. As a community of professional educators firmly grounded in Jesuit tradition and values, Xavier prepares students for an exciting but increasingly complex world by always striving to be better. With over 7,000 total students, including nearly 5,000 undergraduates, choosing from over 90 majors, 60 minors, 40 master’s and three doctoral programs, Xavier stands out for its challenging
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EACC Behind the Scenes - February 2019
Fostering an environment for networking among members of the Greater Cincinnati’s transatlantic business community hits at the heart of the EACC’s mission (“to stimulate business and networking relations between the Cincinnati Tri-State region and Europe”). Time and time again we have seen business deals and partnerships emerge from EACC events as new and fruitful connections and relationships are established. In this vein, we are pleased to see the continued growth and success of our Stammtisch networking
''What's So Cool About Manufacturing?'' Video Contest Voting Opens March 5
Dream It, Do It OKI's "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" Video Contest is a program designed by employers and educators to help improve the image of manufacturing as a career choice. The objective is to recruit more young people to career and technical schools that feed talent to the manufacturing industry. Teams of middle school students, led by teacher coaches, are provided with video equipment and instructional materials and are matched with local manufacturers. Each team has four months to create a
EACC Welcomes New Member RCSN Leadership Services
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member RCSN Leadership Services. RCSN was founded in 2004 by Paul Wehner, Senior Partner at RCSN Executive Search, offering one primary service, Executive Search and Recruiting. As RCSN grew and expanded its Client base, it became clear Clients were interested in two other Leadership Services, Coaching and Mentoring and Leadership Consulting. Paul responded to that need by asking Donna Chrobot Mason, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director, UC
EACC Welcomes New Member LION Group
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member LION Group Inc.LION makes the gear emergency service providers, civilian responders and militaries need to stay safe in the line of duty. The company got its start at the end of the 19th century as a dry goods store in Dayton, Ohio. By 1941, it had received a commendation from Army Air Force Commanding General “Hap” Arnold, saluting the company for “outstanding services rendered to your government” after supplying the Army Air Force with electrically heated
One Question Survey: January 28, 2019
This edition of the “One Question Survey” generated some particular interest, which reflects the highly politicized climate in which we currently live. The question was: While the EACC will not speak out on political issues, we also have traditionally been relatively quiet when it comes to policy questions, ranging from international trade policy to local issues such as public transportation. Do you believe the EACC should speak out more on public policy questions that impact our members? In response
Manufacturers Working Together to Tackle the Talent Shortage - AMIP at the Ready
Local manufacturers are collaborating to find solutions for our skills gap. The Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) is Greater Cincinnati’s regional collaboration of Advanced Manufacturing employers, educators, and community agencies working together to ensure we have a robust pipeline of qualified workers. AMIP membership has doubled in the last two years with over 250 active members. AMIP works to alleviate occupational shortages for industry by creating and implementing an
EACC Behind the Scenes: Manufacturing Executives Tour University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub
The recently completed Voice of the Customer study highlighted a desire for peer engagement among the EACC’s manufacturing members, as well as a desire for more relevant programming at it relates to business needs in a European-American context . With this feedback in mind, the EACC, in partnership with the University of Cincinnati and event co-sponsor Wells Fargo Advisors, hosted manufacturing executives from the EACC network for a tour of and briefing on the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub.
EACC Welcomes New Member Corporate Finance Associates
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Corporate Finance Associates (CFA). CFA, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is one of North America’s oldest and most prominent investment banking firms serving middle-market companies, both private and small-cap public. It has closed over 3000 transactions in its six decade plus history and has over 80 professionals operating out of 31 offices across the United States, Europe, and India. Three of those offices located in Ohio, Kentucky,
EACC Welcomes New Member Visconti Real Estate LLC
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Visconti Real Estate LLC. Visconti Real Estate LLC is a Greater Cincinnati real estate boutique broker who truly cares about all their clients' needs and their real estate goals. Visconti Real Estate is family owned and operated, celebrating 20 years in the Real Estate and Relocation Industry focusing on relocating transferees who are new to the area. Visconti Real Estate's specialized services include assisting buyers and sellers, executive leasing for
EACC Member Thompson Hine Releases U.S. Trade Overview Presentation Reviewing 2018
One of the lessons we learned from our recent Voice of the Customer Study was that members expect us to focus on trade, commerce, and trends in European-American businesses and relationships. With that in mind, look for more information and resources on these topics from EACC members (and beyond) in future editions of the EACC Newsbrief, starting with the below… Last week, EACC member Thompson Hine released a slide presentation providing an overview of the most significant trade actions taken by the
One Question Survey: December 17, 2018
As individuals we tend to be optimistic, especially when it comes to our personal situation and events over which we have some degree of control. I had this point in mind when designing the "One Question Survey sent out on December 17 – as well as wanting to get a picture of what our members are looking forward to in 2019… The question was: “Thinking in terms of the broader economy, and in terms of your specific industry, please rank your level of optimism for 2019.” Possible responses (from worst to
EACC Welcomes New Member Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, is one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the United States. Cincinnati Children's offers comprehensive clinical services, from treatments for rare and complex conditions to well-child care. In the 2018-19 U.S. News & World Report survey of best children’s hospitals, Cincinnati
