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
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 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
