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
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 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
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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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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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 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
EACC Welcomes New Member Gavioli Consulting LLC
EACC is delighted to welcome Consul Member Gavioli Consulting. Read from Giuseppe Gavioli below: My experience I spent 38 years in the capital goods industry, innovating and developing products, merging and optimizing international organizations, and re-engineering processes. I have two master's degrees: one in physics and another in business economics. Six years ago, I decided to alter direction, sharing my passion by helping others. I'm now a business mentor, providing management consultancy and
EACC Welcomes New Member Guerbet
The EACC is delighted to welcome Consul member Guerbet. Guerbet builds lasting relationships so that it enables people to live better. The Company is a leader in medical imaging worldwide, offering a wide range of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, digital and AI solutions for diagnostic and interventional imaging. A pioneer since 95 years in the field of contrast media with over 2,600 people globally, Guerbet is continuously innovating with 10% of revenue dedicated to Research & Development and
EACC Member Miller-Valentine Group Helps Fourth Graders Build Connections to Future Career Paths
I recently learned about this partnership between EACC member Miller-Valentine Group and Adopt A Class (AAC), which is generating great benefits for both the firm and our community. When I discovered that over a dozen other EACC members work with AAC (including manufacturers like Givaudan and VEGA Americas, I knew this was a story we had to share. Be sure also to see these videos (from MVG CEO Elizabeth Mangan, a member of the AAC Board, and this one featuring EACC Board Member and MVG CFO Mike Dektas) to
EACC Member Spotlight: TyTek Industries - Design & Contract Manufacturing Serving Global Brands
By Susan Morgan Last week’s EACC Newsletter included our Member Spotlight on TyTek Medical – as promised, this week we include Part 2 on the TyTek Group, TyTek Industries. TyTek Industries was founded in 2001 when Chris Tyler, after several required relocations globally, decided to put down permanent roots in Cincinnati. He wanted the stability for his family and had grown quite fond of the Queen City. Leveraging his worldwide contacts he was able to launch the company quickly and within a few months
EACC Member Spotlight: TyTek Medical Takes Saving Lives to the Next Level
By Susan Morgan Many business owners are satisfied to operate just one company; dealing with all the trials and tribulations that come with business ownership. Many owners grow by adding related businesses, serving the same industry. Chris Tyler, President of the TyTek Group, on the other hand, understands the core benefits of operating multiple, unrelated businesses. This diversification strategy has served the TyTek Group well over the years… and continues to do so as we emerge from the pandemic. And
VEGA Americas Sponsors 2021 Stammtisch Series
For the third year in a row, VEGA Americas – a global leader in the field of process instrumentation – will sponsor the Stammtisch series of the European American Chamber of Commerce Greater Cincinnati (EACC) in 2021. Stammtisch (a German word meaning ‘regulars’ table’) is a German tradition of friends and colleagues gathering regularly for conversation and fellowship, and the EACC’s Stammtisch brings together friends and colleagues from across the European and American business community to build and
EACC Welcomes New Member Sibcy Cline Relocation Services
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Sibcy Cline Relocation Services. Sibcy Cline Relocation Services (SCRS) goes well beyond the standard real estate transaction. The company's core focus in corporate relocation is to assist companies of any size with every aspect of their employee mobility program. SCRS is in its fifth decade of service working as a certified woman owned, Relocation Quality Certified, full service third-party Relocation Management Company (RMC). SCRS is regionally located in
EACC Welcomes New Member Blum-Novotest, Inc.
The EACC is delighted to welcome Corporate Small Partner member Blum-Novotest, Inc. Blum-Novotest, Inc., is a fully owned subsidiary of Blum-Novotest GmbH, a leader in cutting edge measurement and testing technology, with more than 50 years of experience as a supplier for the worldwide machine tool, automotive and aircraft industries. A family-run company, Blum-Novotest has an international network of sales and service subsidiaries. As the North American subsidiary, Blum-Novotest, Inc. is responsible for
EACC Welcomes New Member Thomas More University
The EACC is delighted to welcome Partner member Thomas More University. The accelerated and graduate programs at Thomas More University are specifically designed to meet the needs of people with busy lives. The schedule makes it efficient, affordable, and convenient. Earn your degree at a highly regarded university in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area while working full time, part-time, or caring for your family. Thomas More University is a small, relaxed, and welcoming university with a BIG
VV Just Italian Special Offer for EACC Members
Living in such unprecedented times has brought much change to our lives, yet our desire to show gratitude and care to those around us remains the same, if not greater than ever. Travel and restaurant dining may be on hold- but VV Just Italian can transport everyone to Italy through food. VV Just Italian brings Italian food back to its roots by focusing on flavor and better for you, real food ingredients. Quality over quantity. Clean over processed. Whether it be to say thank you or send holiday
EACC Welcomes New Member Spectrum Reach
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Partner member Spectrum Reach. Please see below to learn more about Spectrum Reach and the services they offer. We’re Spectrum Reach—your friendly neighborhood advertising experts. We harness the power of TV advertising for your business and offer one-stop shop marketing solutions, so you have access to every tool your business needs to grow. We're here to help businesses of all sizes grow through the power of TV, data, advertising innovation, community experts, and
EACC Welcomes New Member VV Just Italian
The EACC is delighted to welcome Corporate Small Partner member VV Just Italian. VV Just Italian is an Italian food manufacturer and importer located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established In 1970, Vigne Vecchie was born from a dream to transport everyone to Italy through food. This dream gathers the aspirations and emotions of their Italian grandparents, artists, artisans, and poets to help you truly experience their world through the authentic flavors of Italy. The company's products are produced with high
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Filip Geeraert
Long time friend and supporter of the EACC Filip Geeraert is retiring from his role as President & CEO of Deceuninck North America; we asked Anne Cappel and Joe Dehner to comment on Filip's role in building the organization.By Anne Cappel July 1st 2020, long time EACC member, past Board Member and Board President, Filip Geeraert is retiring from EACC member company Deceuninck. Since the first year of EACC Cincinnati in 2007, Filip has been an avid supporter of the EACC, passionately and enthusiastically
EACC Welcome Returning Member Flottweg Separation Technology, Inc.
The EACC is delighted to welcome returning Partner member Flottweg Separation Technology, Inc. Based in Vilsbiburg, Germany, Flottweg has been developing and producing decanter centrifuges, separators, belt presses and systems. In many industrial areas, they handle key functions in the clarification of liquids, the separation of liquid mixtures, and concentrating and dewatering. Flottweg supplies to many industries, including food, chemical, water, and brewing industries. Locally, Rhinegeist Brewery
EACC Welcomes Returning Member Huntington National Bank
The EACC is delighted to welcome returning Partner member Huntington National Bank. Huntington is a full-service banking provider primarily operating across a seven-state banking franchise of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Huntington's “Welcome” philosophy centers around deep relationship-building capabilities to best meet each customer’s specific needs. The Bank serves its customers through a banking network of over 800 full-service branches, including 12
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
