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Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area and beyond – GABA’s active community includes leaders and professionals from the most prestigious organizations as well as agile start-ups, small businesses and service organizations. Technology, entrepreneurship, new customers and partners – whatever your current business interest, chances are you will find that one of our members can help. Through our programs and events, GABA provides ample opportunity for you to meet and engage with the right people. Share your knowledge, gain new insights and expand your connections in both Northern California and in Germany.
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Inside GABA and Member News
German American Business Association Panel Takes on This Year’s VC Funding
Venture Capitalists won’t stop investing, even in an apparent economic slowdown. At least that’s according to the four investors who took part in a panel discussion put on by the German American Business Association (GABA). The message could be taken…
ZEISS Innovation Center California Wins Local StopWaste Award
ZEISS, the leading global optics and optoelectronics technology company, received the StopWaste Award for its ZEISS Innovation Center in Dublin, California. The StopWaste Award recognizes Alameda County organizations for their efforts in upstream waste prevention through reuse, recycling, and composting.…
GABA Gala 2022 with Consul General Oliver Schramm and Award Winner Cyriac Roeding
Last Friday, the German American business community came together, in person, to celebrate Cyriac Roeding, Co-founder and CEO of the early cancer detection and treatment firm Earli Inc. At this first Gala since the pandemic, GABA bestowed the GABA Award…
GABA is Thrilled to Announce that Kai Westerwelle Has Been Elected as Chairman of the Board.
A long-time advisor to GABA, Kai joined GABA’s Board of Directors in 2021. Kai has been a GABA member since 2015 and has produced highly engaging events as an Interest Group Chair on hot topics related to data privacy, smart…
Announcement: The Launch of the GABA Members Hub and App!
We welcome everyone to our new connection and resource center: the GABA Members Hub! As a valued GABA member, you can now connect with other members by searching the directory listings! You can register for events from right…

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Interested in promoting your business, products, or services in Northern California or Germany? GABA’s programs, events, website and regular communications give you ample opportunity to show your thought leadership and capabilities and enhance your reputation to a professional audience.

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Want to support the professional German-American community directly with your talents and skills? As a volunteer, you can hone your skills and expand your network by supporting GABA with event logistics, content ideas or operations behind the scenes.