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American German Business Club (AGBC) |
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 The Munich Chapter of the American German Business Club (AGBC) is an
international group dedicated to networking.
Its members participate
in monthly meetings and special events to exchange business ideas and
build mutually beneficial business and social relationships.
The AGBC Charter
In today's fast-changing and highly competitive environment, networking
plays a critical role in building a successful business and advancing
one's career. This is demonstrated by the fact that a vast
majority of new business and job opportunities are the result of
personal referrals generated through networking activity.
The AGBC has approximately 700 members nationwide representing a broad
cross-section of the international business community including
financial services, manufacturing, information technology, media,
international trade and a range of related business and professional
services.
Members are also welcome to extend their networks by interacting with
AGBC chapters located in Bonn, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Heidelberg,
Frankfurt, Kaiserslautern, Karlsruhe, Leipzig und Stuttgart.
Membership and its Benefits
AGBC offers a well-developed infrastructure to support its members in
effective networking and to serve as a source of information on key
business issues. Expand and cultivate your network through
regularly-scheduled meetings:
- Monthly networking gatherings
- Special events with guest speakers addressing issues of interest
Annual social get-togethers, including 4th of July and Christmas events.
- Increase your exposure to a larger group of people and businesses
through targeted communication channels: AGBC members are invited to
briefly present their company or discuss a relevant business topic at
the monthly meetings.
- Members can distribute information or post notices at the information table organized at each meeting.
Website
Our AGBC website at www.agbc.de provides information on:
AGBC events, chapter news as well as links to business resources.
Member Yellow Pages are available to all members.
Membership Directory
Identify new contacts and generate referrals through the AGBC Membership Directory:
Published annually, the membership directory includes member names and
contact information – a valuable resource for those seeking contacts
and services offered by other members.
Members also have the opportunity to advertise in the directory which reaches more than 700 members nationwide.
AGBC Background
The AGBC was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Bonn. It is
dedicated to establishing and supporting American and German commercial
relations as well as acting as a forum for social and business
networking. It is a non-profit organization, which more broadly
is intended to promote international business relations.
How to Join the Network
The Munich Chapter of AGBC holds networking evenings on the last
Wednesday of every month (except July, August and December) at 7.00
p.m. at the Marriott Hotel at Berlinerstr. 93. Entrance is € 23 for
members, € 30 for non-members and includes a buffet and two drinks.
Prospective members are invited to get acquainted with the organization
and its members by attending one or two networking meetings. If
interested in participating further, they are asked to complete a
membership application.
AGBC annual membership fees are € 150 for corporate memberships, € 75
for individual memberships and € 37,50 for students. Potential members
should contact Patrick Brennan, Vice President for membership, or
Gudrun Surrer, administrative assistant, at:
Tel: 089 5502 8129
Fax: 089 5502 8149
Email:
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Website: http://www.agbc.de
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