Access Leaders in Southern California
From Los Angeles to the transnational San Diego – Tijuana EDC, SoCal has opportunities in broad and well-diversified areas of entertainment, manufacturing, sciences, technology, services and more. GABA SoCal offers local representation in each of the major cities, giving our members and friends full coverage throughout the region but with local access to our internal and external partners including special expertise groups. GABA SoCal opens doors to expanding your local network and exponentially extend your coverage to our region, NorCal and Germany with one stroke.
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GABA Oktoberfest Lunch and Dinner Mixer San Diego
German American Societies of San Diego 1017 S. Mollison Ave, El CajonDust off those Lederhosen and Dirndl and join us for our first outdoor mixer in San Diego after the Corona-related break! Enjoy authentic German food, such as bratwurst, ox-on-the-spit, potato…
The Autonomous “Robo Car”- (near) future or just a pipe dream?
Virtual EventThe “robo car” – is autonomous driving in the (near) future possible or is it just a pipe dream? Will the tech industry drive the innovation forward or will the…
Stammtisch Oktoberfest Los Angeles
Colony 11419 Santa Monica Blvd, Los AngelesJoin us at our first in-person Stammtisch Business Mixer Los Angeles in 2021! We will gather at the outdoor patio of Colony Kitchen. This new exciting multi-kitchen venue will provide…
Financial Planning for the International Remote Worker
Virtual EventThe mobility of knowledge workers has changed considerably, and many people now have the option to work from anywhere. However, if a U.S.-based worker chooses to work from an international…
GABA Oktoberfest Orange County
The Biergarten - Old World Village 7561 Center Drive, Huntigton BeachIt is time to meet again and celebrate German Unity Day and Oktoberfest at our first OC German Business Mixer of 2021! Join us outdoors at "The Biergarten at Old World…
Inside GABA and Member News
End of an Ice Age? Peter Beyer is back!
Peter Beyer, one of the key players in transatlantic relations and negotiations for the Angela Merkel government for years, has been a regular guest at GABA SoCal events, organized and moderated by long term SoCal Board Member Wolfram Doelker. In…
Peter Beyer visiting ARRI – Film Initiative
Peter Beyer made Los Angeles his first stop in his transatlantic shuttle diplomacy as Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government and parliament after being grounded during Corona. Film Initiative Co-Chair Joachim Zell spent the morning with Peter Beyer and Consul…
California Workplace – Back to “Normal”?
As the world steadily progresses towards normalcy following the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most talked-about topics centers around the workplace: will it return to normal? GABA Southern California recently hosted “California Workplace – Back to Normal,” and it did…
GABA SoCal Programs
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Interested in promoting your business, products, or services in Southern California? 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.
