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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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Joerg Flores Duerrbeck Joins the GABA Advisory Board
Human Resources executive and Honorary Consul of Germany brings more than 25 years of international leadership to GABA GABA is pleased to welcome Joerg Duerrbeck to its Advisory Board. Duerrbeck is a Human Resources executive with more than 25 years…
Beyond the Buzzwords: GABA and Orange County AI Confront AI’s Hard Truths at OC Tech Week
From Hype to the Real World: Making AI Work for Complex Businesses, Newport Beach, CA, October 22, 2026 GABA Southern California, in partnership with Orange County AI, brought together a packed room in Newport Beach for a panel discussion that…

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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.








































