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German American Business Outlook 2026 – Colorado

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March 19, 2026 | 4:30 PM MST

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Event Details:

  • Event Start: 03/19/2026 · 04:30 PM MST
  • Event End: 03/19/2026 · 07:30 PM MST
  • Location: Denver Country Club 1700 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80218
  • Language: English
  • Tickets: GACC Midwest Members - $40; Non-Members - $60
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Both the German and US government are undergoing big changes in 2026. What challenges and opportunities are German subsidiaries in the US facing and what opportunities are they seeing?

The German American Business Outlook (GABO) is an annual survey of German-American business relations directed at German subsidiaries in the US assessing current economic developments and trends in transatlantic business.

Join us at the Denver Country Club on March 19 for the live presentation and discussion of the results of the German American Business Outlook (GABO) survey, and learn what German companies in the US predict for the coming year.

Conducted by the German American Chambers of Commerce, this US-wide survey is one of the most important economic indicators of German American business relations.

Our panel of executives will discuss the results of the survey and what they mean for German subsidiaries in the Midwest. Panel speakers will be announced early 2026.

After the panel discussion, enjoy drinks and appetizers with fellow members and discuss your personal outlook for 2026.

Speakers

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    Nicole Zimmermann

    Founder and CEO, ZELOCIN & Partners Nicole Zimmermann is a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in international brand building, digital transformation, and go-to-market excellence. As the Founder and CEO of ZELOCIN & Partners, she specializes in unlocking growth potential for companies navigating the complexities of the U.S. and European markets. A native of Germany, former Board and long-standing member of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), Nicole has a deep-rooted history of driving success within this business community. Her impact is highlighted by her long-term client partnerships; notably, she led a successful US market expansion initiative for fellow GACC member SEBO and is currently spearheading critical brand positioning and acquisition growth for the event’s Platinum Sponsor, First Western Trust, ensuring their value proposition resonates in a competitive and very dynamic Banking and Wealth Management landscape. In an era of global economic shifts, she has become a critical advisor on trade resilience, authoring "The ZELOCIN Tariff Playbook" to help organizations mitigate the impact of tariffs through proactive pricing, cost control and customer relationship management. Recognized by Forbes as one of the "11 Women Who Are Changing the Face of Finance," Nicole is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. She is a sought-after speaker at global Fintech and Financial Services conferences like Money 20/20 and has served as an adjunct Marketing professor at the University of Colorado Boulder – Leeds School of Business.

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    Carsten Felix

    CEO and Co-Owner, Boker Group Carsten Felix is CEO and Co-Owner of Boker Baumwerk GmbH and Boker Holding GmbH, Solingen, Germany. Since 1999, he has led the international Boker Group, overseeing global strategy, marketing and sales, research & development, operations, IT, and human resources for approximately 150 employees worldwide. He is responsible for the Group’s subsidiaries in the United States and Argentina and serves as a member of the Advisory Council. Since 2019, Mr. Felix has focused on the North American market serving as Director and Senior Advisor of Boker USA Inc., Lakewood, Colorado. As a member of the executive board he is responsible for U.S. business strategy and transatlantic coordination between the U.S. and Germany. Earlier in his career, Mr. Felix held international controlling positions at Gerresheimer Glas AG, including assignments in the United States. He began his professional career with a certified banking apprenticeship in Germany. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt. Mr. Felix is fluent in German and English.

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    Steve Maisonet

    USA Sales Director, OroraTech Steve Maisonet is an Army veteran and former Reconnaissance Officer who served in Germany, where he developed a people-centered leadership style grounded in trust, clarity, and decisive action. After separating from the Army, he stayed in Germany, where he began his sales career, building experience in enterprise engagement and international markets. He later founded his own fitness technology company, gaining firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, product development, and go-to-market execution. Today, Steve serves as Sales Director for the United States at OroraTech, managing national sales and acquiring new business across fire services, utilities, and carbon markets. OroraTech is a global wildfire intelligence company that uses space-based data and advanced analytics to help organizations detect, monitor, and manage wildfire risk, supporting critical decision-making in an increasingly climate-impacted world.

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    Torben Krieger

    Audit & Tax Manager, Rödl Torben Krieger is an Audit & Tax Manager based in Rödl's Denver, Colorado office, which was established in August 2024. He has been with Rödl since 2018 and brings extensive experience serving predominantly German-speaking clients with U.S. attestation services as well as corporate and individual tax compliance and advisory needs. In his role, Torben manages and continues to grow the Denver team while advising clients across the United States on cross-border and domestic accounting and tax matters. Together with his colleagues, he supports internationally active companies with U.S. market entry services, including initial structuring, compliance setup, and ongoing advisory as they expand their U.S. presence. Torben holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Birmingham Southern College and a Master of Accountancy from Samford University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). RÖDL, a leading global professional services firm, provides you integrated audit, legal*, tax and business consulting solutions from its 110 wholly owned subsidiaries in 50 countries. You benefit from a single point of contact approach which is designed to meet and exceed the needs of your domestic and globally operating businesses. Since our 1977 formation in Nuremberg, Germany we have grown to more than 5,800 entrepreneurial professionals worldwide working with your success in mind. RÖDL USA We have specifically tailored our accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services to the unique needs of your foreign owned business in the United States of America. For more than 45 years our core practice has been serving the accounting and tax needs of primarily German-speaking and other foreign owned companies operating in the U.S. Our headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA. We have other offices in Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Denver, CO, Detroit, MI, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX and Manhattan, NY.

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