German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest

GACC Midwest headquartered in Chicago and with a branch office in Detroit, was founded in 1963 to promote German-American economic relations and trade and investment between Germany and the Midwestern United States. To this end, AHK USA offers German companies in the USA practical services for market entry in the USA and more for member companies and non-members. Within the AHK-USA network, the AHK USA - Chicago is responsible for 14 states in the USA: the 13 states of the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin) as well as Colorado. The main industries are manufacturing and mechanical engineering in the USA, the automotive industry in the USA, as well as agriculture and the food industry in the USA. The headquarters of AHK USA-Chicago, which we share with Germany Trade and Invest (GTaI), is located in the heart of Chicago. Our Michigan office is located outside of Detroit.

How we support you

Your Member Benefits

When you become a GACC Midwest member, you also join our strong network of companies. Explore our many member benefits, from business referrals to unique networking opportunities at one of our many events, or a "place to land" whenever you are in town using our Member Landing Spot. GACC Midwest is committed to fostering growth and collaboration among our network!

Workforce Development in the US

GACC Midwest supports companies in the US and international businesses by introducing and organizing German-style apprenticeship programs.

J-1 Visa

GACC Midwest can assist your company with the J-1 visa application process for your interns

Market Entry

With our US market entry and business development services, we support your entry into the US market and help you achieve long-term success.

With our offices and chapter locations throughout the Midwest we are always close to you.

Where we are

Get to know us

Our Team

All employees of GACC Midwest are happy to help German companies in the US with their inquiries on market entry USA, industries in the US, apprenticeships in the US, and other German-American business topics.

GACC Midwest Board of Directors

The board supports GACC Midwest in being a reliable partner for German companies in the US as well as in the promotion of German-American business.

German American Chambers of Commerce Board

The joint board supports all GACCs in the US in being a reliable partner for German companies in the US as well as in the promotion of German-American business.

The 3 Functions of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs)

1. Official Representation of German Companies in the US

AHKs are the key players of German foreign-business development on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. As part of a global network, GACCs represent the business interests of German companies in the US, promote German investment in the US, and inform about Germany as a business location.

2. Member Organizations

The GACCs are member organizations for German companies in the US and other firms active in German-American business. These members give them the authority needed when interacting with politics, business, and administration in terms of promoting German-American investment and business.

3. Services and Consulting for German Companies in the US

Under the brand “DEinternational,” the GACCs provide services to German companies in the US to support their business in the US. Among those services are market entry USA consulting, M&A, market analyses, recruiting services, and more. Members receive discounts for services, media, and German-American business events.