EACC Welcomes New Member Roebling Solutions
The EACC is delighted to welcome Consul member Roebling Solutions. Roebling Solutions is a full service government relations and lobbying firm that provides businesses with strategies and relationships to advance their priorities in City Hall, the state capitol, and Washington DC. Roebling is an affiliate of Cincinnati headquartered Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, a national law firm where accomplishment is the center of everything they do. Dinsmore has over 725 attorneys in 29 cities across the country and are
EACC Welcomes New Member BWF America, Inc
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member BWF America, Inc. BWF America, Inc is a pioneer in industrial filtration. Headquartered in Offingen, Germany, their primary business is manufacturing filtration bags for industrial baghouses (i.e. Asphalt, Cement, Kaolin, Chemical and many other types of plants). These bags are produced by the company's Envirotec division. However, the company also provides material and services for many other needs and applications: BWF Protec – The Leading
EACC Welcomes New Member Jedson Engineering
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member Jedson Engineering. Jedson Engineering is an engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) company. Its mission is to facilitate the success of its clients by delivering best-in-class EPCm services, enabling them to achieve market superiority. Headquartered in Cincinnati with offices in Greenville, SC, Savannah, GA, Tallahassee, FL, Mobile, AL and Salt Lake City, UT Jedson Engineering's diverse teams stand ready to serve your projects. To
EACC Welcomes New Member RPS America Inc.
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member RPS America Inc. RPS America Inc. is a member of the Riello Elettronica Group, the fifth largest manufacturer of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) in the world. With over 35 years experience in the power conversion, the Riello Elettronica Group delivers, through its main brand Riello UPS, innovative energy efficient, scalable and cost-effective power solutions to guarantee quality energy for Data Centers, Electromedical and Healthcare applications,
EACC Welcomes New Member Moerlein Lager House Restaurant & Brewery
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member Moerlein Lager House Restaurant & Brewery. Prominently situated in Smale Riverfront Park adjacent to the Banks lifestyle development, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - a working microbrewery producing a full line of craft brews, delectable fare. It provides beautiful views of the Ohio riverfront including the Roebling Bridge, Great American Ballpark, and Paycor Stadium. It is a premier destination for craft beer
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2023 EACC Board of Directors Elected at Annual General Meeting
As required by our Code of Regulations, the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17 in the Caprice Room of the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. In addition to a review of our performance over the past two years and highlighting our top goals for 2023, the primary order of business was electing our new Board of Directors for 2023. Below is the final slate of Board Members who will lead the EACC next
EACC & UC Partner to Host Exclusive Job Fair
On Thursday, November 3, the University of Cincinnati (UC) hosted its first EACC-Exclusive Job Fair at the Tangemann University Center at the center of UC’s main campus. This event marked the first tangible product of our new collaboration with UC to help EACC members better access the vast resources of knowledge and talent UC provides to our region. (See recap of our 10/19 ‘Kickoff Event’ here) The University of Cincinnati marketed this event to students as an opportunity to connect with employers
EACC Welcomes New Member Saica Pack U.S. LLC
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Envoy member Saica Pack U.S. LLC Saica Group is one of the leading companies in Europe in the manufacture of recycled paper for corrugated board, with an annual production capacity of 3.3 million tons of recycled paper for corrugated board. With more than 10,000 employees and a presence in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United States, Saica Group has four business lines: manufacture of recycled
EACC Behind the Scenes: All Chapter Meeting of EACC Network
On Monday, October 24, EACC Cincinnati hosted an online meeting of the EACC network Board Presidents and Executive Directors. This was the first time we had met formally as a group since Cincinnati last hosted a similar in-person event in May 2018. In addition to renewing acquaintances and welcoming some new faces (note that since 2018 we’ve added chapters in the Netherlands, Florida and Texas, as well as welcoming a new Executive Director at the Carolinas chapter), each chapter highlighted a meaningful
EACC & University of Cincinnati Launch New Talent Partnership
On October 19, the EACC launched a new partnership with the University of Cincinnati (UC) that will give our members unique access to the breadth of talent, research and expertise that UC generates for our region. University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Valerio Ferme attended, as did Ryan Hays (UC’s new Chief Innovation Officer), the Deans and senior staff of the colleges of Engineering, business, and Experiential Learning and Design & Art, as well a number of student leaders. And the EACC was
EACC Hosts Special Edition of CEO & CFO Roundtables in Partnership with the Federal Reserve
On October 10, the EACC convened a combined “special edition” of our CEO and CFO Roundtables to host Richard Kagic, Vice President and Senior Regional Officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. We had organized the meeting for Kagic to brief our manufacturing leaders on the current state of the economy and on the monetary policies the Fed is implementing to address inflation. But more importantly, as Kagic explained, the Fed bases most of its decisions on data that is
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2023 Membership Renewal Cycle
With the start of fall comes the start of our annual membership renewal cycle. As in the past, current EACC member companies will receive communication detailing the timeline of the renewal process. Key dates in the renewal process are noted below: Memberships will renew on January 1, 2023.2023 EACC membership invoices will be emailed the week of November 7, 2022Payment will be due by Friday, December 30, 2022Companies that wish to pay their 2023 invoice after the first of the year, must inform the EACC no
EACC Welcomes New Envoy Member Henny Penny Corporation
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Envoy member Henny Penny Corporation. Employee-owned Henny Penny Corporation partners to provide high-volume, high quality foodservice equipment and solutions to top global foodservice chains where hot food is critical to operations. Every day, millions of people in more than 100 countries around the world eat food prepared with Henny Penny products in quick-service, full-service, and fast casual restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Henny Penny product
EACC Behind the Scenes: Fall 2022 Events
It’s hard to believe September is just days away and the start of fall is on the horizon. There’s no doubt 2022 has been a busy year for the EACC with our new membership structure, the launch of our Coffee & Commerce series, Stammtisch on the Road in Hamilton and Mason, our Annual Gala at Music Hall, function-specific roundtables, and so much more! And there’s more come before year’s end! We know schedules fill up quickly and we want to take every opportunity to ensure our members are aware of upcoming
EACC Behind the Scenes: Membership Update
2022 has been an important year for the EACC. In 2021 we launched our new membership structure which promised expanded benefits and value for members across the board. And for the first seven months of this year we’ve focused on delivering that promised value with new programs like EACC TRANSFORM, our executive roundtables, CXO Dinners, ‘Coffee & Commerce’ events and international travel, as well as maintaining and updating our steadfast programs like our Stammtisch (with our Stammtisch on the Road) and the
EACC Member Spotlight: ARKU, Inc.
By Susan Morgan I love hearing how a successful company got started because it usually illustrates how well they have adapted over the years to achieve and maintain that success. ARKU, Inc. is a shining example of a company that has demonstrated the ability and willingness to make the necessary changes to meet ever-changing market trends and client needs. This business strategy has served them well, allowing them to achieve and maintain the leadership position in their core industry. ARKU, Inc is the
EACC Behind the Scenes: ChamberMaster Training
In early June, EACC Director Events & Projects Claudia Schroeder and I traveled to Mt. Vernon, Ohio for two days to attend a ChamberMaster training session. ChamberMaster is the EACC’s association/chamber management software and we use it to manage membership, events, various email communications (Todd’s TLDR), the EACC website and more! As the software is continually changing and being updated, this training program was a unique opportunity to work directly with ChamberMaster to see how we can better
EACC Business Development Trip to Italy: June 10-18, 2022
A delegation from the Cincinnati Chapter of the European American Chamber of Commerce traveled to Italy June 10-18 with three goals in mind: Build new and stronger connections between EACC members on the tripRaise the profile of the Cincinnati region as a destination for Italian businessesLay the groundwork to launch a new EACC chapter in Italy We made remarkable progress on each of these three targets, while also enjoying the sights (and tastes!) of Italy. We hope this quick overview (see link below)
EACC Hosts April 2022 Board Meeting
The EACC Board of Directors held its second meeting of 2022 on Thursday, April 28 at Fueled Collective in Rookwood (our first in person Board meeting since January 2020!). After reviewing and approving the minutes from its previous meeting, the board turned to a review of our financial position. Board Treasurer Chris Flaig pointed out that, supported by our new membership fee structure, the EACC is in a much more solid cash position than in the past two years. There was some discussion about the impact
EACC Welcomes New Member Scanreco
The EACC is delighted to welcome new Consul member Scanreco US, Inc. For nearly four decades, Scanreco has empowered companies of all sizes to boost safety and efficiency while driving down operating costs. Through the thoughtful design and manufacture of rugged radio remote-control systems, Scanreco allows operators of mission-critical heavy machinery to work smarter. From ergonomic, hand-held remotes to larger, intuitive control packs with full color screens and multiple joysticks, Scanreco’s line of
City of Blue Ash Economic Development Director to Retire
Joe Dehner is one of the founders (and a Board Member Emeritus) of the EACC in addition to his day job as an attorney with Frost Brown Todd LLC. We asked Joe to reflect on the career of former EACC Board Member Neil Hensley, who will retire from his position as Economic Development Director for the City of Blue Ash on April 1. Be sure to join us at our April 20 Coffee & Commerce at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason as Neil recounts his career as "Greater Cincinnati's economic development
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2022 Young Professionals Executive Insights Series
Behind the Scenes, EACC staff members and members of our EACC YP Leadership Committee have been hard at work building out our full 2022 Young Professionals Executive Insights Series schedule! As you may know, this professional development series offers exclusive events where young professionals have the opportunity to connect with global business executives based in the Greater Cincinnati region. Events are held in a professional, yet informal setting, in order to provide a causal environment that
University of Cincinnati Launching New Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute
Most of our readers are familiar with Industry 4.0 -- the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ which is integrating information and communications technology into every aspect of industrial production and which is transforming every aspect of manufacturing operations. We may be less familiar with Industry 5.0, which brings human elements to the center of Industry 4.0 efforts including ethical and legal questions; physical and mental health; and issues like Human/Robot Collaboration and even Human/Machine
EACC Annual Conference and Gala Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities
The EACC is delighted to formally announce the plans for our 2022 Annual Conference and Gala Dinner. Our Annual Conference will take place May 24-25 on the theme The New Business Case for Sustainable Manufacturing. Organized in partnership with Business Sweden (and a delegation of Swedish Business leaders), the event will allow attendees to network, share experiences and inspiration while exploring real business cases in the Cincinnati region’s manufacturing ecosystem. The conference will also include a
The War in Ukraine - Guidance for Business
The international community has reacted strongly and swiftly to Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine, imposing unprecedented economic sanctions to isolate Russia. Review this guidance from some of our member law firms and government agencies to ensure your organization remains in full compliance.Frost Brown Todd LLCImmediate Restrictions to Russian and Ukrainian Exports Issued - Feb. 25, 2022Russian Sanctions: Four Things for Businesses to Consider- Feb. 25, 2022Porter Wright Morris & Arthur
EACC Behind the Scenes: 2022 Events
I am so excited to have taken on the role as Director of Events & Projects for the EACC and would like to take this opportunity to give you an insight into what we have prepared and also ask for your feedback. Our goal is to provide a broad range of programs that are accessible, engaging, and that add value to your business. Over the past weeks we have been busy planning our 2022 events calendar and adding new events and features. Just last week we had our inaugural “Coffee & Commerce” breakfast meeting
EACC Executive Roundtables Update
Manufacturers and Operating companies are the heart of the EACC: if we lose them as members, then the banks and law firms and other service providers that support them will have no reason to join the EACC. So, when manufacturers told us that they were looking for forums where their top executives could connect, grow their networks and share best practices, we launched our new Executive Roundtable series. Roundtable groups for CEOs, CFOs, Human Resources professionals and Marketing and Sales leaders from
University of Cincinnati Launching Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute
Most EACC members are familiar with the term “Industry 4.0” -- shorthand for the “fourth industrial revolution.” Like any true revolution, the impact and the second- and third-order effects are far-reaching and unpredictable. What are the legal, economic, ethical and even psychological implications of this upheaval, which is accelerating at a pace that has many experts already addressing “Industry 5.0”? The University of Cincinnati’s new Industry 4.0/5.0 Institute will be an interdisciplinary environment
EACC Greater Cincinnati Celebrates 15th Anniversary
On February 5, 2007, the Inaugural Gala of the European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati was held at the Kingsgate Marriott at the University of Cincinnati. Over three hundred guests gathered to celebrate the occasion, including a proclamation from then-Mayor Mark Mallory declaring the date as “European American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati Day” and a speech by Barry Eccleston, the President and CEO of Airbus North America. In the fifteen years since, we’ve had numerous
EACC Welcomes New Member JobsOhio
The EACC is delighted to welcome Consul memberJobsOhio. JobsOhio is Ohio's private economic development corporation and as such it focuses on business attraction, expansion, and retention in the state. JobsOhio focuses on 10 private economic sectors and utilizes four strategies to drive economic development: Sites, Talent, Innovation, and Inclusion. In its first decade of existence, JobsOhio and its partners completed over 500 international projects involving $10B in capital invested and 30,000+
EACC Behind the Scenes: January 2022 EACC Board Meeting Recap
The EACC Board of Directors held its first meeting of 2022 via Zoom in the afternoon of Thursday, January 20. The first order of business was to welcome our newly constituted Board including new members elected at the Annual General Meeting in November 2021: Joshua Katzman, Fabian Schmahl, Thorsten Schroeder, Jonathan Theders, Chris Tyler, and Gabe Venzin. We also welcomed Beth Vice as a provisional Board member. EACC Executive Director Todd Schwartz and Board President Dominic Franchini noted that
EACC Welcomes New Member Rödl & Partner | VL
The EACC is delighted to welcome Ambassador member Rödl & Partner | VL. To better serve the region’s leading foreign owned companies, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm, a regional accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Ft. Wright, Kentucky, and Rödl & Partner, a global professional services firm based in Germany, established a joint venture. Known as Rödl & Partner | VL, the combination of global reach, interdisciplinary approach, and focus on foreign owned mid-sized companies, primarily manufacturers