My
name is Juergen Schlueter - Universal Sourcing, Inc
The GBCF facilitated to open my own Business
Finding
the right Partners and financing to establish your Own Business can be difficult
and trying
Personally
I have found the right Partners thru the GBCF and together we operate a successful
Import & Export Business
Being a Member of the GBCF through networking
also friendships develop which can lead to successful and profitable partnership.
A
connection made and Friendship gained by being a Member of the GBCF.
My
name is Norbert Rigendinger -Monopolize Marketing
The
GBCF Membership helped me to reduce my taxes! Trying to sell a pleasure boat is
a frustrating endeavor.
At
a monthly GBCF meeting I talked to Fred Gruen from the American Institute of Marine
Studies about my problem.
After
a brief inspection of my boat he came up with an immediate cash part for a deal
that also gave me additional tax deduction opportunities for $140,000.00. I liked
the proposal and the boat was sold.
Needless
to say, without the GBCF I am sure I'd still have to spend money on maintenance
and hope to find a serious buyer.
This
is just one example how membership in GBCF can benefit, in running my own marketing
business I have good reason to recommend to all my clients and friends the GBCF
as an excellent business and networking platform.
Thomas
J. Rice- Regional Marketing Manager
Since I joined the German Business
Council of Florida in November of 2002, I have met many wonderful and interesting
individuals. I have use many of the members companies for their services and have
never been disappointed. I recommend this organization to all of my friends and
would recommend this organization to anyone that wants to increase their revenues
through our networking functions.
My
name is Andrea Lawton
My
experience in meeting the German Business Council of Florida has been a knowledgeable
one. Besides knowing they are very interesting and intelligent people, they showed
me how to have fun. I have learned a lot through them and gained an excellent
work opportunity. Thanks to some of their contacts, I have retained a position
@ my company working closely w/ individuals that will help further my career.
I can't thank each and everyone of them enough for all they've done for me
My name
is Jay Ghanam
Joining the GBCF from the very first moment was an
excellent boost for our company. Making new connections, where we've successfully
achieved many proyects this year, thus increasing and expanding our business venues.
My
name ist Heinrich von Oettinger
I
have been a member of the German Business Council of Florida since the time of
its inception. In this time I have not only developed excellent business relations,
but also developed great business friends and personal friends through the Council.Because
of its diverse activities, one is able to develop many profitable business relations.The
monthly mini-seminars with their diverse themes are very well organized. They
are short, precise and down to the point. They are never boring.Through their
outreach activities across the Atlantic, the GBCF allows the American business
person to develop meaningful connections to Europe. Vice versa European business
people are able, through the club, to develop a foothold in the American market.I
sincerely recommend the German Business Council of Florida as a first contact
to every business man as well as private person that wishes to expand his business,
or wants to establish a new business venture here in the US.
My
name Wolfgang Moll (Commercial Div. Manager of RAINSOFT)
Our Company subscribed to the membership
of G.B.C.F beginning this year, and we have been attending all meetings ever since,
establishing new contacts each time! We would like to congratulate Gerd Ludwig
for his excellent job to bring Business-People together.
My name is Jorg Hruschka
Recently a business associate and friend asked me how my affiliation with the
GBCF has affected my personal and professional life. First I thought: what a strange
question. But on closer reflection, I realized that my participation in GBCF activities
has deeply enriched and in some instances really changed my life on both levels.
Maybe I should begin with the impact on my personal life. I was born and raised
in Germany and came to South Florida in 1981 at the age 17. Life has always been
a great adventure. Ultimately I realized that there is a significant cultural
difference between the American and German attitude and way of thinking. This
is especially true when it comes to the concepts of integrity, commitment and
doing what you said you are going to do, doing it right and on time. I do have
to admit that I succumbed to the relaxed South Florida life style and the manana
attitude. Being a participating member of the GBCF and associating with fellow
German business owners has helped me to reconnect with the important value systems
of timeliness, precision, dedication, honesty, commitment and reliability that
has been such a strong part of my European upbringing. Over the years I have made
great friends here who live by these values and conduct business the same way.
However, the most significant impact has been the superb quality of presentations
that have been featured during the monthly meetings. As an example, a presentation
done by Cynthia Greenwalt-Cerevalt two years ago about quantum networking
has changed my life. It took my understanding and commitment to nurturing both
personal and business relationships to a new level. Also the recent marketing
presentation by Brian Gibson has really influenced my thinking and networking
with members has created a multitude of new business relationships and exciting
opportunities. Therefore, I am looking forward to be a contributing participant
in the GBCF, because it has enriched my life in so many subtle ways. I invite
anyone to come to the monthly meetings and to become an active member of the GBCF
and consequently part of the vibrant German business community. The bigger the
game, the greater the gains and you cannot win, if you do not play.
My
name is Anja Weinberg, Wellness Consultant
At
the German Business Council of Florida not only have I found a great way for networking,
but it provides the perfect balance between business and fun. I have introduced
many friends and business associates to the GBCF.
We
are the team of USA Realty Consulting, Inc.
Being
a member of the GBCF was a crucial business decision, helping increasing the number
of customers we have. Our professional service of Tax, Business and Real Estate
advice was used by the experience and competent members of the GBCF. The German
Business Council of Florida is one of the leading business councils in the greater
South Florida area. We are honored to be part of this great organization