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Our Region

Discover your opportunities on the West Coast together with us. As the official representation of German business, AHK USA – San Francisco is your partner for a successful market entry on the West Coast of the USA.

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Discover the U.S. West

 

As the official representative of German business in the USA, AHK USA – San Francisco is your reliable partner for a successful market entry on the West Coast.

 

We support you not only with traditional market entry matters but, above all, we are your go-to innovation outpost for pioneering programs that enable sustainable growth and forward-looking collaborations.

  • Alaska
  • Nevada
  • Arizona
  • New Mexico
  • Hawaii
  • Oregon
  • Idaho
  • Utah
  • California
  • Washington
  • Montana
  • Wyoming
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Western USA – A Strong Region at the Heart of Innovation

The twelve states in our region represent nearly 25% of the United States' gross national product. Metropolitan areas like the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Seattle are among the world’s leading innovation ecosystems, attracting entrepreneurs, established companies, research institutions, VC funding, and universities—offering a wealth of resources.

 

Leverage the regional strengths and innovation power of the U.S. West Coast to discover groundbreaking technologies and drive innovation. Learn more about the key industries and focus areas in the Western U.S., and how we can support you in establishing your business and successfully entering the market—taking your innovation journey to the next level.

GACC West | Arizona Chapter

The GACC West | Arizona Chapter seeks to increase commerce and trade relations between Germany and Arizona businesses while cultivating a vibrant German-American community where everyone feels welcome.

 

The Arizona Chapter is unique it has a large and active board made up of business leaders representing small, medium and large global corporations across most industries. The chapter has extensive business experience and strong networks in Germany and the United States and regularly travel between the two locations. The board is committed to further growth and partnership. When you join us as a member, you will become a key stakeholder in our mission and gain full access to our board, extended GACC network and resources.

 

Contact the Arizona Chapter: dbollmann(at)gaccwest.com

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Our intercultural team combines a Silicon Valley mindset with in-depth knowledge of the needs of German companies. This enables us to translate market conditions, disruptive future technologies, innovative methods and application examples as well as the unique Valley mindset ideally for German companies.

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Your successful path to the US market. We are your strategic partner for the entire US expansion process. From initial market validation to sustainable market presence – with our expertise, our network, and proven partners, we turn your US vision into reality.