The German American Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia offers networking opportunities for our members and builds relationships in Philadelphia between American and German companies. The GACC Philadelphia is part of an international network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) with 150 offices in 93 countries around the globe.
AHKs in Germany are closely linked to the network of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs). Together, IHKs and AHKs support German companies in establishing and expanding their business relations with foreign countries.
The umbrella organization of the IHKs is the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), which also coordinates and supports the AHK network.
The close cooperation with the German trade associations also ensures that the AHKs are networked close to the companies and markets.
Based on a resolution of the German Bundestag, the AHKs are pro rata supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
AHKs combine three functions at their locations
Official Representation of the German Economy
AHKs are the central players in German foreign trade promotion on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. They represent German business interests at their locations. They provide information about and promote Germany as a business location.
Membership Organization
The AHKs gather around them the companies that are active in bilateral economic relations. These members lend weight and voice to the AHK when it acts vis-à-vis politics, business and administration to promote bilateral economic relations.
Service Provider for Companies
Under the service brand "DEinternational", AHKs offer companies from Germany and the host country services to support their foreign trade business activities.