Business

Former President of the German Canadian Business Association Extends Best Wishes to Honorary Consul Hubertus Liebrecht on His Retirement

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Hubertus Liebrecht and Beatrice Schreiber

Press Release For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC, June 13, 2024 — As the former President and lifetime honorable member of the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) in Vancouver, BC, Beatrice Schreiber extends her heartfelt best wishes to the Honorary Consul in Calgary, Hubertus Liebrecht, on his upcoming retirement in July 2024. Consul Liebrecht’s remarkable tenure … Read more

What exactly is the Hannover Messe?

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Hannover Messe 2024

Vancouver, BC – written April 16, 2024 – The HANNOVER MESSE (Trade Fair) is the most important international platform and hot spot for industrial transformation – with excellent innovations or unusual products. The fair takes place from April 22 – April 24, 2024 on the Exhibition Grounds Hannover in Germany. A few statistics: there are … Read more

Unveiling Tomorrow’s Innovations: 300+ Young Companies Showcase Cutting-Edge Products and Business Models at HANNOVER MESSE

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Hannover Messe #HM24

Vancouver, BC – written April 10, 2024 – Startups contribute to the development of industry by driving innovation, promoting competition and spurring economic growth. Their cross-industry influence has a positive impact on the entire economy. At HANNOVER MESSE, more than 300 young companies will showcase their innovative products and business models to attract potential customers … Read more

60 Years of GCBA – Hard to say goodbye

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Elke with Roses

Vancouver, BC – The German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) embarked on its significant journey in 1963. It was founded by local businessmen in the Vancouver area who recognized the potential for increased success and sales through the establishment of a business association. This association brought together German-speaking individuals, hailing from Germany or Austria, to collectively … Read more

Renee Ray in the Motivate VANCOUVER Mobility Conference

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Mobility Conference Vancouver 2023

Vancouver, BC – June 27, 2023 – Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Renee Ray, the Senior Director of Transportation Policy for Hayden AI. This is a California-based company whose mission is to develop artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that has revolutionized how governments and businesses solve real world problems. From bus lane … Read more

The Flying Dutchman

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Flying Dutchman Opera

Vancouver, April 24, 2023 – Vancouver Opera is thrilled to be ending their Vancouver Opera 22-23 season with The Flying Dutchman at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. This is going to be a new production for their company and something we believe the German Community would enjoy. Based on a European maritime legend, The Flying Dutchman tells the … Read more

Need Help with CSA Compliance in Canada

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HIPEX Corp.

Vancouver, February 24, 2023 – HIPEX Corporation is a group of Professional Engineers that has experience in dealing with international manufacturers, primarily in the technical area.  We offer guidance through the complex CSA/UL certification process, which is a prerequisite for any kind of presence on the local markets. We also provide support for promotion and distribution … Read more

Brainstorming Session for Potential German Restaurant

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German Garden Restaurant

January 19, 2023, Vancouver, BC: Currently there are no German restaurants in the City of Vancouver. My idea is to set up a 2-year German Pop Up Restaurant right here in Kitsilano, offering opportunities to share German food and culture with Vancouverites and other lovers of German food and drink. The question is: is there … Read more

German Pop-Up Restaurant Needs Investors

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German Garden Restaurant

November 25, 2022 Vancouver, BC – To fund a new German “Pop-Up” Restaurant, Elke Porter, a Schnitzel and Bratkartoffel Fan living in Kitsilano, is hoping to bring a few investors together in this joint project of good cheer. The concept is simple. The Bauhaus, the Blenheim and the Deutsches Haus Restaurant in the Vancouver Alpen … Read more

History of Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing

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Reiner Rothe + Tyax Lodge

Vancouver, November 22, 2022 – Tyax was founded by Augustinus (Gus) Abel and Reiner Rothe. It all started in 1980 with Gus meeting his friend Reiner at the beach on a warm summer day at English Bay in Vancouver. Gus, a previous captain on the high seas, originally an immigrant from Tanganyika, East Africa, lived … Read more

Germanhaus Design en Green Party in Kitsilano

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Beatrice, Maxim and Elke attend Germanhaus Event

Saturday, September 24, 2022, Vancouver – Beatrice Schreiber, President of the German Canadian Business Association, and I attended the event at the Germanhaus during the Vancouver’s Design Week for an evening of sensational food, drinks and live music. The Kozak Restaurant catered generous portions of premium European fare and guests were able to lounge on the … Read more

German Dr. Loosen at the Wine Tasting Event

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Dr. Loosen Wine Festival

Vancouver Convention Centre Friday, May 20, 2022: The International Festival Tasting Event is one of the favourite activities of the Vancouver International Wine Festival and Friday night was the night to be there. The event was sold out and people seemed excited to attend. The last time the Wine Festival was held in-person was 2019. … Read more