GCBA

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

Beatrice Schreiber Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Contribution to the German Canadian Business Community

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Elke Porter and Beatrice Schreiber at Board of Trade Event

Vancouver, BC – Written March 4th, 2024 – Beatrice Schreiber, a prominent figure in the German Canadian business community, has been acknowledged for her exemplary leadership and significant contributions spanning nearly three decades.  Ms. Schreiber’s journey with the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) began in 1995 when she joined as the Co-owner of Bel Art

Elke Porter Steps Down as Secretary of the German Canadian Business Association After a Decade of Dedicated Service

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Elke Porter and Beatrice Schreiber celebrate birthdays!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – written March 4, 2024 – Elke Porter, the long-term Secretary of the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA), has announced her decision to step down from her position after ten years of unwavering commitment and exemplary service on the Board. Porter’s tenure as Secretary has been marked by her relentless

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

New Board Member Steven Seewald

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Steven Seewald

Vancouver – May 19. 2023 – On Saturday, the Vancouver Alpen Club held their AGM Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Jaegerstube. Before that, starting at noon, all members were invited to come check out the keepsakes and memorabilia in the restaurant or upstairs in the ballroom, which were available to purchase

SAP New Year’s Reception in March 2022

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SAP Event 2022

March 16th I received an invitation to attend the belated New Year\’s Reception at the SAP office in downtown Vancouver. The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr. Klaus Otto Schmidt, and the President & CEO of the Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Yvonne Denz, cordially invited me to a reception

German Heritage Tours in Vancouver

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Heritage Tours with Brian Jessel BMW 2021

The German Consulate General Vancouver, Brian Jessel BMW and the German Canadian Business Association invite you to a journey through time to the German cultural heritage sites in Vancouver and the lower mainland. On September 28th and 29th, they are organizing tours that will take you to famous German landmarks such as the German Canadian

Global Female Networking Dinner

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Photographer Eva Giolbas

This first photo is by photographer Eva Giolbas: Reception for Canadian and German women entrepreneurs at Hamburg\’s historic city hall with Staatrat Jan Poerksen; Event Details: buy tickets online; link can be found below! This article was posted in the latest edition of \”European News\” Magazine: Who is the VdU? The VdU represents the interests of female entrepreneurs

Visit to the BCIT Applied Research Lab

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BCIT Tour in 2018

German Canadian Business Association Learns About Applied Research at their latest monthly meeting. On a Tuesday evening in October, at 5:30, a group comprised of members & friends of the German Canadian Business Association slowly trickled in to the lobby, where they received parking passes and name tags. They were warmly greeted by staff of