The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States, Inc. (GACC South) is a private, non-profit organization established in 1978 to promote and support bilateral trade between Germany and the Southern United States[1][4]. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with a branch office in Houston, Texas, GACC South serves eleven Southern states, two U.S. territories, and the Bahamas[4]. It is part of an international network of 150 German Chambers of Commerce Abroad and delegation offices in 93 countries[4]. ### Key Activities and Services - Official Representation: GACC South represents German industry and trade interests in the Southern U.S.[4]. - Membership & Sponsorship: Offers various membership levels with benefits tailored to different companies' needs[3]. - Service Provider: Provides services under the brand "DEinternational" to support foreign business activities for companies from Germany and the host countries[4]. ### Regional Presence - Local Chapters: Supports five local chapters in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, along with affiliates like the German American Business Chamber of South Florida and the AlabamaGermany Partnership[4]. - Funding: Partially funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy[4]. ### Data Privacy - GACC South collects personal data primarily for website functionality and user consent is required for most data processing[2]. - Users can opt-out of newsletter subscriptions and data storage at any time[2].