Career Orientation Day

The German Business Association participated once again in this year’s “Career Orientation Day” at the Goethe Center in Yerevan. The event provided students and parents with valuable insights into studying, working, and scholarship opportunities in Germany, as well as career paths in Armenia for German speakers.Three of the association’s members—CMX Solutions, Hayasa Hospitality Group, and Ingo Kusserow—shared valuable information about job prospects in hospitality, customer service, and healthcare.We would like to thank our member organizations for their presentations and for sharing valuable career insights with attendees. Erasmus Plus also participated in the event, and several other German institutions—such as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Embassy in Armenia, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the German Language Center, and the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA), Savings Banks Foundation for International Cooperation (Sparkassenstiftung für internationale Kooperation)—were present with stands to answer questions from the public.
Oktoberfest with DWV members

On September 25, 2024, the German Business Association (DWV) together with its member organizations celebrated the world-famous Oktoberfest, which takes place annually in Munich, Bavaria. At the event, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia, H.E. Mrs. Claudia Busch, delivered a welcoming speech. The Deputy Ambassador Erik Tintrup, DWV Managing Director Mrs. Meri Navasardyan, and the DWV Board President Artashes Margaryan also welcomed the guests with short speeches. During the evening, Ambassador Mrs. Claudia Busch had the opportunity to get to know the member organizations of the German Business Association more closely and engage in individual conversations with them. We sincerely thank Her Excellency, Mrs. Claudia Busch, for accepting the invitation and for the fruitful discussions with the DWV members. We would like to thank our members for their active participation and commitment. Oktoberfest 2024 Oktoberfest Oktoberfest Oktoberfest 2024
Intertabac 2024: DWV member “Stone Island” presents Obsidian accessories from the “Vanakat” brand at the Dortmund trade fair

From September 19 to 21, 2024, the “Intertabac” trade fair took place in Dortmund, Germany – one of the largest cigar trade fairs in the world. During the event, DWV member “Stone Island” presented the unique collection of accessories from the “Vanakat” brand, made from exquisite obsidian stone. Visitors had the opportunity to personally experience the quality of these obsidian accessories and learn more about their dual function as both practical and aesthetic objects. Intertabac served as an excellent platform for the DWV member company to forge new partnerships and spread information about its products. The company was pleased with the high level of interest and positive feedback from the trade fair attendees. “Stone Island” is excited to have introduced its accessories to the international cigar industry and is confident that these products will quickly become customer favorites. “Vanakat” aims to develop products that meet both customer needs and current market trends – the Intertabac trade fair was a significant milestone in this process.