Access Leaders in Southern California
From Los Angeles to the transnational San Diego – Tijuana EDC, SoCal has opportunities in broad and well-diversified areas of entertainment, manufacturing, sciences, technology, services and more. GABA SoCal offers local representation in each of the major cities, giving our members and friends full coverage throughout the region but with local access to our internal and external partners including special expertise groups. GABA SoCal opens doors to expanding your local network and exponentially extend your coverage to our region, NorCal and Germany with one stroke.
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GABA Team Interview: Barbara Kempen
Meet Barbara Kempen, Co-Chair of Women in Business at GABA SoCal for the past seven years. After starting her career in fashion and later founding her own health insurance agency, she has found her passion in connecting people and supporting women…
GABA Honored with the 2025 German American Friendship Award
We are deeply honored and filled with gratitude to share that GABA – the German American Business Association – has been awarded the 2025 German American Friendship Award by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany. This prestigious recognition,…

Promote Your Brand
Interested in promoting your business, products, or services in Southern California? GABA’s programs, events, website and regular communications give you ample opportunity to show your thought leadership and capabilities and enhance your reputation to a professional audience.

Become a Volunteer
Want to support the professional German-American community directly with your talents and skills? As a volunteer, you can hone your skills and expand your network by supporting GABA with event logistics, content ideas or operations behind the scenes.


































