2025 marked an important milestone for the German Canadian Business Association (GCBA). It was a year defined by renewal, momentum, and a growing sense of community among German-speaking businesses in Western Canada.

When Vancouver-based entrepreneur Simon Pennell founded St. Moritz Watch Corp. in 1980, he set out to build something different - reliable, functional sports watches that focused on performance rather than prestige.

Malte Kluetz: Vancouver Christmas Market Founder | In 2010, Malte Kluetz, an entrepreneur from Hameln, Germany, became the Vancouver Christmas Market founder, introducing the charm of traditional German Christmas markets to Vancouver.

The German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) has seen an exciting year of sponsorship growth and community engagement. Our GCBA sponsors and partnerships 2025 reflect this momentum, supported by businesses that share our vision of connecting German and Canadian networks.

On Saturday, October 4th, the corner of 12th & Larch in Vancouver came alive with autumn cheer as the O’Brien Group hosted its Annual Urban Pumpkin Truck. The GCBA was delighted to join this festive community celebration alongside families and neighbours.

The German Canadian Business Association (GCBA) has long been a hub for connecting and supporting German-Canadian businesses in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. But our vision is  larger: to create a  network in Western Canada where businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals from German-speaking countries can come together.