Join us for a unique Le Networking event
at the Bellevue Lake Sammamish home of
artist Valerie Collymore
for a French Impressionism immersion experience.
WHERE
Bellevue, Valerie Collymore's home
WHEN
Saturday, April 18, 2015
From 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
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Working and Living in France
By Laurence Raybois
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Laurence Raybois will describe the administrative process of immigrating to France as it applies to out-of EU foreigners.
With that in mind, we will discuss the many processes that are going to remain the same, and those that are scheduled to disappear and may perhaps be utilized before they do.
We will also cover regulated professions and how it all fits in the context of EU agreements.
Attendees will get a sense of what they might qualify for, as well as the timeline and general process to obtain it.
The presentation will last 1h45 and be followed by
a Q&A session.
WHEN
April 23rd, 2015
From 6pm to 8pm
WHERE
Stoel Rives (Olympic Room)
600 University Street, Suite 3600
Olympic Room
Seattle, WA 98101
REGISTER HERE
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Travel France Seminar in Portland
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Thinking of taking advantage of international travel while the exchange rate stretches the dollar's buying power? Seminar will include tips from a unique panel composed of experienced travel professionals: Pascale Beard of Avanti Destinations, Hubert Theurier (apartment rentals specialist, visiting from Paris), Maxine Borcherding (leading a wine-themed tour this fall), and Terri Fogarty (EuroEscapes). Learn about exploring Paris on a budget, the trendiest destinations (and why), regional highlights, cruising options and formats, specialty themed tours led by Oregonians in France, and a segment on key idiomatic expressions for travel. WHEN Tuesday, April 28 6:30pm to 8pm WHERE First United Methodist Church of Portland Conference Room 202 1838 SW Jefferson St Portland, OR 97201 Map $10 for Alliance or FACC members and their guests $15 for non-members REGISTER HERE Questions? Email Linda Witt |
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FACC & FEN Annual Breakfast Meeting
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FACC PNW and FEN Presidents, Alan Merkle and Jacques Boiroux, and their Board of Directors are pleased to invite you to their 2015 Annual Breakfast Meeting.
With a presentation by Valérie Beaulieu
From Europe to USA: A Woman in IT leadership journey Valerie Beaulieu, COO at Microsoft Advertising, will share her transatlantic experience as a European woman leader moving to the US and her observations on leadership styles between the US and Europe. She will also talk about how Microsoft capitalize on diversity and inclusion to meet the needs of an increasingly global and diverse customer base.
WHEN
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
7:30 am - 9:00 am
WHERE
Stoel Rives
600 University Street, Suite 3600
Seattle, WA 98101
As this is a statutory meeting we will vote for new Directors and Executive Committee, therefore the presence of our members is essential.
$ 10 for FACC PNW Members
$ 20 for Non-Members
Sponsored by
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French-American Business Awards Pacific Northwest 2015
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest (FACCPNW) organizes its first
French-American Pacific Northwest Business Awards Ceremony.
May 15, 2015
at The Rainier Club in Seattle.
6:00PM - 11:00PM
Three French and / or American individuals, entrepreneurs and companies will be honored during an upscale dinner for their results, their lasting performances, their innovation, their excellence and their contribution to develop French-American business relationships.
Excellence Award
This award recognizes an individual who has achieved outstanding business success and who demonstrates leadership in his/her support of the French-American Community.
The Gastronomy & Wine Award
This Award recognizes a local French company or a U.S. company with close ties to France for the sustainable quality of its products as well as innovation and success in its industry.
Innovation Award
The Innovation Award recognizes a French subsidiary or a US company with close ties to France for a specific service or innovative product launched in 2010 or later.
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Business and Trade Mission
to Nantes
and Paris
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Join the FACC and the WA State Department of Commerce to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Seattle-Nantes sister city partnership from June 10-13 and to Paris (including the visit of Paris Air Show) from June 14-17.
For more information visit our website or e-mail [email protected]
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Thales is a global technology leader in aerospace, transportation, defense, security and space. In 2013, the company generated revenues of $18 billion with 65,000 employees in 56 countries. For more than 100 years, Thales has developed significant R&D, technology, manufacturing and services operations at 21 U.S. locations. Thales has unique capabilities in the design, development and deployment of equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex requirements for every operating environment. Today, more than 99 percent of aircraft in the U.S. fly with Thales equipment.
More information : https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/usa
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NEW YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
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We want to welcome our Young Professional members Mavis Elizabeth Norwich and Sylvain Frayer and our Individual Member Jeffery Brunson.
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| French American School Of Pudget Sound |
Join the French American School of Puget Sound for three weeks of summer fun! Campers will spend the day exploring the theme of air, land and sea (l'air, la terre, l'océan) while learning French through different activities.
Space is filling quickly and registration can be done online. June 22-July 10 (No camp on Friday, July 3) from 8:30-4:00 and you can register for one week at a time. No French experience is necessary and we accept campers from 3 (potty trained) to 10 years old.
For more information please contact Katie Gagnon at [email protected] or (206)275-3533 ext 273.
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| French Immersion School of Washington |
Are you interested in giving your child the gift of a bilingual education and learning more about the French Immersion School of Washington? Come to an Admission Coffee on Thursday, April 23, 9:30am.
We also have tours of the school on most Tuesdays at 9:30am.
Voudriez-vous en savoir plus sur l'Ecole Française de L'Etat de Washington et donner à votre enfant une éducation bilingue de qualité? Venez à un Café Admissions - jeudi 23 avril à 9h30. Nous proposons également des visites de l'école les mardis à 9h30. Faites-nous savoir à
[email protected] si vous venez. Plus d'informations sur notre site
www.fisw.org
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The French American Chamber of Commerce (FACC), the nation's leading bi-national organization for the development of economic, commercial and financial relations between the U.S. and France,announced the results of its 2015
National Economic Outlook Survey.
The survey shows a particularly optimistic outlook for 2015. 79% of France-based companies and 75% of US-based companies who responded to the survey feel confident and optimistic for their business growth in 2015.
More specifically, 93% of respondents in the financial sector and 100% in the tech sector strongly anticipate growth in revenue.
Regarding international investments, companies interviewed plan on investing in North America and Europe before any other region. 21% of US-based companies anticipate investing in Europe, while 36% of France-based companies would invest in North America. You can find all the results here
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~ European Business Networking ~
European Networking events are co-jointly organized by European Chambers of Commerce from the Seattle. It's a good way to meet European business people from different backgrounds working in the area.
The second European Networking was held on March 4 at the Daily Grill (Downtown Seattle) and organized by the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Seattle.
Many members from the British American Business Council, the Swedish, Norwegian, Polish and the French-American Chambers of Commerce were happy to get to know each other better during Happy Hour and to won a good bottle of French Wine in a raffle.
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~ French American Aerospace Conference
and
Gala Dinner ~
During three days, Seattle was the heart of the French-American Aerospace industry. On the initiative of Boeing France, 21 innovative companies met with the current Boeing French Team and FACC members. They also had the unique opportunity to meet Boeing Supplier Management in order to eventually become a Boeing supplier. Congratulations to all for the success of this event.
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~ Le Networking - French Country Adventures - Sue Aran
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Thank you all for coming to Le Networking and learning about
French Country Adventures, Thank you to our sponsor Balinoff Vodka and Pasquier Cognac, to our host Elise and Umpqua Bank.
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~ French Fest ~
Seattle's 3rd French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, organized by France Education Northwest on Sunday March 22nd at Seattle Center Armory, was a wonderful success with more than 3000 attendees, performances from French-speaking cultures all over the world, first Career Expo, first Fashion Show and fun for the whole family. 
Thank you to all the participants ! For next year edition, save the date for March 20, 2016.
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| Getting involved with FACC + FEN |
Would you like to get more involved with the French-American Chamber of Commerce or France Education Northwest?
All meetings are open to our members and are a fantastic way to learn more and get involved in the decision making process.
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All meetings take place in Downtown Seattle at 5:30pm. To RSVP and receive the location information email
[email protected]
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Would you like to be more involved with the FACC? Would you like to have a say in the Membership Benefits and organizational development? Join the Membership Committee!
Please email Helene at [email protected]
to be added to the list.
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Booking is looking for French Bilingual Customer Service Agents
Apply here
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Thales has job openings check them out here !
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Blandine Aigron 
I spent 6 months at the FACC (February to August 2013) as the international trade intern. This internship was a part of my final master degree in international management. It has been a good step for my career. After graduating, I worked a year for TPSH in the marketing and communication department. TPSH specializes in 3D contactless measurement, non-destructive testing and industrial process automation for the aerospace sector. Looking for a new experience abroad, I am joining Business France in their Johannesburg's office in April. I will be in charge of the new technologies, innovation and services sector.
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The FACC would like to add
a new feature to its website to offer easily accesible and helpful resources. If you are
a current member and either a healthcare professional, attorney, accountant, translator or other specialist and would like to be included please
contact Helene at
[email protected]
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