Secretary Gretchen Carson Monroe-Union Economic Development
Laura Burton Smith Moore Leatherwood, LLP
Guillaume Faure Areva
Preston Fay Technekes, LLC
Frederic Gresset Wells Fargo
Olivier Henry Dassault Systèmes
Al Lanctot Darla Moore School of Business
Marie-Claire Ribeill Honorary Consul of France
Colin Kearney SCOR
Jean-Louis Vanderstraeten SC Business Connections and Services, LLC
From our Executive Director
Dear Members and Friends of the French American Chamber,
Our Chamber accomplished great things in 2016 and plans to achieve much more in 2017 and beyond. We want to increase the opportunities for the French-American community to get to know one another better by attending compelling events. We'd also like to expand our membership opportunities within the Carolinas and grow our vibrant community. The French presence in the Carolinas is increasingly more diversified, offers a vast array of know-how and resources that should be explored and fully utilized by our members. In 2016, we started to expand our activities into different regions of both North and South Carolina and to promote the opportunities in those regions as well. We want, we need and we will be increasingly present all over the Carolinas to promote the French "savoir-faire" and play an important role in the economic development of the region.
We were by the side of the new Consul General of France in Atlanta, Mr. Louis de Corail, during his 3-day visit in Raleigh which is a perfect example of great cooperation between different organizations; the French Consulate, Business France, SKEMA, and our FACCC - to promote the French agenda. More details to follow.
We thank all our members for their support and always encourage them to take an active role in achieving our mission ... and to help us grow our memberships.
Jean-Louis vanderstraeten Executive Director
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
APLIX Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a worldwide company providing hook and loop fastening solutions for over 50 years.
APLIX manufactures innovative products and solutions for a variety of markets including Aircraft, Automotive, Cleaning, Hygiene, Medical, Building, Packaging and other specialized industries. The company produces over one billion meters of hook and loop every year, with most of their products requiring customized designs to meet specific needs and applications.
APLIX operates six plants in the U.S., France, Brazil and China as well as sales offices around the world.
Vossloh is a global leader in rail infrastructure solutions, committed to meeting the current and future needs of the North American railroads. Vossloh North America companies manufacture special track work, rail fastening systems, concrete ties, signaling and switch control solutions, and offer rail lifecycle products and services. We manufacture our products at over a dozen facilities located throughout the U.S., and have established Charlotte, North Carolina, as our regional corporate headquarters.
Automobiles are evolving from modes of transportation to nodes in technology and communication networks. Like the connected car, the South Carolina Automotive Summit presented byKPMGwill link attendees to a broad web of thought leadership, best practices and brilliant disruptors in the automotive industry while intersecting tech stars and data analytics companies.
Come to:
Learn from industry executives and experts
Network with automotive OEM's, Tier 1's and Suppliers
and the
French American Chamber of Commerce of the Carolinas
SKEMA Students in the last year of their Master's program will meet with professionals in a speed-interview format. This exercise is meant to prepare students for the recruiting phase of their job search once they complete their studies.
A 5-minute dialogue putting students in a real job interview situation.
The students go from table to table meeting each professional.
Students will be divided in small groups of 15 so that the event is pleasant for everyone.
Thursday, March 16
SKEMA Business School - Raleigh campus
We are looking for professionals to conduct these short interviews.
Come for a half day, a few hours, or even just an hour.
Participants will be invited to breakfast and lunch by SKEMA.
A great opportunity to meet the exceptional SKEMA students.
For more information and to register, please email Marie-Claire Ribeill, North America Development and External Relations Officer, SKEMA Business School.
On February 7, the FACC Carolinas hosted its first networking event of 2017 in Charlotte, NC at Cafe Monte. While enjoying a glass of wine, participants were delighted with generous and delicious hors-d'oeuvres prepared by Cafe Monte team. A large group of Charlotte members and visitors entertained business conversations in a relaxed, energetic and warm atmosphere.
That was the perfect evening to reconnect with good old friends and to meet new ones. Let's meet up again soon!
Thank you
FACC Carolinas
A VOTRE SERVICE
American Trainees in France
In the spirit of reciprocity and international understanding, the
FACC training program for Americans in France brings together qualified young Americans aspiring to work in France, and companies interested in hosting them for up to 18 months.
Since 1992, through our partnership with the French Government agency Office des Migrations Internationales, the FACC's International Career Development Programs sponsors
training visas for American students and recent graduates to work in France.
The FACC J-1 Visa Program can give your company a critical advantage in securing one or several
trainees or interns educated in the best European schools quickly. It is available only to companies that are members of the FACC Carolina and, as a result,
to Honorary Consul Marie-Claire Ribeill for a well-deserved Ordre National du Mérite
Welcome FACC Carolinas Interns
Please welcome our two volunteer interns, studying Global Management at SKEMA Business School in Raleigh. Charline and Farah have joined our team mi-February and already came up with suggestions that we will evaluate/implement soon.
We are still seeking for a English native conscientious college student or recent graduate who would like to join our mission as a part-time volunteer to help with communication.
