Dear members and friends,
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With this issue of FACC Florida's newsletter, we close our innovation awards selection by introducing our most innovative nominees. If you want to know who the winners are, you will have to join us for our annual gala next May 24th at EAST, Miami.
We would also like to give you an instant view of our global network with almost 35,000 members around the world.
Last but not least, you will be able to discover our new business exploration week program in partnership with Marketfit, our next events, pictures of the past, and what everything your member privileges card has to offer.
Enjoy the reading!
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France and the United States: A Deep and Mutually Beneficial Economic Relationship.
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On April 2018, The Economic Department of the Embassy of France in the United States published an interesting article about France and United States Economic ties.
"France and the United States, in addition to their strong relationship at the policitical level, have deep economic ties that are mutually beneficial. These trade and investment flows support growth, jobs and innovation in both countries.
- Trade in goods and services between the two countries reached $139 billion in 2017, up 16% from 2016."
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FACC Innovation Awards nominees
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On behalf of the French American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, we would like to extend our congratulations to our nominees throughout our four categories.
The winner of each category will be officially announced on May 24
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during our Innovation Awards Ceremony & Annual Gala. The 4 winners will be awarded a trophy, media coverage, mentorship program and will have the opportunity to pitch their innovations to our guests. Thanks to the French Foreign Trade Advisors, the "Top Winner 2018" will also receive a $3,000 prize.
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Numbers of the Month: Our global Network
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Being a member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida is having access to local events and services but also being part of the Global Network of the French Chambers of Commerce abroad (CCI FI).
90
Countries with CCI FI presence
120
French Chambers of Commerce outside of France
1 165
Employees ready to help
4 306
Events last year
34 844
Member Companies
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Meet our new member and partner: MarketFit !
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MarketFit is a Miami-based business accelerator which helps companies start or grow their US operations. MarketFit focuses on second-stage startups, with existing revenue or an experienced team of entrepreneurs.
Through its partnership with Google Developers Launchpad and GSVLabs in Silicon Valley, MarketFit provides startups with access to expert mentors located in the major cities in the U.S., such as LA, SF, Miami and NY.
MarketFit is led by an industry veteran, Roberto Machado. In addition to being an angel investor in California and Florida, Roberto has strong experience with Fundraising, Team Structuring, Recruiting and Business Development. He is a mentor for Google Launchpad in San Francisco.
Thanks to our new partnership, the FACC will be offering a brand new personalized service.
The program is an intensive 5 days of business booster in Miami.
The 'Business Exploration Week' is tailor made for startup companies with revenue (stage 2) who are looking at Miami/South Florida as an expansion destination for their companies.
More precisely, you are introduced to all the necessary topics and stages that are essential to your expansion and U.S. penetration such as:
-Evaluation of your market penetration strategies
-Road mapping
-Immigration
-Accounting & taxes
-Strategic partnerships
-Expert mentors
To learn more about the program, feel free to send an email at trade@faccmiami.com
We hope you are as excited as we are by this game changing partnership and new service!
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May 2 - VIAC Luxury Real Estate Conference
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May 2nd, 2018
from 7pm to 9:00pm
Join us for a conference on
high-yielding Asian Investments
organized by Viac Luxury Real Estate and the FACC.
The event will be followed by a cocktail.
Where: @ Doubletree Hilton Downtown- 1717N Bayshore dr., Miami, FL 33132
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May 24 - FACC Innovation Awards Ceremony & Annual Gala
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May 24th, 2018
from 7 pm
The FACC Florida is glad to invite you to the 2018 edition of the Annual Innovation Gala in the heart of Brickell, at the EAST, Miami.
The Annual Gala gathers more than 250 French and American officials and executives and is one of the major fundraising opportunities for our association. Every year we also reward the highly innovative Florida based companies in four different categories: Start-up, Environment, Digital and Art de Vivre.
Join us to celebrate the leading business event of the French-American Community!
Where: @ EAST, Miami 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
Special Treat: Our Early Bird rates are extended until May 8th! (Seats and Sponsors)
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May 31 - Prepare your business for Hurricane Season
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May 31st, 2018
from 8:30 am
Is your business prepared for Hurricane Season?
Let's find out with a panel of experts during a breakfast conference.
Save the date! More information to come.
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That happened with the FACC
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April 3 - Exco US Conference
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On April 3rd, EXCO US and the FACC organized a conference around the topic of succession planning for French-American nationals.
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The panelists were: Israel Sands; lawyer expert in estate planning, CPA Aline Darmouni, and French notary Pauline Malaplate. The discussion was moderated by Christophe Poilleux, vice president of the FACC.
A big thanks to all those who attended and participated in the discussions regarding trusts, wills, tax implications, and estate planning.
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April 15 - FACC Soccer Tournament
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On April 15th, 7 teams and over 35 participants played in this year's Soccer Tournament at the Urban Five Soccer indoor fields.
A big thanks to: EXCO US, CMA CGM, Evans Roofing, 2BC, Champagne Roederer, Watson and Barton & Guestier for such an amazing turnout.
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We also would like to extend our gratitude to PSG Academy Miami and Bakerly for sponsoring the tournament.
A big congratulations to our French-American Champions of Miami; Exco US for a fantastic win against 2BC!
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April 18 - Launch of the FACC Cigar Club
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April 18th marked the first ever Cigar Club get together.
A special thanks to our sponsors:
Maya Selva Cigars and Maison Gautier Cognac.
With their help, we were able to thoroughly enjoy a variety of quality cigars and cognacs.
Maison Gautier presented us a VS, XO and VSOP, while Selva Cigars honored us with their Robusto cigar.
We would also like to express our gratitude to Marion restaurant for hosting us.
Stay tuned for the next cigar event!
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April 26 - Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run
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On Thursday April 26th, we had a blast attending the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Corporate run with a total of 28,265 participants from 850 companies.
Attending the Run was a great way to get out of the office with other professionals, and exercise. The lively event took place in downtown Miami on Biscayne Boulevard.
A big thanks to Rich homes of Florida, Alda design and the Beacon Council for being part of the FACC team. We would also like to congradulate our #1 runner; Eytan Benichay!
Check out pictures of the event on social media using #MBCR2018
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April 23 to 27 - CCI FI Zone Alena & FACC National Meeting
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Last week, the FACC Florida attended the Zone Alena (US/Canada/Mexico) and the FACC National meetings. Thank you FACC Pacific North West in Seattle for hosting us and manage a sunny week. This week was all about best practices, insightful and global projects. Of course we didn't come back empty handed and will share with you very soon our next improvement, activities, and trade program.
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Membership benefits - Your Privileges Card
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Some of you have already received the 2018 member's Privileges card! The card gives you access to discounts granted by our listed partners in 90 countries and is open to 35.000 members worldwide!
Keep checking the page for more offers!
If you would like to
become a partner
of the
Privilèges Program
, please
contact us
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By offering a discount, a personalized page will be created showcasing your products or services including description of your company, your logo and link to your website.
We'd love to hear from you, if you have any suggestions or feedback about the program please
contact us
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Welcome to our new members!
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Thank you Trustee Members!
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