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ECONOMIC AGENDA FEBRUARY 2009 |
| COMMUNIQUE DE LA MISSION ECONOMIQUE UBIFRANCE DE CHICAGO/DETROIT |
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Dans le cadre de la nouvelle organisation du dispositif français d’appui au développement international des entreprises, la Mission Economique de Chicago est devenue, depuis le 1er janvier 2009, un bureau du réseau à l’étranger d’Ubifrance, l’agence française pour le développement international des entreprises. |
CHICAGO Mission Economique Ubifrance Chicago - Detroit 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3730 Chicago, IL 60601 Tél. (312) 327-5250 - Fax : (312) 327-5251 E-mail : chicago@missioneco.org http://www.missioneco.org/etatsunis |
DETROIT French Economic Mission Ubifrance Willow Office Center, 525 East Big Beaver - Suite 201 Troy, Michigan 48083 Téléphone : (248) 457-1150 - Fax : (248) 457-1152 molly.swart@missioneco.org http://www.missioneco.org/etatsunis |
| MORE NEWS FROM UBIFRANCE / FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE / INVEST IN FRANCE AGENCY - NORTH AMERICA |
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FRANCHISE EXPO PARIS 2009 ADDS NEW INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS, HONORS BRAZIL THIS MARCH For over 25 years, Franchise Expo Paris has been year after year stimulating the development of networks in France and internationally, giving thousands of entrepreneurs the opportunity to make their dream of creating a company come true. |
| The next edition of Franchise Expo Paris, the International Franchise Trade Show, will take place March 13 to 16, 2009, at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Hall 7.2. This show is the platform for privileged encounters, putting company founders and shopkeepers in touch with one another to go into business via networks with over 400 French and international brands. Read the complete article. |  |
| MARITIME TRADE IN FRANCE: OPENING FRENCH PORTS TO FOREIGN OPERATORS France, with a long maritime tradition thanks to its extensive coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the Mediterranean, is now reforming its ports for added economic attractiveness and competitiveness. Currently, 72% of France’s imports and exports are transported by sea. Handling a volume of 384.7 million tons annually (including 101.6 Mt for the ports of Le Havre and Rouen together, 100 Mt for the port in Marseille), France’s leading ports are second only to European heavyweights Rotterdam (430 Mt), Antwerp (200 Mt) and Hamburg (140 Mt), and offer great development potential. Complete article. |
 INVEST IN FRANCE AGENCY NORTH AMERICA 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 3750 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel. (312) 628-1054 - Fax : (312) 628-1033 www.investinfrance.org |
 FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE 205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740 Chicago, IL 60601 Fax: (312) 327-5261 E-mail: contact.ftpo@ubifrance.fr |
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MAISON DE LA FRANCE/FRENCH GOVERNMENT TOURIST OFFICE Are you planning a trip to France for pleasure or business? Go to FranceGuide.com the official website of the French Government Tourist Office, for destinations, events and activities, pratical information... and much more. |
Need help? Programme France de Certification des agents de voyages |
FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN THE MIDWEST  |
| CHICAGO |
| FACC’s Monthly Members’ Luncheon Tuesday, February 10th, Noon - We hope you’ll be able to join us for networking over a fantastic lunch at the Café des Architectes. $40 cash or check at the door Or call FACC for credit card payments. Sofitel Water Tower Hotel (20 East Chestnut). Information or call 312-578-0444 - information@facc-chicago.com. Please reserve before Monday, February 9th at noon. |
| YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING February 18 - 5:30-7:30 pm: FACC Chicago’s Young Professionals Committee invites you to a monthly networking event designed especially with our younger members in mind. Come meet the future leaders of Chicagoland’s French-American business community the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Bistro 110 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Details : Join us for French hors d'oeuvres and networking. A cash bar will be available. Admission is free for FACC members and $5 for non-members. Complete information. |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: |
| DETROIT |
| Scholarships for Michigan University and College Students. The FACC is providing scholarships for deserving students pursuing international or business studies together with French language studies and for students studying or accepting an internship in France. Click here for full information including how to apply for a scholarship. For a list of upcoming events, please contact: |
| CINCINNATI |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: French American Chamber of Commerce |
| NORTHERN OHIO |
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For a list of upcoming events, please contact: French American Chamber of Commerce |
| MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: |