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ECONOMIC AGENDA
JULY / AUGUST 2009 |
| ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE FRENCH TRADE OFFICE - UBIFRANCE |
| NEWS FROM MISSON ECONOMIQUE UBIFRANCE / FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE / INVEST IN FRANCE AGENCY - NORTH AMERICA |
| DU 22 AU 26 JUIN : MISSION FRANCE PLASTICS - SALON TRIENNAL NPE (NATIONAL PLASTICS EXHIBITION) |
Le bureau Ubifrance à Chicago a organisé une mission pour une délégation de dix entreprises françaises de la plasturgie et Plastipolis, le Pôle de Compétitivité d’Oyonnax qui représente la filière au niveau national.
Les entreprises ont pu ainsi participer au principal salon de la plasturgie aux Etats-Unis et nouer des contacts sur le stand France. Des visites collectives d’entreprises et des rendez-vous avec les principaux Centres de Recherche en Illinois, Wisconsin et Ohio avaient également été programmés en parallèle par Ubifrance.
La Réception Networking France Plastics organisée à l’University Club of Chicago en face du Millenium Park a marqué la semaine de la délégation. Les 200 participants, représentants de l’industrie plastique : Industriels, Universitaires, Chercheurs, importateurs, journalistes etc ont pu échanger avec les membres de la délégation francaise dans une ambiance de convivialité post salon.
M. Daniel Gallissaires, Directeur d’Ubifrance à Chicago et M. Neil Pratt, directeur international de SPI (Society of the Plastics Industry) organisateur du salon NPE ont officiellement accueilli les invités et prononcé les discours de bienvenue. Ils ont salué cette réception comme une occasion unique d’échanges entre les entreprises francaises et américaines dans un secteur durement touché par la crise économique et qui doit donc relever de nouveaux défis par l’innovation et les partenariats technologiques. |
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| RHONE-ALPES, FRANCE'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR LIFE SCIENCES |
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The Rhône-Alpes region of France is a key player in the global life sciences sector. From May 18 to 21 has accompanied innovative French businesses in biotech and medical technology to 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta, the world’s largest convention for the biotech industry. In March 2009, the region hosted Biovision, the World Life Sciences Forum. For its 6th edition, this platform for debate and exchange brought together more than 120 personalities including many Nobel laureates, entrepreneurs, elected representatives and others. Read the complete article. |
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MORE THAN 100,000 TO ATTEND SPACE 2009 LIVESTOCK TRADE SHOW IN FRANCE THIS SEPTEMBER
From September 15 to 18, Rennes, the world livestock capital located in the west of France, will be hosting SPACE, a veritable world of livestock. The Salers and Simmental cattle breeds will be the guests of honor during this international breed show. |
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| Some 1,300 exhibitors (including 360 from about 30 different countries) will represent the cattle (dairy and beef), pig, poultry, rabbit, sheep and goat industries, covering some 1,500 trade names. SPACE will exhibit in 11 halls over 30 acres, with an emphasis on technical innovations, offering visits to farms and agro-industrial companies in the sector. High level conferences, competitions and animal auctions will be on offer for the expected 110,000 visitors including 9,000 international visitors. Read the complete article. |
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2008 REPORT: CONTRIBUTION OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TO EMPLOYMENT IN FRANCE
In spite of the financial crisis, 2008 was marked by an increase in the number of foreign projects and a relatively stable number of foreign jobs created in France compared to 2007. This makes 2008 the fourth best year for job creation and the third best year for projects since the Annual Report on Foreign Direct Investment in France was first produced in 1993.
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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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TOURISM IN FRANCE
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ATOUT FRANCE - 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. |
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ATOUT FRANCE A NEW FRENCH TOURISM AGENCY |
May 19, 2009, Paris, France--Hervé Novelli, Secretary of State for Commerce, Artisanal industry, Small and Mid-sized Business and Tourism, presided this morning over the general assembly of Maison de la France who confirmed the creation of Atout France, a new association, the France tourism development agency.
Formed by the merger of Maison de la France, the French Government Tourist Office, and ODIT France, the tourism investment agency, Atout France is now the sole national organization for the tourism sector. Atout France has ambitious plans for a better coordinated and more efficient public policy in order to respond to the challenges posed by French tourism.
The government bill for development and modernization of tourism services that was unanimously adopted by the Senate on April 9, 2009 and will be reviewed by the National Assembly in June, makes provisions for new missions, most notably the classification of tourism accommodations and the maintenance of a registry of travel agencies.
Atout France will continue to be responsible for tourism engineering, economic observation and promotion that was formerly handled by Maison de la France and ODIT France. It will also develop its international and educational activities.
As an association of public and private interests (in French groupement d’intérêt économique), Atout France aims to build on the successful experience gained in partnership administration as seen with Bienvenue France in the 1980s and by Maison de la France since 1987 and ODIT France since 2006.
It is this unique and original model of public and private partnership that allows for a successful implementation of public policies.
A logo that complements the France brand
The new corporate logo, used for communication to professionals, will have the distinction of always appearing with the France brand that was introduced on the occasion of the National Tourism Conference in June 2008. The France brand alone will be used for all consumer advertising and promotional materials. |
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FRANCEGUIDE 2009 THE MAGAZINE NOW AVAILABLE!
FranceGuide 2009 is the annual travel magazine published by Maison de la France, the French Government Tourist Office. The 10th edition offers Americans considering a trip to France 96 pages of informative and entertaining articles written on a wide range topics and interests by top writers in the field. |
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Need help?
To find a France Certified Agent in for your next trip, take a look at the Mdlf web site: www.franceguide.com/us Programme France de Certification des agents de voyages
Le programme de formation des agents de voyages que propose la Maison de la France s’étend sur 3 ans. Il permet d’éduquer les agents de voyages américains sur la France d’en faire des spécialistes de notre destination et de nos produits. Ces agents bénéficient d’offres spéciales mises à disposition par les partenaires français et américains du prog ramme sur la section professionelle sur site www.franceguide.com. |
FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
IN THE MIDWEST
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FACC’s MONTHLY MEMBER'S LUNCHEON
Tuesday, July 14th, Noon-2pm - Tuesday, August 11th, 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 - information@facc-chicago.com.
Reservations are required 24 hours in advance - 312-578-0444 or jjackson@facc-chicago.com.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
July 15th - 5:30-7:30 pm - August, 19th - 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. |
DEARBORN
TUESDAY, JULY 14: RECEPTION DU 14 JUILLET |
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A Bastille Day celebration under the patronage of The Hon. Sidy DIALLO, Deputy Consul General of France in Chicago. Hosted by The Hon. Robert L. WEYHING, Honorary Consul to France in Detroit.
Celebrate the French National Holiday with our friends from the other French associations of the Detroit area. 6:00 p.m. Apertif - 7:00 p.m. La Marseillaise sung by Gabrielle REITER and the guests. Followed by a catered buffet. |
Location: The Henry Ford Estate - 4901 Evergreen Road - Dearborn, MI 4818.
Tickets are $35. Please make your checks payable to the French Institute of Michigan, 7100 Lindenmere Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48310 - RSVP by July 5. Complete information. |
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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 events, please contact:
French American Chamber of Commerce
27777 Franklin Rd, Suite 1200
Southfield, MI 48034
Tel. (248) 358-1861 - Fax: (248) 358-4766 - Mél. faccmi@claytonmckervey.com |
CINCINNATI & MONTGOMERY
FRIDAY, JULY 17: BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION - A FAMILY EVENT
BAL BLEU, BLANC, ROUGE!
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For a list of upcoming events, please contact:
French American Chamber of Commerce
c/o Frost, Brown, Todd LLC - 2200 PNC Center, 201 East Fifth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-4182
Tel. (513) 852-6510 - Fax: (513) 852-6511 - eacc@europe-cincinnati.com
The FACC is part of a larger organization, the European American Chamber of Commerce. For a complete list of activities please visit the EACC event webpage. www.europe-cincinnati.com |
CLEVELAND
SUNDAY, JULY 5TH, 2009 from Noon to 3 p.m: BLEU, BLANC, ROUGE!
In addition to celebrating the 4th of July and Bastille Day, we will celebrate the partnership between the City of Cleveland and the City of Rouen with a traditional American cookout
at the Shoreby Club
in the presence of the following dignitaries:
Pierre VIMONT, Ambassador of France to the United States
Valerie FOURNEYRON, Mayor of the City of Rouen
Frank G. JACKSON, Mayor of the City of Cleveland
Jean-Baptiste de BOISSIERE, Consul General of France, Chicago
Stephen J. KNERLY, Honorary Consul of France, Cleveland
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The French American Chamber of Commerce Northern Ohio Chapter (FACC Ohio) is proud to announce the formation of a new group for young professionals, the FACC Ohio Young Professionals Group. This group will provide a networking platform for local young professionals who are interested in playing a part in the numerous connections between Northern Ohio and France. The group will also foster understanding between France and Northeast Ohio.
The first meeting took place on May 21, at the Ritz-Carlton downtown (1515 West 3rd St) for the first of our monthly meetings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.faccohio.org/
French American Chamber of Commerce
200 Public Square, Suite 2800
Cleveland, OH 44114
Tel : (216) 274-2354 - Fax: (216) 241-2824 - info@faccohio.org |
MINNEAPOLIS / ST PAUL
SATURDAY, JULY 11 - 4-10 pm: BASTILLE DAY - STORMING OF THE OPERA
Allons enfants de la patrie ! Le jour de gloire est arrivé !
Arise, children of the nation ! Our day of glory is here!
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