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ECONOMIC AGENDA DECEMBER 2008/JANUARY 2009 |
| NEWS FROM THE FRENCH ECONOMIC MISSION CHICAGO / DETROIT |
| Les constructeurs et équipementiers français à la rencontre des acteurs américains du véhicule hybride-électrique Une Mission collective "Véhicules Hybrides et Electriques" s'est déroulée du 16 au 20 novembre à Chicago (Illinois) et à Détroit (Michigan). La délégation comprenait 12 sociétés françaises (grands constructeurs français, équipementiers, PME,...), les deux pôles de compétitivité Mov’eo et MTA, ainsi que l’IFP, l’INRETS et l’association AVERE, et comptait au total 21 participants. |
CHICAGO Mission Economique 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 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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WEEPLANT'S PINKY TREES HELP PROMOTIONAL GIFTS GO GREEN In a market of ordinary lifeless company gifts, Weeplant™ offers a real and never-seen-before alternative: the Pinky Trees, living baby plants in a customizable two-inch capsule that you can take with you everywhere. It is the ideal promotional object for companies wanting to support their green commitments or create an emotional link with their customers. Moreover, thanks to the partnership with American Forests , a United States conservation organization, each Pinky Tree™ purchase directly contribute to reforesting the nation. Complete Article. |
| RECENT INVESTMENTS FOR LOGISTICS IN FRANCE PROPEL ECONOMIC REVOLUTION The logistics sector in France has become a powerful economic sector offering consistent market growth year after year. The logistics sector employs approximately 5 million people throughout Europe (1.5 million in France), and has become an economy operating on a continental scale with a global scope. Complete information |
| MILLESIME BIO, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIC WINE TRADE SHOW, CELEBRATES ITS 16TH EDITION THIS JANUARY IN MONTPELLIER, FRANCE Organized by the Inter-professional Association of Organic Wines from Languedoc-Roussillon (AIVB – LR), the next Millésime (pronounced "meal-ay-zeem") Bio trade show will be held at the Exhibition Center in Montpellier (in Hérault, Southern France) from Monday, January 26, to Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Millésime Bio is the world’s only trade show devoted to organic wines and reserved for professionals. Complete information |
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BORDEAUX BECOMES THE PHOTONICS WORLD CAPITAL WITH THE 'INVEST IN PHOTONICS' CONVENTION NEXT MONTH |
 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
LATEST NEWS |
FranceGuide 2008 the Magazine FranceGuide 2008 is the annual travel magazine published by Maison de la France, the French Government Tourist Office. The 9th 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? Programme France de Certification des agents de voyages |
FRENCH-AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN THE MIDWEST  |
| CHICAGO |
| FACC’s Monthly Members’ Luncheon Tuesday, December 9, 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). Tel. 312-578-0444 or information@facc-chicago.com. |
| YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING The Young Professionals Committee's monthly cocktail offers valuable business networking opportunities in a fun atmosphere. Madame Tartine hosts the event with classic French hors d'oeuvres in an authentic 1960’s Parisian setting. A cash bar will be available. Stay after the cocktail for Madame Tartine's Prix Fixe Dinner Menu. The Young Professionals networking cocktail is held the third Wednesday of each month. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. Visit FACC's Calendar of Events for upcoming dates. Admission is free for FACC members and $5 for non -members. Not to be missed! December 8th - Bordeaux Wine Dinner Sofitel Chicago Water Tower invites you to join in welcoming their new executive chef, Martial Noguier with this extraordinary five-course dinner and reception. For more information on the exquisite menu and how your participation benefits the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls click here. |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: |
| DETROIT |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: |
| CINCINNATI |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: French American Chamber of Commerce |
| NORTHERN OHIO |
COMING UP : FEBRUARY 7-15, 2009 -
HOME AND GARDEN SHOW  The 2009 Show Them: "The Romance of France" Join us for the 66th Annual Home and Garden Show "the Largest Show of its kind in North America" In partnership with the FACC - Northern Ohio Chapter. XI Center - Cleveland OH - Complete information |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: French American Chamber of Commerce |
| MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL |
For a list of upcoming events, please contact: |