French-American Chamber of Commerce - Pacific Northwest Chapter

France's next President has been elected! Financial markets, European technocrats, and foreign investors will now continue to face the challenge of creating solutions to France’s economic problems under a new Socialist government.
To learn more about Hollande’s strategy, how he plans to put France back on the path to growth and how this will fit in the Euro Zone crisis, join us for the 2012 Europe Day Breakfast: The New French President's Economic Plan and its Implications for the EU and Beyond featuring presentations by Marc Onetto, Senior Vice President Amazon Worldwide Operations and Customer Service & French Trade Advisory Council Member/Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur, Patrick Meunier, President/Owner at Biort-USA & French Trade Advisory Council Member/Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur, Xavier Hubert, Consultant Independent & Vice-Président, Secrétaire and Trésorier de la section CCEF USA Ouest Nord and Dr. Debra Glassman, Faculty Director of the Global Business Center at Foster School of Business & Senior Lecturer at University of Washington. The talk will be moderated by Jean-Molf Taillefer and co- sponsored by the EU Center of Excellence.

When: May 31st 7:30-9:00AM
Where: Columbia Tower Club, 701 5th Avenue, Seattle (map)

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Join the FACC and the Ladies of Le Networking at Ligne Roset for this unique event and meet the remarkable Women Wine Makers & Lovers, Virginie Bourgue of Lullaby Winery; Maureen Nolan and Betty Frost representing Marie Eve Gilla of Forgeron Cellars; and more to be announced!

When: June 6, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
 
Where: Ligne Roset (map)
112 Westlake Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109

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Price: $25 for FACC members - $30 for non-member

The FACC Annual Gala, NUIT BLANCHE, took place on Saturday, April 28th at the Washington Athletic Club (WAC) in Downtown Seattle. The evening started off with champagne and amuse-bouche during the silent auction, and featured a piano live performance by Hyun Su Seo. The five-course dinner was served in the magnifique Crystal Ballroom. The evening culminated with a performance by Rouge. Thank you to our sponsors: Air France - Delta - KLM, Stoel Rives LLP, the French-American School of Puget Sound and Kobrand Corporation.

A l'année prochaine !

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Crédits: Alabastro Photography

New Membership Level at the FACC: Network of Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (NYPE)

The French-American Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the newest membership level within the organization: the Network of Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (NYPE).

This membership level is specifically for individuals between the ages of 21 and 35 who are interested in starting their membership with the FACC. The rate is $50 per year. For more information visit the Membership page or contact coordinator@faccpnw.org.