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Role and Mission
Created in 1986, the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest has three principle objectives:
- Promote the French-American business community in the Pacific Northwest region.
- Support French companies wishing to set up operations in the Northwest.
- Facilitate the development of trade relations between French and American companies and individuals.
The Pacific Northwest Chapter is one of 17 chapters of the French-American Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America. It is an independent 501 (c)(6) non-profit organization.
What does the FACC do for you?
Networks
The FACC is the only forum in the Pacific Northwest for French and American business leaders to interact. It allows them to meet, discuss common interests and exchange ideas. It helps to promote and to connect businesses and individuals through:
> Industry-specific seminars, keynote speakers presentations, networking events (breakfasts, luncheons..)
> Social networking and dinners such as NetWine and Le Networking,
> Business contacts for small companies with headquarters in France,
> Seminars, hosted in prestigious venues like the World Trade Center, Columbia Tower Club, the Museum of Flight and the Sunset Club. Check out our events and pictures
Connects
The FACC assists companies both in France and in the Pacific Northwest to help start or further develop their businesses in either country by establishing business contacts through its referral services.
Be a part of our lively professional network and become a member.
Being a member of the FACCPNW gives you access to a great number of benefits:
> discounts to events;
> access to the Membership directory with 300 contacts
> benefit from sponsorship opportunities, and much more.
The FACC is part of a greater business network. The FACC is a part of the UCCIFE, and the FACC network in the United States. It has an active working relationship with several state agencies in Washington, and other foreign Business Councils (British, German, Swedish, Russian, etc). It also maintains correspondence with political and economic bodies in France.
Informs
Stay informed: Receive the Newsletter “La Depeche”.
La Depeche's objective is to inform the community about the latest business and social activities and to promote a better understanding of French and American business environments. It is emailed monthly to 2,000 readers.
Receive regular e-mails informing our network about latest news and events in the French-American community!
Promotes its members
Each year, the FACC is invited by the different Chambers of Commerce in France to inform about the regional economy, business opportunities and members activities.
Members who are interested in coming to develop their business in France and to provide a testimonial about how to do business in the US can contact: trade@faccpnw.org.