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.