July 21st : Global Connect event

 

On Thursday, July 21,the French American Chamber of Commerce and the British American Business Group will host a business mixer from 5:30 to 9:00 PM called Global Connect at the 200 Peachtree Center.  Currently, over 30 bi-lateral Chambers of Commerce and Trade Organizations have confirmed this participation including: The German American Chamber of Commerce of the South East, the Swedish, Belgian, Danish, Chilean, Argentine – American Chambers of Commerce, the Metro Atlanta Chamber and more. 

Delta Air Lines has come on board as the primary sponsor for the evening. The companies that sponsors with the FACC are: Oakwood, Chase Bank, Epstein Becker Green and HLB Gross Collins.

Each of the countries invited to participate is also being asked to find restaurants that could represent their particular country’s culinary traditions and style. So far LW Chocolatier and Buckead Club will be our “French Culinary Representative”.

Spread the word and tell everyone you know to join us Thursday July 21 5:30pm – 9:00pm at Global Connect . If you would like additional information, you can contact us at 404 -997-6800 or Ray Gilbert with the British American Business Group at 678-925-4736. Thanks! I hope to see you there.

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10 reasons to invest in France

#1. France: A global economic power

- The 2nd largest economic power in the European Union.
- The world’s 6th largest exporter of goods and 4th largest exporter of services.
- 39 French companies among the world’s leading 500 (Germany: 37, United Kingdom: 29)

#2. A country open to foreign investment

- The leading FDI recipient in Europe, with US$57.4 billion of inflows in 2010, and the 3rd leading FDI recipient in the world, after the United States and China. Source: UNCTAD estimates, 2011
- The 2nd leading recipient in Europe for the number of job-creating foreign investments and the leading recipient of projects in industry and renewable energy. Source: Ernst & Young, 2011
- Over 20,000 foreign companies already profit from doing business in France: they employ over 2 million people, accounting for 22% of all corporate R&D in France, one-third of all French exports and 42.3% of holdings in the market capitalization of CAC 40 companie

s (amounting to €404.5 billion).

#3. A dynamic market, a gateway to Europe, the Middle East & Africa

- France is at the heart of the European Single Market of 500 million consumers.
- 2nd largest market in Europe: 64.7 million inhabitants
- The world’s leading tourist destination: 74 million tourists
- 2nd highest birth rate in Europe, after Ireland. France accounts for 46% of the natural population increase in the EU.

#4. Excellent connections throughout Europe and worldwide

- Paris Charles de Gaulle: ranked 2nd by passenger numbers and 1st for cargo in Europe 

- Paris Le Bourget: the leading business airport in Europe

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Our new program: events calendar 2011 - 2012

Your FACC has the pleasure to present you its new events for the end of 2011 and 2012! Please come and enjoy what we prepare for you!

– Focus on Business: A quarterly visit to a local business, limited to around 20 people. This is not only a great recruiting tool, but a great opportunity to network and learn more about the business community in Atlanta! (This event is for members only.)

– Les Quatre Saisons Dinners: the FACC along with our sister organizations (the Alliance Francaise, the French Heritage Society and the Atlanta-Toulouse Sister City Commission) will host a seasonal dinner at a local French restaurant to celebrate local, seasonal foods prepared by great French Chefs.

– Wednesday Wine Social: Every 2 months (September 2011, November (Beaujolais Nouveau), January, etc.) join the FACC to socialize, network and enjoy a great glass of wine in a new setting. We are always looking for ideas, hosts, sponsors, etc. 

Fraudulent offers about VAT number

The European Commission has issued warnings to companies to be wary of fraudulent offers to obtain VAT numbers in exchange for advance payments. More information can be found on the EC's website at:

http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/vat/traders/vat_community/index_en.htm

Several months ago, the ACFCI (assembly of French Chamber of commerce abroad) warned  different departments at the European Commision about theses illegal commercial practices being offered by  some companies to  numerous young professionals.