ABOUT THE BUSINESS FORUM
Did you know that there are 150+ companies in New England with strong economic ties to France?
These successful businesses include subsidiaries of French firms, companies with French management, and the many operations that market and sell French goods or technologies. They collectively employ close to 20,000 employees in the 5 states of New England.
In order to provide a setting for these businesses to come together, the French American Chamber of Commerce, New England Chapter (FACCNE), with the support of the French Consulate in Boston and the Regional Economic Service of the French Embassy in the United States, is currently preparing for the first ever French-American Business Forum of New England. This first-of-its-kind event, to be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in Boston, is a tremendous opportunity for the business community of the Greater Boston area to learn about the French economic presence in our region. Specifically, it will provide unique opportunities for French, American, and international individuals and companies to improve their visibility and connect within this vast network.
In order to provide a setting for these businesses to come together, the French American Chamber of Commerce, New England Chapter (FACCNE), with the support of the French Consulate in Boston and the Regional Economic Service of the French Embassy in the United States, is currently preparing for the first ever French-American Business Forum of New England. This first-of-its-kind event, to be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in Boston, is a tremendous opportunity for the business community of the Greater Boston area to learn about the French economic presence in our region. Specifically, it will provide unique opportunities for French, American, and international individuals and companies to improve their visibility and connect within this vast network.
Event Attendance
This first-of-its-kind event will take place under the auspices of the French Consulate General in Boston and the Regional Economic Service of the French Embassy in the United States, with 80+ executives of prestigious Boston corporations involved in French- American business activities. Confirmed speakers include:
Event Marketing
The Business Forum will be promoted via a multi-pronged approach; including, but not limited to:
- Stewart A. Wood, President and CEO of Veolia Energy North America
- Al Bunshaft, Managing Director of Dassault Systèmes’ Americas
- Senior executives from Stonyfield Farm, Inc. and EssilorUSA
Event Marketing
The Business Forum will be promoted via a multi-pronged approach; including, but not limited to:
- Print media calendar listings + Online Calendar listings
- Event coverage prior to and following the event in the FACCNE’s printed newsletter (2,000 readers)
- Full coverage on the FACCNE website at www.faccne.org
- Event e-mail announcements to over 1,600 FACCNE contacts in New England, the US and France.
- Increase your visibility and connect within this vast community
- Meet and network with potential clients, partners and executives throughout New England
- Learn from top-of-the-line colleagues
ABOUT FACCNE
The French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England Chapter (FACCNE) is a non-profit, independent, member-driven organization dedicated to fostering good transatlantic business and professional relationships. It currently has more than 250 corporate and individual members in the region. Since 1985, the FACCNE has been the principal forum in New England 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 speaker presentations and networking activities at various breakfast, luncheon, and evening events. For more information on our programs and services, please visit www.faccne.org.
