Our goal is to support strong economic relations between France and the United States, and to promote the development of our member companies in the New York region.  We achieve these objectives through a well-developed forum that facilitates information sharing, networking and professional development.

The FACC-NY disseminates information by way of its programs and seminars held at top New York venues.  Recently, the Chamber has held panel discussions on pertinent business issues such as:

 Corporate Ethics
 Productivity Technology Advances
 Entrepreneurship
 French Creativty
 Compliance in Labor and Employment
 Emergency Preparedness for Business
 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

Over the years, the French-American Chamber of Commerce has hosted a variety of high-level speakers including:

 Pierre Vimont, French Ambassador to the United States
 Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO - Partnership for New York City
 Brian Fabbri, Chief North American Economist - BNP Paribas
 Alexis de Bretteville, CEO for the Americas - Michael Page
 David Jones, Global CEO - EuroRSCG Worldwide
 Peter Briger, President - The Fortress Group
 Jean-Michel Dancoisne, CEO - Thalys International
 Tim Rothwell, Chairman - Sanofi Aventis
 Gail Fosler, Executive VP & Chief Economist - The Conference Board

In addition, the Chamber regularly holds professional networking events:

 The Fall Networking Kickoff
 Annual Tennis Tournament 
 Summer Social
 Gracie Mansion Tour
 European Chambers of Commerce Spring and Fall Networking Events
 Wine & Cheese Tastings
 New York City Harbor Cruises

For 24 years, the FACC has honored French and American executives at the annual Person of the Year Award Gala.  These individuals are recognized for having made outstanding contributions to international business through personal endeavor and achievement.  This award is also in recognition of the importance of international relationships, and acceptance of the challenges and responsibilities of being a global player.

By way of our International Career Development Programs (ICDP), the FACC enhances opportunities for young French and American professionals to acquire the skills and cultural savvy needed to excel in the global business marketplace.  By working with U.S. and French governmental agencies, the Chamber delivers personalized, professional service to our member firms as they train the next generation of transatlantic business leaders.

Lastly, but importantly, the French-American Chamber of Commerce is directly involved in providing services to small and medium-sized French companies that wish to establish operations in the United States.  By way of its Trade Services, the Chamber undertakes market research, explorative missions, business creation, coaching and consulting.  Working with our network of French-American professionals, the FACC offers French clients access to biliingual, bicultural experts in a variety of fields including law, accounting, real estate, banking, public relations, advertising, recruiting and more.

Seminars, high-level speakers, networking opportunities, professional exchange and trade services all contribute to the Chamber's mission of supporting strong economic relations between France and the U.S. , and promoting the development of our member companies in the New York region.