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A Word from The Executive Director:
Dear members and friends
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On Saturday, June 3, travel to the City of Light for an unforgettable Evening in Paris, a food, wine and music celebration at the wonderful Maison Francaise inside the French Embassy. French wines, Champagne, bubblies, French food and French entertainment with 4 fantastic musical acts, including the amazing embassy band Palmardy playing classic French rock, ska and twist, Barbara Papendorp and pianist Oren Levine performing live Parisian-style jazz and DJ Mad Bow playing the latest French hits in the Embassy of Lights! No plane ticket required. Important: Prices go up on Monday.
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On Tuesday, May 23, in partnership with the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce, Au Pair ButrFly, a leading French company that specializes in matching families with pre-qualified au pairs all over the world will host a webinar showing you how to find and hire high-quality, trusted au pairs for your family and master the ins and out of the au pair hosting process in the USA. This is a free event.
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On Friday, Jun 9, join us for Café, Croissant and Connecting, an informal networking event at the French Embassy's own café. Free to members, open to all.
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The 5th French-American Business Summit - Innovation on Both Sides of the Atlantic was a great success with several hundred participants, close to 30 exhibitors and 29 amazing speakers, including an inspiring keynote address from former French Minister Rama Yade, an informational welcome address from newly minted French Ambassador Laurent Bili and thought-provoking TED-style talks throughout the day from highly regarded experts in various fields. Watch out for pictures in this newsletter in the next few weeks, and an announcement of the date of the 2024 edition. In the meantime, check out some of the reviews in our LinkedIn feed.
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+++ Our Members are hiring - Scroll down towards the end of this newsletter +++++++
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Did You Know?
(Want to learn French? Take advantage of our member Global Language Network's offer for $50 off their first class)
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All Upcoming FACC and Members Events:
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Sun, Sept 3: American Revolution-French Alliance Day
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Most of our events are produced in partnership with our members. In fact, that is in and of itself one of the most valuable benefits of being a member: we showcase what you do, and how well you do it, and we bring it to our large audience of 40,000+ French expatriates (long-term and short-term), francophiles, international civil servants, professionals, etc.
Best regards,
Denis Chazelle
Executive Director
French-American Chamber of Commerce
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Announcements from our Members & Partners |
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Mobilis Car Rentals
Check out their service in the following video if you need a car rental fast!
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CONTACT
Phone: 855-766-2454
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CONTACT
Phone: 301-602-0157
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NEW DATE!
Our L'Exotique Coq-tail dinner has been postponed
and moved to Thursday June 29th @ 6:30pm
It's the latest in our Coq-tail Series
We apologize fr any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing you soon!
(703) 519 - 3776
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Fresh Baguette
MONTHLY COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION FOR ONLY $9.95 A MONTH
If you love coffee as much as we do... Join Fresh Baguette's new Fresh Brew Club!
Get coffee, cappuccinos, espresso, iced lattes, hot tea, and more!
Easy to join and cancel anytime - A great way to save on your daily coffee habit.
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This newsletter is sent to more than 34,000+ recipients, made up of French expatriates (long-term and short-term), francophiles, international civil servants, professionals, etc. A large majority live in the Washington, DC region, but many also live elsewhere in the U.S. and in France. Members can advertise in the newsletter at no charge. Non-members can also advertise, for a fee. To sign up for a membership, or for more info, click here, or email us. You can also call us at 240-994-6932.
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May 12 - June 30
Un Moment de Silence dans le Bruit des Couleurs
by Elizabeth Martineau
at African Art Beats
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Member event: Un Moment de Silence dans le Bruit des Couleurs |
Opening Reception
Friday, May 12, 5 to 8 pm
The opening will continue
Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14
2 to 6 pm
The artist will be present
Artworks by 3-D will also be exhibited
We are looking forward to seeing you!
The exhibit will be on view after May 14 by appointment
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May 17
7:00 pm
Evening at the Embassy of Senegal
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Journey to Africa without ever leaving the district as we invite you to a unique cultural experience at the Embassy of Senegal.
Join us for a special taste of native food, drinks, live music, diplomats, film, and more!
Note: Space is extremely limited. Register early.
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May 23
3:00 pm
Hosting an au pair in the USA
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In this webinar, you will learn how to find and hire high-quality, trusted au pairs for your family and master the ins and out of the au pair hosting process in the USA.
The webinar will be presented by Au Pair ButrFly , a leading French company that specializes in matching families with pre-qualified au pairs all over the world.
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May 24
1:00 pm
Green Card Through Marriage: How To Get It Right
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The Green Card after marriage process varies based on whether the foreign national spouse is inside the US or outside the US. Here, we provide the differences, common mistakes, how to avoid them, and how to develop custom solutions.
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June 3
7pm
An Evening
in Paris
Prices to go up on Monday
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Tonight, we invite you to the City of Light – without ever boarding a plane! Celebrate Paris on French soil as we invite you to a special evening at the Embassy of France.
- The Majesty of the Champs-Élysées
- The Allure of the Eiffel Tower
- The Royalty of Versailles
From the elegance of classical French culture to the most celebrated Parisian nightlife of the 21st Century, experience a special evening of fantastic French food, wine, music, and Parisian ambiance in the beautiful and festive Maison Francaise at the French embassy.
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Prices to go up on Monday
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June 8 - 11
American Friends of Lafayette Annual Meeting
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Member event: The American Friends of Lafayette |
The Lafayette Alliance is ready to roll out the red carpet for AFL members. Dr. Richard Ingram, his lovely wife Janice, along with a cast of many have planned a very entertaining weekend. AFL members are going to fall in love with LaGrange and its Lafayette Fountain.
The registration fee is only $200 which includes all meals from Thursday night through Sunday morning and all transportation within the itinerary. It also includes a weekend packed with scholarly and fun activities. We will see Lafayette artifacts and places he visited. We will see art devoted to Lafayette, including paintings, sculptures, architecture, drama, music, and dance.
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Jun 9
8:30 am
Breakfast Networking at the French Embassy
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Cafe, Croissant and Connecting: Breakfast Networking at the French Embassy
- Inside the French Embassy's own Cafe
- Cafe and Croissant included with your registration
- Free to members
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June 21
1:00 pm
DOL Perm Labor Certification Process: Everything You Need To Know!
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The PERM Labor Certification is often the first step required by U.S. employers sponsoring foreign national employees under employment-based Green Card. Considering the intricate details involved in the process, this webinar will offer you step-by-step process to ensure a timely approval of the PERM application, and show you how to avoid common mistakes in the PERM filing process.
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Sun, Aug 27
Sun, Sep 23
Rochambeau Reception & American Revolution French Alliance Day
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Member Event: W3R-US and Maryland Veterans Museum |
The Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park and W3R-US have contracted four wayside signs to mark the trail through Southern Maryland that French officers traveled to Yorktown, VA. to win victory for our country’s independence.
We are planning two events to celebrate the signage: the Rochambeau Reception and the American Revolution-French Alliance Day. We are looking for French vendors (food, wine or artisan) who would like to sell their products at the event.
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The arrow straight, mile long approach to Llangollen is a clear bellwether as to what’s to come.
The 12,500 square foot 18th century manor house, with 17 fireplaces, 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, surveys its 1,000 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Equestrian pursuits have been the anchor at Llangollen since its inception, with a formidable racehorse operation centered around an impressive 24-stall stable and 5/8 mile track. The current owners introduced polo, with three polo fields and an arena being installed, and the sport has continued to enjoy success to this day.
Llangollen includes a jockey guest house, stone garage with apartment, eight tenant houses, six further barns providing an additional 89 stalls, nine run-in sheds, ice house, potting shed, smithy and various machine buildings. A national treasure ready for the truly discerning buyer. $27,500,000
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In case you were unable to watch, below is a link to the Mansion Global episode with Llangollen which aired on Wednesday, Nov 16th on Fox Business. The host adopted a bit of 'poetic license' by saying that George Washington stayed there, as there is no evidence that he did, in fact he died four years after the original patent house was built. There are stories in history books such as Audrey Bergner's book, "Old plantations and historic homes around Middleburg" of Thomas Jefferson staying there, but who really knows!?
You can watch the episode here
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Vous êtes toujours très nombreux à nous consulter pour étudier la faisabilité de votre projet immobilier en France, notamment aux Etats-Unis, au Royaume-Uni et en Suisse qui concentrent une grande partie de ces demandes. D'après nos données, au cours de l'année passée, une personne sur deux nous ayant consultée souhaitait financer un investissement locatif en France (49%), alors que ces demandes concernaient 62% de nos clients en 2021. Les résidences secondaires attirent davantage avec 33% des demandes de financement qui nous ont été adressées pour cette typologie de bien (contre 23% en 2021). Les résidences principales dans le cadre d'un retour en France facilité par le télétravail ou pour des impatriés, concernent 18% de nos demandes de financement. |
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J-1 Exchange Visitor program |
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) has been granted authority by the United States Department of State to sponsor foreign young professionals on a J-1 visa valid for training for up to 18 months. Our program, in partnership with our New York Chapter, allows these candidates to be admitted to the United States under the status of "Exchange Visitor-Trainee/Intern" for full-time, paid, practical training programs. This program is not to be used for employment purposes, may not displace an American worker, and the participant must leave the United States at the end of the program.
We are dedicated to preparing international young professionals for global careers.
What makes us stand out?
We have industry leading processing times. It takes us 6-8 weeks from the anticipated start of the program to the issuance of the DS-2019. We also have a digital application platform to ensure compliance.
We are the only J-1 Visa sponsor dedicated to the French-American Business Community. Furthermore, we have very strong relationships with the U.S and French government officials. Lastly, we check in on our Exchange Visitors and our host company members! We organize cultural events and ensure that they are satisfied with their experience here in the U.S!
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=== APPEL À CANDIDATURES ===
Ambassade de France - 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, WASHINGTON DC 20007-2182
Campus France USA-IFEU propose un CDD de 3 mois, à plein temps susceptible d’être vacant :
Vacataire, assistant de gestion – Suivi de dossiers - à pourvoir à partir du 15 mai 2023
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=== APPEL À CANDIDATURES ===
Le Consulat général de France recrute un agent à temps plein pour un contrat de vacation d'une durée de trois mois sur le poste de :
Agent administratif visas au Consulat général de France à compter du 15 mai 2023
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The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM) is a non-profit, American-style university in Aix-en-Provence, France that offers undergraduate degrees in 11 majors and graduate degrees in International Relations, French Studies, Art History, Media Studies, Fine Arts (MFA in Painting), and Business Administration (Global MBA). ACM strives to provide excellence in international education, inspire intercultural awareness, and prepare students for success in a global community through the study of European and Mediterranean history, languages, cultures, and contemporary issues. It does so through a unique combination of courses, internships, and curricula that combine to create American-style undergraduate and graduate degree programs in an international and cross-cultural setting. |
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One day, a group of Frenchmen with an undeniable sweet-tooth decided to open a bakery, to share their country's culinary delights with the Bethesda community. The result of their long-awaited efforts is Fresh Baguette, a bakery that combines the Old World "savoir faire" of baking with a modern and local twist.
They want their customers not only to enjoy these wonderful baked goods, but also to feel like they are a part of the production process. When you arrive at Fresh Baguette, you will see the baking team, working behind the counter to create delicious treats. Everything is home-made, from scratch, in the bakery - even the marshmallows are made in-house!
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CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment company, with the #1 global market position in leasing, property sales, outsourcing, property management and valuation. CBRE is also the largest commercial property developer in the United States, and has over $149 billion of Assets Under Management within our Investment Management business. Our more than 115,000 employees (excluding Turner & Townsend employees) serve clients in over 100 countries, including over 95 of the Fortune 100. services.
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From the Consulate General of France
From the French Embassy
From the Office for science & technology
Ministère des Affaires étrangères français:
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