French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco

🌟 What an incredible evening it was! 🌟 We had a full house at SAP on Wednesday evening for our Fall European Networking Evening!

🤝 It’s always amazing to see how much this recurring networking event resonates with our community. With a record turnout, the energy and community spirit of the European network in the Bay Area were truly remarkable. The evening was filled with engaging conversations, valuable connections, and a shared passion for innovation and collaboration.

🙏 Thank you to our co-organizers British American Business Council Northern California, GABA Northern California - German American Business Association, and other European chambers.
🙏 A special thank you to our sponsors Currencies Direct, Vontobel, and Paulaner Sunset, for their incredible support.
🙏 And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to SAP and its amazing team for their outstanding support and hospitality in making this event possible!

Looking forward to seeing you at our next events, check out our online calendar to stay updated!
👉 https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar.html

🚨10 days left to grab your early bird ticket for our iconic event, 🍁 La Soirée 2024: Autumn Bliss! 🍁 Secure your spot now!
The 42nd edition of La Soirée: Autumn Bliss is coming!
📆 Thursday, November 21st, 2024
📍 Green Room: 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
🎟️🐥 Get your Early Bird ticket (available until October 6th) 👉https://www.lasoiree.org/tickets.html

For over 40 years, La Soirée has brought together the French-American business community of the Bay Area in a festive, pre-holiday atmosphere. Whether you're a foodie, a Francophile, or both, this iconic event promises an unforgettable evening filled with culinary delights, networking, and entertainment!
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Two ticket options:
🍷🧀General entrance ticket (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM). For those who want to enjoy the essence of French cuisine!
🔹Access to our splendid buffet and wine bar
🔹Participation in the raffle and silent auction
🔹End the evening dancing to music from our amazing DJ!

🥂🍾VIP Package Ticket (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM). Elevate your evening with the VIP package, which includes:
✨Everything in the General entrance
✨An exclusive wine tasting experience by Chandon USA hosted by their Winemaker and Estate Director from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, paired with exquisite small bites
✨Evening-long access to the exclusive VIP lounge by Ligne Roset San Francisco, with private Chandon USA bar

🎟️🐥Get your Early Bird ticket now https://www.lasoiree.org/tickets.html
We can’t wait to welcome you to an unforgettable evening!

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🙏Thank you to our sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: FABS Franco American Benevolent Society
Gold Sponsors: Banque Transatlantique, Bpifrance, Jade Fiducial

🙏Thank you to our partners:
Wine partners: Handwritten, Scharffenberger Cellars
Beverage partners: evian, Mr. Espresso
Food partners: The Official Page of Galaxy Desserts, Fabrique Délices, Sarmentine
VIP Area partners: Chandon USA, Ligne Roset San Francisco

[NEW MEMBER]
📣We are thrilled to welcome our new Entrepreneur Member: Moon Surgical

Moon Surgical is on a mission to create the Operating Room of the future, one that is sustainable, efficient, and digitalized. The Maestro System combines advanced imaging and robotic technologies to give surgeons real-time guidance and visualization during surgeries, increasing the efficiency of healthcare for every operating room.

➡️ Check out their website :
https://www.moonsurgical.com/

➡️ Check out our website to become a member:
https://www.faccsf.com/membership/become-a-member.html

🚀 It’s tomorrow! Last call to register for our "Meet The Leader" session with Eugénie Rives, Managing Director at X, the moonshot factory! 🚀
🗓 Thursday, September 26th, 2024
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 PM PDT
📍 Online Webinar
👉 Secure your spot here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/meet-the-leader-eugenie-rives.html

Join us for an empowering session with Eugénie Rives, a tech industry trailblazer. Learn about her career journey, dive into moonshot thinking at X, gain insights into the Silicon Valley tech world, and explore personal development and leadership topics.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by one of the industry's top leaders!

🙏 FACCSF is grateful to its members that have renewed their trust last month, a scope of diverse and dynamic companies, including:

HM CLAUSE USA
I Scale Solutions
Ivalua
Mr. Espresso
Silicon Valley International School
Vinovae

🤝 FACCSF’s community is strong as ever thanks to your commitment!

👉 Check out our website to become a member:
https://www.faccsf.com/membership/become-a-member.html

📣🇪🇺 Last call to register: our Fall European Networking Evening is tomorrow—don’t miss out!

🗓 Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 SAP, 135 Townsend Street, SF
👉 Secure your spot here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2024-fall-european-networking.html

🤝 Ready to reconnect with the dynamic European community in the Bay Area after the summer break? Join us for a fantastic evening of networking at our European Networking Evening!

➡️ Organized by British American Business Council Northern California, French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco, GABA Northern California - German American Business Association, and other European chambers.

🇪🇺 Mingle with cross-border entrepreneurs and professionals in a relaxed, European atmosphere. Members of partnering organizations receive priority access to tickets!

🥂 Enjoy complimentary appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks.

🙏 Special thanks to our host SAP and our sponsors Currencies Direct and Vontobel.

[FACC SERVICES: J-1 VISA]
🛂 This week, join the live webinar of the French-American Chamber of Commerce - New York on the V.I.E and J-1 program in partnership with Business France in North America!

🗓️ Thursday, September 26th
⏰ 9.30 am - 10.30 am PT
📍 Online
👉Free registration, secure your spot here:
https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/vie-and-j-1-visa-program.html

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📣 Did you know? The FACC network is accredited by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) to sponsor J-1 visa intern and trainee Exchange Visitors, and is the only sponsor dedicated to the French American business community.
Our NY-based team has industry-leading processing times. Each application receives a dedicated, bilingual (English and French) Account Manager who follows the process from start to finish.
We can sponsor a J-1 Intern/Trainee visa for the following categories:
✔️Management, Business, Commerce and Finance
✔️Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, and Industrial Occupations
✔️Information Media and Communications
✔️Public Administration and Law
✔️Hospitality & Tourism (incl. catering, hotel front desks and guest relations, as well as sommeliers, chefs, line cooks...)

➡️ Reach out for any questions, or to get started on an application: [email protected]

🚀 Ready to be inspired? Secure your spot now for the next "Meet The Leader" session with Eugénie Rives, Managing Director at X, the moonshot factory! 🚀

🗓 Thursday, September 26th, 2024
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 PM PDT
📍 Online Webinar
👉 Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/meet-the-leader-eugenie-rives.html

Join us as Eugénie Rives shares key insights on:
🔹 Working in tech and navigating Silicon Valley
🔹 Moonshot thinking at X, the moonshot factory
🔹 Personal development and leadership

This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about innovation, leadership, and tech. Make sure to mark your calendar and register for the event!

🍁 La Soirée 2024: Autumn Bliss 🍁 Get your early bird ticket!

We are thrilled to announce the 42nd edition of La Soirée: Autumn Bliss!

For over 40 years, La Soirée has united the French-American business community of the Bay Area in a festive, pre-holiday atmosphere. Whether you're a foodie or a Francophile, this iconic event promises an unforgettable evening of culinary delights, networking, and entertainment!

📆 Thursday, November 21st, 2024
📍 Green Room: 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
🎟️🐥 Get your Early Bird ticket (available until October 6th) 👉https://www.lasoiree.org/tickets.html

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Two ticket options:

🍷🧀 General entrance ticket (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM). For those who want to enjoy the essence of French cuisine!
🔹Access to our splendid buffet and wine bar
🔹Participation in the raffle and silent auction
🔹End the evening dancing to music from our amazing DJ!

🥂🍾 VIP Package Ticket (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM). Elevate your evening with the VIP package, which includes:
✨Everything in the General entrance
✨An exclusive wine tasting experience by Chandon USA hosted by their Winemaker and Estate Director from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, paired with exquisite small bites
✨Evening-long access to the exclusive VIP lounge by Ligne Roset San Francisco, with private Chandon USA bar

🎟️🐥 Get your Early Bird ticket now 👉 https://www.lasoiree.org/tickets.html

We can’t wait to welcome you to an unforgettable evening! 🎉
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🙏Thank you to our sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: FABS Franco American Benevolent Society
Gold Sponsors: Banque Transatlantique, Bpifrance, Jade Fiducial

🙏Thank you to our partners:
Wine partners: Handwritten, Scharffenberger Cellars
Beverage partners: evian, Mr. Espresso
Food partners: The Official Page of Galaxy Desserts, Fabrique Délices, Sarmentine
VIP Area partners: Chandon USA, Ligne Roset San Francisco

📣🇪🇺 Fall European Networking Evening is next week—register now!
🗓 Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 SAP, 135 Townsend Street, SF
👉 Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2024-fall-european-networking.html

🤝 Ready to reconnect with the dynamic European community in the Bay Area after the summer break? Join us for our European Networking Evening!

➡️ Organized by British American Business Council Northern California, French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco, GABA Northern California - German American Business Association, and other European chambers.

🇪🇺 Mingle with cross-border entrepreneurs and professionals in a relaxed, European atmosphere. Members of partnering organizations get priority access to tickets!

🥂 Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served.

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🙏 Special thanks to our host SAP and our sponsors Currencies Direct and Vontobel.

🚀 Join us next week on Thursday for an empowering "Meet The Leader" session with Eugénie Rives, Managing Director at X, the moonshot factory. 🚀
🗓 Thursday, September 26th, 2024
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 PM PDT
📍 Online Webinar
👉 Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/meet-the-leader-eugenie-rives.html

In this session, Eugénie Rives will dive into pivotal career moments and share her valuable insights on:
🔹 Working in tech and navigating Silicon Valley
🔹 Moonshot thinking at X, the moonshot factory
🔹 Personal development and Leadership

This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in innovation, leadership, and women in tech! Make sure to mark your calendar and register for the event!

✨ WELCOME BACK COCKTAIL 2024 ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a perfect evening! It was the ideal way to transition from summer into a new season, reconnecting with familiar faces and welcoming new ones to our community.

Special thanks to our newly appointed Consul General of France in San Francisco, Florian Cardinaux, for graciously hosting us in the beautiful Residence de France, and to our sponsor, Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion.

A big shoutout to The Official Page of Galaxy Desserts for the delicious Cointreau macarons, and to the Consulate team and our amazing volunteers for their support! 🙌

👉 Check out our upcoming events: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar.html

Consulat général de France à San Francisco

🚀 Get inspired by our next "Meet The Leader" session featuring Eugénie Rives, Managing Director at X, the moonshot factory. 🚀
🗓 Thursday, September 26th, 2024
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 PM PDT
📍 Online Webinar
👉 Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/meet-the-leader-eugenie-rives.html

Join us for this empowering session where Eugénie Rives will share pivotal career moments and insights on:
🔹 Working in tech and navigating Silicon Valley
🔹 Moonshot thinking at X, the moonshot factory
🔹 Leadership and personal development

📣🇪🇺 Fall European Networking Evening is coming up in just 2 weeks, register now!
🗓 Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍SAP, 135 Townsend Street, SF
👉Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2024-fall-european-networking.html

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🤝 Looking to (re)connect after the summer break with the dynamic European community in the Bay Area? Don’t miss out on our next European Networking Evening, happening in just 2 weeks!

➡️ Join French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco , in partnership with the British American Business Council Northern California, GABA Northern California - German American Business Association, and other European Chambers of Commerce, for this exciting networking event.

🇪🇺 Mingle with entrepreneurs and professionals engaged in cross-border business in a relaxed, European atmosphere. This event brings together international business professionals from across Europe. Members of the partnering organizations and their guests have priority access to tickets for this event.

🥂Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served.

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🙏 Special thanks to our host SAP
🙏 Thanks to our sponsors Currencies Direct and Vontobel

[FOR MEMBERS]
🥂 Last call to register! Our traditional Welcome Back Cocktail is just 2 days away, so register now!
🗓 Thursday, September 12th
⌚️ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Résidence de France, San Francisco
👉 Get your ticket now, only a few spots left (OPEN TO ACTIVE FACCSF MEMBERS ONLY): https://www.faccsf.com/membership/become-a-member.html

The Consul General of France in San Francisco, Florian Cardinaux, and the French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco are thrilled to invite you to our traditional Welcome Back Cocktail!

It’s the perfect opportunity for the French American business community to reunite after the summer break, meet new faces in our ecosystem, engage with the FACCSF team & board, and connect with Florian Cardinaux, our newly appointed Consul General.

This year, we are excited to welcome a special delegation from the French region of Provence, led by Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion.

We look forward to seeing you at the Résidence de France!

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We warmly thank Florian Cardinaux, Consul General of France, for generously hosting this event.

Special thanks to our sponsor Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion and our dessert partner The Official Page of Galaxy Desserts.

👉 Not yet a member? Visit our website to join or learn more:
https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2024-welcome-back-cocktail.html



Consulat général de France à San Francisco

🗞 Our September Newsletter is out!

Check it out to catch up on the latest FACCSF updates, upcoming events, and exciting news from our members!
👉 https://bit.ly/4dWPMtY

For our members, don’t forget to register for our Welcome Back Cocktail this Thursday! 🎉

👉 https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2024-welcome-back-cocktail.html

👏 Last night we kicked off the new season with an inspiring discussion about VC investment in the healthcare and life sciences industry.

🙏 A huge thank you to Alex Colville for sharing your expertise on the matter, to Elsa Jungman, Ph.D. for taking us through your incredible journey as a startup founder in this industry, and to everyone who attended!

🙏 Thank you to the co-chairs of our HCLS Committee Lisiena Hysenaj, Ph.D and Solenn Thircuir, PhD for putting together this insightful event!

And thank you Planisware for hosting us in your offices.

➡️ More information about our Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee:
https://www.faccsf.com/committees/healthcare-and-life-sciences-hcls-committee.html
➡️ Check out our next events: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar.html

[FOR MEMBERS]
It’s happening next week—register now! 🎉 The newly appointed Consul General of France in San Francisco, Florian Cardinaux, and the French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco are thrilled to invite you to the FACCSF's traditional Welcome Back Cocktail! 🥂

🗓 Date: Thursday, September 12th
⌚️ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Résidence de France, San Francisco
👉 Get your ticket now (Open to active FACCSF members only):
https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2024-welcome-back-cocktail.html

This is the perfect opportunity for the French American business community to reunite after the summer break, meet new faces in our thriving ecosystem, engage with the FACCSF Team & Board members, and interact with Florian Cardinaux, our newly appointed Consul General of France in San Francisco.

This year, a special delegation of executives from the French region of Provence will also attend the event, led by Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion.

We look forward to seeing you all at the Résidence de France!

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A special thank you to Florian Cardinaux, Consul General of France, for generously hosting us on this occasion.

And a big thank you to our sponsor Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion and our dessert partner The Official Page of Galaxy Desserts! 🍰

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👉 Not yet a member? Visit our website to join or learn more:
https://www.faccsf.com/membership.html

[COMMITTEE EVENT]
🚨 Only 2 days left! Don't miss your chance to join our upcoming High Tech Committee Networking Luncheon! 🚀 Space is limited, and only a few spots remain!

🗓 Friday, September 6th, 2024
⏰ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 Left Bank Brasserie, Menlo Park
👉 Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/high-tech-networking-luncheon-1.html

Our next High Tech Committee luncheon is heading to the South Bay! Join us this Friday in Menlo Park for a fun and insightful lunch with fellow high-tech entrepreneurs. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, present your company, and engage in meaningful conversations in a relaxed, casual setting.

Don’t miss out—we look forward to seeing you there!

[COMMITTEE EVENT]
🚀 It's in 2 days! Register NOW to attend our Venture Capital Showcase focused on Healthcare and Life Sciences! 🚀
🗓 Thursday, September 5th, 2024
⏰ 6.00 - 8.30 PM
📍Planisware, San Francisco
🔗 Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/venture-capital-showcase-in-life-sciences-and-healthcare.html

🎤 This event will feature an in-depth discussion with venture capitalists and scientists, including:
✔ Camila Orozco Gil, VC,
✔ Alex Colville, General Manager and cofounder at Age1 (funding moonshots in longevity biotech)
✔ Elsa Jungman, Ph.D., Founder and CEO at HelloBiome

The discussion will be moderated by Lisiena HYSENAJ, Ph.D, scientist and co-chair of our Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee.

🤝 It will be followed by a networking mixer.

➡️ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and grow!
➡️ More information about our Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee:
https://www.faccsf.com/committees/mobility-committee.html

[NEW MEMBER]
📣We are thrilled to welcome our new Entrepreneur Member: FMX Solutions

FMX Solutions delivers innovative IT Service Management(ITSM) and Enterprise Service Management (ESM) solutions. With clients throughout the United States and Canada in multiple industries, their consultants will help you improve daily operations efficiency, reduce downtime, and lower IT-related costs. They will optimize the IT infrastructure and asset management (ITAM) for IT departments, service desks, and data center management.

➡️ Check out their website : https://fmxsolutions.com/home
➡️ Check out our website to become a member: https://www.faccsf.com/membership/become-a-member.html

[COMMITTEE EVENT]
🚀 Next week, join us at our Venture Capital Showcase focused on Healthcare and Life Sciences, where groundbreaking innovations meet visionary investments! 🚀

🗓 Thursday, September 5th, 2024
⏰ 6.00 - 8.30 PM
📍Planisware, San Francisco
🔗 Register here: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/venture-capital-showcase-in-life-sciences-and-healthcare.html

🎤 This event will feature an in-depth discussion with venture capitalists and scientists, including:
✔ Camila Orozco Gil, VC,
✔ Alex Colville, General Manager and cofounder at Age1 (funding moonshots in longevity biotech)
✔ Elsa Jungman, Ph.D., Founder and CEO at HelloBiome

The discussion will be moderated by Lisiena HYSENAJ, Ph.D, scientist and co-chair of our Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee.

🤝 It will be followed by a networking mixer.

➡️ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and grow!
➡️ More information about our Healthcare and Life Sciences Committee: https://www.faccsf.com/committees/healthcare-and-life-sciences-hcls-committee.html




Solenn Thircuir, PhD Lisiena HYSENAJ, Ph.D

[NEW MEMBER]
📣We are thrilled to welcome our new Entrepreneur Member: ZenBusiness

ZenBusiness is your all-in-one platform and trusted partner for small business owners. We provide business formation, compliance, banking, bookkeeping, and marketing tools through an intuitive, personalized dashboard. With our services and expert guidance, you can confidently start, run, and grow a successful business. Customers can protect their liability, manage money, and establish their online presence–all with one login.

➡️ Check out their website : https://www.zenbusiness.com/
➡️ Check out our website to become a member: https://www.faccsf.com/membership/become-a-member.html

[COMMITTEE EVENT]
🤝 Upcoming High Tech Committee Networking Luncheon! 🤝

📆 Friday, September 6th, 2024
⏰ 12.30 PM to 2 PM
📍 Left Bank Brasserie, Menlo Park

👉 Register now, space is limited: https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/high-tech-networking-luncheon-1.html

Our next High Tech Committee luncheon is coming to the South Bay area! Join us in Menlo Park on Friday, September 6th, 2024, at Left Bank Brasserie from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM for a fun and enlightening lunch with fellow high tech entrepreneurs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, present your company, and chat in a relaxed, casual setting. Don’t miss out!

We look forward to seeing you there!

[FOR MEMBERS]
🥂 The Consul General of France in San Francisco, Florian Cardinaux, and the French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco are thrilled to invite you to the FACCSF's traditional Welcome Back Cocktail!

🗓 Thursday, September 12th
⌚️From 6:00pm to 8:00pm
📍Residence de France, San Francisco
👉 Get your ticket now (OPEN TO ACTIVE FACCSF MEMBERS ONLY): https://www.faccsf.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2024-welcome-back-cocktail.html

It’s the perfect opportunity for the French American business community to reunite after the Summer break, to meet the new faces of our thriving ecosystem, to interact with the FACCSF Team & Board members and to engage with Florian Cardinaux, our new Consul General of France in San Francisco.

This year, a special delegation of executives from the French region of Provence will also attend the event, led by Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion

We look forward to seeing you all at the Résidence de France.

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We warmly thank Florian Cardinaux, Consul General of France, for generously hosting us on this special occasion.
Thank you to our sponsor Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion
Thank you to our dessert partner The Official Page of Galaxy Desserts

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👉 Not yet a member? Visit our website to join now or learn more:
https://www.faccsf.com/membership/become-a-member.html