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When: December 13, 2010
Where: L'Ecole Internationale de Boston - Church Hall, 45 Matignon Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Topic: Event in French
Réforme des retraites 2010, rachat de trimestres pour années à l'étranger (demande de rachat possible avant multiplication par 4 du coût au 1er janvier 2011 !) ou années d'études, règles de cumul emploi-retraite, il est important de connaître les règles et les paramètres qui permettent d'optimiser ses droits acquis dans les régimes français et de définir la date optimum pour faire valoir ses droits à la retraite.

Speaker: Bruno Renardier, Directeur de la société Assistance Retraite

When: December 7, 2010
Where: Swissnex Boston, 420 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Topic: FACCNE, the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC), and FACC Young Professionals (YP) got together at swissnex for wine, hors d'oeuvres, and of course networking for the last time in 2010.

When: November 18, 2010
Where: Portland Harbor Hotel, Portland ME
Topic: The FACCNE welcomed Board members, staff, and the French-American business community of Maine for a presentation and networking session at the elegant Portland Harbor Hotel downtown. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters: Dassault Systemes, Atlantica Group, Opus Consulting Group, Ecole Francaise du Maine, and the Maine International Trade Center.
Speaker:
Perry Newman, FACCNE Board Member, President Atlantica Group LLC
Ludivine Wolczik, FACCNE Executive Director
Severin Beliveau, Honorary Consul of France in Maine
Christophe Guilhou, Consul General of France in Boston, MA

When: Tuesday, November 9
Where: The Colonnade Hotel, Boston MA www.colonnadehotel.com
Topic: 2010's annual Taste of France celebration was organized in cooperation with the Boston Strasbourg Sister City Association. A Taste of Alsace was bigger and better than ever before, featuring gourmet food and wine from 20 Boston area restaurants, live music form the Chicken Thieves, and a live auction for some great prizes. More than 300 people attended this fantastic (sold-out!) fundraiser and helped ensure the future of programming at FACCNE and BSSCA. Find all the details at www.tasteofalsace.com - and keep an eye out for next year's installment!

When: November 4, 2010
Where: Alliance Francaise de Providence, 928 Smith Street, Providence, RI, 02908
Topic: FACC New England branched out to Providence, RI, for the very first time. Local FACCNE members got together at the new location of the Alliance Francaise and heard presentations by FACCNE staff and board members, the Honorary Consul of France in RI Mr. Roger Begin, and the Consul General of France in Boston Mr. Christophe Guilhou. After, everyone enjoyed a networking cocktail reception. Thank you to our host, the Alliance Francaise of Providence.

When: Wednesday, October 27

Where: Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI), Boston MA

Topic: Getting past cultural and language barriers to get the job done
What happens when a company headquartered in Europe sends their European staff to work with their teams in Boston that don’t speak the same language, don’t have the same ideas of what is “normal”, or don’t have the same expectations?
Our panel of international executives and professional executive coaches draw on years of experience working with multi-national teams, pinpointing areas of conflict, and striving for conflict resolution.

Speakers:
Gabriele Ganswindt, Founder of the Global Resiliency Network (GRN) and Shared Learning International
Oliver Kuehberger, Manager, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP
Jeffrey D. Plunkett, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Natixis Global Asset Management
Katherine (Kit) D. Williams, Senior Director of Genzyme’s Leadership and Organization Development
Moderator: Patrick Bench, Vice President of Public Affairs, Rasky Baerlein

Organized by:
French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACCNE)
German-American Business Council of Boston (GABC)

In collaboration with:
British-American Business Council of New England (BABCNE)
Netherland-America Foundation (NAF)
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New England (SACC-NE)
Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce New England
Boston-Irish Business Association (BIBA)

And with the support of: Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC)

When: Thursday, Oct. 14
Where: Cambridge Innovation Center - 5th Floor, One Broadway, Cambridge MA
Topic: If you've ever had a question about the complicated visa system for foreign nationals in the United States, this is the panel for you. Panelists Bennett Savitz, Christopher Gallagher, and Vincent Posnic will discuss the intricacies of non-immigrant visa categories and hot topics in immigration today, in addition to FACC programs intended to help foreign nationals looking for work in the US.
Speakers:
Bennett Savitz, President, Savitz Law Offices PC - www.immigrationoptions.com
Christopher Gallagher, Director, French American Chamber of Commerce, New York Chapter - www.faccnyc.org
Vincent Posnic, Project Coordinator - V.I.E Program USA, UBIFRANCE (French Embassy Trade Office)- www.ubifrance.com/us

When: September 29, 2010
Where: CIC - One Broadway, Cambridge MA
Topic: FACCNE YP organized an interactive workshop on best practices, hints and tips for conducting a job search in the US. Monica Weil, an organizational consultant with over 20 years of industry experience, discussed the dos and don'ts when creating an American resume, and then fielded many pertinent questions by event attendees.
Speaker: Monica Weil, President of Lifeblood Consulting Group

When: September 21, 2010
Where: Choate Hall & Stewart, Two International Place, Boston MA
Topic: The FACCNE was happy to welcome 50 of its newest members at this networking night. This was an opportunity for new members to present their professional activities and meet other FACCNE members and partners. After an update on FACCNE's activities, six new members gave brief presentations, followed by a networking cocktail reception. The FACCNE thanks its corporate member, Choate Hall and Stewart LLP, for generously hosting this event.

When: June 10, 2010
Where: Cooley LLP, 500 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Topic: Adapting to the New Normal
Over 70 attendees joined the German American Business Council and FACCNE for an in-depth overview of Ernst & Young’s newly released 24th annual report on the biotech industry and a discussion of transcontinental opportunities, the resiliency of the industry, the role of venture capitalists, and the view of Boston-based researchers.
Speakers:
Dr. Jens Eckstein, General Partner, TVM Capital
Scott Sarazen, Global Life Sciences Market Leader, Ernst & Young
Christophe Couturier, Vice President Finance, BioProcess Division, Millipore
Dr. Peter Mueller, Chief Scientific Officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Moderator: Kenneth Krisco, Partner, Cooley, LLP in Reston, VA

When: May 27, 2010
Where: French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough St, Boston MA
Topic: More than 150 people enjoyed specialty food and beverages from FACCNE and its European partner organizations at this annual event. Participating organizations included:
FACCNE
German-American Business Council
British American Business Council
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
Belgian American Society of New England

When: May 13, 2010
Where: The Langham Hotel, Boston MA
Topic: The 9th Annual FACCNE Business Award Dinner and fundraising gala was held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Langham Hotel in Boston. The FACCNE honored Charles River and its Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer Mr. James Foster. Thank you to our corporate sponsors and raffle donors, who helped FACCNE achieve a successful event.

Invitational Committee:

His Excellency Pierre Vimont
The Ambassador of France to the United States

The Honorable Christophe Guilhou
Consul General of France in Boston

The Honorable Deval L. Patrick
Governor of Massachusetts

Sec. Greg Bialecki
Massachusetts Secretary for Housing and Economic Development

The Honorable Ed Markey
Massachusetts Congressman

Mr. James Brett
President & CEO, The New England Council

Mr. Paul Guzzi
President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Ted Carr
Executive Director, Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment

Mr. Philippe Yvergniaux
President, Invest in France Agency

Mr. Tom Emmrich
President, Dassault Systemes

Mr. Eric Javellaud
Executive VP, Essilor

Mr. Henri Termeer
President, Genzyme

Mr. John Hailer
President & CEO, U.S. and Asia, Natixis Global Asset Management

Mr. Stewart Wood
President and CEO, Veolia Energy North America

When: April 22, 2010
Where: MOITI - 212 Northern Ave, Boston MAhttp://www.moiti.org
Topic: Another semi-annual opportunity for our newest members to present their professional activities and to meet other FACCNE members and partners. After an update on FACCNE's activities, eight new members gave brief presentations, followed by a networking cocktail reception. The FACCNE thanks its corporate member, the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Invesment (MOITI), for generously hosting this event.
Speakers:
- Steve Eichel, Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
- Victor Duprey, PROVA
- Gwen Hunt, International Workforce Tax Consultants
- Terry Rice, Fidelity Invesments
- Gilles Simler, intelligence board LLC
- Marie-Constance Theodossiou, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing
- Alison Farquhar, GTL Coaching and Consulting, LLC
- Matthew Toulouse, Merrill Lynch

When: April 16, 2010
Where: CIC - One Broadway, Cambridge MA
Topic: Changes in the landscape of Life Sciences and Health research in France
Business breakfast with Professor Andre Syrota, President-General Director of INSERM and President of AVIESAN, the French Life Sciences and Healthcare Alliance. This event was organized in collaboration with the Office for Science and Technology of the Consulate General of France in Boston.

When: March 22, 2010
Where: Vlora Restaurant - 545 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Topic: The FACCNE Young Professionals Committee hosted its kick-off event, featuring 2 speakers. A networking reception followed, and the well-attended event filled the bar at Vlora (70+ people)
Speakers:
Mr. Bennett Savitz, President, Savitz Law Offices
Mr. Thierry Bernard, Corporate Vice President Commercial Operations, Biomerieux and Conseiller du commerce exterieur de la France

When: February 23, 2010
Where: Bingham McCutchen LLP - One Federal Street, Boston, MA
Topic: Global Trade and Economic Outlook: Implications for International Business in New England
This premier international event attracts hundreds of companies involved in international business each year. The evening features a global trade and economic outlook and an international resource center with more than 20 international trade associations and organizations representing over 3,000 New England companies.

In the current economic crisis, businesses are concerned more than ever about the outlook for the economy, both at home and abroad. What are global economic indicators predicting? Which markets have been hit by recession and which offer a bright spot on the horizon? Where should businesses retreat and where should they explore opportunity? Get answers to these questions and more from Christopher Probyn, one of the area’s leading economists. Mr. Probyn’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring exporters and multinational firms who will discuss their experiences and insights on global economic trends. www.gbane.org

When: January 14, 2010
Where: Biogen IDEC - 10 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142
Topic: FACCNE organized a sold-out visit of the Veolia energy facilities at Biogen IDEC in Cambridge, MA. A brief presentation by George Hengerle, Director of Operations, Cambridge, Veolia Energy NA, was followed by a walking tour of the plant. www.veoliaenergyna.com