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PAST EVENTS

2007/2008

MAY 2008
JUNE 2008


Thursday, May 29
From 6:30pm to 9:00pm
European night of socializing and networking
Location: Goethe Institute

Come and enjoy food and drinks from France, England and Germany and join into good conversation with colleagues from across Europe.


Thursday, June 12
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
How Universities foster business around Boston
Location: MIT - Tang center

Many entrepreneurial ideas and technological advances are developed on campuses in the Boston area. Our panel will explore how to successfully access and incorporate innovation:

 

MARCH 2008
APRIL 2008

Friday, March 14
From 8am to 9:30am
Francophone networking breakfast on science and technology in collaboration with:
- Swissnex Boston
- Mission pour la Science et la Technologie, Consulat de France
- Hubtech 21
- MIT club francophone
- Cafe des Sciences
- Delegation du Quebec
- Consulat General du Canada


Tuesday, March 18
From 7:30am to 9:30am
Breakfast seminar: "The French Riviera: your business gateway to Europe"
Location: Nixon Peabody LLP

Come and learn about this leading and dynamic region of innovation in the maritime and aviation industries


March 13-28
Francophonie in New England


Thursday, April 17
From 6pm to 9pm
7th Annual Business Award Dinner
Location: Langham Hotel

This year, the FACCNE recognized Mr. Pierre Servant, CEO of Natixis Global Asset Management.

- 175 top-level executives from major French-American corporations in the Boston area attended the event and indicated their satisfaction of an elegant evening and the excellent opportunity to network with their peers

- His Excellency, Pierre Vimont, Ambassador of France to the United acknowledged that the establishment of the relationships between France and the United States of these bi-national firms is invaluable to the economies of both countries

- The presence of Secretary of Economic Development and Housing, Daniel O’Connell indicated that the Massachusetts Government also recognizes the importance of French investments here and seeks to expand them


JANUARY 2008
FEBRUARY 2008


Thursday, January 24
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Biotech industry in France and the US

Location: Genzyme Center

The round table brought key experts and managers of the US and French biotechnology industry together and attracted more than 70 guests!

 


Tuesday, February 5
From 7:30am to 9:00pm
Breakfast on Immigration Law
update
Location: Petit Robert Bistro

Come to this seminar and optimize your chance of obtaining the work authorization you need for your foreign employees.

Tueday, February 12
From 4:30pm to 8:30pm
14th International business forum and networking evening

Location: Offices of K & L Gates

Join us for the premier international event of the year. This event regularly attracts companies involved in international business. The evening will feature a global economic outlook and an international resource center with more than 20 international trade associations and organizations representing over 3,000 New England companies.

NOVEMBER 2007
DECEMBER 2007


Thursday, November 8
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
"A taste of Provence"
Discover this popular region of France through its wine and regional specialties while looking for a steal at the silent auction benefiting the FACCNE.
Location: Offices of Arnold - Prudential Center


Thursday, December 6
From 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Networking event - Software industry
Come and meet six French companies from the Cluster Systematic Paris region.
Location: Hubtech 21

SEPTEMBER 2007
OCTOBER 2007


Tuesday, September 18
From 7:30am to 9:00am
Breakfast on Franchising

Everything you always wanted to know about franchising from some of Massachusetts leading experts on franchising.
Location: Petit Robert Bistro - Kenmore



Tuesday, September 25
From 11:30am to 1:30pm
EU Event - Luncheon with the Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray
Location: University of Massachusetts Club


Thursday, October 11
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Estate and tax planning opportunities for French citizens
in the U.S.
Interactive and practical discussion focusing on investment and financial planning, taxes, estate planning and retirement for French citizens in the US.
Location: International School of Boston

Tueday, October 30
From 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Economical challenges and opportunities in France

Presentation of the new landscape of France - the changes and opportunities following the Presidential elections of May 2007.
Location: Edwards, Angell, Palmer & Dodge LLP - Prudential Center


 

 

 



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