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Hello Everybody,
In the spirit of Thanksgiving we would like to sincerely thank you for your support and involvement with the SDFACC. We hope you had a great November and a wonderful Turkey Day. It's nearing the end of 2010, and we are more than happy to finish it and start a new one with you.
In 2010, the Chamber membership has increased to now over 180 members! The SDFACC host 8 different types of events, we offer 10 membership types, to taylor to each individual's or business's needs and we have 3 active social networking sites with more than 2,300 followers and fans (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn). In addition, the SDFACC has 21 partners in the San Diego Community and the collection of the French Chambers of Commerce has more than 28,000 members worldwide.
In addition, in order to better serve our members, we recently launched committees:
- Restaurant committees
- Membership committees
- Tech committees
- More committees are coming: Investment & Finance, Media,...
We highly encourage our members who are experts in those indutries and would like to be more involved in the Chamber to send their Resume and/or Biography to Elsa Depeupiere at elsa.depeupiere@france-sandiego.org.
We would like to thank our members Bridget McDonald and Jean-Pierre Prieur from Bionic Sisters for their filming of our major event the "European-American Business Mixer" (October 2010, at the Hilton Bayfront).
European-American Business Mixer, October 2010, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Thanks to those who replied to the Event Feedback Survey Anna sent regarding the Euro Mixer. It's important for us to know your ideas on what went well and what can be improved upon. From now on we look forward to getting feedback to help us to further fit the wants and needs of our members.
In addition, from now on, every Business Breakfast will take place at the University of San Diego. Don't miss the next one on Wednesday December 8th, three business members of our chamber will introduce their companies, this is an opportunity to network during a breakfast.
Don't miss our major event "Toast the Holiday in Season in the Beaujolais Region"! Join us for a trip in France with wine and fine food at the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center on Wednesday December 15th.
We hope you will enjoy this December Newsletter and we look forward to seeing you at our next events, please feel free to bring your friends!
Sincerely,
Marine Yhuel
Marketing Coordinator
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ITAB & HKASC Joint Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, December 2ndFrom 8:00 to 9:30 amNational UniversityCarlsbad Campus705 Palomoar Airport Road, Suite 105Carlsbad, CA 920-1064Map25-Minute Keynote Presentation:Globalizing your BusinessSpeaker:Tim Smith, Global Interim Executive Management10-Minute Tips and Updates:Monthly updates executives of small to medium sized businesses will find usefulFree admission for HKASC & SDFACC MembersPlease don't forget to register!
RSVP at eeng@ceallp.com
Business Breakfast
Wednesday, December 8th
From 7:30 to 9:00 am
University of San Diego (Onlin Hall)
5998 Alcala Park,
San Diego, CA
Map
Our business members will introduce themselves and their company. A great opportunity to meet them and network with others! Bring your business cards! Don't miss the presentations of:Speedpro Imaging, Marie-Anne Torchiana, Marketing Associate
Speedpro Imaging is specializing in extreme-resolution printed graphics. As the nation's leader in high quality large format imagery including:
. tradeshow displays/exhibits
. building wraps and vehicle wraps
. Window graphics
. Reprographics
Speedpro takes visual communications to the next level.
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Blue Thinking, Dr. Bruno Raynal, CEO
In 2008, Bruno Raynal set up a consulting firm in Mexico City aiming to train and supervise coaches, "reframing" organizations, and offers one-on-one coaching to C-level individuals in corporate businesses. His main strategic alliance is established with Mediat Coaching (France) which is the number one Coaching organism in terms of European certification standards (Unique Senior coaching certification granted by EAC/EMCC)
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San Diego French-American School, Véronique Rahmati, Development Officer
San Diego French-American School is a private, coeducational, independent French-American school enrolling children in Preschool (2-,3- and 4 year olds), Elementary School (kindergarten - 5h grade), and Middle School (6th, 7th, and 8th grades). The San Diego French American School is a California, non-profit organization, founded in San Diego, California, in 1988. Since September 2006, our new campus is located at 6550 Soledad Mountain Road in La Jolla.
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Don't miss this great opportunity to see our Business Members Presentations!
Free for members
$15 for non members
Seats are limited
REGISTER NOW
Toast to the Holiday Season in the Beaujolais Region Wednesay, December 15th
From 6:30 to 10:00 PM Come and join us in celebration of the Holiday Season and discover Beaujolais wines on Wednesday, December 15th, 2010. 
Learn more about the Beaujolais Region and its gastronomy, grand crus, history and culture. With fine cuisine buffet provided by the French Gourmet, and wines endorsed by an experienced sommelier, John Alonge, The Wine Heretic.
The SDFACC takes this opportunity to extend its sincerest appreciation to its members and sponsors and their involvement with the Chamber. Take a break and mingle with your friends and be the happy winner of a round trip flight ticket to Paris! 
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 15th, 2010
6:30 - 10:00 pm
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
200 Harbor Drive San Diego CA 92101
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Early Registration
$40 SDFACC, FBB and Alliance Francaise Members
$50 Non Members
Early registration will close on Tuesday December 14th, at 5:00pm At the Door
$60 for everyone REGISTER NOW
I understand that by registering to the Beaujolais & Beyond 2010 and Holidays party, I confirm that I am 21 years or older. The SDFACC reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone under 21 years old. Any person who looks younger than 30 years old may be asked to show identification at the entrance.
Hors d'oeuvre
* Pate tray
* Saucisson sec
* Mushroom brie en croute
* French artisan style cheese tray
* Artichoke and spinach fondue
* Assorted thin sliced bread & crackers
Entrees
* Chicken provencal
* Mixed wild rice
* Glazed carrot & fresh green beans
* Braised beef short rib
* Freshly whipped mashed potatoes
Desserts
* Ginger Bread House
* Buche de Noel
A traditional French Christmas yule log in your choice of flavors: chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline or tiramis.
Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy delicious food and to have fun networking, we hope to see you there!
Monthly Lunch
Friday, December 17th
From noon to 2:00 PM
Bernard'O Restaurant
12457 Rancho Bernardo Rd.
San Diego, CA 92128
Map Members and non members meet during a lunch break to enjoy french gastronomy and have fun networking.
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Our Blog "France in San Diego"
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Don't hesitate to share your knowledge and experience on our Blog France in San Diego!To have your article published, please send it at anna.dietrich@france-sandiego.orgThe Blog is updated every week, so don't forget to stay tuned and add it in your RSS feeds!Latest articles
"Inflation: The Silent Tax" by Paul Robinson"Today I'm going to take a quick look at something I get asked about frequently: "Real estate is an attractive hedge against inflation." You hear it on television, you see it in the business news. After talking to people about the concept, I've come to realize that the statement can be lumped right in there with all the other "noise" we hear every day about investments..."
"Take Off the Rose-colored Glasses and Do Your Financial Homework" by Paul Robinson
"You've identified the commercial property you are interested in purchasing. Now, the question is, will it perform well financially under your management? The seller's job is to convince you that it will. Your job is to find out whether or not that is really true..."
"Finding an Income Producing Property" by Paul Robinson
"Once you decide to invest in commercial real estate in a particular market, your next job is to find the property you want to buy. As with residential real estate, commercial properties for sale are listed. But if you want to find the very best investment, it's all about networking..."
Paul Robinson serves as President and Chief Investment Advisor for Gateway Assets in San Diego, conducting general investment analysis, political assessments, market surveys, financial due diligence and site feasibility studies related to company acquisitions.
Thanks a lot to Paul Robinson for his participation to our Blog!
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Welcome to our new Sponsors and Members
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Arc de Triomphe
Roche Bobois
Entrepreneurs
Law Offices of Robert Nadalin
Robert Nadalin
Thomas Rebotier Consulting
Thomas Rebotier
Students
Aldric Angelier
Inese Grate
Nathalie Baudet
Alexis Sieur
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Featured Sponsors and Partners
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We are proud to welcome our new sponsor:
Roche Bobois
Roche Bobois is considered today as the world leader of high end furniture design and distribution, in addition to its elite positioning as a pioneer creator.
Each model results from a close collaboration between Roche Bobois, the designers and manufacturers, a concept that characterizes the brand's strength and originality. As a true testimony to its dynamism, Roche Bobois launches every six months an exclusive new collection and proudly ranks among the most talented furniture brands with an upscale international reputation.
The group is present in 40 countries through a constant rising network of more than 240 stores: approximately every month, a new Roche Bobois store opens its door to the public.
www.roche-bobois.com
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We are proud to welcome our new partner:
Young Entrepreneurs Initiative - YEi
The Young Entrepreneurs Initiative (YEi) is an entrepreneurship competition for American-based entrepreneurs interested in France for venture creation or international developments.
YEi provides its winners with customized mentoring and networking support as well as an organized business trip to learn about the French innovation environment and meet potential partners.
Applications are due January 31, 2011.
Any innovative entrepreneur residing in the United States regardless of age, nationality or professional situation, may apply. Most of our applicants are from the Biotech, IT and Green Energy industries.
The YEi venture accelerator was launched in 2005 by the Embassy of France in the United States (Boston Office for Science and Technology). In 2010, the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs selected Retis, the French network of incubators and sciences parks, as the new parent.
www.yeifrance.com www.retis-innovation.fr
 
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Carte Privilèges
San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce Membership Benefits Program / Programme Privilèges is your passport to benefits offered by FACC member companies in the San Diego area.
At the same time, our agreements with other FACC Chapters around the U.S., as well as with the Union of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abroad (UCCIFE), make the 2009 program more global than any we have previously offered.
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Monthly Lunch
Hexagone Restaurant
Gérald Gaucher SDFACC President, David Gmach and Michel Ribet
 A very nice place with
delicious food !
Pascale Hayem and Désirée Maubert
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French BioBeach
2 Days Euromediterranean Medical Device Workshop
December 7th, 2010 - 5:30 PM
December 8th, 2010 - 5:30 PM
European opportunities to foster innovation in medical device development
More info and RSVP
Hong Kong Business Association
2010 Holiday Banquet
December 9th, 2010
Jasmine Restaurant San Diego
Contact: eeng@ceallp.com
San Diego World Trade Center
2010 International Economic Outlook Forum
December 1st, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Location: The Fermanian Conference Center, Point Loma Nazarene UniversityPrice $45 Discussion and Predictions on GDP rates. E-O-Y exchange rates, inflation, and consumer price index. What to expect for China, Eurozone, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, and Canada Contact information: 619-215-9966 Marcia Bradley, Marketing & Programs Manager More info and RSVP
2010 Annual Business Meeting & Member Appreciation
December 9th, 2010 - 7:30 AM
Location: The University Club Atop Symphony Towers
Price $50
2010 Annual Business Meeting & Member Appreciation Breakfast
Contact information 619-215-9966 Marcia Bradley, Marketing & Programs Manager
More info and RSVP
San Diego French-American School
The Critical Role of the North and South Poles in Climate Change
December 2nd, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Location: San Diego French-American School,
6550 Soledad Mtn. Rd. La Jolla, CA 92037 Free Event
Famous French Explorer Jean-Louis Etienne will present a short video will be followed by a 40-minute lecture in English. Q & A to follow. Contact information:
Veronique Rahmati, development@sdfrenchschool.org
More info
House of France
December Nights
December 3rd from 4pm-10pm December 4th 12pm to 10pm
Location: HPR Cottages, Balboa Park
92101 San Diego, CA Free entry, free entertainment, food for sale The House of Pacific Relation houses will be providing ethnic food and spirits, and entertainment from around the world will be presented on the stage (detailed program on the website). The House of France will be selling onion soup, crepes and pastries More info and RSVP
Visite du Père Noël December 11th, 2010 at 4:00 PM Santa Claus will be visiting us Saturday, December 11 at 4 pm and give presents to the kids. Adults are welcome to enjoy a hot chocolate and brioche before strolling Balboa Park and its illuminations.
We will also welcome Nathalie who will be organizing the playgroup. Nathalie is originally from New Caledonia. She has been in San Diego for the past 5 years with her sister. She studies International Business at San Diego State. Welcome and thank you. Open House 2010
First and second Sunday of each month - From 12:00 to 4:00 PM Location: Baloboa Park, 2125 Park Blvd
92101 San Diego CA
Showcases the national traditions from France. Refreshments are served, donations are welcomed. The house of France gives out flyers and sells T-shirts.
YEi - 6th Annual French-American Entrepreneurship Competition
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Blue Thinking
Blue Thinking International will be hosting its first International Master Class January 17th through January 21st in America's Finest City, San Diego, at the prestigious Westgate Hotel. The International Master Class is designed for high level, experienced consultants and business leaders.
Blue Thinking is a truly international executive consulting organization built upon a strong European philosophical pedagogy which combines philosophy, science and psychology using an extraordinary unique systemic approach within a human context. The organization truly emphasizes the importance of training, education, ethics, empowerment within a complex and diverse support network.
Although Blue Thinking offers individualized consulting, its main focus is on executive group dynamics. Blue Thinking offers a fresh perspective for its clients while simultaneously empowering the autonomy of its clientelle. Please visit our website at www.bluethinkingintl.com for more information and feel free to contact Blue Thinking's Director of Operations, Brandy Shin, at (760) 399-2008 or bshin@live.com for more information regarding our upcoming International Master Class or our other training programs. We will "Blue your mind!"
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