Attracting investors to Palm Beach, February 20, 2011
If you are considering starting your own business in Florida, FACC-FL can connect you to the right people who can help you with accounting, law, patents, visas, permits, certificates and so forth. At the seminar you will learn about the EB-5 investors visa and other work visas, driving industries, business and investment opportunities. If you are interested in moving your operations to Florida or perhaps looking for partners in the respective fields, this is for you.
Keynote speakers:
Al Zucaro, Immigration Attorney, WTC Chairman Harry Polatsek, Immigration Attorney Gary Hines, Senior Vice President, Administration, Palm Beach Business Development Board Ritva Jolkkonen, Consulate General of Finland, Ambassador in New York
The event will be held at the private Phillips Point Club by the Breakers, with spectacular views over downtown West Palm Beach and Palm Beach.
The event starts at 8:30am (coffee is served) and ends with lunch around noon.
Registration fees: $55/members and $65/non-members include coffee with pastries and buffet style lunch. Registration by calling 561 460 2735 or email to info@facc-fl.com RSVP by February 3, 2011 More information about the event at www.facc-fl.com
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FACC board chose anonymously Timo Vainionpaa with USAsuomeksi.com to be the volunteer of the Year 2010. 
FACC arranged Tenorissimo concert during the sister city visit from Lappeenranta Finland on November 12th, 2010 at Lake Worth(LW) Playhouse. Prior the event, the ticket office manager from LW Playhouse was involved in a serious car accident and needed medical treatment and her insurance did not cover all the expenses. Many people and businesses decided to donate to her medical fund. FACC board was touched by this tragic incident and the board decided to donate a portion of each ticket sold including complimentary tickets to Judith Johnson Family Medical fund. FACC President Lena Hartikainen and Treasurer Peter Makila delivered the check to LW Playhouse General Manager Stephanie Smith. Our donation was received with appreciation. We like to be part of the community and participate in the needs of good causes like this one.
FACC-FL has published a Welcome to Florida, "Tervetuloa Floridaan" brochure in Finnish. The brochure offers practical advice for new comers in many areas, such as how to start credit history, open a bank account, get drivers license, about traffic, schools, health care and much more. 