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Bonjour Friends and Members,
I want to give you a quick mid-summer update on the FACCMN. I had very informative and productive meetings in France with the Union des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie Françaises à L'Étranger (UCCIFE) and came away with a better understanding of how the French Chambers of Commerce around the world operate. I made important contacts while there and raised the visibility of the FACCMN both among the key leaders at UCCIFE but also with the American chapters who were in attendance. Now back in Minnesota, I have spent the last several weeks connecting with the French community here and forming ties with business and community leaders who will help the Chamber provide services to its members going forward.
Our plan is to take a step back during these summer months and reboot and restart the Chamber anew in September. To that end, the Rendez Vous du Jeudi, planned for August 2nd, will be postponed until Thursday September 6. More details to follow.
I am looking forward to a fresh new start in September.
Bien à vous,
Laura Merriam
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Meet Thomas Cronk on August 2
Thursday 8/2 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm @ the FACCMN Falls office. Free. Opening Reception for Thomas Cronk: The Corridor. Challenge yourself to reach a new way of seeing through Thomas' striking combinations of line, form, and color.
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Our next RDV du Jeudi on September 6
Join us from 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday 9/6 to network and hear from MentorMate. CEO Björn Stansvik and CSIO (Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer) Stephen Fluin of MentorMate will give you tips on developing mobile and web apps for your business and share their experience with J-1 visa workers. http://mentormate.com. Registration details to follow.
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Networking with MBA students from Carlson on September 11
Tuesday 9/11 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm Carlson School of Management's 20th Annual Corporate Reception @ International Market Square. Free. Showcase your business at an event that brings together Carlson's corporate partners and alumni to network with students from Carlson's full-time, part-time, and executive MBA programs. Please contact us to join our table or to have your own.
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Save the Date for the Fête du Vin
Friday November 16th 2012
Join us for our traditional fundraiser. We look forward to sharing the details as they come on what is sure to be a spectacular evening.
Thank you to our Fête du Vin sponsors:
Gold Medal Level
Bronze Medal Level
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News for Francophiles
Check out this link to member Hubert Joly's article on how immigration can create jobs.
Sign up at the French Academy website to get news designed especially for the francophile living in Minnesota.
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Get a grant for up to $5,000
A message from the Minnesota Trade Office
The Minnesota Trade Office has funds available to help eligible small businesses begin exporting or increase their exports through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Eligible companies can request up to $5,000 in reimbursement. Projects would need to be completed by September 1, 2012.
For more information, click here.
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 French Corner
Looking for a French conversation group, French events, or other ideas on how to use your French? Just go to French Resources to get started.
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Use Your French to Find a Job
Have you checked out our job board lately? Our listing is a great resource for individuals seeking employment requiring proficiency in French. We have over 30 jobs in Minnesota posted on our website, and have many more throughout the country.
If you are French, just contact us at +1 (612) 208 7612 info@faccmn.com, and we can introduce you to our J-1 visa program.
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Allons-y
Join the FACCMN
Join the FACCMN today, and benefit from business opportunities, events, and networking in the Twin Cities French and Francophone community.
Become a member for just $175. Or, become a corporate member for $500 and add another dimension to your business.
Join now!
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Thank you to our Corporate Members:
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French American Chamber of Commerce in Minneapolis / St. Paul
900 Sixth Avenue SE Suite 105, c/o Falls Agency, Minneapolis, MN 55414 +1 (612) 208 7612
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