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FACC Announces New Website
The French-American Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of its new website at http://www.rmfacc.org. The goal was to make the site more modern & easy to navigate as well as provide even more information about the organization. FACC has been able to add much needed capabilities:
Member Privileges Program
Below are the new additions to our Privileges Program. The list is expanding so be sure to check the Privileges Program webpage for a complete and detailed list of discounts.
- Ambiance de Provence
- British-American Club
- Le Chocolatier
- Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance
- CORE - Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy
- Federation of International Trade Associations
- German-American Chamber of Commerce
- JaJa Bistro
- Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
French Delegation From Grenoble Visits Denver
On July 22nd - July 23rd, the FACC welcomed a French delegation from Grenoble (Rhone-Alpes). Dr Jean-Pierre Joly, head of the Department of Solar Technologies at INES (French National Solar Institute), attended the Nano Renewable Energy Summit as a keynote speaker and Véronique Péquignat, manager of International Business Investment for AEPI at the Grenoble-Isère/France Economic Development Agency visited Colorado to share business connections as well as to develop conduits for international expansion.
Véronique met the members of CSIA (Colorado Software & Internet Association) and provided them with an overview of the IT sector in her region. The key points she discussed were, industrial leaders, clusters, R&D, and universities.
 About Véronique Péquignat
Véronique is currently head of the international business investment department at AEPI, more specifically in charge of the micro & nanotechnology sector and the American market. She has assisted Sun Microsystems, Mykrolis, Novellus, SOITEC, among others. Her mission is to foster and support R&D local partnerships and the creation of French subsidiaries and to promote the technological, research and industrial assets of the Grenoble Isère region in southeastern France, home to numerous major players of the IT, semiconductor and nanotechnology sector. She worked for 12 years in the field of communication and strategic information for local authorities and economic development, then was Project Manager for international investment, in charge of the Northern European market and IT sector at AEPI, from 1997 to 2005.
AEPI Website
About Grenoble
Grenoble is considered to be the birthplace of computer science in France. Currently, information technology and software has centered itself in Grenoble-Isere and holds a key position for this industry in Europe.
IT and software industry:
12,000 jobs in companies
1,500 jobs in public research
2,200 university diplomas per year
Information and Communications Technology:
33,700 jobs in 500 companies
4,500 jobs in public research
6,800 students and 3,000 diplomas per year.
Higher Education:
61,000 students
14 doctoral schools
6,800 students/year in ICT
3,000 diplomas/year in ICT
Grenoble-Isere is no doubt essential to the technology industry and it serves as a great example of innovation within the IT and software industry and advocacy within education.
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| Welcome to our New Members |
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 Sogeti USA
We provide information technology services to businesses and public sector organizations. Sogeti employs about 18,000 employees in 14 countries. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the international Capgemini organization, one of the world's leading providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services.
Sogeti´s Local Professional Services expertise extends around three key business areas: Application Services, Infrastructure Services and High Tech Consulting.
Matt Bidwell, Geographic Vice President
7600 E Orchard Rd., Suite 210 South
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Non-Profit Member:
CORE - Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy
The largest association in the Rocky Mountain region dedicated to the promotion of sustainable business practices and a more responsible global economy.
1625 Broadway, Suite 950
Denver, CO 80202
303-592-4066
Associate Member:
Brad Dempsey
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| Member Company Profile: Amélie Company |
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 Amélie Company is a full-service advertising, public relations, marketing and interactive agency based in Denver. We hold the distinction of being a French-American advertising agency in Colorado. We firmly believe this multi-cultural background helps foster our creative environment, which is the most important factor in generating effective messaging for our clients! The agency helps local, national and international companies to communicate effectively with their audiences, create presence, generate opportunities and produce positive, quantifiable results. Amélie employs a full suite of cutting edge design services that simplifies the complexity of interactive marketing. Since we opened our doors in 2002, Amélie's client roster has grown to include financial services, aviation, architecture, broadcast media, technology, higher education, restaurant and entertainment industries and the sports manufacturers field.
French clientele includes TV5 MONDE, the 24/7 French language channel and Babolat, the world's oldest tennis company based in Lyon, France. Denver-area clients range from the Credit Union Associations of Colorado & Wyoming, Outlast Technologies, Westerra and Jeffco Credit Unions and CSU - Pueblo to Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn and Boca Loca Cachaça. Amélie has received a Webby Award, Diamond Award, Hermes Platinum and Gold Awards, Create Magazine Gold Award, and a first place finish for an original television commercial created for the KBCO "Lights, Camera, Action" contest.
Amélie Company
1905 Sherman St., Suite 900
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-2700 www.ameliecompany.com
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| Upcoming FACC Events |
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 Euro Networking
presented by the French-American, German-American &
Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce
Tuesday, August 19
5641 S Nevada St., Littleton, 80120
$12 members, $18 non-members, appetizers are included and there will be a cash bar. RSVP to 303-695-7818 or online by August 16.
Don't forget to bring your business cards to network!
 10th Annual Beaujolais & Beyond Festival& 2nd FACC French Culinary Challenge!
presented by the French American Chamber of Commerce and the American Culinary Federation
 Thursday, November 20, 2008
6PM-10PM
2027 W Lower Colfax Ave., Denver, 80204
BUY YOUR TICKETS in advance: $45 members, $55 non-members
$60 everyone at the door
Food & Wine Extravaganza - Live Entertainment - Silent Auction
 The evening will feature all types of Beaujolais wines including the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau as well as many other excellent French wines. Denver's top chefs will showcase their cuisine by creating French inspired dishes paired with the Beaujolais wine.
will be on hand to judge which local chefs can best exemplify the French flare in their appetizers, entrees and desserts. Guests will also have a chance to choose their favorite as well.
Guest judges include:
Master of Ceremonies: Bill Clarke
Click here to view the video of the 2007 Beaujolais & Beyond Festival
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| Volunteer Corner |
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Current Volunteer Opportunities With FACC
If you are interested in either of these two opportunities, please contact Angela. You can also visit the Volunteer Section of our website to find out about current opportunities.
Website Proofreading:
Description: 1 volunteer who will go through the entire new site noting any errors or disabled links.
Time: 3-5 hours
Date/Location: Before Aug. 10/ at your home or office.
Benefit: Receive 1 free admission to the Aug. 19 Euro Networking event!
Silent Auction:
Description: 3-4 outgoing volunteers to help contact potential donors for our silent auction at the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival.
Time: 10-20 hours/ depending on your experience
Date/ Location: August & September 2008/ home or work with some travel around Metro area to drop off donor forms and eventually pick up donated items.
Benefit: Receive 1 free admission to the Beaujolais & Beyond Festival (note: must contact at least 30 potential donors to receive a free ticket)
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| Members' Corner |
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Amelie Company Leads with Creative: Wins Big at Hermes Awards
Amélie Company, a Denver-based advertising, public relations and marketing agency, announced that it has garnered recognition in both the Gold and Platinum categories at the 2008 Hermes Awards, an international competition for creative professionals.
Platinum Awards:
Gold Awards:
Yvon Cariou - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008
Dynamic Materials Corporation (Nasdaq: BOOM), the world's leading provider of explosion-welded clad metal plates, today announced that Yvon P. Cariou, the company's president and CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 Award in the Manufacturing and Energy category in the Rocky Mountain Region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Mr. Cariou was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at an event at the Belmar Center on June 19, 2008.
Based in Boulder, Dynamic Materials Corporation is a leading international metalworking company. Its products include explosion-welded clad metal plates and other metal fabrications for use in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, alternative energy, hydrometallurgy, aluminum production, shipbuilding, power generation, industrial refrigeration and similar industries.
We are proud to have Dynamic Materials as a member.
Early Language Immersion Opportunity!
With limited spaces still available at Denver International School, we invite you to give your child the gift of another language. DIS offers full immersion language education in French, Mandarin-Chinese or Spanish starting 3 years-old and continuing through 5th grade.
To schedule a tour and/or request additional information, please call or email DIS at info@DISchool.org or 303.756.0381.Your Child's Gateway to the World!
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Les Cles de l'Amerique: Le Guide Practique de l'Expatriation
Il s'agit d'un guide pratique destiné aux futurs et aux actuels expatriés français et francophones aux Etats-Unis. Il a pour vocation de faciliter et d'orienter efficacement leurs démarches et leur installation aux USA grâce à une information ciblée et synthétisée. Ce guide fournit un panorama des Etats-Unis (géographie, système politique, etc), des conseils pour préparer son voyage (visas, déménagement, logement..), des informations pratiques sur les formalités à remplir à l'arrivée, le monde du travail, le système scolaire, la vie aux Etats-Unis, des conseils et témoignages d'expatriés, ainsi qu'un carnet d'adresses françaises aux Etats-Unis.
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| Alliance Francaise Events |
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French Dinner at Indulge
Monday, August 11
7:00pm
 Enjoy a private dinner at Indulge French Bistro in the Denver Highlands. Come experience a three course French meal with wine pairings in the company of old and new friends.
Location: Indulge French Bistro, 4140 W 38th Ave., Denver, 80212
Cost: $58 (includes meal, wine, tip & tax)
French Conversation Happy Hour
5:00-7:00pm
Come sip a glass of wine with a slice of cheese, practice your French, view our latest art exhibit and meet other Francophiles from the Denver area. All levels of French speakers are welcome.
Location: Alliance Francaise, 571 Galapago St., Denver, 80204 Cost: $5 AF & FACC members, students & seniors, $10 nonmembers RSVP: 303-831-0304 or online
All Eyes on Denver - A Photographic Workshop
 Come capture history in the making as the Democratic National Convention comes to Denver in late August. This workshop will concentrate on photographing the diverse people coming to Denver for the convention & public events, as the city puts on its best face for the whole world to see. Included will be instruction, edit sessions, and a participant's gallery showing in early 2009.
The workshop is conducted by local photographer Jon Yamamoto and is presented by The Alliance Française. Jon Yamamoto has over 31 years experience as a professional photographer from coast to coast providing photographs to newspapers, magazines, and in the motion picture/television industries.
Dates: August 22 - September 4
Cost: $330 for AF & FACC members, $350 for nonmembers
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The Rocky Mountain French-American Chamber of Commerce aims to promote the local French American business community as well as to support local French and American companies with their trade needs.
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Dear Members,
