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Survey participants will be entered to win 2 tickets to a 2010 Euro Networking event!  Congratulations to the winner of our event survey from February!

Sogeti USA is a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public-sector organizations. Operating in 23 U.S. locations, Sogeti's business model is built on providing customers with local accountability and vast delivery expertise.  Sogeti is a leader in helping clients develop, implement and manage practical IT and engineering solutions to help run their business better. With over 40 years of experience, Sogeti offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including Engineering Services, Enterprise Microsoft Solutions, Enterprise Solutions Consulting, IBM and Open Solutions and Testing/Quality Assurance.   
 
For over 15 years, Sogeti's Colorado presence has attracted a number of clients ranging from manufacturing, non-profit, IT, retail and government sectors.  The client success has been developed through strong partnerships and retention while delivering positive and measurable results.

Sogeti has a deep specialty with Microsoft solutions and Testing/Quality Assurance. In addition, their consultants can also help with project management, business intelligence, business consulting, engineering services and more.  Their experts are prepared to help you successfully implement and manage the critical solutions to help your business increase profitability, drive additional sales and customer loyalty and stay ahead of the competition.

As a business partner, Sogeti is committed to the ultimate success of their customers and earning their long term loyalty. Sogeti's Local Touch personalization and Global Reach expertise has proven to be an effective strategy in client retention. Combine this with the Rightshore® Approach and client satisfaction OTACE process and it's easy to see that at Sogeti you, our client, are number one.
 
To learn more about how Sogeti can assist you in realizing your goals,
contact Regis Pourchet: 
 
Email:  regis.pourchet@us.sogeti.com 
Phone:  303-256-2504
Website:  http://www.us.sogeti.com

 

This second session of our 2010 Skill Building Business Breakfasts will cover foundational aspects of using
Linked in and Twitter for business application, as well as key business drivers contributing to the trend of social media for business.

Our presenter is Beth Gyurovits, who has over 15 years developing web strategy for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 15 global companies.

Click here for more information >>> 

Where: Alliance Francaise de Denver, 571 Galapago Street, Denver, 80204

 

Cost: Free for direct FACC members only*, $10 all others (includes coffee and light breakfast from AmiCuisine). *Note: Does not apply to individuals associated with an organization who receives reciprocal pricing for FACC events. 

 

RSVP: Only a few spots left!  You must RSVP in advance. Call 303-695-7818 x102 or register online by Monday, March 8.

 

Join us for an informative panel discussion with executives from US, French trade organizations and companies on new resources for introducing your technological enterprise to France.
Click to see the panelists for this program >>>

 
France is a land of innovation located in the heart of Europe that offers a skilled workforce, high quality of living and competitive business advantages. France is the one of the world's largest recipients of foreign investment and the second largest consumer market in Europe. More than 20,000 foreign companies are already established in France.

Where:
Warwick Denver Hotel

1776 Grant St., Millennium Room, Denver, 80203

Program:
4:30-5:00 - Welcome and Networking
5:00-6:30 - Panel discussion
6:30-7:30 - Reception & Networking

 

 

    

Please update your records (and FACC Membership Directory if you have one) to show Mr. Colin Walker as the new contact person for
Fairfield and Woods, P.C.

Tel: 303-830-4450
cwalker@fwlaw.com

 

Join us at the Westin Tabor Center in Downtown Denver for an excellent opportunity to network with senior executives and entertain clients!  Rub shoulders with some of the Rocky Mountain Region's top French-American Business executives at our annual Gala Dinner.  Guests of Honor are Dr. Dan Arvizu, Director of NREL and Claude Graff, Schneider Electric France.  Enjoy a 5-course French dinner paired with French wines, live entertainment, live & silent auctions and an International Business award presentation.

Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities

Donate to our live or silent auctions!  Contact Sara Squires at sara@rmfacc.org for information on donating goods or services.

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Remember that FACC members save 20% if you prepay for 6 months or save 25% if you prepay for 1 year with Constant Contact
email marketing solutions!

Click here for more details.

Not an FACC member yet?  Click here to join online!

Not sure how to integrate email marketing into your business plan? 
Join the FACC on Wednesday, May 26 for our Skill Building Business Breakfast on
The Power of Email Marketing.  

 

 

Colorado Rhône-Alpes Economic Development Partnership.

Mission: To facilitate crossborder investment between Colorado and the Rhône-Alpes region.  No other European region and US state have as much in common! 

Priority sectors in common include: renewable energy, IT/software, bioscience, nanotechnology research and micro/nano-electronics.  This partnership makes sense and we had a great year in 2009!

Working closely with its economic development partners in France and Colorado, and with the support of research and business organizations in each market, CORA has contributed significantly to new research collaborations in renewable energy and business development opportunities for its members and cooperating organizations.

CORA In The News: Article (in French) that appeared on November 6, 2009 in "Les Affiches de Grenoble et du Dauphine" following the October 2009 Delegation visit to Grenoble-Isère.  Click here to read the full article.

 

The CBSA facilitates the growth of the industry in Colorado
through advocacy, representation and service.  CBSA supports
the economic development of Colorado through the creation of a premier bioscience cluster within the state.

Contact: April Giles, Vice President
Website: www.cobioscience.com

 

SuperShuttle, the largest shared ride airport transportation service in the U.S. just launched its first international service in Paris, France.  The new service is available from Charles de Gaulle (CDG), ORLY (ORY), and the local aiport Beauvais (BVA) to anywhere in Paris including hotels, local residences, and Disneyland Paris.

US customers traveling to Paris will be able to book reservations through the U.S. SuperShuttle website and call center in early 2010.

Pricing for Paris will be the same whether your destination is a hotel, residence, office or train station.  The fare to or from Charles de Gaulle and Paris city center is 27 EUR for the first passenger and 17 EUR per additional adult in the same party.

SuperShuttle International is a division of Veolia Transportation On Demand and a subsidiary of Veolia Environment.  Visit www.supershuttle.com for more information.

Read more here >>>

Sources: www.veolia-transport.com and SuperShuttle International.

"France is on the move": this assertion quoted from an IMF report in 2007 still holds true, particularly as far as taxation is concerned: a large number of recent tax reforms have served to promote business competitiveness, innovation, talent and sustainable development in France.

The French tax system fosters competitiveness through a
broad range of reforms encouraging:
- Productive Investment
- Innovation
- Financial Activity
- Setting up decision-making centers

Read the full article in English or en francais.

Information provided by a recent publication by Invest in France Agency.

All American citizens are welcome to apply, if qualified.  Although we would prefer candidates who already have a French work visa, we will consider others who have extensive experience in France -- including some of you perhaps... (If you do, let Mr. Griffith know, and he may be able to give you special consideration.)

Contact: Oliver Griffith, oliver.griffith@amchamfrance.org
Tel: 33(0)1 5643 4561

This position serves as the Controller for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (Office) and is the chief accounting officer responsible for planning, implementing and managing the accounting operations and functions of a centralized accounting reporting system for the Office...(continued - view full job description).

Submit resumes to: Virginia Davis, virginia.davis@state.co.us or by mail to 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, Colorado 80202.

Download full job description

 

Close to 100 people enjoyed an evening of International Networking on Tuesday, February 9.  Delaney's Bar turned out to be a perfect location providing ample space to comfortably mingle with the other guests and exchange contacts and information. Despite the loose atmosphere of the bar there was a lot of commercial business-making going on between the guests that evening.

Every Euro Networking brings in new guests who have never attended before in addition to many regular participants who have found successful business connections at the events. This trend makes Euro Networking an effective tool in gaining new contacts and generating new business. We look forward to several more Euro Networking events this year with our partners the German-American & Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce, the British-American Club and The World Trade Center Denver.

 

 

"Turning Points is a Lakewood business leadership/coaching company at 225 Union Blvd. that helps you find new direction, skills and strategies to enhance personal enrichment and professional performance.

As a young child born in Lyon, France, owner Edith Samouillet was fascinated with Native American cultures.  Little did she realize then that her ultimate career path and her kindred connection toward Native Americans would one day lead her to her destiny..." - from "Your Mountain Connection" by Jo Ann M. Colton

Read the full article

 
Learn more about Edith Samouillet and Turning Points here

http://www.coloradohomes.com/deborahlepercq
 
What are the 10 Mistakes Buyers & Sellers make in today's market? How are property taxes paid? What is your home's value? Are you a first time home buyer? My name is Deborah Lepercq and I have been a Licensed Colorado Agent for six years! I enjoy working with buyers & sellers and can honestly say there has never been a better time to make homeownership part of your long term investment plans. Contact me today at 303-956-4003 to get started! www.colorado.com/deborahlepercq 
 
Your Trusted Advisor in real estate!
Deborah Lepercq, ABR, CIPS, e-PRO
2700 Canyon Blvd Ste 200 Boulder, Colorado

 

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Appelez moi au 303-449-1583 pour une consultation gratuite

Didier Chaumillon
2495 Spruce street, Boulder, Co 80302
www.InsureMoi.com
 

The French Bouquet gives you the best of French television, including TV5Monde, the latest European movies on Eurochannel, the latest news from Europe on euronews, African programming on Afrotainment Movies and the latest music videos on TRACE TV- all for only $19.99/month, only on DISH Network!

 
For more information on how to enjoy our French channels, call us at 1-888-483-3865.

Join fellow French-Americans, family and friends for a night out as Nicolas Batum and the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Denver
Nuggets in a Western Conference Showdown!

SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
*$50 VIP Club Level Corners (Normally $82 each!)
Plus, No Service Fees or Taxes!

To order seats with the group: www.PepsiCenter.com/Groups/Nuggets/FACC
Tel: 303.405.1136

*Tickets are limited and subject to availability.

Support a New Educational Exchange Program between Brest, France and Denver.  Please join the Brest Committee of Denver Sister Cities International for our second fund-raiser wine tasting.  This event will feature 7 different French wines accompanied by heavy hors d'oeuvres.  Each wine will be presented by a wine expert who will help us hone our wine discrimination skills.  There will also be a silent auction of the wines tasted, as this was greatly appreciated at our first event. 

Click here for the full event flyer.
 
Where: Private residence in the Historic Denver Country Club neighborhood

To meet and speak about the way of the world has always been a favorite pastime amongst the French, from 18th century salons to today's cafés. If you wish to use your French language skills in order to share your thoughts and questions, join Christian Roche and Jean-François Duclos for this first café-philo. Read More

Location: Alliance Française Gallery (571 Galapago St.)
Cost: Free for Alliance Française members, and for full-time students,
$5 non-members. Wine will be served.
RSVP required: Call 303-831-0304 or email afd@afdenver.org

Alliance Française de Denver presents our March Tour de France Dining Event at Brasserie Felix, 3901 Tennyson.  You are invited to dine with Danielle at her classic French Brasserie in the Berkley Highlands with a full dinner served at 7pm. 

The cost for FACC and Alliance Française members is $32 and for non-members $36 (price all-inclusive).  You will not want to miss this warm, casual brasserie dining experience!   For reservations, call 303-831-0304.