The French - American Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Chapter is one of 19 chapters of the French-American Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America. It is an independent non-profit organization with the goal of promoting and developing commercial and financial relations between France and the United States.

Investment and Trade Assistance
The Chamber provides basic services to assist members in establishing inviestment opportunities and trade connections between the United States and France. These activities are coordinated closely with French Commercial counselors. The Chamber assists French companies interested in investment and trade with Louisiana through French language brochures Doing Business in Louisiana and Exporting to Louisiana. The new France Leads database, available to members at a minimal cost, identifies potential suppliers, importers or trading partners. It includes a list of 200,000 internationally-oriented companies registered with the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The database is
updated every six months.

Networking the French Way
Luncheons, business-card exchanges and receptions allow our members to make personal contacts in the French-American business community. Our events are held at the finest restaurants in the area. Good food, wine and a bon temps are guaranteed!

Monthly Events
Luncheons, dinners and business card exchanges at the Plimsoll Club, World Trade Center of New Orleans, and at leading hotels and restaurants across our state afford our members the
opportunity to keep current on the latest developments in international business. At these events, FACC members can describe their business activities and distribute their literature.

Europe-Louisiana Business Council
The Europe-Louisiana Business Council (ELBC) is a loose confederation of international chambers of commerce, business councils, Consuls General and Honorary Consuls of European countries working together to promote investment and trade between Europe and the State of
Louisiana. Participants include the French-American Chamber of Commerce, the Norwegian- American Chamber of Commerce, the German-American Chamber of Commerce, the Dutch Business Council and the World Trade Center of New Orleans.

Special Events
Le Beaujolais Nouveau Festival - November 2004. This exceptional evening of wine, food and entertainment is held on the third Thursday of
November each year. Le Festival celebrates the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau wine. This unique tasting is accompanied by outstanding cuisine. To add to the evening's entertainment, a Gala Silent Auction features fabulous items, including fine wines, weekend getaways, exotic trips, dining delights, furs, art and antiques.
Muscadet Wine Festival - June 2004 The spring and summer belongs to the release of Nantes' light and crisp Muscadet wine. In celebration of the occasion, the French-American Chamber of Commerce and the Conseil
Interprofessional des Vins de Nantes (CIVN - Nantes Wine Council in France) come together to present the latest vintage at the Muscadet Wine Festival.

Member Discounts
Louisiana Chapter FACC members participate in discounts offered by hotels, restaurants, language institutes and shops in France and Louisiana.