When you join the French American Chamber of Commerce in New York (FACC-NY), your experience will be valuable and enjoyable. As a member, you will receive access to our Online Membership Directory and invitations to FACC events, where you can expand your business know-how and network at our high-level seminars, discussions and social gatherings. With the FACC-NY Membership Benefits Program/ Programme Privilège, you'll receive preferential terms on products and services from more a wide variety of member companies.

As an FACC member, you will be invited to our seminars, networking events, gala dinners and other events where you can see old friends, make new ones and get to know other influential and interesting people. FACC membership will also allow your company to participate in our International Career Development Programs, training and exchange programs for skilled young professionals and students, and to receive personalized attention when obtaining J-1 visas (training permits) for the international interns you are hosting.

We offer five levels of membership to satisfy a wide range of business objectives:

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1. Corporate Membership - $2,000 annual dues

Created for companies that wish to maintain a high profile in the French-American business community, Corporate Membership provides benefits for up to six individuals - one corporate representative and five additional members. Corporate membership includes all benefits of Councillor membership (below), plus:

• Company receives 3 Young Executive memberships for $500 (a $100 savings)
• Company may have one guest attend FACC events at the member price

2. Councillor Membership – $750 annual dues

Designed for individuals who seek a high level of participation in the French-American business community. Councilor membership includes all benefits of Active membership (below), plus:

• Invitations to Corporate and Councillor events
• Members are eligible to serve on the FACC Board and Committees

3. Active Membership - $500 annual dues

Designed for individuals who wish to participate in regular French-American Chamber of Commerce events. Active membership includes all benefits of Associate membership (below), plus:

• Company is eligible to host trainees, interns, and Volunteers for International Experience (VIEs) on a J-1 visa through the Chamber's International Career Development Program

4. Associate Membership - $300 annual dues

Intended for those who are not active in the business sector, including not-for-profit organizations, academics and individuals who are retired corporate executives.

Associate Member benefits include all of the benefits of Young Executive membership (below) plus:

• Access to and listing in the FACC Online Membership Directory

5. Young Executive Membership - $200 annual dues

Young Executive Membership is reserved for entry to middle-level managers who are 35 years old or younger. Young Executive Member benefits include:

• Invitations to all regular FACC events
• Invitations to all Young Executives member events
• Access to Online Membership Directory
• FACC-NY 2008 Membership Card for special terms on products and services from other member companies
• Company is eligible to offer products and services as part of the FACC Membership Benefits Program/Programme Privilege

For more information about FACC membership, call Martin Bischoff, at (212) 867-1664, or mbischoff@faccnyc.org