French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta-Southeast

Atlanta is making it's mark and we were proud to be part of this informative event with our partners Business France North America, Consulate of France in Atlanta, and hosted by Metro Atlanta Chamber!

🍷 It's that time of year, and we’re gearing up for another unforgettable Beaujolais Nouveau event, and you’re invited! Join us on November 21 to celebrate the first wine of the season in style! 🌟 Thank you to our member company and wonderful host Baker Donelson and Bob Johnson! and huge thanks also to our event sponsors, Atlanta International School and Jade FIDUCIAL. This year, we’re thrilled to feature the incredible artist Stephane Koerwyn, who will be showcasing his stunning work throughout the evening. Expect an evening filled with delicious wine, great company, and a feast for the senses! Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of art, culture, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you all! 🥂❤️ Grab you tickets HERE : https://lnkd.in/dGkDrWFT

That's a wrap for the 2024 Crystal Peach Awards Gala! With a full-house, it was an amazing evening celebrating well-deserved trophy recipients, and amazing special guests; WWII veteran Hibert Margol and Navy Seal and Paralympic medallist Dan Cnossen. Congratulations to: Michelin and David Chapman for the Corporate Social Responsibility Award Boehringer Ingelheim and Kathrin Carpenter for the VIE Commitment Award Delta Air Lines and Bob Somers for the French-American Bridge Building Award and a surprise for Virginie Durr 🇫🇷 ✈️🇺🇸 who received the FACC Award for Excellence to recognize her tireless efforts for the French community and especially WWII veterans. We are immensely grateful to our generous sponsors who enabled this event to take place : Delta Air Lines / Air France / Exotec Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners / Metro Atlanta Chamber FPL Food LLC Atlanta International School Morgan Stanley / bXperts / Georgia Institute of Technology / Jade FIDUCIAL / Michelin / Gravotech USA and thank you to Mathias Guerreiro-Aires for the volunteers from Georgia State University. And our thanks go to EVERYONE in the Franco-American business community and beyond (there is not enough space to tag you all), who support the chamber and our activities and mission : the Consulate of France in Atlanta and Anne-Laure Desjonquères, our Board members, CCEF, chamber members, numerous francophone and City of Atlanta partners and each person who helped to make this edition the best ever! Photos by Sami Jandali : https://lnkd.in/eKEv2uFb Jacques J Marcotte, Katherine Lafourcade, Elisabeth Marchal, Sébastien Lafon, Sophie Désert, Alexander Zimmerman, José Pires, Brian L. Johnson, Iwan Streichenberger, Bertrand Lapoire, Margaret Beckley, MPA, Gerard Guyard PhD, Marie Belgioino

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📢 ONLY 2 WEEKS until our fabulous annual Crystal Peach Awards Gala!! 🍑 🏆 🌟 ⚠ 👀 This exclusive event will *SELL OUT* so grab your tickets before they are gone : https://lnkd.in/epCtEjQm 🥂 🍾 This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate the vibrant Franco-American community of the Atlanta-Southeast region so join us to reconnect with friends and make new acquaintances 💥

Despite the bad weather, the FACC was honored to participate in the opening reception of France Atlanta 2024! We celebrated the vibrant connections between France and Atlanta, where innovation meets culture. It was a true honor to have the esteemed cartoonist Jean Plantureux (Plantu) as a special guest. Plantu is a renowned French cartoonist celebrated for his sharp wit and poignant social commentary. Over his extensive career, he has tackled a wide range of topics, including politics, international relations, and social issues, often using humor to provoke thought and spark discussion. Plantu has engaged in various initiatives to use art as a tool for peace, emphasizing the power of humor and creativity in bridging divides. His work not only entertains but also encourages critical reflection on the world around us. We heard from the Consul General at the Consulate of France in Atlanta, Anne-Laure Desjonquères, and heartfelt thanks went to Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera for championing this amazing collaboration. We also expressed gratitude to sponsor, Raymond Schinazi, for his support. Together, we embraced the opportunity to foster creativity and strengthen our ties. It was an inspiring and memorable celebration! Check out the full program of upcoming events below: https://lnkd.in/eXxzphRh

3 years ago the decision was made to move the FACC Atlanta-Southeast from the Consulate of France offices in Buckhead to Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners (due to space constraints) and we haven't looked back! This location enables us to provide additional services and opportunities to our members in the heart of the technology-embracing, innovation-focused, vibrant and dynamic community of City of Peachtree Corners. Brian L. Johnson and Brandon Branham, ICMA-CM, CPM have been amazing partners to the FACC and we look forward to many more years of collaboration. If you are interested in a visiting, this innovation center and start-up incubator is definitely worth the detour - reach out to find out more!

Join us for a night of celebration and recognition at the upcoming 2024 Crystal Peach Awards Gala! We are thrilled to honor outstanding organizations that exemplify excellence and commitment in our community: 🏆 Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Michelin – Recognized for their innovative approaches to sustainability and community engagement. 🏆 French American Bridge Building Award: Delta Air Lines – Celebrated for their dedication to fostering cross-cultural connections and enhancing transatlantic travel. 🏆 VIE Commitment Award: Boehringer Ingelheim – Acknowledged for their unwavering support of the VIE program and their commitment to developing young talent. We are also honored to welcome our guest speaker, Dan Cnossen. A former Navy SEAL and inspiring Paralympic athlete, Dan’s journey embodies resilience and determination. We will also be joined by WWII veterans who recently made a historic journey back to Normandy to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Join us for this memorable evening as we recognize these incredible recipients and their contributions to our community. Together, let's celebrate the spirit of collaboration and innovation! Huge thank you to all our event sponsors who enable this prestigious event to take place. Limited places available so secure your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/epCtEjQm Elisabeth Marchal, Brian L. Johnson, Margaret Beckley, MPA, José Pires, Dominique Lemoine, Pascal Gouteix, Virginie Durr 🇫🇷 ✈️🇺🇸, Alexander Zimmerman, Gerard Guyard PhD, Sophie Désert, Jacques J Marcotte, Hélène Courault Touré, Graham Massell, 4th Generation Atlanta Commercial Realtor, Marie Belgioino, Sean Gordon, Jawad Bisbis, Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Iwan Streichenberger, Bertrand Lapoire, MaryBeth Flournoy, MBA, Stanislas Normand, Sébastien Lafon, Katherine Lafourcade

A Heartfelt Thank You: Celebrating Our Successful Blood Drive I’m thrilled to share that our recent blood drive was a tremendous success! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, WE EXCEEDED OUR COLLECTION GOAL and made a real impact in our community. We aimed for 18 units, and finished with 34 💪 from 37 donors of which 70% were first-time donors 🙌 Every donation helps save lives, and seeing so many people come together for such a vital cause was truly inspiring. 💉❤️ If you didn’t get a chance to participate this time, don’t worry! There will be more opportunities to make a difference. Join us next time—your donation could be the one that saves a life. Let’s keep this momentum going! Share your experiences, encourage your friends, and let’s make our next drive even bigger! Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this initiative. Together, we can continue to change lives! A special mention to Werfen North America for the delicious donuts, and to Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, and City of Peachtree Corners for their support. Shout-out to the stars of the video : Nicholas "Nick" F. Masino, Elisabeth Marchal, Christelle Rosa Lopes, Bertrand Lapoire, Virginie Durr 🇫🇷 ✈️🇺🇸, Sophie Désert, Alain Lafourcade, Rajan Gupta, Stefan Harrigan, Denis Grisot, Séverine Rigaud, Katherine Lafourcade, Cory Salley #BloodDrive #SaveLives #CommunitySupport #GivingBack