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Resources Global completes study of Supply Chain Executives
AmCham member Resources Global completed its annual survey of Supply Chain Executives. More than 200 Chief Procurement Officers and supply chain executives participated in the survey; 80% of the companies being publicly-traded and 66% with global or multi-national operations with headquarters in North America, Europe and Asia.
AmCham event pictures online now!
You can check out pictures from past events here. These will be constantly updated.
“Business Tools in English” training program 2010-2011 edition available NOW
As part of our effort to provide added value and life-long learning to our members, AmCham RAA has updated its education program “Business Tools in English”.
Google implements NetMarcom® solution from Harding Marketing
Internet giant Google has implemented AmCham RAA member Harding Marketing’s innovative solution NetMarcom®.
Only Lyon to have special announcement Friday June 25, 4pm at Bellecour
Only Lyon will unveil a new project this Friday June 25 at 4pm at Place Bellecour.
Grenoble Ecole de Management hosting Geopolitical & Geoeconomic Festival 28-30 May
The 2nd annual Geopolitical and Geoeconomic festival will take place this weekend (May 28 to May 30) at Grenoble Ecole de Management.
The 24th annual Pollutec Trade Show at Lyon Eurexpo expecting 75,000 visitors
The 24th annual Pollutec Trade Show for environmental technologies at Lyon Eurexpo will be held from November 30 to December 3, 2010.
CCI de Lyon at BIO Chicago convention May 3-6
The CCI de Lyon is participating at this week’s BIO Chicago convention, “a truly global event addressing the business of biotech.”
Figaro and New York Times feature Paris-New York special
Le Figaro and the New York Times joined together to write a feature on Paris and New York.
AmCham Rhône-Alpes Auvergne joins Twitter
In order to provide AmCham members and partners with up-to-date information about news and events, AmCham Rhône-Alpes Auvergne has launched a Twitter account under name @AmChamRhoneAlps.
ChamMasters goes Web 2.0
As a complementary reference to our “calendar” page, AmCham has facilitated transatlantic relations for you further by launching into Web 2.0 on Facebook, LinkedIn and Viadeo. The next ChamMasters is May 27!
AmCham member Genzyme moves to Gerland Lyonbiopôle Cluster
Genzyme, a leader in medical biotechnology and an AmCham member, has moved into a new office in the biotechnology cluster near Stade de Gerland, in the south of Lyon.
Bain-AmCham Barometer 2009: Building a Bridge from Crisis to Growth
The annual French Climate Barometer, conducted and published by Bain and Company and AmCham France, shows in 2009 “Optimism after the storm”. These findings are part of the tenth annual AmCham-Bain 2009 Barometer conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in France jointly with the consulting firm Bain and Company.
Beacon Council Miami event in Lyon postponed due to volcanic ash in Europe
The event to be held this Wednesday, April 21 at the CCI de Lyon about business opportunities in Miami has unfortunately been cancelled due to flight disruptions across Europe after the volcanic eruptions in Iceland. The event will likely be postponed for another day. Stay tuned to AmCham for developments and other event news. If you have any questions, you can contact us at:
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Grenoble-Isere Economic Partnership with Colorado: TENERRDIS and NREL sign memorandum
Grenoble-Isere Economic Partnership with Colorado: TENERRDIS and NREL sign memorandum of understanding
Grenoble and Paris, France – April 12, 2010 – AEPI, the Grenoble-Isere Economic Development Agency, today announced the signature of a memorandum of understanding
between TENERRDIS, a competitive cluster specializing in new energy technologies, and NREL, the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado. The agreement is the
result of two years of relationship building by the AEPI and its partner CORA (an initiative of the French-American Chamber of Commerce) in Colorado.
Headquarters and foreign companies attracted to dynamic Rhône-Alpes and Auvergne regions
Cadre Emploi wrote a piece citing AmCham partner Jacqus de Chilly of ADERLY (Lyon Investment Agency), talking about the benefits of the region and the attractiveness for foreign companies and for headquarters of French companies as well.
Minalogic, UBIFRANCE & AEPI to Participate at Embedded Systems Conference in Silicon Valley
Minalogic, UBIFRANCE and AEPI (the Grenoble-Isère economic development agency) are pleased to announce their participation at an international collaborative event, the 21st edition of the ESC (Embedded Systems Conference) which will take place in San Jose, California (Silicon Valley) from April 26 to 29, 2010.
France ranked the world’s best place to live
For the fifth year in a row, International Living Magazine has ranked France the “best place to live in the world” (out of 194 countries) in its annual “Quality of Life Index.”
Business immigration
FRENCH LAW: A FEW SUMMER DEVELOPMENTS AND PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
By Sandra Vreedenburgh, an associate in Paris office of Soulier
ESTA: Info vs. Intox!
Since January 12th of 2009, the ESTA system has become compulsory for every French citizen not entitled to a visa for the US.
Travelers beware; some unscrupulous individuals are taking advantage of this new procedure to make money on your back.
What American Post Presences do
By Harry Sullivan, US Consul in Rhône-Alps, Auvergne and Burgundy
Sustainable Development – Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Management to Improve Performance an
EHS Management can help improve a company’s performance by implementing preventive or corrective measures to reduce risks to employees and/or the environment.
Club 600 Entrepreneurship Award Announcing 2009 Edition
Building on the success of the 2008 award, Club 600 is pleased to announce the second Edition of the Club 600 entrepreneurship award.
French New Energy Trade Mission in Denver a Resounding Success
CORA Inaugural Connections a Win-win for Colorado and Grenoble/Rhone-Alpes