BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//French-American Chamber Of Commerce (FACC) - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nationalfacc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for French-American Chamber Of Commerce (FACC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210326T152930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T174802Z UID:3156-1617710400-1617714000@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC NE: Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Series DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 6th at 12pm EST for the third event of FACCNE’s Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Series. For this event\, we will be celebrating the end of Women’s History Month with speakers Tracey Flaherty (Natixis Investment Managers) and Vanina Laurent-Ledru (Sanofi Genzyme). Our speakers will discuss “Overcoming Barriers to Gender Equity.” We encourage our network to use #ChooseToChallenge on social media in reference to this event. \nThank you to our Platinum Sponsors IPSEN and EY for supporting FACCNE’s newest event series. We know that diversity and inclusion are key priorities for Ipsen & EY. It is core to who they are and how they work. \nWe are also pleased to partner for this event with the American Chamber of Commerce in France\, as well as the French-American Chambers of Commerce Atlanta and  Chicago.  \n REGISTER HERE \n \n  \nTracey Flaherty \nGlobal Head of CSR & Public Affairs\, \nNatixis Investment Managers \n  \n  \n  \nTracey Flaherty is Senior Vice President\, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public Affairs\nfor Natixis Investment Managers. In her capacity as head of CSR\, Ms. Flaherty is responsible for expanding\nefforts to raise standards for corporate social responsibility within the firm and across the wider financial\nservices industry. The role is an expansion of Ms. Flaherty’s position as global head of diversity and inclusion\, in\nwhich she directs the firm’s strategic diversity and inclusion efforts designed to create a work environment that\npromotes diversity in all its forms. As head of public affairs\, she oversees advocacy efforts and the tracking of\npolicy issues that affect the firm’s overall business\, as well as defining and coordinating corporate responses to\nnew legislation. \nMs. Flaherty is Board Chair of the G7 Investor Leadership Network\, a group comprised of Natixis Investment\nManagers and 13 other leading global asset managers and asset owners whose initiatives focus on climate\ndisclosure\, infrastructure\, and diversity in investment management. She also participates in the oversight of\nperiodic Natixis Investment Managers investor surveys to identify new issues and trends in consumer and\nadvisor behavior\, particularly policy issues and special challenges that impact retirement investors. \nLearn more about Tracey here. \n  \n \n  \nVanina Laurent-Ledru \nVice President & Head of Global Public Affairs\, \nSanofi Genzyme \nCo-Founder\, \nBostonBoost’Her \n  \nVanina Laurent-Ledru is a healthcare leader with a demonstrated track record in bringing innovation closer to patients. As the Vice-President of Global Public Affairs\, Specialty Care at Sanofi Genzyme\, Vanina and her team focus on creating shared value for patients\, caregivers\, health systems and the business. A lawyer by training\, she has been privileged to help advance public health at the global vaccine alliance Gavi\, through her board tenures at Vaccines Europe and CSR Europe while at Merck then with the Coalition for Epidemics Preparedness while at Sanofi Pasteur. She currently serves as a trade advisor for the French government and has co-founded the executive women’s network Boston BoostHER to help its members ignite their own spark and spearheaded the launch of  a regional association focused on women’s representation at economic and political level in France. \nLearn more about Vanina here. \n  \n \n  \n  \nMarie Meslin \nExecutive Director\, The Capital Network \n  \n  \n  \nMarie is the President and Executive Director for the Capital Network (TCN)\, a non-profit educating early stage founders on fundraising with education\, mentorship and access to a network of investors. In 2016\, Marie Founded TCN’s Female Founders Fellowship Program to engage and support more female founders through TCN’s resources\, in an effort to help more women ‘Own Their Raise’. To date it has supported 60+ female founders\, (50% BIPOC) 43% who have then raised over $25 Million+. In 2020 TCN created the Investment & Inclusion Series in collaboration with the VC Inclusion Lab out of Brown University to look at ways of diversifying VC and Angel portfolios. Marie serves as a judge & mentor for several accelerators and community organizations. \nMarie has previously worked with Non-profits focused on international women’s rights and global citizenship. She also worked with innovation consultancies helping Fortune 500s and small non-profits alike solve key issues through a creative process. Originally from France & the UK\, she spent some time in the Middle East before moving to the US where she became a ‘New American’ in 2019. \nTWITTER: @marie_meslin \nTWITTER: @TCNUpdate \nThe Boston Voyager           Radio Entrepreneur \n  \n \n  \nModerator \nSophie Koenig-Rodriguez \nChair\, FACCNE’s Women in Business Network \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-diversity-equity-inclusion-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/final-final-diversity.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC NE":MAILTO:contact@faccne.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T223000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210329T164843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T164843Z UID:3173-1617183000-1617229800@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-DC: The American Rescue Plan DESCRIPTION:The American Rescue Plan and You: How your Business can Benefit and What’s Next on Joe Biden’s Agenda? \nFACC Board Member Eliot Norman is  President of TRANSATLANTIC Partners LLC. He  will offer some insights and answer your questions about the impact on French investment and U.S. operations of the Biden Economic Agenda. \nTRANSATLANTIC advises European companies on M&A deals in the U.S.  Eliot is a graduate of Yale and Boston College Law School. Eliot also earned a Certificat from Sciences Po in Paris. \nWed\, Mar 31\, 2021 \n\n\n\n9:30am Eastern URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-dc-the-american-rescue-plan/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/American-Rescue-Plan-Mar-31_-2021-Visual.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC DC":MAILTO:info@faccwdc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T143000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20200804T195336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T162113Z UID:2781-1617102000-1617114600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: The Ripple 4.0 - Virtual Networking Event DESCRIPTION:The FACC\, along with the 20 bilateral European-American Chambers of Commerce are hosting an engaging\, interactive networking event.\n\n\nVirtual Networking\, Real Connections  \nThe Ripple is a one-of-a-kind initiative to put your online networking into hyperdrive and to build meaningful\, reverberating relationships. After three wildly successful editions\, The Ripple has become the gold standard for online networking. \nIf LinkedIn\, Zoom and Calendly had a baby they would call it – Conversation Starter (learn more here). It works like magic: Its cutting-edge recommendation engine screens the requests and offers of all attendees\, finds the most relevant ones for each user\, and seamlessly schedules 12-minute video calls on their integrated web tool. \nClick here to view more information and demo the networking tool. \n  \n \n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ny-the-ripple-2-0/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ripple-_4-Flyer_Save-the-date.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210322T230005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T230108Z UID:3139-1616587200-1616590800@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC NE: Fundamentals of Decentralized Clinical Trials DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 24th at 12pm EST for a webinar with FACCNE Board Member\, Alain Eudaric\, President of Idea Pathways\, LLC. The topic of this webinar will be “Fundamentals of Decentralized Clinical Trials.” \nREGISTER NOW \nAlain will discuss key principles and elements involved in decentralized clinical trials. This webinar is designed as an introductory overview of select issues\, considerations\, and important market evolutions\, as pharmaceutical / biotech companies incorporate decentralized clinical trials in their toolkit\, in order to ensure more effective development programs beyond the COVID-19 disruptions. The presentation will be followed by a brief Q&A session. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/New-England.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC NE":MAILTO:contact@faccne.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210223T155743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T155743Z UID:3102-1616248800-1616259600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:Forum de l'Emploi- French Embassy DESCRIPTION:Next March 20\, don’t miss the chance to connect with highly skilled students from the best American universities by taking part in the Forum de l’Emploi Francophone. Sign up here! \nNeed to increase your visibility among students from local prestigious universities? Looking for French-speaking employees or interns for your organization? Join the first French language virtual job fair dedicated to bringing together candidates and recruiters of top Francophone organizations based in the US. \nConnect with untapped market of qualified graduates in a variety of fields from business\, to engineering\, to health—complimented by their interest and experience with the French language. \nFind qualified applicants for: \n\nFull-time positions\nInternships\nVolunteer and service positions\n\n \n \nIn partnership with 30+ higher education institutions. Bring hundreds of potential candidates to the table and benefit from the Embassy of France’s network of universities to find the perfect candidate ! \nAugusta University\nBentley University\nBradley University\nClemson UniversityIndiana University\nDenison University\nKennesaw State University\nLake Forest College\nLoyola University Maryland\nLoyola Marmount University\nMinnesota State University\nMissouri State University\nMissouri University of Science & Technology\nMuhlenberg College\nNorm Brodsky College of Business\nPortland State University\nPurdue University Indiapolis\nRhodes College\nUCLA\nUniversity of Central Florida\nUniversity of Delaware\nUniversity of Maryland\nUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas\nUniversity of Notre Dame\nUniversity of Tennessee\nUniversity of Virginia\nUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\nUniversity of St. Thomas\nWashington and Lee University\nWashington University in St.Louis\nWidener University\n….and many others! \nTESTIMONIES\n” Recruiting French-speaking staff is not an easy task in the United States. This forum is a unique opportunity to show young students that the opportunities are real. It is essential to promote the study of the French language today in order to hope to be able to find applicants tomorrow.” \nDominique Perrier\, General Manager of FCMD North America \n“In addition to being able to recruit a bilingual English / French employee\, we had the opportunity to meet multiple local players who have in common the use of French as a business language. This event\, across multiple platforms\, allowed us to expand our network and participate in the promotion of the French language as a formidable asset in the United States and internationally.” \nNicolas Menier\, Sales Operation Manager at the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce  \nUsing the online platform Handshake – the leading tool to connect students with their future employers – you will be able to post job and internship offers beforehand on a “matchmaking” tool\, create a schedule of meetings\, and connect with interested applicants during the event. Sign up here!\nYou will be able to access students’ résumés and discuss career opportunities with pre-selected candidates through: \n\nOne-to-one sessions (10 min)\nGroup sessions (30 min)\n\n \n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/forum-de-lemploi-french-embassy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Forum-landing-page.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T100000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210218T222503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T222609Z UID:3091-1615971600-1615975200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Chicago: Finding a Job in the U.S. - Strategies and Considerations DESCRIPTION:Join our bi-cultural group of Job Search Guide authors to hear their personal experiences of launching their careers in the U.S. Receive feedback\, insight and key information on how to prepare your own successful job search in the U.S.–from understanding business culture and U.S. employment law to updating your resume and being ready for an interview. We highly recommend that you read our Job Search Guide in advance and come prepared with questions. \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-chicago-finding-a-job-in-the-u-s-strategies-and-considerations/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/job-search.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210218T222206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T222206Z UID:3088-1615464000-1615467600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Chicago: CEO Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Kurt Kuempel\, Managing Director of GSF USA on the challenges and opportunities of leading a global essential business during a pandemic: \nHow does a global company providing an essential service adapt to a world-wide pandemic? \nHow do you keep essential workers safe and maintain the highest quality of service? \nWhat long-term operational changes will remain? \nHow does being a bi-cultural company provide a unique approach to business? \nGSF is an environmentally sustainable\, energy efficient global professional cleaning services company. GSF helps staff achieve the highest levels of professionalism through training\, fair compensation and development. \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-chicago-ceo-series/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CHicago.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210301T041052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T041052Z UID:3114-1615395600-1615399200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NE Webinar: Café des Sciences - Les Vaccins! DESCRIPTION:We will be joined by Judith Perez Gomez\, a PhD Pharmacist\, with 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She will discuss the topic of vaccines: What are they? What are the differences between the different types of COVID vaccines? How will the vaccine be distributed globally? The discussion will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. This event will be held in French\, so we encourage our Francophone members to join! \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJudith Perez Gomez\, PhD Pharmacist \nJudith Perez Gomez is a PhD Pharmacist\, with 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry\, with a Master’s degree in Gene and Cellular Therapy Quality Control\, a degree in Vaccinology from the University of Bordeaux\, and an alumni member from ADVAC. \nShe is currently working in Global Medical affairs Education and Partnerships at Sanofi Pasteur where she is the strategic medical and scientific leader for the company’s across brands projects internally as well as externally.  As part of her work\, Judith is responsible to secure effectiveness\, quality and compliance by enhancing company’s scientific engagement and fully compliant intersection between sciences and commercialisation. She provides physicians\, key opinion leaders\, healthcare professionals with medical and scientific information and education on the value and proper use of company’s vaccines. \nJudith has been medically involved in the in all vaccine’s ranges\, from the travel vaccination\, to paediatrics\, passing by adolescents and senior vaccination. She is currently very involved in different external partnership projects\, including IMI projects (ADVANCE\, DRIVE\, VITAL)\, an active member of Vaccines Europe (as part of EFPIA) and highly commitment on vaccine hesitancy projects\, supporting several actions aiming to restore trust in vaccination. \nThis event will be held in French. \nThis event is FREE & open to ALL! \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-webinar-cafe-des-sciences-les-vaccins/ ORGANIZER;CN="FACC NE":MAILTO:contact@faccne.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210223T182105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T182236Z UID:3105-1615363200-1615395600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:CCIFI Business Booster Forum DESCRIPTION:Nos experts pays répondront à toutes vos questions et vous aideront à réussir votre développement international \n \n10/03 11-12h15  GMT-0500  I  USA – S’implanter aux Etats-Unis : Conseils et stratégies pour réussir sur le marché Américain\nNos intervenants partageront leurs conseils pour lancer\, implanter ou développer votre société aux États-Unis : Comment aborder le marché américain ? Quel budget prévoir pour optimiser votre investissement ? Quelle structure choisir ? Quel type de visa est le mieux adapté à vos objectifs ? Quelles sont les considérations fiscales incontournables ? Toutes les réponses à ces questions vous seront apportées dans le cadre de ce webinaire. \n\n10/03  3:00 à 03:30 GMT-0500 I  REGARD INTERNATIONAL – Ouverture du Business Booster Forum par Franck Riester\nMonsieur Franck Riester\, Ministre délégué auprès du ministre de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères\, chargé du Commerce extérieur et de l’Attractivité interviendra en ouverture de ce second Business Booster Forum. Il partagera avec nous les enjeux du commerce extérieur et l’attractivité du marché français pour des investisseurs étrangers et fera le point sur le déploiement du plan de relance export visant à aider les entreprises françaises dans leur internationalisation. Son intervention s’inscrit dans le cadre de notre cycle « Regard International » animé par Renaud Bentegeat\, Président de CCI France International. \nIntervenants \nFranck RIESTER \nMinistère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères \nMinistre délégué chargé du commerce extérieur et de l’attractivité \n  \nRenaud BENTEGEAT \nCCI France International \nPrésident \n\n11/03 05:30 à 06:30 GMT-0500  I WORKSHOP CCI PARIS ILE-DE-FRANCE – How to approach the French market and deal with buyers\nThe French market is attractive thanks to both its status of international reference and its strategic position at a global crossroads. But it is also a complex market\, with its own codes\, rules and pitfalls to avoid. This workshop will provide you with an overview of the world of French buyers as well as tools and negotiation techniques illustrated by practical examples and tips. \nIntervenants \nBernard QUINET \nCCI Paris Ile-de-France \nSenior Advisor – Doing Business in Paris \nZamir ELDAR \nBioplasmar \nFondateur / CEO URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/ccifi-business-booster-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Business-Booster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210301T034352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T034352Z UID:3109-1615291200-1615294800@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Chicago XR & Gaming Tech Working Group: User eXperience: Meaning Beyond Design DESCRIPTION:With the generalization of remote work and the emergence of immersive technologies\, user experience is a critical topic as we adopt new modes of interaction. \nFor content creators\, it’s the key to naturally engaging an audience. For users\, it will determine the degree of comfort or frustration with the experience. \nDuring this roundtable\, we will explore various “UX” approaches with experts and learn what it means for them in their specific areas. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-chicago-xr-gaming-tech-working-group-user-experience-meaning-beyond-design/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/csm_XRGamingTechFlyer__2_March9_a0d8a6cea0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210209T184644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T184735Z UID:3051-1615165200-1615212000@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: Choose to Challenge: Leading in Times of Crisis DESCRIPTION:“A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So let’s all choose to challenge.” \n#IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge \n\nInternational Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social\, economic\, cultural\, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. \nOn this special day\, the FACC Women in Business (WIB) Committee is delighted to host a discussion featuring a panel of female executives working in traditionally male-dominated industries to speak on female involvement in decision-making during the pandemic and its recovery efforts. \nThis webinar will begin with a presentation on the importance of resilience and leadership in dramatically changing times. Following the presentation\, the panel will serve as an opportunity for women leaders to discuss their strategies\, concerns and experiences of leading in the pandemic\, highlighting the critical roles of women at the front lines of the crisis. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ny-choose-to-challenge-leading-in-times-of-crisis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gray_geometric_business_creative_presentation-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210211T202235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T150400Z UID:3055-1614945600-1614949200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: A Champagne Discovery & Tasting DESCRIPTION:On March 5th\, join us during your lunch break for a mini getaway to the Grand Cru village of Avize nestled between the rolling hills of vines in the Côte des Blancs of France’s Champagne region\, and learn about the history of Champagne Frerejean Frères while reveling in a tasting of their Cuvée Brut Premier Cru presented by Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger\, CEO\, and co-founder. \nRooted in the terroir of the Côte des Blancs\, Frerejean Frères uses small-scale production methods that respect the land as they build on wine-making family heritage and local expertise\, to create craft Champagne inspired by modern luxury. \nWhether you want to learn more about champagne or are already an expert\, this class will help you gain an in-depth understanding of a very special French champagne and its history. \n  \nTHE ORDERING DETAILS \n\n\n\n\nPre-order your bottle of Champagne Frerejean Frères Brut Premier Cru online now: here\nWhen you buy two or more bottles\, Get 20% OFF your Champagne with the coupon code: BCIFACCMEMBER*\nWatch the webinar while enjoying your bottle (with friends\, too!)\n\n*Per the retailer’s shipping policy\, to benefit from the discount\, minimum order total\, exclusive of shipping and tax\, is $50. To complete your order\, we suggest adding a bottle of Liberation de Paris to enjoy at a later date. Discount is only applicable to the featured champagne and does not apply to other items in the order. \n\n\n  \nMEET THE PRESENTER \n\n\n  \nRodolphe Frerejean Taittinger is the CEO and co-founder of Frerejean Frères Champagne.  Born from the Frerejean-Taittinger family\, A graduate of a double Masters Degree from European Business School and a Master of Corporate Finance at ESCP Paris. After several experiences in Finance\, including Mergers and Acquisitions at Rothschild NY\, Rodolphe turned to entrepreneurship and launched with passion in 2005\, along with his brothers\, the champagne House FREREJEAN FRERES. His super-premium\, artisanal champagnes are currently exported to over 33 countries in 4 continents. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEVENT PARTNER \n\n\n \n  \n\nThis event is geared towards Young Executive FACC Members. Meet our Young Executive Committee here. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ny-a-champagne-discovery-tasting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Templates-2rrrpo.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T093000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210218T221725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T221814Z UID:3085-1614933000-1614936600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Chicago: Cafe Conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation on the challenges of recruiting\, onboarding and training remotely. \nJoin us for a conversation with Raphael Le Deley\, VP of Sales North America for Addev Materials\, on the challenges of recruiting\, onboarding and training remotely. This discussion is for managers in all sectors. \n REGISTER NOW \n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-chicago-cafe-conversation-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Cafe-Conversation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210218T221246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T221454Z UID:3081-1614862800-1614866400@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC NE: Leaders Series #3 DESCRIPTION:In November\, FACCNE launched its new Leaders Series to meet with C-level Executives whose companies\, startups\, and initiatives are boosting the American market. \nFor Leaders Series #1\, we had the pleasure to interview Julie Chapon & Lucie Basch\, Co-Founders of Yuka and Too Good To Go. \nIn December\, we hosted Leaders Series #2\, a conversation with Adrien Nussenbaum\, CEO of Mirakl Inc.\, the global leader in online marketplace solutions. \nThis month\, we are very excited to announce Leaders Series #3 with Patrick Tricoli\, CEO of Nanobiotix Corp. This discussion will be moderated by Frederic Chereau\, President & CEO of LogicBio Therapeutics. \nJoin us on March 4\, 2021 at 1PM EST/19H Paris Time \nThis event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL \n REGISTER HERE \nThe discussion will give us the opportunity to get to know more about Nanobiotix and its leading position in clinical-stage nanomedicine. Nanobiotix has made some monumental achievements\, including but not limited to\,  launching on NASDAQ\, successful testing of NBTXR3 injection in cancer patients\, and global expansion. See their Key Development Milestones for 2021 here. Additionally\, this event will be a chance to learn more about Patrick Tricoli’s journey as a leader in pharmaceuticals industry. Our Leaders Series has been a wonderful opportunity for CEOs to connect and speak directly about their journey so far and what they see for the future of their company\, industry\, and themselves. You won’t want to miss it! \n  \n  \nIncorporated in 2003\, Nanobiotix is a leading\, clinical-stage nanomedicine company pioneering new approaches to  significantly change patient outcomes by bringing nanophysics to the heart of the cell. The Nanobiotix philosophy is rooted in designing pioneering\, physical-based approaches to bring highly effective and  generalized solutions to address unmet medical needs and challenges.  Nanobiotix’s novel\, potentially first-in-class\, proprietary lead technology\, NBTXR3\, aims to expand radiotherapy benefits  for millions of cancer patients. Nanobiotix’s Immuno-Oncology program has the potential to bring a new dimension to  cancer immunotherapies. \nNanobiotix is listed on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris (Euronext: NANO / ISIN: FR0011341205; Bloomberg:  NANO: FP) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: NBTX). The Company’s headquarters are in Paris\,  France\, with a U.S. affiliate in Cambridge\, MA\, and European affiliates in France\, Spain and Germany. \n  \n \nPatrick Tricoli is the current CEO of Nanobiotix Corp.\, the Nanobiotix US affiliate in Cambridge (MA) and  EVP\, Global Head of Business Development for the company. Patrick has built the Nanobiotix US presence\,  beginning in 2014\, while cultivating cross-industry relationships. \nPrior to Nanobiotix Patrick was well known for his lead roles at Sanofi in Partnering and Innovation R&D\,  and subsequently Head of External Innovation Europe\, spanning 15 years\, Europe\, Asia\, and the US markets where he led multiple teams in developing strong international BD relationships\, Corporate  Development strategies\, and collaborative R&D partnership. \n  \nPatrick Tricoli ‘s background is R&D academic and industry including the Medical Research Division of  Lederle Pearl River NY -today Pfizer- before he joint Synthélabo in 1991. He also currently serves as a Foreign Trade Advisor New England for the French government since 2017 and as President of Curadigm Advisory Board.  Finally\, Patrick is a Pharm D\, Master in Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetic and Executive MBA from ESCP Europe. \n  \n \nFrederic Chereau is LogicBio’s President and CEO since 2016. He is a global healthcare executive with more than 25 years’ experience leading groundbreaking biotherapeutics companies as they grow\, moving products from proof-of-concept through clinical trials toward successful commercialization. Prior\, Frederic was President and COO of aTyr Pharma (a publicly traded company developing innovating therapeutics – San Diego\, CA); SVP and Angioedema Franchise Lead at Shire (now Takeda – Cambridge\, MA) and President and CEO of Pervasis Therapeutics (acquired by Shire Plc). Before that\, he was an executive at Genzyme (now Sanofi-Genzyme\, Cambridge\, MA) for a decade\, where he ultimately ran the cardiovascular business unit. \n  \nMr. Chereau serves on the Board of Directors of Dynacure\, a biotechnology company based in Strasbourg\, France\, and on the Strategic Advisory Board of La Rochelle Business School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Paris\, a master’s degree in management from La Rochelle Business School\, and an MBA from INSEAD\, Fontainebleau\, France\, and Singapore. \n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-leaders-series-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NE.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC NE":MAILTO:contact@faccne.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210114T162138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T173656Z UID:3018-1614859200-1614862800@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: The Challenges to Remote Work #3: Cybersecurity & Cloud Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three part series which will address the challenges to remote work from the point of view of employers\, employees and cybersecurity with a specific focus on the implications for the banking and financial sector.\n\n\nProfessionally\, 2020 highlighted the precarity of jobs\, the disparity between remote-enabled teams\, those whose jobs could not be done virtually\, and those whose companies were ill-equipped for the transition. During this three-part series we will break down three facets of the future of work\, from three unique perspectives: employers\, employees and a focus on cybersecurity. Each panel discussion will convene innovators who are actively challenging the status quo to build the workplace of tomorrow\, today. \n➤ Part 1\, Wednesday\, February 3rd: Employers  \nKey topics: Retention schemes\, maintaining company culture\, productivity gains\, legal and financial implications of a remote workforce. \n➤ Part 2\, Thursday\, February 18th: Employees  \nKey topics: Job portability\, collective bargaining and worker’s voice\, upskilling\, maintaining your career trajectory\, the future of international careers\, wellbeing and cultural adaptability. \n➤ Part 3\, Thursday\, March 4th: Employers  \nKey topics: “Digital by Default” (remote-only offices)\, specific implications for the financial sector\, protecting your data\, security of IoT devices\, VPNs. \n\nMeet Part 3 Speakers:\n\n\nModerator – Kathleen Moriarty\, Chief Technology Officer\, Center for Internet Security has over two decades of experience. Formerly as the Security Innovations Principal in Dell Technologies Office of the CTO\, Kathleen worked on ecosystems\, standards\, and strategy. During her tenure in the Dell EMC Office of the CTO\, Kathleen had the honor of being appointed and serving two terms as the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Security Area Director and as a member of the Internet Engineering Steering Group from March 2014-2018. Named in CyberSecurity Ventures\, Top 100 Women Fighting Cybercrime. She is a 2020 Tropaia Award Winner\, Outstanding Faculty\, Georgetown SCS. Kathleen achieved over twenty years of experience driving positive outcomes across Information Technology Leadership\, IT Strategy and Vision\, Information Security\, Risk Management\, Incident Handling\, Project Management\, Large Teams\, Process Improvement\, and Operations Management in multiple roles with MIT Lincoln Laboratory\, Hudson Williams\, FactSet Research Systems\, and PSINet. Kathleen holds a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, as well as\, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Siena College. \n  \n\nOlivier Havette is the Chief Executive Officer at Lenet Technology. Building from his experience worldwide with large French organizations (France Telecom\, EADS\, BNP Paribas\, etc.)\, in 2005\, Olivier decided to create Lenet upon his arrival to the United States. His vision to provide innovative technology solutions combining the American customer service experience and French technological know-how. IT guru\, and an expert in network security\, Olivier and his team at Lenet constructed well-suited solutions for their clients’ tech-based needs. Olivier and his team formed these solutions while focusing on cybersecurity\, data protection\, cloud computing\, and client business’s digital transformation. Olivier has a Master of Science degree in computer science from L’École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Bretagne (IMT Atlantique). He holds numerous leadership positions\, including Foreign Trade Advisor to the French Government (Conseillers du commerce extérieur de la France). \n  \n  \n\nGraeme Speak is the Founder and CEO of BankVault\, a cybersecurity innovator. As a technology entrepreneur he has lead teams pioneering Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity for 25 years. They solve tangible business problems applying deep technical insights\, and then develop technologies that scale globally for commercial success. He has 6x Patents filed worldwide\, and notable products and companies founded include: (i) MasterKey – ‘Clientless’ cybersecurity for Passwordless Web Logins\, Encrypted Keyboards\, and Invisible-MFA. (ii) BankVault – Internet Isolation/Remote Browsing for SMBs and Professionals. (iii) Rainmaker – a self-evolving platform which deploys new VM’s in 2-seconds (what AWS does in 40-minutes)\, (iv) GoPC – a cloud platform deploying virtual bespoke PC/Server networks inside a supercomputer which scaled to 16\,000 users. BankVault won Top Fintech Start-up Worldwide in Silicon Valley Forums ‘World Cup Tech Challenge’ hosted by Microsoft. He was invited to present the Encrypted Keyboard to the US President’s Senior Advisor on Cybersecurity.  \n  \n  \n\nMichelle Capezza  is a Member of Epstein Becker Green in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation and Health Care & Life Sciences practices. She practices law in the areas of ERISA\, employee benefits\, and executive compensation. For more than 20 years\, Ms. Capezza has represented a range of clients in these types of matters\, from Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations to nonprofit entities\, medium-sized businesses\, and individual executives. Ms. Capezza provides counsel on qualified retirement plans\, ERISA fiduciary responsibilities\, nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements\, employee welfare benefit plans\, equity/incentive programs\, and benefits issues that arise in corporate transactions\, across various industries\, including financial services\, health care\, technology\, media\, telecommunications\, hospitality\, and retail. Ms. Capezza also advises clients on the implications of increased automation and artificial intelligence in the workplace and the related employee benefits and compensation considerations for a changing workforce. \n  \n  \n  \n\nJean-Philippe Gerbi serves as Chief Information Officer and Managing Director for The Americas at Crédit Agricole CIB\, where he has spent the last 20+ years improving system capabilities\, reliability\, scalability\, and security while revolutionizing business processes. Having risen through the ranks through multiple promotions\, he is known as an innovator who provides trusted\, strategic advice to business executives and thinks outside-the-box to solve complex business challenges. Mr. Gerbi began his current role in 2015 and owns the IT vision\, strategy\, execution\, and technology roadmaps for North and South America. He manages 190 people across three countries. Since assuming the position\, he has made sweeping changes and improvements that have enabled company resilience during the COVID crisis\, enhanced the company’s competitive advantage\, improved business efficiency\, and mitigated various risks. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ny-the-challenges-to-remote-work-3-cybersecurity-cloud-infrastructure/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Templates-1-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210127T132119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T132119Z UID:3041-1614270600-1614276000@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NE Webinar: GBANE 2021 | International Business: The Next Four Years DESCRIPTION:For 27 years\, the Annual International Business Forum and Networking Night has been been co-organized by FACCNE and the Global Business Alliance of New England and attended by the international business community.  In 2021\, the panel discussion will be moving virtual.  Stay tuned for the announcement of speakers who will be discussing what trade and economic developments businesses and corporations are expecting for the next presidential term. \nThe topic for 2021 will be around what the next four years will bring in terms of trade and economic outlook to the international business community and will touch on topics such as tariffs\, sanctions\, Brexit\, trade agreements (or the lack thereof) and of course the pandemic impact. \nAgenda: \n4:30pm-5:00pm: Global Economic Update: giving an over view of what has been happening over the past year and the expected way forward. \nJudith Dean\, Professor of International Economics\, International Business School\, Brandeis University. Q&A via chat. \n5:10pm-6:00pm: Panel discussion moderated by Doug Banks\, Editor\, Boston Business Journal \nThe panel will consist of business people who are well versed in some of the international trade issues currently facing companies and some of the expectations under the new administration. \nPanelists and areas to be covered include: \nChina\, Asia\, Pacific issues – David Day\, Chairman\, Global Risk Management Foundation \nIndia and Africa – Becca Gould\, Senior Vice President\, American Tower Corporation \nUS/EU and US/UK – Nate LaMar\, International Capture Manager\, AM General \nMexico/Canada/ South America – Ernesto Pinal\, Director of Business Development\, DQM Software \nShawn Levsen\, International Sales Manager\, UPS. President of the National District Export Councils. \n  \nREGISTER NOW \n\nFACCNE is a proud member of GBANE\, the Global Business Alliance of New England\, whose mission it is to facilitate regular interaction between international organizations in New England that promote business\, trade relations and understanding with countries world wide. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-webinar-gbane-2021-international-business-the-next-four-years/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Copy-of-GBANE-2021-Banner-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC NE":MAILTO:contact@faccne.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T163000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210218T220725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T220805Z UID:3078-1614267000-1614270600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Chicago: Human Capital & Resources Working Group Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:Human capital & resources professionals from both sides of the Atlantic and different sectors will discuss current issues and emerging trends. \nThe Human Capital & Resources Working Group will bring together human capital & resources professionals from both sides of the Atlantic and a range of sectors to create and exchange expertise on French-American labor relations\, regulations\, and emerging trends in an era of rapid workplace restructuring. \nThis introductory session will be an opportunity for professionals in the field to meet\, discuss current performance management issues\, and set the agenda for subsequent meetings and topics. \nHuman Capital & Resources Working Group Kick-Off: Performance Management in a Remote World \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-chicago-human-capital-resources-working-group-kick-off-performance-management-in-a-remote-world/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/HR-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210218T215920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T220159Z UID:3070-1614258000-1614261600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC MI: Life After COVID\, From the "New Normal" to a "New Future" DESCRIPTION:Learn how several key companies & organizations in Michigan envision the new normal. What will change with the expanding vaccination campaigns all over the world\, what will return to the pre-COVID status and what will be forever altered and to which extent?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration closes Thursday 2/25\, 12pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter a tough year marked by the pandemic\, industries and individuals are craving to get back to normal. The “New Normal” is leaving the way to a “New Future”\, but what will it look like business-wise? Our speakers will present their perspective on what the future may hold\, from their respective industries vantage point.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Gatliff\, Vice President at Colliers International will present perspectives in the real estate sector;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Conlin\, President at Conlin Travel will cover the travel industry\, with a focus on business travel;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick DeMarco\, District Sales Manager at Delta Air Lines will explain how Delta stepped up to embrace the new normal;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVlatko Tomic-Bobas Investment Promotion Director at the MEDC will provide a broad Michigan Business perspective;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorinne Diemert Automotive Human Resource Executive at Valeo will share their long term operation’s adjustments to the manufacturing space.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDETAILS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\nFebruary 25\, 2021\n1PM-2PM EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us and learn how key industries envision the future post-covid. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-mi-life-after-covid-from-the-new-normal-to-a-new-future/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC MI":MAILTO:info@faccmi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T100000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210204T171644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T171644Z UID:3048-1614245400-1614247200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: Meet the Chamber - Portal Preview DESCRIPTION:Curious about the benefits of joining the French-American Chamber of Commerce New York Chapter? Join us for a Meet the Chamber session and discover a preview of our newly launched Member Portal.\nIf you’ve been considering joining the French-American Chamber of Commerce\, there has never been a better time. Join us for an informational session to meet the FACC-NY team and learn more about: \n\nOur network\nMembership levels\nOur business services\nActivities in your sector\nHow we support French & American companies and individuals grow their businesses and develop their careers.\n\nParticipants will also see a live preview of our new Member Portal\, which includes a redesigned member directory\, tools for job seekers and recruiters\, and groups to engage with members in your sector. \n\nIf you are already an FACC member\, we invite you to join one of our portal preview sessions on February 10th\, February 17th\, March 3rd or March 17th. \nThis event is limited to 20 individuals. Additional informational sessions will be scheduled. As always\, you can connect one-to-one with the FACC membership team to discuss your specific business goals: membership@faccnyc.org.  \n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ny-meet-the-chamber-portal-preview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hivebrite_campaign_7.gif ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210127T131024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T131024Z UID:3036-1614081600-1614085200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Philadelphia Webinar: Accelerate Your Career with Yves-Pascal Pelcener DESCRIPTION:Accelerate Your Career with Yves-Pascal Pelcener\nOrganization\, Team\, Executive Coach\n\nAmplify your strengths\, manage your weaknesses\,\nboost your performance\, strive and thrive in your career! \n​ \nTargeted to C-suite Executives\, HR Personnel\, Job Seekers\, Career-driven Self Starters \n​ \nBecome a more successful \njob seeker\, employee\, team member\, manager\, leader\, entrepreneur\, or business partner\, \nby discovering and amplifying the impact of your unique talents and strengths. \n​ \nWe can only outperform and reach our full potential by tapping into our inner talents and strengths. \n“Be yourself. The world worships the original.” ― Jean Cocteau \n  \n\n\nMeet the Coach:\n​ \nYves-Pascal Pelcener is an Executive Coach who partners with Executives\, Teams and Organizations\, supporting them through transition and change to achieve significant increased performance and breakthrough results. With more than 30 years of experience\, including 25 years in the investment business managing uncertainty and risk\, and honing his decision-making skills\, Yves-Pascal has developed a posture and presence appreciated by operational leaders at all levels. \n​ \nAs a successful Trader and Portfolio Manager for a major French bank\, and then\, as a Founder and Manager of a start-up Fund Management Company with a track record for outstanding performance\, he exercised multiple technical responsibilities related to human capital\, such as recruiting\, training\, mentoring and coaching. Having resided in France\, Australia\, and now Singapore\, he has partnered with clients across the globe and across many industries and cultures. \n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-philadelphia-webinar-accelerate-your-career-with-yves-pascal-pelcener/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC Philadelphia":MAILTO:info@FACCphila.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T123000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210218T215142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T231951Z UID:3067-1614081600-1614083400@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NE: Let's Talk Diversity & Inclusion Series #2 DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to continue with our newest series of virtual events dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors IPSEN and EY for supporting FACCNE’s newest event series. We know that diversity and inclusion are key priorities for Ipsen & EY. It is core to who they are and how they work. \nWe are also pleased to partner for this event with the American Chamber of Commerce in France\, as well as the French-American Chambers of Commerce Atlanta and  Chicago.  \nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 23\, 2021 @ 12pm EST/18H Paris Time for the second event of this series\, “Revamping Your D&I Initiatives to Embrace Racial Equity.”  \nCharlene Thomas (UPS)\, Keyra Johnson (Delta)\, and Deisha Barnett (The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce) will share with us their experiences and reflections related to racial equity in the workplace and tips to actively counter forms of discrimination & inequality. This panel discussion is a great opportunity for professionals of all sectors from all company sizes to discuss and share their perspectives on how we each address diversity\, inclusion\, and equity in the business world. \nAttendees will have the opportunity for a 30-40 minute panel discussion\, followed by Q&A with guest speakers. \nThis event is FREE and open to ALL! \n REGISTER NOW \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCharlene Thomas\, Chief Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Officer\, UPS \nCharlene Thomas serves as Chief Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Officer for UPS and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In her previous role of Chief Human Resources Officer\, she guided UPS’s transformation and HR initiatives to optimize the talent\, leadership and culture for the company’s more than 528\,000 employees worldwide. \nPreviously\, she served as President of the West Region with responsibility for all package delivery operations in the U.S. central and western states. \nCharlene began her UPS career in 1989\, progressing through successive leadership roles in U.S. Operations\, including the West Chester\, PA and Metro Philadelphia District. She served as package division manager in Baltimore\, and operations manager for the Alabama District. She later joined the Desert Mountain District as West Operations package operations manager and was promoted to President\, Mid-South District and later President\, North Atlantic District.   Charlene also has held roles in global marketing\, corporate learning and talent development as the U.S. operations training director. \nRecently\, Charlene served on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee\, Orangewood Foundation in Orange County\, CA and as an executive board member for Habitat for Humanity. Charlene is also a member of The Executive Leadership Council. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University and an MBA from Eastern University. \n  \n \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKeyra Lynn Johnson\, Managing Director and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer\, Delta Air Lines\n\nKeyra Lynn Johnson is Managing Director and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Delta Air Lines. She is charged with leading the company in modeling a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy with supporting programs\, initiatives and action plans that have impact on Delta employees\, customers and the community. Under Keyra’s leadership\, Delta’s strategy seeks diversity\, promotes inclusion and drives accountability for actions that foster sustainable results.\nShe also oversees The Delta Care and Scholarship Funds Inc.\, the company’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit available to help Delta people when facing a sudden\, unexpected personal crisis or provide scholarships to assist employees and their families advance their education.\nPrior to joining Delta’s HR Global Talent team in 2016\, Keyra served as Delta’s Managing Director – Corporate Communications. In that role\, she set the course for the company’s global communications strategies\, overseeing teams responsible for employee communications\, public relations\, international communications\, the corporate intranet and leadership communications.\nKeyra began her career at Delta more than 20 years ago on the front line. Under her leadership\, Delta has been honored with numerous diversity and inclusion-related distinctions. Keyra also has been named to the top Executives in Global Diversity list\, Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity list by Black Enterprise\, and Corporate Advocate for Inclusion by Rainbow PUSH.\nRead more about Keyra here.\n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDeisha Barnett\, Chief Brand and Communications Officer\, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce \nDeisha is an accomplished leader who shapes communications strategies\, counsels CEOs\, advocates for inclusion and grows teams. She is a passionate driver of transformative initiatives that generate results – whether targeting investors\, analysts\, consumers\, employees or community stakeholders. \nDeisha leads the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s strategic focus on promoting Atlanta and is the organization’s head of diversity and inclusion. Her team spans across internal communications\, media relations\, speech writing\, digital communications\, traditional marketing and the region’s millennial and gen Z-targeted movement\, ChooseATL. She also leads the organization’s inside-out approach to advancing diversity\, equity and inclusion\, including efforts that aim to drive collaboration and collective impact among the region’s diversity and inclusion leaders. \nIn September 2020\, Deisha was appointed to the board of directors for skincare brand Urban Skin Rx. Deisha is a proud alumna of Clark Atlanta University. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-lets-talk-diversity-inclusion-series-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NE-updated.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC NE":MAILTO:contact@faccne.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210114T160152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T171452Z UID:3014-1613649600-1613653200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: Challenges to the Future of Remote Work #2: Employees DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three part series which will address the challenges to remote work from the point of view of employers\, employees and cybersecurity with a specific focus on the implications for the banking and financial sector.\n\n\nProfessionally\, 2020 highlighted the precarity of jobs\, the disparity between remote-enabled teams\, those whose jobs could not be done virtually\, and those whose companies were ill-equipped for the transition. During this three-part series we will break down three facets of the future of work\, from three unique perspectives: employers\, employees and a focus on cybersecurity. Each panel discussion will convene innovators who are actively challenging the status quo to build the workplace of tomorrow\, today. \n➤ Part 1\, Wednesday\, February 3rd: Employers  \nKey topics: Retention schemes\, maintaining company culture\, productivity gains\, legal and financial implications of a remote workforce. \n➤ Part 2\, Thursday\, February 18th: Employees  \nKey topics: Job portability\, collective bargaining and worker’s voice\, upskilling\, maintaining your career trajectory\, the future of international careers\, wellbeing and cultural adaptability. \n➤ Part 3\, Thursday\, March 4th: Employers  \nKey topics: “Digital by Default” (remote-only offices)\, specific implications for the financial sector\, protecting your data\, security of IoT devices\, VPNs. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ny-challenges-to-the-future-of-remote-work-2-employees/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-templates-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210114T155654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T164346Z UID:3011-1612353600-1612357200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: Challenges to the Future of Remote Work #1: Employers DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three part series which will address the challenges to remote work from the point of view of employers\, employees and cybersecurity with a specific focus on the implications for the banking and financial sector.\n\n\nProfessionally\, 2020 highlighted the precarity of jobs\, the disparity between remote-enabled teams\, those whose jobs could not be done virtually\, and those whose companies were ill-equipped for the transition. During this three-part series we will break down three facets of the future of work\, from three unique perspectives: employers\, employees and a focus on cybersecurity. Each panel discussion will convene innovators who are actively challenging the status quo to build the workplace of tomorrow\, today. \n➤ Part 1\, Wednesday\, February 3rd: Employers  \nKey topics: Retention schemes\, maintaining company culture\, productivity gains\, legal and financial implications of a remote workforce. \n➤ Part 2\, Thursday\, February 18th: Employees  \nKey topics: Job portability\, collective bargaining and worker’s voice\, upskilling\, maintaining your career trajectory\, the future of international careers\, wellbeing and cultural adaptability. \n➤ Part 3\, Thursday\, March 4th: Employers  \nKey topics: “Digital by Default” (remote-only offices)\, specific implications for the financial sector\, protecting your data\, security of IoT devices\, VPNs. \n\n\n  \n \n\nBrought to you by the FACC-NY HR & Mobility Committee. \n\n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ny-challenges-to-the-future-of-remote-work-1-employers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021_templates_1_0.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210127T125242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T131236Z UID:3033-1612267200-1612270800@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Philadelphia Office Hours: US Work Visas and International Travel DESCRIPTION:Register Now to receive an update from our speakers who will address questions that you or your colleagues may have regarding work visas\, immigration\, and business travel to/from Europe.\n\n\n​​ \nTARGET AUDIENCE:\nHR Professionals\, Executives\, French Employees\, International Travelers\, and Companies with French Business Ties\n​​​ \nWELCOME BY: \nJeremy Heep\, Esq.\, FACC President \n​ \nMODERATOR: \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPANELISTS:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-office-hours-get-your-questions-answered-regarding-us-work-visas-and-international-travel/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/office-hours.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC Philadelphia":MAILTO:info@FACCphila.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210112T215007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T154731Z UID:3004-1612202400-1612206000@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-NY: Future Luxe: In Conversation with Erwan Rambourg DESCRIPTION:As part of our Luxury\, Fashion and Beauty series\, we are pleased to kick off 2021 with guest speaker Erwan Rambourg\, author of Future Luxe\, luxury analyst and lecturer. This series is brought to you by the FACC Luxury\, Fashion and Beauty Committee.\nAfter a cataclysmic year\, luxury brands are anxiously hedging predictions for a comeback. Online sales\, which topped 49 billion USD worldwide in 2020\, were at the same time a saving grace and an indicator of what’s to come for the sector\, one that is grappling with evolving customer demographics and patterns of consumption. In the midst of a global recession\, ripe with external shocks\, we will explore the opportunities for the future of luxury businesses in the global marketplace.\n  \n– Shifting Consumer Demographics \n– Brick and Mortar vs E-Commerce \n– Consolidation\, Strength of Luxury Groups \n– “Premiumization”- the Threat of Alternate Spending Patterns \n– Post-COVID-19 Market Insights \n  \nErwan Rambourg has been a top-ranked analyst covering the luxury and sporting goods sectors for fifteen years. After eight years as a Marketing Manager in the luxury industry\, notably for LVMH and Richemont\, he is now a Managing Director and Global Head of Consumer & Retail equity research. He regularly contributes to the Wall Street Journal\, the Financial Times\, CNBC and Bloomberg\, and has guest lectured at top universities in the US\, Europe and Asia. He is the author of The Bling Dynasty: Why The Reign of Chinese Luxury Shoppers Has Only Just Begun (Sept 2014) and is finishing his second book Future Luxe: What’s Ahead for the Business of Luxury (Sept 2020)\, in which he identifies the major forces and emerging trends that are set to reshape luxury over the next decade after a period of virus-related turbulence. After six years in Asia\, Rambourg now lives in New York City with his wife and three children. \n  \n\n  \n  \n\n  \nThe conversation will be moderated by FACC-NY President Elsa Berry\, Founder and Managing Partner of Vendôme Global Partners. Elsa serves as Managing Director as well as President of the French-American Chamber of Commerce NYC. Vendôme Global Partners LLC\, a strategic financial advisory services firm focused on the Luxury\, Beauty and Premium Branded Consumer industries on a global basis. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nClick here to purchase your copy of Future Luxe. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/future-luxe-in-conversation-with-erwan-rambourg/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-templates-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC-NY":MAILTO:info@faccnyc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T203000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210127T024716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T131151Z UID:3030-1611768600-1611779400@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC Philadelphia Webinar: Meet the Filmmakers of "The Lafayette Escadrille" Documentary DESCRIPTION:Meet the Filmmakers of\n“The Lafayette Escadrille” Documentary\nPresentation & Networking\nHump Day Happy Hour with Signature Cocktail*\n\nStressed out?  History brings valuable perspective. \nEnjoy a fun event with the Filmmakers of THE LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE\, Paul Glenshaw and Darroch Greer\, the FACC Members\, and Guests. Take a break to learn about the diverse fearless flyers who steered the United States into supporting the Allies when this country eventually entered World War I. \n​ \nFilmed in the skies above France and the United States\, THE LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE tells the story of the American volunteers who flew and fought for France in World War I. It is an all-true\, character-driven story of a disparate group of idealistic young men risking their lives for the ideals of France and civilization. Through archival footage and stunning photography of the places where the pilots trained\, flew\, fought and died\, the documentary gives the viewer a thrilling and visceral experience of the early days of combat aviation. Never-before-seen photographs\, letters and memoirs tell the only American story that covers the entire scope of World War I along the Western Front\, from fighting in the trenches and driving ambulances to flying single-seat fighters. The sacrifices made by the men of the Lafayette Escadrille strengthened the historic bond between the sister republics of the United States and France as they laid the foundation of American combat aviation and the U.S. Air Force. \n​ \nMore info about THE LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE documentary film: IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11540922/ \n\n*To prepare the Signature Cocktail at home\, you will need Cognac and Champagne\nOr skip the alcohol and enjoy a sparkling apple cider or ginger ale.\n\nWednesday\, January 27th\, 2021\n5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST\n​\nFree Event via Zoom – Link Provided upon Registration\nEvent Agenda: \n5:30 PM  Optional 24-minute Preview Screening on YouTube to introduce the documentary film or watch it at your convenience. \n​ \n6:00 PM  Welcome by FACC President Jeremy Heep\, Introduction of the Filmmakers Paul Glenshaw and Darroch Greer\nPreparation of the Lafayette Escadrille Cocktail (half Cognac and half Champagne)\, created by Harry’s New York Bar in Paris\, or enjoy an alcohol-free sparkling apple cider or ginger ale. \n​ \n6:05 PM  Presentation \n6:45 PM  First Breakout Room Session:  Introduce yourself by Full Name\, Job Title\, Company (as applicable). \n                 Brief Reply:  Have you visited the Western Front (see map below) in Europe and/or\nDo you have a relative who served in World War I? \n​ \n7:00 PM  Presentation Continues with Q&A \n​ \n7:30 PM  Second Breakout Room Session:  Introduce yourself by Full Name\, Job Title\, Company (as applicable).\nBrief Reply:  How old were you when you took your first airplane and where did you fly to and from? \n​ \n7:45 PM  Thanks to the Filmmakers.  Random Number Prize Drawing\, Upcoming FACC Events \n​ \n8:00 PM  Optional 30-minute Additional Networking Session to meet registrants not met earlier in the Breakout Sessions.\nTo make a business connection\, please put your email address in the CHAT or contact info@FACCphila.org after the event.\nBrief Reply:  What is your next travel destination for business or pleasure once the pandemic restrictions are lifted? \n​ \n8:30 PM  Event Concludes \nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFilmmakers Paul Glenshaw and Darroch Greer at\nThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Filmmakers: \nPaul Glenshaw’s aviation storytelling covers a wide range of media. He is a regular contributor to the Smithsonian’s Air & Space magazine and was co-writer and producer of the PBS documentary Barnstorming. He is the author of To Swing Through the Sky\, a theatrical concert commissioned and produced by George Mason University about the twin histories of jazz and powered flight. He is an exhibit curator/producer for museums\, and is a longtime STEM educator. He was a member of the Wright Experience team during the Centennial of Flight in 2003. Paul is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis\, with a first  career in art museums. He is practicing artist and a drawing instructor for the Smithsonian Associates. \n​ \nDarroch Greer is an award-winning documentary filmmaker\, writer and historical researcher. He’s researched\, written\, produced and directed films on American history\, world history\, natural history and popular culture for PBS\, TCM\, Discovery\, History\, TBS and VH1. Most recently Darroch wrote and co-directed The Millionaires’ Unit\, an award-winning\, two-hour documentary on World War One aviation filmed in five countries. In the museum and themed entertainment worlds\, Darroch worked as the researcher and a writer on the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum\, the Adler Planetarium in Chicago\, the Kennedy Space Center in Florida\, the Atturaif Living History Museum in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, and on theme parks and guest experiences in Korea\, Qatar\, Saudi Arabia\, Thailand\, Jordan\, Pennsylvania and Chicago. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-webinar-meet-the-filmmakers-of-the-lafayette-escadrille-documentary/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/film-poster.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC Philadelphia":MAILTO:info@FACCphila.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T140000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210118T142731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T142731Z UID:3022-1611666000-1611669600@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC NE: Let's Talk Diversity & Inclusion DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW \nWe are very excited to kick off 2021 with the launch of a new series of virtual events dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors IPSEN and EY for supporting FACCNE’s newest event series. We know that diversity and inclusion are key priorities for Ipsen & EY. It is core to who they are and how they work. \nWe are also pleased to partner for this event with the American Chamber of Commerce in France\, as well as the French-American Chambers of Commerce Atlanta\, Chicago\, Houston\, Washington D.C.\, and OurOffice\, Inc. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, January 26\, 2021 @ 1pm EST/19H Paris Time for the first event of this series\, “Believe in Building an Inclusive Workplace Culture.” \nOur incredible speakers: Guy Pacitti (Pegasystems)\, Jane Steinmetz (EY Boston)\, Wagner Denuzzo (Prudential Financial) and our moderator Caroline Vaquette (OurOffice\, Inc.) will share with us their experiences and reflections on creating an inclusive workplace culture and countering forms of discrimination & inequality. They will also discuss the important role of the recruitment process to maintain a diverse and equitable workplace culture. This panel discussion is a great opportunity for professionals of all sectors from all company sizes to discuss and share their perspectives on how we each address inclusivity in the business world. \nAttendees will have the opportunity for a 30-40 minute panel discussion\, followed by Q&A with guest speakers. \n  \nThis event is FREE and open to ALL! \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGuy Pacitti\, Global Leader of Inclusion & Diversity\, Pegasystems \nGuy Pacitti has extensive experience providing counsel to senior level executives on such topics as diversity\, equity & inclusion\, organizational design\, workplace culture\, and leadership development.  He currently serves as the Global Leader of Inclusion and Diversity at Pegasystems\, a Cambridge\, Massachusetts-based customer relationship management (CRM) and digital process automation software development company with more than 5000 employees operating in 22 countries.  Prior to his current role\, he served as Director of Diversity and Inclusion at IBM where he drove the global strategy of Diversity and Inclusion educational offerings and career accelerator programs for diverse talent. He also served as Director of Executive Succession\, developing IBM’s executive business leaders.  Prior roles include Human Resources leadership posts in software and communications consulting firms. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJane Steinmetz\, Office Managing Principal at EY Boston. \nJane Steinmetz is a business leader within EY who brings over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 100 clients\, leading high-performing teams and advocating for change. In her role as Office Managing Principal of the EY Boston office\, Jane is responsible for overall client service\, market growth and internal management of the Boston office\, in which there are over 2\,300 assurance\, tax\, transaction and consulting professionals. As a managing principal and business leader\, she is connected to top leadership and uses her experience to guide strategic\, client service and operational recommendations. \nThroughout her career\, Jane has been a tax professional who has consulted with a diverse array of taxpayers on state tax matters.  In her resident state of Massachusetts\, she works closely with the business community\, Department of Revenue\, Legislature and Governor’s Administration on tax policy. Her consultation has involved high profile controversy matters\, nexus considerations\, large scale compliance functions\, apportionment nuances\, and driving legislative state tax changes of critical importance for some of the firm’s largest clients both nationally and across the globe. \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWagner Denuzzo\, Head of Capabilities for Future Work\, Prudential Financial \nWagner Denuzzo is currently leading the Future of Work Talent CoE at Prudential. His team is responsible for Organizational Design and Capabilities\, as well as the transformation of careers and skills development for the future. Prior to this role\, Wagner was leading Leadership Talent Transformation at IBM where he also served as the head of Leadership and Management Development for the enterprise during IBMs largest transformation in its history. Wagner has been a Leadership/Organizational Development Consultant\, Executive Coach\, and HR strategist for over 20 years. Prior to joining IBM\, Wagner had an Executive Coaching practice in NYC serving Fortune 500 clients nationwide. Wagner was born and raised in Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications\, a Masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCaroline Vaquette\, International HR Executive\, OurOffice\, Inc. \nCaroline Vaquette will be our moderator for the first Diversity & Inclusion Series event. Caroline is an international HR executive and a change maker for a more inclusive world. She is passionate about Gender and Minorities Equity and Inclusion and is a member of the Leadership Team of OurOffice\, Inc.\, a category-defining leader in the emerging Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) space.\nOurOffice pioneered Diversity and Inclusion as a Service for building inclusive workplace cultures on an affordable monthly subscription\, and has been featured in the Mercer and Deloitte Reports on DEI. \nCaroline’s career spans 20 years in pivotal roles on three continents (North America\, Asia and Europe) to drive collaboration across diverse teams working for superior outcomes and success. She has a successful track record of building inclusive workplaces\, leveraging deep knowledge of multicultural environments and DEI best practices. \nPrior to OurOffice\, Caroline was the DEI Director at Henkel\, a global German corporation\, where she was responsible for DEI strategy\, CSR and Talent Management. She has implemented innovative HR programs by leveraging technology to engage and retain talent. Caroline earned her Masters in Business and Management in France. \n  \n  \n“Gender equality and more broadly diversity and inclusion are key priorities for us at Ipsen. People are at the center of everything we do and we aim to offer equal opportunities to everyone\, everywhere in our One Ipsen open and inclusive culture.”\nRegis Mulot\, Executive Vice President\, Chief Human Resources Officer\, IPSEN URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-ne-lets-talk-diversity-inclusion/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Diversity.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC NE":MAILTO:contact@faccne.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210119T100000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210106T181935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T181935Z UID:3001-1611046800-1611050400@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-SF: Online Networking Café - January DESCRIPTION:NEW to the Bay Area? Join our January Networking Cafe from 9:00am to 10:00am to connect with the FACCSF Team. \nEvery 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 am\, connect with the French American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco. \nDue to the current situation\, this event has been transformed into a webinar. Register below for the free event. You will receive your access link by email. \nIt’s a great casual occasion to: \n\nTell us more about yourself and your expectations\nLearn more about what we do & how we do it\nGive us feedback and share your ideas\nNetwork with other members who are as curious as you\n\n  URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-sf-online-networking-cafe-january/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/csm_NETWORKING_Cafe-2_27ce6c556f.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210113T100000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20210106T181435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T181435Z UID:2998-1610528400-1610532000@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-SF: France Vs. Silicon Valley: GOD & the Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Edition 9 of our series: France Vs. Silicon Valley: God & the Silicon Valley \nThe Silicon Valley from every angle: ethical\, cultural and spiritual \n\nAfter the global health crisis\, what is the current situation of the global epicenter of innovation?\nIs Silicon Valley still inventing and for what purpose?\nHow have Facebook and the new American tech giants transformed the ecosystem? For good or bad?\nDo the valley’s start-ups still want to make the world a better place\, or simply to enrich their shareholders?\nHow can we restore meaning to this allegedly virtuous model?\n\nJoin us on January 13th 2021 to hear from two inspiring speakers: \nFather Eric Salobir\, knows as the “geek priest” & author of “God and Silicon Valley”. He is also the Founder of OPTIC Technology\, a sort of a Catholic network which promotes research and innovation and various technology fields\, in charge of the media and technology for the Dominicans & a teacher of digital communication at Catholic University of Paris. \nDoctor Luc Julia is the CTO and Senior Vice President of Innovation for Samsung Electronics\, but also bestselling author of the book: “There is no such thing as Artificial Intelligence”\, holds dozens of patents and is recognized as one of the top 100 most influential French developers in the digital world. He is also recipient of Légion d’Honneur\, the highest order of France\, and member of its National Academy of Technologies\, he holds degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from theUniversity Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris and earned a Ph.D. in ComputerScience at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Paris. URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-sf-france-vs-silicon-valley-god-the-silicon-valley/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/csm_France_Vs._Silicon-Valley-_Edition-9_4b20b1fef3.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC San Francisco":MAILTO:stanley.zelphin@faccsf.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T121312 CREATED:20201207T145431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T145431Z UID:2977-1608319800-1608325200@nationalfacc.org SUMMARY:FACC-DC Paris Chansons DESCRIPTION:The French American Chamber of Commerce of D.C. invites you to an unforgettable evening of French music!  A virtual concert with a holiday twist by Paris Chansons\, the French band with a global twist based in LA! \nExperience original renditions of favorites from Aznavour\, Dassin\, Piaf\, Adamo\, Dalida\, Macias to Indila\, Zaz & Stromae!  PLUS some of the most beloved Russian gypsy classics! \nSing along\, dance and raise your glass to toast to health\, life ad the holidays….we are in this all together. \nPerformance by Paris Chansons singers: Jacob & Julia Kantor\, Max Cohen\, and violinist extraordinaire\, Endre Balogh! \nVirtual doors open 10 minutes prior to the concert so you can settle in and pour yourself a drink. Black tie or Black PJs optional 😉 \nDiscover Paris Chansons:  https://youtu.be/t252MrD7vbo \nMusic video of Jacob & Julia performing their original rendition of Joe Dassin’s classic “Et si tu n’existais pas – If you didn’t exist.” https://youtu.be/faOSlxTjw1o \nVue sur Télèmatin (3 minute clip in French!):  https://youtu.be/4WMdwFLtLDQ \n REGISTER NOW \n4 Types of Tickets: \n\nLe Billet Tête d’Affiche (The Headliner): Attend the Online Concert\nLe Billet Entracte (The Intermission package):\n\nAttend the Online Event\n1 bottle of French Bordeaux Red Wine\n1 bottle of French Burgundy Red Wine\n1 bottle of French White Bordeaux or White Alsace Wine\nAn assortment of French products: includes candies (Fraises Tagada)\, Confiture Bonne Maman\, Cookies Lu\, etc*\n\n\nLe Billet Coulisses de la Scène (backstage pass package):\n\nEverything in Entracte package plus:\n1 bottle of real Champagne from Champagne (Champagne Pierre Mignon or Champagne Antoine Damon)\n\n\nLe Billet A Guichets Fermés (The Full House Package)\n\nEverything in Coulisses de la Scène package plus:\nA Bottle of Rose Champagne (Champagne Pierre Mignon or Champagne Larmigny) URL:https://nationalfacc.org/event/facc-dc-paris-chansons/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nationalfacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Chansons.png ORGANIZER;CN="FACC DC":MAILTO:info@faccwdc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR