The San Francisco Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACCSF)  was created in 1978 and is a member driven, non-profit organization.

Our mission is serving the needs of the French-American business community throughout the San Francisco Bay and helping French and American business leaders to meet, discuss common interest, and exchange ideas through our networking events. The Chamber also provides the perfect forum for you to explore international business opportunities and to encourage your entrepreneurial initiatives. (cf: check our Entrepreneurship Program: Business Booster)

The San Francisco Chapter of the French American Chamber of Commerce -one of the largest in the country- regroups about 300 members who also benefit from the FACC Network that includes 19 other FACC Chapters in the United States and Paris and offers over 4,000 business contacts.

Our organization is run by a Board of Directors and is composed of various committees. Biotech, High Tech, ECM, Consumer Products.

The staff

Carole Granade,                                                                                                  Marie Brun                
Executive Director                                                                                                Assistant Director

  
                                                                                                                     
Carole Granade is the Executive Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco (FACCSF). The San Francisco Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) is a non-profit, member driven organization dedicated to serving the needs of the French-American business community throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.  Since she started in this role in Feb. 2003, she has focused on developing the professional events of the Chamber, broaden the membership base, and add business services to members. She has successfully raised the membership (+70% in 2 years), multiplied the events to almost 50 events per year, stabilized the financial situation and increased tremendously the visibility of the organization.

Prior to heading the FACCSF, Carole has lead the marketing department of Winnov, a major vendor of digital video hardware. She has also held various marketing and product development roles in Europe (France, Germany) and in the United States, including technology consulting, professional newsletter editing, and international business development. Carole holds a BS in Computer Sciences from EPF, Paris, as well as a MBA-equivalent from HEC, Paris.

Our organization relies also on volunteers and interns. If you wish to help the FACCSF, do not hesitate to join us.

San Francisco FACC Board of Directors

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