French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) - Philadelphia Chapter. New & Renewing Memberships
Join the Philadelphia Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC Philadelphia)! Connect with local French, American, and international Francophile and Francophone business leaders in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Southern New Jersey, and France. The FACC is your best resource for fostering French-American business cooperation, exploring new business opportunities, and supporting economic development in our tri-state region.All programs and events are conducted in English to include the broadest audience possible, though you are welcome to speak French in one-on-one conversations.Membership BenefitsAs a FACC member, you'll have access to exclusive networking opportunities, informative programs, events with a joie de vivre spirit, and valuable resources, all while supporting our mission to strengthen French-American business collaboration.Application & Membership TermsApplicants should share an interest in promoting French-American and international business exchange.Applications are reviewed and approved by the FACC Board of Directors.Membership is valid for 12 months.You may join anytime; after your first year, your first renewal will be prorated for the 12-month period December 1st - November 30th.For your FACC Membership to remain in "Good Standing", please renew by December 1st of each year to prevent your membership from expiring and lapsing into arrears.Important PolicySoliciting FACC members for fundraising purposes or to recruit as members for other organizations is strictly prohibited. Please respect this policy to support the FACC and sustain our thriving business association.About the FACCThe FACC is an independent, apolitical, member-supported, 501(c)(6) nonprofit business association, incorporated in Pennsylvania, and led by an enthusiastic, volunteer Board of Directors, representing the leaders of our French-American business community. We receive no government funding from France or the Chambers of Commerce & Industry in France to sustain our mission and rely on membership dues, net registration fees for programs and events, and corporate sponsorship for our two annual signature events, the Fête Gala and Global Leadership Award, Honoring an Outstanding Business Leader in the first half of the year, and on the third Thursday in November, the Savor Soirée, a French Philadelphia Cultural Tradition since 1989, Celebrating Business Connections.Contributions are not considered charitable deductions by the IRS, but may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Please consult your tax advisor.For a copy of the IRS Form W-9 with our Taxpayer Identification Number, contact info@FACCphila.org.