Join us Saturday, June 2nd for a fantastic French inspired menu composed by our very own St. Tropez Bistro and Bakery (Charcuterie, Cheeses, etc). Then, warm up the first week-end of "June Gloom" dancing to tunes played by one of San Diego's finest DJs.

Dress to impress, mingle, and show your moves; we are looking forward to see you there.

As usual, the St. Tropez team will be offering Champagne to our members.
Rates stand at $35 for members, and $45 for non-members.
Reservations through Google Checkout is now available. This event will be based on attendence, so please, commit. Thank you.

Come and celebrate the new President of France with a wonderful brunch and see the results in real time!!!!!!!

At the resturant ST TROPEZ DOWNTOWN come and join the French - American community of San Diego to discover in real time on big screen the next French President elected by the majority for 5 years.

Brunch starting at 10 AM, results at 11AM (or even sooner)!!!!!!!

Follow the results

Savour the French cusine

Meet your friends from the French - American community

Lets get together for the new
“QINQUENNAT PRESIDENTIEL”

The address of the restaurant is
600W Broadway
next to the trolley station in downtown San Diego

The restaurant's address is 600 W. Broadway, at the Trolley Station and the San Diego Modern Art Museum. Plenty of free street parking should be available (being a Sunday) and delicious food will be offered on a pay as you oder basis. More information about the restaurant at http://www.sttropezbistro.com/harbor.htm

Wednesday, Apr 4, 2007 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
La Jolla
The Salk Institute

A comparison of two successful approaches to foster innovation in the life sciences

France and San Diego’s biotechnology industries have much more in common than one might think. In 2005, 174 biotech companies in San Diego (228 in France) were developing 50 compounds in Phase I trials (41 in France) and 58 in Phase II (39 in France). Both face similar challenges, such as facilitating technology transfer to industry or reducing the funding gap for translational research.

However, the drivers that have fueled their industrie's growth vary significantly. France possesses world-class pharmaceutical and chemical scientists coupled with some of the most advanced clinical trial facilities worldwide. San Diego’s tightly-connect network of angel investors, research institutions, incubators and biotech firms makes it arguably the best place to start a biotech company in the world.

Our distinguished panel will discuss the specific strengths of their regions, the common challenges both industries face, and will explore avenues for further collaboration between France and San Diego in the life sciences.

Program:

6:00 pm – Guests registration

6:30-7:00 pm – Discussion of San Diego's TCA network and of the French « Pôles de compétitivité »: a new collaborative mode funding collaborative project involving companies, start-ups and research centers

Speakers:

• François Ferré Ph.D., CEO, Althea Technologies
Member, Tech Coast Angels

• Luc Rousseau, Vice-Minister of Industry, General Directorate for French Enterprises

Moderator: Stéphane Richard Ph.D., The Salk Institute & Gen2X LLC

7:00-7:30 pm – One-stop shop presentations of the Paris Region's specific strengths in Oncology, in clinical trials, and in its business environment

Speakers:

• Professeur Fabien Calvo Ph.D., Chairman, Paris Region Cancer Consortium

• Antoine Cournot, President EUCROF (European CRO Federation) and CEO, Therapharm

• Dr Catherine Lassale, MD, Scientific, Pharmaceutical and Medical Affairs Director, Leem

• Patrick Seroin, Attorney at Law, Fidal

• Franck Tetaz, European Patent Attorney; European Trademark and Design Attorney, Cabinet Regimbeau

Moderator: Alan Lewis Ph.D., CEO, Novocell

7:30 pm – Cocktail hour / Networking


Brought to you by:

- French Bio Beach
- French Embassy – Economic Department in San Francisco
- Paris Region Economic Development Agency
- San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce

Sponsors:

- Gen2X LLC
- Invivogen
- Lafayettes Wines LLC

Every last Tuesday of the month from 5:30 Pm to 7Pm

Let’s do something different, happy hour time!!!!
After a busy day, take some time for a relaxing evening. I hope to see you there ready to have a good time.
Located near the Montgomery field airport, this bar/ restaurant is a replica of a world 1 French Farmhouse.
There is also a dance floor and on Tuesday night they also have a single night starting at 7 Pm. So, if you wish to stay for that, enjoy!!!
For those who would prefer a nice quiet setting, they have a wonderful restaurant next door, with great food.

Visit their web site at www.94thaerosquadron.signonsandiego.com

The address is 8885 Balboa Avenue, San Diego CA 92123
Their number is (858) 560 6771

This is the first of our lunches of the year for the French-American Chamber of Commerce.

Gilles, Owner of La Bastide Bistro is going to welcome us with a wonderful selection of lunch plates from salads, pates, onion soups, great sandwiches on French baguette, quiches, crepes and fabulous desserts.

Please visit his web site at www.labastidebistro.com to view his wonderful restaurant located in Scripps Ranch at 10006 Scripps Ranch Boulevard.

Please register now at the Chamber of Commerce at 858 427 0665 so we can reserve you a seat and bring your business cards, we love the exchange.

Gilles is offering a 15% discount on the food to the members of the French-American Chamber. The non members will be full price. His prices are very reasonable starting at 8 dollars for a crepe or a sandwich.

We would love to see you and welcome you all in this New Year. Mark your calendars; we are going to do lunch the last Friday of every month, some of them with a speaker.

Come and celebrate with us the first edition of the French American Business Awards (FAB Awards) and the uncorking of the 2006 Beaujolais Nouveau on Friday November 17, starting at 6 PM, in the luxurious surrounding of the Westgate Hotel in Downtown San Diego. This event is organized by the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce (SDFACC) in collaboration with TV5MONDE and other preeminent French-American Businesses.

The best of them will be honored during the largest French-American Business Celebration of the year. Who are the best French-American Businesses in San Diego? The only way to find out is attend the event and vote for your favorites at http://www.FABAwards.org.

This is a time to celebrate wine, food and business in a grandiose atmosphere of Culinary Delights prepared by Fabrice Hardel, the award-winning chef of the Fontainbleau restaurant, for only $49 per person (tax/gratuity and Beaujolais included). Parking is validated at the hotel.
A special announcement will be made by TV5Monde on its coverage in San Diego and Live Jazz music will regal the audience the entire evening.

Please call 619.557.3655 to make reservations directly with the hotel.

The entire proceeds will benefit the non-profit SDFACC.

Semi-formal dress is expected.

For more information, please call us at 619.557.3655 or e-mail us at info@france-sandiego.org

RSVP: Click here to RSVP with a credit card, or call 619-557-3655

L’Alliance Française de San Diego

La Chambre Franco-Américaine de San Diego

Le Cottage Français

L’Union des Francais de l’étranger

vous proposent un spectacle musical , parlé, chanté et dansé :

« Jacques Brel ou l’impossible rêve »

Ce spectacle est à l’affiche à Paris au Tambour Royal depuis l’été 2005 !

Avec André Nerman, Manon Landowski et Pascal Turbet

Le dimanche 22 octobre à 15 heures

Salomon Hall, University of San Diego

Entrée gratuite pour les membres de ces associations avec réservation obligatoire

Entrée : $20.00 (non-membres)

$15.00 (étudiants sur présentation de la carte)

RESERVATIONS

Pour les membres :

Par courriel : alliancefrancaise2000@yahoo.com

Par téléphone : (858) 824-6694

Laissez-nous : nom, prénom, association, numéro de téléphone et courriel.

Nous vous enverrons un message de rappel.

Par internet : http://comme.com/formulairebrel.htm

Pour les non-membres :

$20.00 (non-membres), $15.00 (étudiants sur présentation de la carte)

Par chèque : Envoyer votre chèque à l’ordre de « Alliance Française de San Diego «

à l’adresse suivante et avant le 12 octobre :  Spectacle Brel, Alliance Française de San Diego P.O Box 22438 - San Diego, CA 92192.

Il n’y aura pas de remboursement après le 12 octobre.

Attention le nombre de places est limité !

Télérama : « Encore un hommage, cette fois à Jacques Brel. Ce spectacle-ci a au moins l'avantage de ne pas être un simple empilement de chansons, mais une évocation très personnelle de l'oeuvre. "L'Impossible Rêve" se joue dans une petite salle, mais il est à l'affiche depuis des mois. Ce n'est pas pour rien. »

Figaro : « Difficile de remplacer Brel. Sans pour autant s’en faire la tête, André Nerman y parvient. Il faut de temps en temps fermer les yeux pour y croire vraiment mais, dans l’ensemble, ça marche. Et Nerman est vraiment sympathique. Manon Landowski, elle, comme d’habitude, est formidable. »

Please join the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce at Tower 23, San Diego Most Preferred Hotel for our monthly Business Mixer. This will be the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business and to network within the community.

A fine diner will be served featuring a bruschetta bar, appetizers, chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce and ceasar salad, carved prime rib with specialty rolls and assorted petit fours.

Semi-formal dress is expected.

For more information, please call us at 858.427.0665 or e-mail us at info@france-sandiego.org

Click here to see a map

RSVP: Click here to RSVP with a credit card, or fax us a check at 858-764-9700

"Les Bleus" are qualified for the final of the World Cup against Italy. It does not get any better than this. See this historical game in French at La Bastide with other French supporters.

THIS EVENT IS NEAR SOLD-OUT. OVER A HUNDRED SUPPORTERS WILL BE THERE. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ON OUR SITE BUT YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SECURE A SEAT BY CALLING LA BASTIDE DIRECTLY AT (858) 577-0033.

DOORS WILL OPEN AT 10:30 AM. DO NOT BE LATE.

Please join the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce and TV5 MONDE at la Bastide to support the French National Soccer Team in its quest of World Cup glory

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Each game will be broadcast in French and will feature free TV5 MONDE memorabilia and merchandise. Skip work and come join the largest party in San Diego supporting "Les Bleus". Expect a relaxed, but fervent, atmosphere.

France vs. Italy , Sunday July 9 at 11 AM, $20. This unique price will get you a full buffet of "Daube Provencale" with Polenta, fruits, Pates and more, plus non-alcoholic drinks. Champagne will be flowing if (or should we say when) France wins.

Click on the icon on the right to RSVP and pay online, or pay at the door. Because this event will sell out, it is preferable to RSVP ahead of time.

La Bastide French Bistro is located at 10006 Scrips Ranch Blvd in the Pomerado Rd and 15 Freeway area of San Diego. Map is available here. Their web site is http://www.labastidebistro.com

RSVP: Click on each icon to RSVP directly online by CC for the game you are interested to attend. You can also fax us a signed copy of your check to SDFACC to (858) 764-9700 to guarantee your seat.
For more information, please call the Chamber at 858-427-0665 or send us an e-mail at info@france-sandiego.org.

Please join the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce at the Salk Institute for our Fall Business Mixer and fascinating Forum on Immigration.

Danielle Homant, Immigration Lawyer and SDFACC member will answer, alongside a panel of experts, the key questions surrounding Immigration. Philippe Faurie, CEO of Stackcom will give us an inside look on his experience hiring French workers. Philippe Cesson will present the J-1 Visa Program sponsored by the French-American Chamber of Commerce allowing internship of French nationals in American Companies. Among other topics:

Electronic/Biometric Passport Requirements for French Citizens

Changes in Nonimmigrant Visa Procedures at U.S. Consulate in Paris , France

U.S. Consulates in Other Countries Accepting French Visa Applicants

Strategies for Delayed U.S. Citizenship Applications

Treaty Investor Visas

Pending New U.S. Immigration Laws rts.

Hors-d'oeuvres and wine provided.

What: Immigration Forum
When: TBD.
Where: Salk Institute , 10010 North Torrey Pines Road , La Jolla, CA 92037 . Phone: (858) 453-4100, web site
Price: $15 for SDFACC members
            $20 for non-members and at the door (Parking on site and free)
RSVP: Will be open soon.

For more information, please call the Chamber at 858-427-0665 or send us an e-mail at info@france-sandiego.org. Attendees are encouraged to e-mail their questions ahead of time so as to make sure they will be answered during the forum.

A private lunch with the French Ambassador in the U.S., His Excellency Jean-David LEVITTE.

Thanks to the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce, SDFACC members and Business leaders of the San Diego area have the unique and rare opportunity to sit at the same table as Mr. Levitte, French ambassador in the United States, for a very private, intimate and exclusive luncheon. Mr. Levitte will also speak to the audience about the economic ties linking France and the United States.

Mr. Levitte presented his credentials to President Bush on December 9, 2002 and has been French Ambassador in the United Sates ever since. Ambassador Levitte has had a distinguished and outstanding career in the French foreign service, serving on the staff of two French Presidents and holding various senior positions in the French foreign service. His previous position was French Permanent Representative to the United Nations in 2000 where he handled resolution 1441 on Iraq.

The event will take place Saturday May 6, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Westage Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, with a gastronomical four-course meal specially prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Fabrice Hardel:

Hudson valley foie gras Cassoulet

Foie gras, sweetbread, chorizo, fava bean and cherry tomato

*****

Australian Barramundi

Alba white truffle custard, braised artichoke & Noilly Pratt emulsion

*****

New Zealand Venison rack

Asian pear tatin, morels mushroom and huckleberry

*****

L'exotic

Passion fruit curd, orange tuile and kalamansi sorbet

*****

CLOS DE LA CURE 2001 & CHATEAU L'ABEILLE DE FIEUZAL 2003

Grand Cru St. Emilion Red Wine & Pessac-Leognan White Wine provided by Lafayette Wine

This event is SOLD OUT.. No access will be given at the door. Thank you for your support of the SDFACC

Please join the San Diego French-American Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking and great food and wine. Located in Le Cake Chateau, one of San Diego's premier bakery, come mingle and network in a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere.

You will be able to sample and drink from a variety of wines, each with its own character and terroir, thanks to Lafayette Wine. The food will consist of French and other imported cheeses, Fried Zucchini Strips, Crudites, Finger Sandwiches and more from Le Cake Chateau.

What: Casual business networking event – Wine and Dine
When: Thursday May 11, 6 pm.
Where: Le Cake Chateau, 1152 7th Ave @ B street, Downtown San Diego. Phone: 619-325-0977
Price: $15 for SDFACC members up to May 9, $25 after
            $25 for non-members and at the door
RSVP: Click here to RSVP directly online by CC. You can also fax us a signed copy of your check to SDFACC to (858) 764-9700 to guarantee your seat.

For more information, please call the Chamber at 858-427-0665 or send us an e-mail at info@france-sandiego.org

On Sunday May 21st, starting at 12 noon, the SDFACC Board will cook "Merguez" (spicy sausages from North Africa) and serve chilled Rosé wine at the Francophollies.

Of course, being the SDFACC, those are not just any Merguez. They are created specially for the Chamber by a butcher in Oceanside who spent the last four years perfecting its creations. As good (and some say even better) than those in France. Grilled on a barbecue, served on a baguette with mustard and washed with chilled Rosé wine, your membership at the Chamber would never have tasted so good.

If you are not a member yet and consider joigning, c'mon in and join the fun. A lifetime pledge to support l'OGC Nice will even get you a glass of Rosé. If you are from Marseilles, or otherwise supporting l'OM, please keep walking.

What: Merguez and Rosé
When: Sunday May 21, 12 pm.
Where: Kate O. Sessions Park, Lamont Street in Pacific Beach , web site
Price: Free
RSVP: Click here to RSVP to help the SDFACC better plan for the food and drinks - No commitments