Midi-Pyrénées Chapter

Leandro De Sa
Chairman, Midi-Pyrénées Chapter 

Alison Cole
Vice-Chair                                                                                                                          

 

American Chamber of Commerce in France

20 Bd Lascrosses - BP7010

31068 Toulouse Cedex 7

05.61.29.47.50
infomp@amchamfrance.net

 

Visit our new website : www.amcham-midipyrenees.org 

 

Regional Information

 

 

With a surface area of over 45 000 km², the Midi-Pyrénées is the largest region in France. It borders the Pyrénées Mountains and Spain to the south, the Massif Central mountains to the northeast, the Aquitaine region and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean sea to the east. The region has two international airports: Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées and Toulouse-Blagnac, which offer daily flights to Paris and most international destinations. The region has an exceptional population growth, with a rate that has doubled the national average for the past six years.

The Midi-Pyrénées region offers several advantages. It is the European leader in civil avionics, and accounts for 50% of total French avionics subcontracting, with over 50 000 employees in this sector. It is also the world’s leading test center for avionic structures and materials. It is home to Airbus as well as other avionics companies such as Air France Industries, ATR, EADS Socata, Latécoère, Liebherr Aerospace, Lisi Aerospace, Ratier-Figeac, Rockwell Collins, Safran, and Thales. In the field of aeronautics, the Midi-Pyrénées region accounts for 12 000 jobs, representing half of the national total and a quarter of the European total.

In the IT and communications sector (over 37 000 jobs), the region offers expertise that is recognized throughout Europe in the fields such as image and signal transmission, man-machine interface, vocal recognition and electronics. It is France’s leading cluster for embedded electronics and the leading region after the Ile-de-France for software editing and IT services. It is home for companies such as Freescale Semiconducteurs, Siemens VDO Automotive, Actielec Technologies and Cap Gemini.

Along with the Aquitaine region, the Midi-Pyrénées was officially designated as the Aerospace, Space and Embedded Systems cluster. The region also hosts the official Cancer Bio Health cluster. A third cluster “AgriMip Innovation” has applied for official status in the agriculture and agro-industrial sectors. The agro-food sector accounts for 25 500 employees and 4 155 establishments in the region, with leading companies in dairy (3A, Roquefort Société), meet and nutritional products (Nutrition & Santé). It is also home to leading companies in the fruit processing sector (Andros, Materne Boin, Blue Whale).

The highly qualified population of the Midi-Pyrénées region makes it the leading region after the Ile-de-France in terms of the ratio of research scientists per head of population (12 790 research scientists). It is also the leading university hub after Paris. The Midi-Pyrénées is the n°1 region in France in terms of R&D activity (R&D expenditure as a percentage of regional GDP). In 2006, it was the 5th leading region in terms of FDI inflows, with 2 759 jobs created.

Thank you to AFII  (Invest in France Agency) for providing this information. AFII's mission is to make France Europe's leading destination for international investment. Visit their website at http://www.invest-in-france.org 

 

 

10 Sep 2010-8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Disney's Approach to Business Excellence

One-day training with Disney Institute - Leadership Excellence - People Management - Quality Service - Brand Loyalty
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09 Jul 2010-7:00 pm - Ze Plé Graounde
WIB Family and Friends

« Networking, jeux intergénérationnels, témoignages de réussite pro et choix de vie »
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08 Jul 2010-4:00 pm - American Motos (Avenue d'Atlanta)
Independence Day Celebration - Harley Davidson event

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18 Jun 2010-8.30 am - Radisson Hotel
Breakfast with Jacques Tournut

Director of MBA and Post Graduate Programs Professor, Finance and Economics Department – Toulouse Business School «Aerospace MBA and future international developments »
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18 Jun 2010-12:15 am - Motorola
WIB - Coaching session with Karen Arman

Women in Business TaskForce meeting. "Be your own life coach"
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10 Jun 2010-8.30 am - Courtyard by Marriott
Tax Committee first meeting - Breakfast

“New French regulation & Avoiding double taxation, with a specific focus on important changes to the US-France Income Tax Treaty”
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31 May 2010-6.30 pm - Banque Populaire Occitane - Balma
HEC au féminin et Women in Business

"Pratiques destinées à favoriser la mixité des équipes dirigeantes"
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18 May 2010-12:15 am - Cuisin'easy
Women in Business Taskforce meeting

"Meet with Inspirational People" session with Nathalie Grenet, founder and manager of Cuisin'easy
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26 Apr 2010-12:15 am - Courtyard Marriott
Women in Business Taskforce meeting

"Meet with Inspirational People" session With Angela Shaw
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22 Apr 2010-8.30 am - Courtyard by Marriott CANCELLED DUE TO FLIGHT DISRUPTION IN EUROPE
Breakfast with Norman Jordan - CANCELLED DUE TO FLIGHT DISRUPTION IN EUROPE

Theme : «Labinal: a key actor of the system engineering design and technical analysis services »
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23 Mar 2010-5:00 pm - ESC Toulouse Business School - room 215
Seminar with Pat Brans

Theme : “ Time management and personal effectiveness : a new approach”
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08 Mar 2010-19:00-21:00
International Women's Day - WIB and HEC au féminin with Marie Déqué, regional councillor Vera Champagne, general manager Courtyard by Marriott

Theme : « La réussite plurielle : success vs happiness »
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12 Feb 2010-8:30 am - Radisson Hotel
Breakfast with Alain Di Crescenzo

President of IGE+XAO and President of Destination International Theme : "Exporting to the USA or setting up in the USA : feedback from IGE+XAO and presentation of the support provided by the network 'Destination International' to companies"
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10 Feb 2010-12:15-13:45 - ESC Toulouse Business School
Women in Business Taskforce meeting

With Julian Silvester, Bilingual Senior Consultant in business development and multicultural management Theme : "Culture vs Gender : What does it change to be a Woman in Business around the world ?"
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05 Feb 2010-8:30 am - Radisson Hotel
Breakfast with Tom Lyons, Director, and Elise Lyons, Deputy Director, State of Maryland – European Office.

Theme : “Maryland USA – an aerospace and bioscience snapshot”.
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29 Jan 2010-12:15 am - Courtyard Marriott
Women in Business Taskforce meeting

With Allyson Stewart-Allen, internationally-renowned and Director of International Marketing Partners. Theme : “Inter-cultural cross gender experiences in marketing”
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26 Jan 2010-8:30 am - Radisson Hotel
Breakfast with John Moore, head of sales for ATR

Theme : “ATR, a key actor in the regional aircraft market”
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12 Jan 2010-17:30 pm - LAAS/CNRS
Conference organized jointly by GIPI (Club d’innovation pour l’industrie) and the American Chamber of Commerce in France

With Jean-François PIERRON (Regional Executive Managing Director of IBM), Paul GRENET (Vice President of PTC Aerospace and Defense Europe) and Christian PARPET (Technical Director of Rockwell Collins) Theme : « Innovation strategies of an american group in 2010 »
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15 Dec 2009-12:15 am - Caisse d'Epargne, Toulouse
Women in Business Taskforce meeting.

Theme : « Pressure, what pressure ? » How to manage every day work and life pressure.
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08 Dec 2009-
AmCham and ETS joint event

Presenting the “Stakes in English certification for Recruitment and Training” with a wine tasting event around a Thomas Jefferson vineyards travel theme.
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25 Nov 2009-5:30 pm - Courtyard Marriott
Champagne Penet-Chardonnet and Chateauneuf du Pape wine Château de la Font du Loup free tasting.

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24 Nov 2009-
Women in Business Taskforce meeting

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18 Nov 2009-9:00 am - Radisson Hotel
Breakfast with Mr Kenny Mc Donald, Executive Vice President -Charlotte Regional Partnership and the representatives of Charlotte city, North Carolina.

Theme : « Doing business in Charlotte, North Carolina ».
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17 Nov 2009-
Visit of the new “La Poste” sorting office based in Castelnau d’Estretefonds.

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15 Sep 2009-
Women in Business taskforce meeting

Body Language at work
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10 Sep 2009-
Sponsoring Toulouse Handball

Amcham is working towards helping Toulouse Handball by finding sponsors. Exclusive guest VIP seats offered (Invitation required) for the upcoming THB game against Chambéry
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30 Apr 2009-
G20: Overview and Feedback on the President Obama's trip to Europe

Breakfast with the US Consul, Mr Brown to talk about the last G20 Summit and its aftermath
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27 Apr 2009-
Patronage Action organized by the association “Les Ponts du Coeur”

A presentation of the exciting tribute to Thomas Jefferson called "Pont pour la Liberté", that will take place throughout France with the backing of the US Embassy in France and UNESCO. Jefferson was one of France's strongest supporters and friends and lived there in 1787-1788.
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07 Apr 2009-
Breakfast at MEDEF Midi-Pyrénées

Presentation of Amcham and the trade relations between France and the US. Overview of the Amcham’s Task Forces (Business Bridge and HR&Talent). Proposals of the audience in addition of both Task Forces: organise a forum where former and current firms implanted in America can share their experiences and provide feedback to improve newcomer set-ups. Launch a dedicated “Pépinière”.
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03 Apr 2009-
Toulouse Airport new hall D Visit and Presentation

Following the economic development of its region, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport will feature a state-of-the-art infrastructure to meet the new expectations of its passengers and airlines. Hall D, the airport’s fourth and latest hall, is the most spectacular illustration of its expansion. Due to open in September 2009, it will be able to welcome up to 8.5 million passengers by 2015.
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20 Mar 2009-4PM
Sports and Leadership

Roundtable hosted by Toulouse Business School on Sports and Leadership. Guests will include high profile sports professionals : Malia Metela, Maryline Salvetat, Claude Onesta, Thierry Maudet, Stéphane Plantin.
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12 Mar 2009-
Crisis Management

Two-parts event including conferences and roundtables on Crisis Management. Hosted jointly by Rockwell Collins and Toulouse Business School
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06 Mar 2009-2-4 PM
A visit of Rockwell Collins' Headquarters and Factory

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24 Feb 2009-8 30 AM
Women In Business Taskforce

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29 Jan 2009-8 am to 5 pm
Conference on Mexico's Aerospace

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26 Jan 2009-8:45 am
Breakfast with Mr Brown, the US Consul, and American Companies to discuss the economic issues

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20 Jan 2009-4 pm
President Obama's inauguration organized by the US Consulate and the CRAN (the Conseil Representatif des Associations Noires)

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08 Jan 2009-8:30 AM
"Atelier loi de finance 2009"

The finance law and tax implication
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09 Dec 2008-8:30 am to 10 am
Meeting hosted by ETS (international leader in testing professional skills in English)

The topic will be: How to use TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) scores as part of your recruitment or mobility?
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01 Dec 2008-9 AM
Breakfast with Mr Brown, the US Consul, where he will informally answer questions about the impact of the American elections

The impact of the American elections
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04 Nov 2008-8:30 pm to 4 am
Joint organization of the US elections night at Toulouse Business School with speakers talking about the background of USA elections, round table discussions and live transmission from USA. Night includes quiz, mock election voting, music and line da

US elections
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29 Oct 2008-9:00 am
Breakfast at Regus to for the opening of our new offices

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28 Oct 2008-4pm
Interclub meeting at the US Consulate with the other American associations (France/Etats Unis, Americans in Toulouse…)

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27 Oct 2008-4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Presentation by Freescale (semiconductor solutions for cars, mobile phones, networks and more) and a visit of their Toulouse plant

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23 Oct 2008-4 pm
Conference held jointly with Toulouse Business School and AmCham with Captain Gopi (CEO of DECCAN)

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14 Oct 2008-
US Consulate breakfast series with the AmCham Midi-Pyrénées chairman and three CEO: J. Barbieux (President of Rockwell Collins), D. Blanc (Managing Director of Freescale) and M. Yocum (After sales Director of IAE)

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13 Oct 2008-
Participation in CRCI Midi-Pyrénées / Ubifrance (French agency to advice and support the development of international firms) signed agreement for export development

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01 Jul 2008-5.30PM
Conference : "Evolution of Trade between France and the United States".

Evolution of Trade between France and the United States
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26 May 2008-6.30PM
Departure of the Consul of the United States of America in Toulouse: Jennifer Bachus-Carleton.

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Devenir membre : Pour tout savoir sur les modalités d'adhésion, téléchargez ces documents.
L'Amcham, qui sommes nous? : Pour mieux comprendre notre vocation et notre activité, pour savoir qui contacter, téléchargez ce document.
January newsletter : If you want to know more about AmCham Midi-Pyrénées, download the newsletter

CCI : La CCI contribue au développement des entreprises avec et pour le territoire.
MPE (Midi-Pyrénées Expansion) :

Midi-Pyrénées Expansion favorise l'implantation d'entreprises et d'organismes français et étrangers dans la région Midi-Pyrénées. Elle accompagne les PME lors de missions export, organise des opér
MEDEF Midi-Pyrénées :

 Le MEDEF exprime et défend le point de vue des entrepreneurs. Il suscite réflexions et analyses sur des sujets d'actualité et anime des groupes de travail interprofessionnels.