Doing Business in Greater Philadelphia
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
of Southeastern Pennsylvania
www.sep.benfranklin.org
Delaware River Port Authority
www.drpa.org
Eastern Technology Council
www.techcouncil.org
Governor's Action Team
www.inventpa.com
The Governor's Action Team helps foreign companies establish operations in
Pennsylvania. Will assist you in finding the ideal location for your business.
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
www.philachamber.com
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber is a broad-based association representing
more than 6,000 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and
profession in our region. We are at the crossroads of business and government,
working together to ensure the long-term advancement of Greater Philadelphia as one
of the world's great metropolitan regions.
Innovation Philadelphia
www.ipphila.com
Mayor's Business Action Team
www.phila.gov/mayor/mayorsoffice
PECO - Research Associate Economic & Business Development
www.peco.com/economic
Helps companies establish operations in the Philadelphia region. Will assist
you finding the right location for your business.
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry
www.pachamber.org
Fastest growing Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. gives you and your management
team wide-ranging access and comprehensive expertise on virtually any
business-related topic or regulatory issue.
PIDC
www.pidc-pa.org
World Trade Center of Philadelphia
www.wtcphila.org
US Department of Commerce, International Trade
www.doc.gov
Agency in the Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, whose mission is to deliver economic, international trade and export
info, as well as international data produced by the U.S. Government.
Philadelphia Department of Commerce
International Division
www.phila.gov
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Doing Business in France
American Chamber of Commerce in France
www.amchamfrance.org
The French-American Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit,
bi-national organization. Our organization seeks to contribute, trough the efforts
of our chapters and their members, to the development and improvement of
economic, commercial and financial relations between France and the United States.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris
www.ccip.fr
The CCIP offers you all you need to know about business in France.
Coface Group
www.coface.com
The Coface Group facilitates business to business trade and helps reduce the
related risks. Building on its presence in 75 countries spanning the five
continents, Coface offers its 70,000 clients a comprehensive range of products and
services that are essentials to the development of international trade. The
Coface Group helps businesses identify potential customers and suppliers
throughout the world and provides credit information on their trading partners.
@Rating
www.cofacerating.com
Cofaceratings handles every aspect of trade-risk management via the @rating
family of products. The @rating Service is an easy to use online rating system
that allows companies to keep a constant watch over the quality of their
customers and suppliers. @rating Protection gives companies the opportunity to
protect against the risk of non-payment. The @rating Quality Label endorses a
company's ability to meet its business obligations, regardless of company size,
type of business or country.
U.S. Export Assistance Center
www.sba.gov/oit
Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey
The Curtis Center
601 Walnut Street, Suite 580 West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-597-6101 / 215-597-6123 fax
Unit of the U.S. Department of Commerce that places primary emphasis on the
promotion of exports of goods and services from the U.S., particularly by small
and medium-sized businesses, and on the protection of United States business
abroad.
French Embassy Trade Office / Mission Economique
www.missioneco.org/usa
810 Seventh Ave., 38th Fl.,
New York, NY 10019-5818
Tel: 212-307-8800
Agency of the French government, placed under the authority of the Ministry
for Economics, in charge of the promotion of French products, services and
investments in the US. It provides information on French firms looking for
partnerships, investments or export opportunities in the US.
International Chamber of Commerce
www.iccwbo.org
Provides information on export and import, trade and investments, as well as
arbitration matters.
Invest in France Agency
www.ifana.org
810 Seventh Avenue, Ste. 3800
New York, NY 10019
212-757-9340 / 212-245-1568 fax
Agency of the French government responsible for assisting U.S. and Canadian
companies find the most profitable option for their new business development in
France.
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French Economic Development Agencies with US Offices
Aderly-Erai
www.aderly.com,
www.erai.org
ADERLY-ERAI at Innovation Philadelphia
2600 Centre Square West
1500 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-496-8110 / 215-320-1991
ADERLY-Erai, the international agency for economic development. ADERLY-Erai develops
international business in Lyon and the Rhône-Alpes region of France. Get complete information on
foreign and inward investment, on the French and European markets, and on every
business park.
Alsace Economic Development Agency
www.ada-alsace.com
Lille-North of France Agency
www.apim.com
The agency offers free services to US Corporations (Biotech/E-Commerce)
interested into set-up a physical presence in France. Lille is the 2nd largest
academia in France, and its unique location provides a direct access to 100
million Europeans within a 188-mile radius.
Ouest Atlantique
www.ouest-atlantique.org
Agency responsible for the economic development of the North Western part of
France (Poitou Charentes, Pays de la Loire, Bretagne etc).
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French Government Resources
French Embassy in Washington
www.info-france-usa.org
Your gateway to official French sites, links to French government ministries,
embassies, departments and cities; French media, athletic associations,
research institutions, culture and French search engines.
French Consulate in Washington
www.consulfrance-washington.org
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US Government Resources
American Embassy in Paris
www.amb-usa.fr
For all questions related to different types of visas to the U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Services
uscis.gov
For all questions related to your status in the US and/or visas to the U.S.
Department of Commerce
www.doc.gov
International Trade Administration
www.trade.gov
Trade Information Center 1-800-USA-TRADE
www.trade.gov/td/tic
U.S. Commercial Service
www.export.gov/comm_svc
Pennsylvania Center for Trade Development
www.newPA.com
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Education and Language Services
Alliance Française de Philadelphie
www.alliancefrancaisephiladelphia.com
1420 Walnut St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-5283 / 215-735-1181 fax
alliance@alliancefrancaisephiladelphia.com
Language classes, French business language classes, fun programs where you
can practice your French.
French International School of Philadelphia
www.efiponline.com
150 N. Highland Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1284 / 610-667-1286 fax
Pre-K, primary, and middle school - Maternelle, CP-4ème. Private school,
French government accredited.
LinguaCall International, Inc.
www.linguacall.com
120 Pennsylvania Ave.
Oreland, PA 19075
215-886-9933 / 215-887-5667
Language classes, cross-cultural training, certified translation and
interpretation.
AUAP, Credential Evaluation Service
www.auap.com/evalfr.html
5053 Ocean Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34242
941-346-1427 / 941-349-4370
Translation of French degrees and grades for admission to college or to get a
work visa in the US.
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Traveling to France
Transportation
Air France
www.airfrance.com and www.airfrance.fr
Tel: 800-627-5651
US Airways
www.usairways.com
Tel: 800-428-4322
Rail Europe
www.raileurope.com
Tel: 1-877-257-2887
Rail Europe is your one source for European train travel. Go online and plan
your next trip to France and Europe. Arrange tickets or consider the EuroRail
passes that give you unlimited train travel for the duration you select!
Rental Properties
Rent a property, a villa or an apartment in France for your next vacation.
Doorways, Ltd.
www.villavacations.com
900 County Line Rd.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2502
Tel: 800-261-4460
Also offers properties in Spain, Italy or Germany.
Just France
www.justfrance.com
800 Lancaster Ave., Ste. M-3
Berwyn, PA 19312
Tel: 610-407-9633
Citadines
www.citadines.com
Rent a studio in Paris.
France Accommodation & Culture
www.fac-paris.com
Helps foreign students find accommodations in Paris.
TRAVEL TO FRANCE
Tourist Information
Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.paris-touristoffice.com
Get the information you need to know before going to Paris.
French Government Tourist Office
www.francetourism.com
Universal Currency Converter
www.xe.com/ucc
The world's most popular currency tool that allows you to perform interactive
foreign exchange rate calculations.
Hotels in Paris
Sofitel
Demeure - Arc de Triomphe
Just steps away from the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de
Triomphe, in the heart of Paris' business and leisure district. The beautiful
hotel was built during the "Baron Haussmann era" and is close to Parc
Monceau, the shops of Paris "Golden Triangle" and Faubourg St Honoré,
museums, the Salle Pleyel concert hall and the Lido. Fine French cuisine at the
" Le Clovis" restaurant. TV pay per view. 128 rooms and 6 suites. 4
non-smoking floors.
Sofitel
Demeure - Le Faubourg
In the heart of Paris, between the Place de la Concorde, the fabulous shops of
the Faubourg Saint Honoré, and the Champs-Elysées, this hotel comprises 2
buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, is near the Louvre and Orsay
Museums, the theatres and concert halls, and a short stroll from the Tuileries
Gardens and the banks of the Seine. Refined cuisine. Jazzy piano & fire
place. Library. Meeting rooms. Turkish bath, jogging. TV pay per view. 154 rooms
and 20 suites. 4 non-smoking floors. Sofitel
Demeure - Le Parc
Carefully guarded secret in the heart of Paris, near the Champs-Elysées
and the Palais des Congrès and just steps away from Place Victor Hugo
and the Trocadéro. Architecture and lavish interior design creating an
Anglo-Norman manor atmosphere. The "59 Poincaré" restaurant
inspired by Alain Ducasse unveils a surprising menu based on vegetables,
lobster, beef and fruit. Bar & Library Lounge. Meeting Rooms. Fitness
Center. TV pay per view. Paying car park nearby. 116 rooms and suites.
Sofitel
La Défense Grande Arche
The hotel is located in the new business
district of La Defense, close to the Grande Arche and the CNIT exhibition
center. Spit-roast cuisine at Avant Seine restaurant, 6 meeting rooms, Bar
6, fitness center, TV pay per view. 384 rooms. 8 non-smoking floors.
Home Plazza
Group
Jardin du Marais & Patio Saint Antoine Hotels
First Class hotels in the historical
center of Paris Bastille Opéra Marais.
Apartotels
Apartments in Paris.
Hotels in Lyon
Accor's Sofitel Lyon Royal Hotel
20 Place Bellecour
69002 Lyon, FRANCE
Tel : 011-334-78.37.57.31
Fax : 011-334-78.37.01.36
h2952@accor.com
The Sofitel Lyon Royal Hotel is located on Place Bellecour, one of the
largest squares in Europe, planted with horse chestnut trees and covered
in an ochre coloured clay, right in the middle of the Lyon peninsula.
79 rooms and 1 suite. Non smoking floor. Pay per view television. Light
meals at Le Petit Prince Bar. Meeting rooms for up to 8 persons. Tennis,
golf and parking garage nearby.
TRAVEL TO PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.philadelphiausa.travel
1515 Market St., Ste. 2020
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-636-3330 / 215-636-3327 fax
The Independence Visitor Center Corporation
www.independencevisitorcenter.com
One North Independence Mall West
6th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
800-537-7676
Hotels in Greater Philadelphia
Loews
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.loewshotels.com
Sofitel
Sofitel Hotel
120 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.sofitel.com
Sheraton Society Hill
One Dock St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.sheraton.com
Westin
99 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.westin.com/philadelphia
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Expatriate Services
French Expatriate Services
FRENCH EXPATRIATE SERVICES
www.expatries.org
France Service
www.franceservice.com
Provides vital info if you are living or if you want to live in the U.S.
Their "dossiers" address issues such as immigration, taxes, insurances,
inheritance, marriage, divorce, the American school system and the like.
Maison des Français de l'Etranger
www.fiafe.org/menuactu.htm
Info for French people who are living or want to live abroad. Info about
cities, job openings, internships, formalities on how to come back to France, etc.
AMERICAN EXPATRIATE SERVICES
American Citizens Abroad
www.aca.ch
Non profit, non partisan association dedicated to serving and defending the
interests of individual US citizens living worldwide.
Expatriates.com
www.expatriates.com
The online community for expatriates. Make sure to have a look at their
excellent Resource Directory listing books articles, files about varied topics.
Expat Boards
www.expatboards.com
The "Webcenter" for American expatriates in Europe.
Expat Women
www.expatwomen.com
The online community for women living abroad.
Moving to France made easy
www.moving-to-france-made-easy.com
This website is dedicated to Americans who plan to move to France. It
provides contacts and answers to any question or issue you might have.
Allo' Expat
www.alloexpat.com
Dedicated to expats worldwide.
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Moving to the Philadelphia Area
Coldwell Banker Preferred
Dana Felt, Realtor and Fabienne Perpiglia: A real estate team with
a French touch at your service. Superior services with proven results.
230 Sugartown Rd, Ste. 100
Wayne, PA 19087
610-574-0548/610-308-5929
www.cbpref.com
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French and Francophile Organizations
American Association of Teachers of French
www.frenchteachers.org
Alliance Française
www.alliancefrancaisephiladelphia.com
1420 Walnut St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-5283 / 215-735-1181 fax
Philadelphia Accueil
www.philadelphieaccueil.com
A francophone welcoming organization for French expatriate families.
Consulate of France in Philadelphia & Wilmington
www.france-consulat.org
1650 Market St., Suite 2500
One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-851-1474 / 215-851-1420 fax
Representative of the French government. By appointment only.
Union des Français à l'Etranger
www.ufena.org
A resourceful organization, which supports and informs French expatriates.
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European and International Organizations
EUROPEAN ORGANIZATIONS
European Union in United States
www.eurunion.org
The official web site of the European Union in United States.
British-American Business Council (BABC)
www.philachamber.com/babc
200 S. Broad St., Ste. 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3896
215-790-3686 / 215-790-3600 fax
German-American Chamber of Commerce (GACC)
www.gaccphiladelphia.com
Four Penn Center, Suite 200
1600 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-1585 / 215-665-0375 fax
Ireland Chamber of Commerce (ICCUSA)
www.iccusa.org
146 N. Bread St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-574-3100 / 215-5743-3109 fax
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
http://www.sacc-philadelphia.org
200 S. Broad Street, Suite
700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-3785 / 215-790-3888
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Foreign Policy Research Institute
www.fpri.org
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 610
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3684
215-732-3774 / 215-732-4401 fax
International Visitors Council of Philadelphia
www.ivc.org
IVC- U.S. State Department Leadership & Training Programs
Sister Cities Program, City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Trade Office
1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.683.0999 / 215.683.0998 fax
World Affairs Council
www.wacphila.org
One S. Broad St., Ste.2-Mezz.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215 -561-4700 / 215-561-5661 fax
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
www.wtcphila.org
P.O. Box 1949
Camden, NJ 08101
856-968-2050 / 856-968-2056 fax
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