Doing Business in Greater Philadelphia & Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development -
International Business Development
Wilfred H. Muskens, Deputy Secretary
David Briel, Executive Director
Keystone Building 4th Fl.
400 North St.
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
717-720-7373 / 717-787-6825 Fax
wmuskens@state.pa.us
dbriel@state.pa.us
www.newPA.com
Economic Development Agency for the State of Pennsylvania. Assists companies
interested in setting up operations in Pennsylvania.
Select Greater Philadelphia
Alice R. Solomon, M.S.S.
Director, Business Development
200 S. Broad Street, Ste. 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-3889 / 215-790-3720 Fax
asolomon@selectgreaterphila.com
www.SelectGreaterPhiladelphia.com
Economic Development Agency for the Philadelphia Metropolitan area
and the Delaware Valley, including southern New Jersey and northern
Delaware. Assists companies interested in setting up
operations in our region.
City of Philadelphia - Department of Commerce
Karen Randal, Director of Attraction
Carol Brooks, Manager of International Trade & Diplomatic Liaison
One Parkway
1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-2127/ 215-557-8538 Fax
karen.randal@phila.gov
carol.brooks@phila.gov
www.phila.gov
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
www.philachamber.com
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber is a broad-based association representing
more than 5,000 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and
profession in our region. The GPCC is 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.
Eastern Technology Council
www.techcouncil.org
Innovation Philadelphia
www.ipphila.com
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 - Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
www.pidc-pa.org
PIDC provides financing programs and real estate products to business and
non-profit clients in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia. PIDC also coordinates
tax incentive and work force development programs offered by both City and
Commonwealth. PIDC's central strategy is to implement economic development
initiatives which stimulate jobs, investment and production throughout
Philadelphia
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.
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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.
Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center
www.buyusa.gov/philadelphia
www.buyusa.gov/france/en/regionaloffices.html
601 Walnut St., Ste. 580 West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3304
215-597-7141 / 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.
UBIFrance
French Embassy Trade Office/Mission Economique
www.ubifrance.fr
810 Seventh Ave., 38th Fl.,
New York, NY 10019-5818
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.investinfrance.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 in Philadelphia
ERAI USA Ltd. - Entreprise Rhône-Alpes International
www.erai.org
ERAI Philadelphia
Science Center
3711 Market St., Ste. 865
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267-499-2038 / 215-386-3970 fax
info@erai.org
ERAI (Entreprise Rhone-Alpes International)
specializes in assisting
companies from the Rhone-Alpes Region in developing
their overseas activity. Rhone-Alpes is the second most dynamic region of
France with strengths in such industries as biotechnologies, clean
technologies and chemistry, environment, plastics, technical textiles,
medical equipment. ERAI has 19 offices all over the world and has been
helping companies set up subsidiaries as well as partnerships through match
making services for the past 21 years.
The PA office is in charge of promoting the
economic and institutional agreements between the Region Rhone-Alpes and
the State of Pennsylvania (which has had a representative based in Lyon since
2006). Finally, ERAI assists American companies in setting up operations in
Rhone-Alpes.
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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 - French Visa Issues
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
www.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
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Education and Language Services
Alliance Française de Philadelphie
French Alliance of Philadelphia
www.alliancefrancaisephiladelphia.com
1420 Walnut St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-5283 / 215-735-1181 fax
alliance@afphila.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.
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: 610-520-0806 or 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
or 1-877-343-3351
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.franceguide.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.
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
www.independencevisitorcenter.com
One North Independence Mall West
6th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
800-537-7676 Toll Free from within the US
215-965-7676 Callers in the Philadelphia Area & Abroad
HOTELS IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA
Center City Philadelphia:
Le Méridien Philadelphia
1421 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Loews Philadelphia
1200 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-627-1200
888-575-6397
www.loewshotels.com
Sofitel Philadelphia
120 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-8300
www.sofitel.com
Sheraton Society Hill
One Dock St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-238-6000
www.sheraton.com
The Westin Philadelphia
99 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-1600
www.westin.com/philadelphia
Suburban Philadelphia:
Radnor Hotel
591 E. Lancaster Ave.
St. Davids, PA 19087
610-688-5800
800-537-3000
www.radnorhotel.com
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Expatriate Services
FRENCH EXPATRIATE SERVICES
French Expatriates
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 or Abroad
International Relocations (to/from region)
Scott Sheldon, VP & General Manager
MIGroup
106 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
302-778-1100 / 302-778-0916
scott.sheldon@themigroup.com
www.themigroup.com
Commercial Real Estate
Jeffrey E. Mack, Principal
Newmark Knight Frank Smith Mack
880 E. Swedesford Rd. Ste. 100
Wayne, PA 19087
610-265-0600 / 610-265-0618 Fax
jmack@newmarkkfsm.com
www.NewmarkKFSM.com
Offices & Laboratories
Curtis M. Hess RPA, Senior Vice President, Real
Estate
The Science Center
3711 Market Street, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-966-6275 / 215-966-6002
chess@sciencecenter.org
www.sciencecenter.org
Residential Real Estate
Kristi Assiran, Realtor
Prudential Fox & Roach
763 W. Lancaster Ave. Ste. 200
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-246-0076 / 610-771-4215 fax
kristi.assiran@prufoxroach.com
www.assiran.com
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French and Francophile Organizations
American Association of Teachers of French
www.frenchteachers.org
Alliance Française
www.afphila.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 expat families.
Honorary Consul of France in Philadelphia & Wilmington
www.france-consulat.org
www.consulfrance-washington.org
The Honorable
Michael E. Scullin, Esq.
Honorary Consul of France in Philadelphia & Wilmington
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 JFK Blvd. Ste. 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-557-2975
ConsulFrancais@yahoo.com
Representative of the French government. By appointment only.
Union des Français à l'Etranger
www.ufe-philadelphie.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
www.babcgp.com
200 S. Broad St., Ste. 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3896
215-790-3686 / 215-790-3600 fax
German-American Chamber of Commerce
www.gaccphiladelphia.com
1617 JFK Blvd. Ste. 340
One Penn Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-1585 / 215-665-0375 fax
Irish American Business Chamber & Network, Inc.
www.iabcn.org
1420 Walnut St., Ste. 924
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-772-3101 x 22 / 215-772-3109 fax
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
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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