About us
Who we are
The French American Chamber of Commerce of California SF-LA was established in 1978 as a non-profit, non-governmental and member-driven organization, to improve the commercial and industrial relationships between France and California.
Today we represent a dynamic business platform of over 250 French and international multinationals and SMEs and a total network of 6,000+ contacts, with significant investment and operations in California.
We are part of a worldwide network of International French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCIFI), spanning 120 Chambers in 95 countries, and more than 35,000 businesses.
We offer a wide variety of tailored services to help businesses at different stages of their development, and over 50 events throughout the year.
Ultimately, we are a community. We foster an environment where members are willing to share expertise and experiences, to help each other grow.
Our mission is to
- Strengthen, develop and promote partnerships between French and California businesses to support growth and investment
- Provide business leaders with a platform to connect and network, share best practice and learn from peers
- Gather members with key decision-makers and influencers
- Assist French businesses entering or boosting their development in the California market through a range of business services