French American Chamber of Commerce

What French American Chamber of Commerce does

The French-American Chamber of Commerce, New York Chapter (FACC-NY) is a membership-based, non-profit bilateral business organization founded in 1895 that operates as part of the global Union des Chambres de Commerce and Industry network. Headquartered in New York City, FACC-NY serves French businesses operating in or expanding into the U.S. market, American businesses seeking French counterparts, and a pipeline of international professionals and early-career talent. It functions as institutional infrastructure for transatlantic business facilitation rather than a product company, with activities spanning curated networking, market entry support, professional development, and regulated international talent mobility.

FACC-NY's core services include a six-tier annual membership program (Corporate $4,000, Elite $6,000, Councillor $1,350, Young Executive $310, Associate $550, and Active $750) providing tiered access to networking events, member directory visibility, and business development support; a year-round events platform hosting 30+ annual events culminating in the FACC Foundation Gala; a J-1 Intern/Trainee Visa and American Outbound sponsorship program processing approximately 1,000 visas annually; and ancillary business services including co-working space, HR support, and custom Learning Expedition programs. The CareerConnect job platform and a globally accessible member directory extend these services digitally. The FACC Foundation, established in 2012, administers the Serge Bellanger French-American Business Scholarship Program, awarding $10,000 merit-based scholarships that have totaled more than $1.3 million to date.

Revenue is generated through recurring annual membership dues, event and gala sponsorships, J-1 visa program fees paid by host companies and candidates, and fees from co-working and Learning Expedition business services. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales for corporate and elite tiers, self-serve online sign-up for individual tiers, and event-driven membership conversion for the broader pipeline. The organization is supported by a board structure, runs with a small staff of 1-10, and reports 800+ active members alongside 8,500 digital subscribers.

Name

French American Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

The French-American Chamber of Commerce New York Chapter

Website

https://faccnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC-NY) is a non-profit, membership-based bilateral chamber founded in 1895 that connects French and American businesses through tiered memberships, 30+ annual events, a J-1 visa sponsorship program, CareerConnect, and the FACC Foundation scholarship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Bilateral chamber commerce
• Membership networking services
• J-1 visa programs
• Transatlantic business services
• Business community events

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership: Premium membership tier providing comprehensive access to networking events, introductions, visibility, and business development support for organizations. Includes 6 individual memberships.
2. Elite Membership: Top-tier membership with extensive tailored marketing, visibility and business development support including dedicated mailers, newsletter banner ads, and co-hosting opportunities. Includes 6 individual memberships.
3. Councillor Membership: Mid-tier corporate membership with exclusive networking, thought-leadership, and visibility opportunities. Includes 2 individual memberships.
4. Young Executive Membership: Individual membership for professionals with less than 10 years of experience, offering peer connections, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
5. Associate Membership: Special rate membership for auto-entrepreneurs, professionals in transition, retired individuals, public sector, non-profits, and academics.
6. Active Membership: Individual membership for professionals looking to leverage the FACC network to connect with peers, commercial partners, and prospects.
7. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities at annual events including VIP invitation-only events and gala events.
8. Visa Program Fees: J-1 Visa program fees for hosting companies and candidates utilizing visa services.
9. Business Services: Revenue from co-working space rental, HR services, and custom Learning Expedition programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The French-American Chamber of Commerce New York Chapter (FACC-NY) is a nonprofit bilateral trade association founded in 1895 that delivers tiered membership programs, 30+ annual networking events, J-1 Intern/Trainee visa sponsorship services, a member directory and CareerConnect job platform, plus business support services (co-working, HR, Learning Expeditions), connecting French and American businesses across multiple industries.

Product overview

The French-American Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a platform of interconnected services rather than a single software product. The core offering consists of tiered membership programs (Corporate, Elite, Councillor, Young Executive, Associate, Active) that provide access to networking events, visa sponsorship services, business support resources, and a member directory. Additional offerings include the CareerConnect job platform, Business Services (co-working, HR support, Learning Expeditions), and the FACC Foundation scholarship program. The organization facilitates French-American business relationships through 130 years of operation, serving 800 members across multiple industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Serge Bellanger French-American Business Scholarship Program: A highly selective scholarship program administered by the FACC Foundation, providing financial support of $10,000 scholarships to French students pursuing MBAs in the U.S. and American students pursuing Master's degrees or Mastère Spécialisé in business-related disciplines in France.
• CareerConnect
• Visa Services

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered membership packages (Corporate $4,000, Elite $6,000, Councillor $1,350, Young Executive $310, Associate $550, Active $750) providing networking access, event participation, member directory visibility, and business development opportunities within the French-American business community.
• Events Platform Over 30 annual events including galas, networking sessions, industry-specific gatherings, and VIP invitation-only events connecting French and American business professionals.
• Visa Services (J-1 Program) J-1 Intern and Trainee Visa sponsorship and American Outbound programs facilitating international talent exchange for member companies, delivering approximately 1,000 J-1 visas annually.
• Business Services Support services including co-working space rental, HR services, and custom Learning Expedition programs for member businesses.
• CareerConnect Platform Job board and career platform enabling members to post or apply for job opportunities within the FACC-NY network with anonymous resume summaries accessible to potential employers.
• Member Directory Online searchable directory of FACC-NY members disseminated to other FACC Members and members of other chapters of the French Chambers of Commerce and Industry worldwide.
• FACC Foundation Scholarship Program Merit-based scholarship program awarding $10,000 scholarships to French students pursuing MBAs in the U.S. and American students pursuing Master's degrees or Mastère Spécialisé in France, having awarded over $1.3 million since inception.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 J-1 visas delivered annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Global Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012FACC-NY is part of a global network of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The member directory is accessible to members of other chapters worldwide, creating an international business network. The Foundation collaborates with prestigious institutions for scholarship programs.
• Serge BellangerflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Serge Bellanger French-American Business Scholarship Program' is named in honor of a beloved past President who headed the FACC for over 30 years. This scholarship program is the flagship initiative of the FACC Foundation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Chamber of Commerce in France: The U.S. counterpart to FACC-NY, supporting American companies and individuals doing business in France through memberships, events, and advocacy. Directly mirrors FACC-NY's mission on the reverse trade corridor.
• European-American Business Council: Organization promoting U.S.-European business and trade ties through events, briefings, and networking. Comparable to FACC-NY in serving cross-Atlantic business communities with a member-driven model, though broader in geographic scope than a single country corridor.
• British-American Business (BAB): Transatlantic business membership organization offering corporate and individual membership tiers, events, networking, and policy advocacy between the UK and U.S. Comparable to FACC-NY in structure (membership dues, events, business services) and in serving a national-pair business community.
• German American Chamber of Commerce, New York: Another bilateral European country chamber serving the New York metro area with membership tiers, business events, and business services. Direct peer because it competes for the same overlapping pool of European-headquartered multinationals and senior executives in NYC.
• Italian American Chamber of Commerce (New York): New York-based bilateral chamber of commerce supporting Italian-American business ties with membership programs and events. Direct peer as a competing bilateral European-heritage chamber in the same NYC geography.
• French Chamber of Commerce Great Britain: A bilateral French business chamber in London offering tiered corporate and individual memberships, networking events, and business services to French companies in the UK. Directly comparable as a sister chapter under the same global French Chambers network, serving an analogous cross-border business community.

Others

• FACC Foundation (transatlantic scholarship arm): Related 501(c) charitable arm of FACC-NY awarding $10K scholarships to French and American students. Included as an ecosystem participant because any investor evaluating FACC-NY must consider this adjacent foundation entity which carries donor goodwill and reputational value.

Regional players

• Japan Society (New York): New York-based bilateral organization connecting U.S. and Japanese business, professional, and cultural interests. Comparable in mission and event/membership model but focused on the U.S.-Japan corridor rather than U.S.-France.
• The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce: Local New York business membership organization offering networking events, marketing visibility, and member directory services. Comparable in operating model (membership tiers, events, directory) but focused on local rather than bilateral cross-border trade.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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