What FACC FLORIDA-Miami (French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida) does

FACC Florida-Miami is a non-profit French-American Chamber of Commerce founded in 1983 and headquartered at 21 SE 1st Avenue in Downtown Miami. It functions as a facilitator of business relationships between French and Florida-based companies, operating under the umbrella of CCI France International — a network of 121 chambers across 98 countries serving approximately 33,000 companies and 4,000 events annually. Locally, the organization maintains a membership of roughly 200 companies and 600 decision-makers across industries including aviation, logistics, luxury goods, hospitality, financial services, insurance, education, maritime, and food & beverage.

Its core offerings are organized around five service lines: a tiered annual membership program (four packages) that grants directory access, event entry, and visibility through 5,400-contact email blasts and social promotion; the Privileges Card, a discount program with 1,200 exclusive offers accepted in 40+ countries; LeBOOSTER, a coworking center inaugurated in February 2025 in Downtown Miami; advisory services comprising 2–3 day trade missions and custom market research; and a J-1/VIE visa sponsorship program operated jointly with FACC New York under exclusive U.S. Department of State accreditation. Engagement is sustained through 50+ annual events (committee meetings, conferences, French Weeks Miami, the CCIFI Challenge, webinars, site visits) and the CCIFI Connect mobile application, which extends the global chamber network into members' mobile workflows.

The organization is governed by an 11-member board (refreshed for the 2026–2028 term) and led by Executive Director Annabelle Ballot Pottier, supported by a 14-person bi-cultural staff. Revenue is generated through membership dues (primary), event sponsorships and registration fees, job-posting fees ($100 per non-member posting), and fees for trade-mission and market-research services; pricing across all lines is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry.

Name

FACC FLORIDA-Miami (French-American Chamber of Commerce Florida)

Legal name

French-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida

Website

https://faccmiami.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FACC Florida-Miami is a non-profit French-American Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1983 and affiliated with CCI France International's 121-chamber global network. It facilitates business between French and Florida-based companies via tiered memberships, 50+ annual events, trade missions, J-1/VIE visa sponsorship, and the LeBOOSTER coworking center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees with 4 tiered packages tailored to company needs and resources, providing access to directory, networking, events, and privileges program.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event tickets, sponsorships, and registration fees for business events, webinars, career fairs, and networking sessions.
3. Job Posting Fees: Free job posting for members; $100 fee for non-members to post one job offer.
4. Trade Mission Services: Organized business meeting schedules for 2-3 days with potential clients or partners, including market briefing and debrief services.
5. Market Research and Analysis: Custom market studies including local supply analysis, demand analysis, field surveys, and regulatory reviews tailored to project specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FACC Florida is a non-profit chamber of commerce that facilitates business connections between French and Floridian companies through a tiered membership program, networking events, trade missions, market research, and exclusive visa sponsorship services. The organization provides access to a network of 200+ companies and 500+ decision-makers in Florida, plus the global CCI France International network of 33,000 companies across 98 countries. Core offerings include corporate memberships with the Privileges Program, LeBOOSTER coworking space, J-1/VIE visa sponsorship accredited by the U.S. Department of State, and over 50 business events annually.

Product overview

FACC Florida operates as a membership-based business networking organization that connects French and American companies in Florida. The core offering is the membership program (over 200 companies, 500+ decision-makers), complemented by the Privileges Program providing exclusive partner discounts across 40+ countries, the LeBOOSTER coworking center in Downtown Miami, and the CCIFI Connect mobile application for global networking access. Additional services include trade missions, market research, J-1/VIE visa sponsorship, employment services, and event management. The organization functions as a non-profit facilitator rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LeBOOSTER: A coworking center operated by FACC Florida in Downtown Miami for members and business professionals.
• Privileges Card

Products and services

• FACC Florida Membership Tiered membership program (4 packages) providing access to a network of over 200 French and Floridian companies, 500+ decision-makers, exclusive partner offers via the Privileges Card, member directory access, networking events, and business development support. Designed for companies seeking Franco-Floridian business connections.
• Privileges Program Exclusive membership benefit program offering reduced rates on hotels, car rentals, restaurants, boutiques, translation services, and other services negotiated in over 40 countries through the CCI France International network. Includes 1,200 exclusive privileges available to members.
• LeBOOSTER Coworking Center A coworking center in Downtown Miami providing workspace facilities for French companies establishing presence in Florida, offering physical space and local business support to members and business professionals.
• Trade Mission Services Organized 2-3 day schedules of business meetings with potential clients or partners including distributors, importers, or agents, with optional project manager or interpreter accompaniment and market briefing/debrief services.
• Market Research and Analysis Business potential assessment including local supply analysis, demand analysis, field-based information gathering, and regulatory review to define strategic market entry direction. Custom market studies tailored to project specifications.
• J-1/VIE Visa Program Visa sponsorship program for intern (up to 12 months) and trainee (up to 18 months) Exchange Visitors, enabling French professionals to work in the U.S. through the FACC network. Coordinated with FACC New York's Exchange Visitor Program Team.
• CCIFI Connect Mobile Application Mobile networking application for iOS and Android exclusively for French Chamber members, facilitating networking, event agenda access worldwide, and exclusive offers in 95 countries.
• Member Directory Online directory of French companies based in Florida and American companies with activities linked to France, providing exclusive contact details to members. Currently lists 142 companies with 403 contacts.
• Employment Services Job posting and CV database (CVthèque) services for members to recruit staff or find employment opportunities in Florida, with job fair events. Free for members; $100 fee for non-members to post one job offer.
• Event Management Organization of over 50 business events per year including committee meetings, networking events, conferences, VIP speaker sessions, symposiums, site visits, and career fairs including French Weeks Miami.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 35,500 businesses worldwide through the CCIFI network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• CCI France InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing the global network infrastructure; FACC Florida is affiliated with 121 chambers in 98 countries serving 33,000 companies with access to 4,000 events and 300 committees worldwide.
• FACC New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFACC New York has 40+ years of experience as the J-1/VIE visa sponsor; FACC Florida serves as the local contact and helps companies start the process and connect with their Exchange Visitor Program Team.
• Business France North AmericakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presented webinar on V.I.E. and J-1 programs to help companies expand internationally and attract highly qualified young professionals.
• French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presented webinar on international talent programs, contributing expertise to the French-American business community.
• Miami Dade CollegekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for career fairs and educational events; co-hosting Fall Career Fair for Marketing, Fashion, Retail sectors.
• French BeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Welcome Breakfast New Members event; French bee offers low-cost long-haul flights to France and provides special offers for FACC members.
• French and Floridian Authorities and InstitutionskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerful network of partnerships with French and Floridian authorities and institutions supporting business development between the two regions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• French-American Chamber of Commerce New York: Sibling French-American Chamber within the same CCI France International network, serving the New York metro area. Directly comparable in mission, membership tiers, and service set (visa sponsorship, events, trade missions), and is the operational partner for FACC Florida's J-1/VIE program.
• Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast: Bilateral Italian-American chamber serving the US Southeast. Comparable in promoting bilateral business ties, member networking events, and trade-mission services for companies operating between Italy and Florida.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce of California: Direct peer French-American chamber serving California. Comparable membership and event programming for French companies on the US West Coast, competing for the same corporate French-American relationship-driven budget.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce Texas: Direct peer French-American chamber serving Texas. Comparable focus on French business entry into a major US state economy, with overlapping event, networking, and visa-sponsorship support services.

Broad incumbents

• British-American Business: Long-established bilateral UK-US business association based in New York and London. Comparable in providing transatlantic networking, policy advocacy, and trade services for member companies, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States: Bilateral chamber of commerce covering the US Southeast, including Florida. Comparable in facilitating German business entry into the region through events, networking, and market-entry services, and competes for the same cross-border business audience in South Florida.
• CCI France International: Parent network of FACC Florida, coordinating 121 French chambers across 98 countries. While not a market competitor, it is the principal infrastructure provider and governance umbrella for FACC's global network effects and shared digital tools (CCIFI Connect app).

Others

• Business France North America: French government trade agency supporting French company international expansion. Co-presents webinars with FACC Florida on VIE/J-1 programs and serves as a complementary rather than competing channel for French exporters entering the US.

Regional players

• World Trade Center Miami: Miami-based trade and investment promotion organization. Comparable in facilitating international business connections through the Miami gateway, but with a country-agnostic mandate rather than a French-specific focus.
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Local Miami chamber of commerce serving general (non-bilateral) business interests. Comparable as a Florida-based membership organization but broader in scope and not focused on the French-American corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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