French-American Chamber of Commerce - Texas

What French-American Chamber of Commerce - Texas does

FACC Texas (French-American Chamber of Commerce - Texas) is a nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in 1986, headquartered at 1201 Fannin St in Houston, Texas, with a small staff of approximately 18 employees. The organization serves as a transatlantic business hub facilitating market entry, business development, and networking between French and American companies operating in Texas, anchored by a network of 200+ member companies and 14,000+ professionals spanning 20 industries. Major enterprise members include Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TechnipFMC, Technip Energies, Schneider Electric, SLB, Vallourec, Capgemini, Engie, and Haynes & Boone.

The chamber's revenue model combines tiered annual memberships (Individual $350, SME $1,280, Partner $3,550, Architect $7,800) with event ticket sales, paid business missions, job board and recruitment services, advertising in FACC Magazine, and learning expedition programs. In 2025, the chamber organized 67 events across five Texas cities — its highest annual count — and achieved an 83% membership renewal rate, signaling strong engagement. Specialized service lines include brand experiences and bespoke events, executive search and HR compliance, market studies and competitive analysis, soft-landing programs for foreign entrants, and acquisition identification support.

FACC Texas holds official La French Tech accreditation for both the Austin and Houston startup ecosystems, operates two sub-brands (French Tech Austin and French Tech Houston), and partners with the French Consulate Houston, IFRI for policy research, Bpifrance for delegation management, EVOLEN for energy-themed missions, and Rice University's Sustainability Institute. The chamber is governed by a board drawn from major French multinationals, with Guillaume Le Gouic (SVP at Schneider Electric) serving as President and Constance Bost as Executive Director. Upcoming 2026 initiatives include paid business missions on Data Centers (Northern Virginia, October 2026) and CCUS/EOR (Houston/Gulf Coast, June 2026), along with tailored programming around SXSW and CERAWeek.

Name

French-American Chamber of Commerce - Texas

Legal name

French American Chamber of Commerce Texas

Website

https://facctexas.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FACC Texas is a nonprofit French-American chamber of commerce founded in 1986, headquartered in Houston, connecting 200+ member companies and 14,000+ professionals across 20 industries via membership, events, missions, and business development services for transatlantic trade.

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Product category

Business Networking & Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Transatlantic business networking
• Market intelligence services
• Talent acquisition services
• Business mission programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to network of 14,000+ professionals, exclusive events, market intelligence, and member directory. Membership tiers include Individual ($350/year), SME ($1,280/year), Partner ($3,550/year), and Architect ($7,800/year).
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event tickets including French Festival ($159 general admission), Cheese&Sip social events ($95-$115), and other professional gatherings.
3. Business Missions: Fee-based business missions including Data Centers Mission (€2,500-1,700 per participant) and CCUS & EOR Mission ($3,750-4,900 per company). These targeted programs provide market access and networking for participating companies.
4. Job Board & Recruitment Services: Talent acquisition and job search services including Job Search Lab ($450), individual coaching sessions, group bootcamps, and immersive site visits ($0-$1,500).
5. Publications & Magazines: FACC Magazine and publications featuring member companies and transatlantic business insights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FACC Texas is a membership-based chamber of commerce that connects French and American businesses through tiered memberships, exclusive events, market intelligence, business development services, talent acquisition support, and targeted business missions. The chamber operates across 20 industries and 5 Texas/Louisiana cities, delivering value to 200+ member companies and a network of 14,000+ professionals. It also runs the La French Tech Austin and Houston startup community programs in partnership with the French government.

Product overview

FACC Texas operates as a membership-based Chamber of Commerce offering a comprehensive service platform that combines networking, business development, and professional services for French-American business in Texas. The core offering is the membership program providing access to 14,000+ professionals and 60+ annual events, supplemented by specialized services including business development, market studies, brand experiences/events, talent acquisition, and HR services. Additional programs include La French Tech (Austin & Houston) for startup ecosystem support, learning expeditions, soft landing programs, and mission-based programs like the Data Centers Mission 2026 and CCUS & EOR Mission 2026. The organization also publishes FACC Magazine and facilitates peer exchange through committees and expert groups covering Energy & Sustainability, HR & Talent, Innovation & Tech, Finance & Investment, Legal & Compliance, and Women in Business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La French Tech Austin: A community of French startups and tech companies in Austin, accredited by France, operating under FACC Texas partnership
• La French Tech Houston

Products and services

• FACC Texas Membership (Individual, SME, Partner, Architect tiers) Tiered annual membership offering access to a network of 14,000+ professionals, exclusive events, market intelligence, and a trusted community of French and American business leaders in Texas.
• Business Development Services Strategic partnerships, sales representation, and market-entry support for companies looking to grow in the Texas market, including go-to-market strategy and customer acquisition.
• Market Studies Competitive analysis, sector mapping, and opportunity assessment services providing market intelligence and strategic insight for members' business decisions.
• Brand Experiences & Events Full-service event planning including conferences, activations, and executive dinners, providing access to a 14,000+-professional audience across Texas.
• Talent Acquisition & HR Services Executive search, specialized talent placements, and cross-border HR compliance and onboarding support for French companies operating in the U.S.
• La French Tech Austin Program Official La French Tech ecosystem program in Austin, accredited by the French government, providing French startups with network access, visibility, and ecosystem support.
• Learning Expeditions Delegation and exploration missions connecting members with innovation ecosystems and emerging solutions, including program participation in SXSW and CERAWeek.
• Soft Landing Program Support services helping French companies enter and establish operations in the Texas market.
• Data Centers Mission 2026 Targeted 5-day mission to Northern Virginia focused on the data center ecosystem, with curated meetings around infrastructure, energy, operations, and investment opportunities, priced at €2,500/€1,900/€1,700 per participant.
• CCUS & EOR Mission 2026 5-day business mission in Houston/Gulf Coast exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technologies, with member and non-member pricing from $3,750 to $4,900 per company.
• FACC Magazine Quarterly magazine featuring member companies, interviews with executives, and market intelligence on French-American trade, data centers, and French technology ecosystems.
• Acquisition Identification Target sourcing, due diligence support, and deal facilitation services for business acquisitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% membership renewal rate demonstrates strong member satisfaction and engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EVOLENcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Joint partnership for the CCUS & EOR Mission (June 8-12, 2026) connecting French and American energy leaders in Texas. EVOLEN is a network of energy professionals collaborating on CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) and EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) technologies.
• La French TechflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFACC Texas is an official partner of La French Tech, the French government program supporting startup ecosystems. The organization assists La French Tech Austin and La French Tech Houston communities, helping startups gain access to the FACC network and expertise. La French Tech is a government program that supports the structuring and growth of French startup ecosystems both in France and internationally.
• French Tech AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal La French Tech community in Austin, accredited by France for its dynamic startup ecosystem. FACC Texas provides network access and expertise to support Austin-based French startups.
• French Tech HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal La French Tech community in Houston, accredited by France for its dynamic startup ecosystem. FACC Texas provides network access and expertise to support Houston-based French startups.
• IFRI (Institut Français des Relations Internationales)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFACC Texas collaborates with IFRI on policy research and market intelligence, including the publication 'De l'IRA à l'OBBA: les entreprises françaises de l'énergie aux États-Unis' and SXSW 2026 analysis by Executive Director Constance Bost.
• BpifrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench public investment bank that organized the CERAWeek 2026 delegation with 23 entrepreneurs to Houston. Bpifrance and FACC Texas collaborated on this energy-focused business mission.
• French Consulate HoustonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Consulate in Houston hosts official receptions for FACC Texas events and missions, including the reception at the Consulate during the CCUS & EOR Mission.
• Rice UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Marie Contou Carrere of Rice Sustainability Institute serves on the FACC Texas Executive Committee, representing academic expertise in sustainability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bpifrance: French public investment bank that co-organizes delegations and events with FACC Texas (e.g., CERAWeek 2026 mission). Acts as both a partner and adjacent ecosystem player in the French business-in-U.S. space.

Broad incumbents

• World Affairs Councils of America: Federation of nonprofit councils providing international affairs programming, networking, and speaker events across major U.S. cities. Overlaps with FACC Texas's transatlantic programming and policy-brief content.
• Greater Houston Partnership: Houston's primary regional chamber of commerce with a much larger member base and broader remit. Competes for enterprise memberships in the same Houston market and offers overlapping networking events and policy advocacy.
• Business France: French government national agency supporting French companies' international expansion. Operates in the U.S. with overlapping trade-mission and soft-landing services that complement or compete with FACC Texas's Texas-specific offerings.

Direct peers

• French-American Foundation: Nonprofit foundation promoting French-American relations through leadership programs, events, and policy dialogue. Competes for the same corporate sponsorships and high-level executive engagement across the French-American corridor.
• British-American Business (BAB): Transatlantic bilateral chamber of commerce serving British companies in the U.S. (and U.S. firms in the UK), competing for the same multinational corporate membership dollars and offering similar membership tiers, networking events, and market-entry support.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce (New York): Sister French-American Chamber of Commerce chapter based in New York, offering the same bilateral membership, events, and business development services for the French-American corridor. Most directly comparable peer under the same FACC federation.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US: Regional bilateral chamber headquartered in Houston serving German companies across the southern U.S., directly competing with FACC Texas for the same Houston/Austin-based European multinational corporate members and event sponsorships.
• Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce (Texas Chapter): Bilateral chamber serving Swiss companies and professionals, including Texas activity through sister chapters. Offers a directly analogous membership, events, and market-intelligence model for European multinationals in Texas.

Regional players

• European-American Business Council: Bilateral business organization based in Washington, D.C. promoting transatlantic trade and policy alignment. Comparable membership- and event-based nonprofit model, though focused on a different U.S. geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/facctexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/facc-texas

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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