NEWSLETTER - 12 MAY 2017 CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COBCOE AWARD, BOB LEWIS BRITISH COUNCIL, OLIVIER CAMPENON SUR FRANCE INTER SPOTLIGHT Franco-British Chamber gains international recognition for Excellence The COBCOE Chamber of the Year Awards were presented at the Awards Dinner on Thursday 27th April. Our General Manager, Catherine Le Yaouanc was in attendance and accepted our award for Excellence in Digital Communications. The judges statement on their choice for the award was: "Many chambers now have strong digital communications with Twitter, Facebook, blogs, etc. which makes it difficult to judge unless you look in detail at the objectives, quality of output and volume. Despite being one of the oldest chambers, founded in 1873, its digital communications were the considered the best." Our Multimedia Director, Martin Dixon says: “Winning this award for the second time in 3 years is a great achievement for the team.” Congratulation to Bob Lewis, the Vice President of the Chamber, who has been announced Country Manager for France of the British Council. Bob has over 35 years of experience in international positions in multinational organisations, building partnerships across the globe. He has worked in sales and operating environments within telecoms, IT, research, education and consultancy services groups. OLIVIER CAMPENON SUR FRANCE INTER Écoutez l'intervention d'Olivier Campenon, président de la Franco-British Chamber of Commerce sur France Inter avec Marion L'Hour, qui parle des questions sur le commerce entre nos deux pays, sur le Brexit et les modalités d'échanges avec l'Europe une fois que le Royaume-Uni sera effectivement sorti de l'UE. WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS We are pleased to welcome as Entrepreneur members: CODING DAYS MARQUISE DE LABORDE IAN GEORGE JEFFERIES INTERNATIONAL CAFPI FRANCO-BRITISH CULTURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES The Cité internationale de la Tapisserie has just signed an agreement with the Tolkien Estate for the creation over the course of four years of a series of 13 tapestries and one carpet based on original graphic works by J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973), who started painting and drawing as a child, and continued to do so throughout his entire life. Thirteen wall-hanging tapestries will represent paintings made by the author for his
children for Christmas, as well as illustrations from his world-famous works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. UNIVERSITY OF KENT PARIS SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CULTURE University of Kent’s Paris School of Arts and Culture is a specialist postgraduate centre, which offers advanced humanities degrees in the heart of Paris - one of the most culturally rich cities in the world. Living and studying in the French capital not only provides a life-changing personal experience, it also fosters independence, confidence and adaptability - all qualities that employers seek. Upcoming events: Politics of Translation: Translation of Cultures Lecture: David Hockney Tuesday 23 May 2017 With the major Hockney show about to arrive at the Pompidou centre and set to coincide with his 80th birthday, this is a good moment to offer fresh thinking about what made his early art so distinctive, but also what concerns and attitudes he may have shared with his 1960s contemporaries. Boundaries: MA festival May 30 - June 2 Georgia Gray EVENTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN GREAT BRITAIN 2017 This year brings 3 themes in England, Scotland and Wales, as well as several anniversaries, events, high level exhibitions and much more. ENGLAND'S YEAR OF LITERARY HEROES 2017 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone SCOTLAND'S YEAR OF HISTORY, HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGY 2017 WALES 2017: YEAR OF LEGENDS HULL CITY OF CULTURE 2017 Hull was announced the winner of UK City of Culture 2017 in 2013. The award is given every four years to a city that demonstrates the belief in the transformational power of culture. 125th birthday of J. R. R. Tolkien The 3rd of January celebrates the birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien, novelist, poet and university professor. For the occasion HarperCollins have announced the publication of an inedited Tolkien story, titled ‘The tale of Beren and Lúthien. World Athletics Championships in London The world championship will take place from 4th to 13th August 2017 at the Queen Elisabeth Olympic Park in London. 2000 athletes from over 200 countries will be taking part and it will be followed by the world Para-athletic championships from the 14th to 23rd July. EVENTEAM : ROLAND GARROS - UNE COMPÉTITION TRÈS EN VUE POUR EN AVOIR PLEIN LES YEUX, RÉSERVEZ LES MEILLEURES PLACES DE MATCH Vivez une
compétition sous Haute Hospitalité UPCOMING EVENTS The ability to prepare and deliver a well-structured and engaging presentation can often make the difference between success and failure in business. No matter how clever you are, no matter how good your proposition is, your ability to communicate and sell your ideas effectively will ultimately determine how you are viewed by your superiors and by your clients. It is something that becomes increasingly important the more senior you are. However, preparing and delivering a well-structured and convincing presentation is not always easy. In particular, culture and educational differences between countries can render this process more complicated in an international environment. With more than 35 years’ experience of delivering successful presentations worldwide, Edward Archer, President of Ecna Consulting, would now like to help you with yours. SME BREAKFAST AT THE CHAMBER - 6 JUNE 2017The SME breakfast is an ideal networking opportunity for all small and medium business owners looking to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and find solutions in the form of a roundtable breakfast event. Our upcoming event will be held in French and on the subject of Sustainable Development. Développement durable : mission pour sauver la planète, facteur d’hygiène, gadget marketing pour faire du « greenwashing » ? Entre de multiples possibilités, que peut représenter le développement durable pour votre entreprise ? Guy Bullen (ToBeToAct) et Gwendal Rozier (Gwendal et Cie) vous proposeront une réflexion qui vous permettra de clarifier votre démarche à travers une perspective du développement durable comme véritable levier de performance — économique, écologique et humaine. LUNCHEON AT THE RACES - 14 JUNE 2017 Held in the ”Restaurant Panoramique”, at the famous Hippodrome d’Auteuil, you will enjoy unrivalled views of the course below and Paris beyond. With the restaurant reserved exclusively for our members and guests, our yearly Luncheon at the Races will be excellent opportunity to network. Take business outside of the office, entertain clients and make it a lunch to remember in the unique surroundings on offer. France Galop’s experts will provide a behind the scenes insight into the business of racing in France and its links with the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada. RECENT EVENTS SME BREAKFAST AT THE CHAMBER - 2 MAY 2017For the latest SME Breakfast, we were delighted to be joined by Claire Arenales del Campo, from Pole-Emploi. Mrs Arenals del Campo delivered an interesting and informative presentation on the services that Pole-Emploi provides for those seeking job opportunities internationally. These include expert services and training, as well as CV checks, mock interviews and culture difference workshops. With dedicated offices all over France, each specialising in different regions of Europe, there is a strong and established network of support. Pole-Emploi’s international mobility team ensures that those who are recruited are fully equipped with the skills they need to work effectively in a foreign country. BREXIT: A Month of Negotiation, How Far Have We Come? 27 April 2017 29th March 2017 will no doubt be a date for the history books in years to come. Following the triggering of Article 50, one thing has been decided: the UK will leave the European Union. Although “Brexit” may have finally been initiated, the fate of the UK and its relationship with the other member countries is still very much undecided. Two years’ worth of negotiations are yet to take place, and for those with interests both sides of the Channel, this period of uncertainty raises many questions. At the Ministry of Finance, 27th April, a month on from the big day, we were joined by high-profile speakers, who shared their expertise and insights of what is to come over the next couple of years over a round table discussion. NEWS FROM MEMBERS maplaceencrèche à la Télé maplaceencrèche lance une campagne TV sur France 5 autour de l'émission " La Maison des Maternelles" du 9 mai au 2 juin. La crèche d'entreprises est encore méconnue du grand public alors qu'elle est LA SOLUTION pour bénéficier d'une place en crèche au même prix q'une crèche municipale. Le mode de garde préféré des français... à votre disposition ! April entreprise: Expatriés d'outre-Manche installés en France et Brexit : impacts sur la couverture sociale et le statut professionnel Le 29 mars dernier, Londres a activé l’article 50 du traité de Lisbonne, ouvrant de façon officielle le processus de sortie de l’Union Européenne, faisant suite au référendum du 23 juin 2016 où quasiment 52% des Britanniques ont voté le Brexit par référendum. Après ces mois d’incertitude, la situation n’est finalement toujours pas stable et claire pour les 172 000 expatriés anglais, qu’ils soient installés en France ou dans n’importe quel autre pays européen. Le processus est certes engagé, mais à date, personne n’est en mesure d’indiquer les conséquences pratiques suite au déclenchement du Brexit. Potentiellement, «des centaines de milliers de seniors britanniques vivant en Europe pourraient être forcés de retourner au Royaume-Uni», explique ainsi le journal Guardian. «Sauf si le gouvernement garantit que leurs frais de santé continueront à être remboursés par le NHS» (système de santé publique britannique). Au total, plus de 1,3 million de Britanniques sont expatriés, dont près de 500 000 retraités. La situation est tout aussi problématique pour les quelques 300 000 expatriés français partis vivre sur le territoire anglais. Si un rétablissement des frontières est mis en place, ils auront à régulariser leur situation professionnelle s’ils souhaitent rester sur place, afin de ne pas être considérés comme hors la loi. En l’absence de nouvelle règlementation, les personnes voulant vivre au Royaume-Uni entre 6 mois et 5 ans devront demander une carte de résidence et au-delà, une carte de résidence permanente, avec l’obligation de démontrer un salaire suffisant pour obtenir le renouvellement de leur permis de travail. THE FRY GROUP: INHERITANCE TAX GUIDE In 2015-2016 over £4.7 billion was paid to the UK Government in Inheritance Tax (IHT) revenues. Whilst Inheritance Tax may still need to be paid on your estate, prior planning can reduce its impact significantly. Our updated IHT guide has been created to help you understand and reduce Inheritance Tax, helping you protect the money and assets you have worked hard to accumulate through your life. We have created a range of tailored flowcharts which take in to account the new property nil rate band and changes to domicile rules. These will enable you to decide which planning solutions are best for you, based on your marital and domicile status. You can then read our in-depth guide for each plan to help you choose your next steps. Finally, our Estate Value Calculator will help you estimate the approximate worth of your estate, so you have a better understanding of what you will need to pay. Studio Harcourt lève le voile sur son showroom spécial mariage Diamant Blanc Couture présente en exclusivité une collection capsule de robes de mariées, des créations faites pour le bonheur. Prenez la pose dans une de ces merveilles. Nous vous offrons la perfection d'un service sur mesure dans notre Studio parisien, ou en Studio Ephémère. REGIONAL NEWS Rhone-Alpes Region: Invitation to Reine Astrid – Lyon – France We are delighted to welcome Guillaume Leroy as our speaker for May 2017's Business Lunch. Guillaume was appointed head of Sanofi France Jan 1 2017. He began his career with Sanofi in 1993 and has worked in a variety of roles, including setting up Sanofi subsidiaries in Colombia and Venezuela. He became managing director of Sanofi Mexico in 2002, then Managing Director of the Latin American Region in 2007. In 2011, he set up the Dengue Vaccine Company, part of the Sanofi Pasteur group. FRANCO-BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DORDOGNE DELEGATION PRESENT AT GOING GLOBAL SHOW The Going Global Show is on the 17th & 18th of May at the ExCeL in London. Come and say 'hi' to Roger Haigh, the Franco-British Chamber regional delegate for Dordogne. LLOYDS: 'FACING THE CYBER RISK CHALLENGE: The Lloyd’s France team, in conjunction with the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry, are hosting a series of workshops on the challenge around the increased risk of cyber. In the complex and fast-evolving world of cyber risk, it’s impossible to predict exactly where the next threat to businesses will come from. Adding additional urgency is the fact that, in 2018, the European Union is introducing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But with the right insurance cover, it doesn’t have to be devastating. Join us at our workshops to learn about our latest findings on cyber risk; and discover more about the risk transfer solutions available to you from the Lloyd’s market. Lille: 30 May 2017, 14.00-16.00 Bordeaux: 12 June 2017, 14.00-16.00 SAVE THE DATE PWN Paris - Best Of! 2017 L’équipe Best Of 2018 organise le 28 juin prochain de 17 h à 21 h l’évènement annuel de PWN Paris à l’institut Goethe, 17 avenue d’Iéna. Cette année, nous nous intéresserons aux femmes dans le monde des sports, de l’art et de la culture. Sustainable collective environmental choices: how to make them, how to implement them? Toulouse School of Economics is delighted to invite you to a roundtable evening bringing together leading figures from the policy, business and academic worlds. Featuring Christian Gollier (TSE-UCL), Rick van der Ploeg (University of Oxford) and Romesh Vaitilingam (VoxEU) and the Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng. Starting from 6:30pm at the French Institute, Thursday 1st June 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT ULIP: Presidential to parliamentary: New developments in French politics The University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP) and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) are delighted to present this joint seminar as part of the European politics seminar series, Challenging Europe. After one of the most remarkable presidential elections of the Fifth Republic we’ll be reflecting on some of the high and low points of the campaign and considering its consequences for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The seminar will feature a presentation by Angelique Chrisafis, Paris bureau chief of The Guardian, offering a foreign correspondent's perspective on events, and a Q&A with leading academics in the field, including Prof Ben Clift, Prof Alistair Cole, Prof David Hanley, Prof Andy Knapp, Prof Jim Shields, and Dr Sue Milner. This seminar will take place on Tuesday 23 May 2017, 6pm, at the University of London Institute in Paris. The event is free to attend. Please book early to guarantee your place. WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK INTERESTED IN FEATURING IN OUR NEWSLETTER? Contact: newsletter@francobritishchamber We want to hear from you! Please share your feedback so we can better tailor our content, design and distribution methods to suit your interests and preferences.
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