French-American Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Northwest Chapter

06/11/2026

📚 Member Spotlight: Robert R. Foxcurran

This May, our PNW member Robert R. Foxcurran published “La question de l’Oregon” 🇫🇷🌲—a compelling look at a time when the Pacific Northwest spoke French.

From early French Canadian pioneers to the shift brought by American expansion, the book uncovers a powerful and often overlooked chapter of regional history.

Rob’s story itself is just as impressive: 30 years at Boeing, early collaboration with the French aerospace industry, time in Paris, and author of “NATO: A Business History.”

We’re proud to have him in our community and look forward to his insights on 40 years of French-American aerospace collaboration. ✈️🇺🇸🇫🇷

👏 Congratulations, Rob!

Listen to the book review by Radio Canada:
https://tinyurl.com/bookreviewrob

Read the book with :
https://tinyurl.com/readbookrob

06/11/2026

members delights!🇫🇷🍷

☀️ Sunny days are here! We’re delighted to welcome you to Princess and Bear Wines with a complimentary tasting for two. Discover small-production wines from Southern France, meet fellow wine lovers, and enjoy a little taste of the Mediterranean right here in Seattle.

Your member coupon code is available in the FACC Member Space:

https://www.faccpnw.org/espace-membre/offres-des-membres/detail-dun-privilege/privilege-detail/complimentary-tasting-for-two-at-princess-bear-wines.html

We can’t wait to raise a glass with you! 🥂

06/09/2026

Join us for a relaxed evening in the park to connect, share bites, and soak up the sunshine! RSVP: https://luma.com/n47e2cii

☀️ Summer Potluck Happy Hour 🧺 with

🗓 Thursday, June 11
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Volunteer Park (lawn by the Conservatory)

Bring a blanket, something to share (sweet, savory, or sippable), and come as you are. It’s free, casual, and open to all Francophile women who want to connect.

À bientôt!

06/03/2026

📣 Our Latest Newsletter Is Live!

We’re excited to share the newest edition of our newsletter—packed with insights, updates, and opportunities you won’t want to miss.

🔍 In this issue, you’ll find:
- Key highlights from our recent initiatives to honor 40 years of FACC PNW
- Great ideas for how to celebrate US & France at FIFA World Cup & America's 250th
- Highlights on our Individual Member Robert R. Foxcurran's new book
- Updates on the opportunities to meet us this month in France
- Info on Quebec's dazzling Cirque Kikasse while they're touring in WA

👉 Take a look: https://marketing.ccifi.net/view.html?x=a62e&co=sJiU&m=emO&mc=s&s=whF1&u=N&z=ykCs1xN&

We’d love to hear what resonates most with you—feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

05/20/2026

🎬✨ Movie Night You Don’t Want to Miss! ✨🎬

Ready for an inspiring night out? Join us for a special screening of “The American Dream”—a powerful and thought-provoking film that dives into the realities, hopes, and challenges behind one of the most iconic ideals. 🇺🇸

🍿 Whether you’re a film lover, a curious thinker, or just looking for a meaningful evening with great company, this event is for you!

🎟️ Seats are limited—grab your tickets now!

👉 https://www.faccpnw.org/events/upcoming-events/e/event/movie-time-the-american-dream.html

Bring a friend, spark a conversation, and experience a story that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

🍿

05/19/2026

⚽️🌍 World Cup 2026 is coming… are you ready?

🤝 We’re excited to bring you this session in collaboration with the French-American Chamber of Commerce - Washington, DC.

Global events of this scale bring more than excitement — they bring complex immigration challenges, compliance risks, and unique business opportunities.

If you’re involved in global mobility, HR, legal, or planning to engage with international talent — this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

🚨 Join us for: “World Cup 2026 – Immigration Basics”

✅ What you’ll learn:
- Applicable visa categories for short-term travel to the United States for event-related purposes
- Entry and admissibility considerations for international visitors, including inspection at the port of entry
- Practical guidance on documentation and compliance with U.S. immigration requirements
- Key travel requirements for foreign nationals attending the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

🎟️ Reserve your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-cup-2026-immigration-basics-tickets-1989413607654?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Jason Levy & Mark Donig of Grossman Young & Hammond for a webinar on immigration for individuals traveling to the US for the World Cup.

05/18/2026

🎉 Join Us to Kick Off Something Big – FACC PNW Turns 40! 🎉

This year marks a major milestone for the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest —40 years of building bridges, fostering innovation, and strengthening transatlantic collaboration 🇫🇷🤝🇺🇸

We’re launching our anniversary celebrations with an exciting Project Kick-Off event, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
✨ Connect with fellow members and friends
✨ Bring your ideas to the community and turn them into reality
✨ Celebrate the vibrant FACC PNW community built over the last 40 years

Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the network, this is the perfect opportunity to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of our community.

👉 Save your spot here:
https://tinyurl.com/40thkickoff

Let’s celebrate the past—and build the next 40 years together! 🚀

05/15/2026

✨ Announcing the New Board of Directors — FACC PNW ✨

Following our Annual Meeting and Board Meeting held in April for the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest (FACC PNW), we are delighted to unveil our newly constituted Board of Directors.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing Board Members for their dedication and contributions:
- Michael Bangue-Tandet
- Alain Michel Durand
- Aymeric Prieur, CPA
- Louis Scott de Martinville
Your engagement has helped shape and strengthen our vibrant community.

🔄 We are pleased to announce the re-election and nomination of Board Members for a new term:
- Jean-Francois Heitz (Private Investor)
- Haim Kats (Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry)
- Thomas Romeyer (Safran)

👏 The Board also successfully carried a motion to appoint Haim Kats as the new Executive Vice‑President of the FACC PNW.
With this transition, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Francois Guerzeder for his leadership and commitment in this role over the past term.

🌟 Please join us in welcoming our full Board for 2026:
- Julien Hervet (L'Experience Paris)
- Haim Kats(Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry)
- Pénélope Souquet (French American School of Puget Sound - FASPS)
- Laurent Roussel (Set-In Consulting)
- Lucie Brooks (REI)
- Marion Desmazières (M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund)
- Amandine Noel-Crabtree (Pattee Creek Aviation Consulting LLC)
- Eric Beaulieu (former Executive Director of FACC PNW)
- Olivier Dréan (Dassault Systèmes)
- Francois Guerzeder (Safran)
- Thomas Romeyer (Safran)
- Julien Acis (Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry)
- Vahé Torossian (Tola Capital)
- Kevin Simmons (HoHoKus, Inc.)
- Michelle SCHABER (University Wines)
- Jean-Francois Heitz (Private Investor)

Together, and with Sofia-Cristina Visan. as Executive Director, this talented and diverse group will continue to drive the mission of FACC PNW—fostering innovation, strengthening transatlantic business ties, and supporting our thriving French-American community in the Pacific Northwest.

🚀 We're excited for what lies ahead!

05/15/2026

✨ Ready for a weekend where stories take the stage? ✨

We're excited about a busy and inspiring weekend of theater—a celebration of bold storytelling, cultural dialogue, and powerful performances right here in the area 🎭

🇫🇷🇺🇸 Diagnostic réservé by Jean-Pierre Martinez
A sharp, dark comedy set in a hospital waiting room where strangers share one thing in common: the weight of a life-changing diagnosis.
Between hope and anxiety, humor and vulnerability, the play peels back layers to reveal what we often hide—our fears, contradictions, and humanity.
👉 Performed in French with English surtitles, making it accessible to all—bring your friends, francophones or not!
📍 Théâtre 33 (Bellevue)
📅 May 15, 16
***BOOK NOW: https://tinyurl.com/diagnosticreserve
FACC PNW Members Discount available through the Members space.

🇫🇷🇺🇸 EUPHRATE — presented by Alliance Française de Seattle
A deeply moving solo performance by Nil Bosca blending dance and spoken word.
Through the eyes of a Franco‑Turkish teenager, it explores identity, cultural heritage, academic pressure, and the courage it takes to find your voice.
✨ Followed by a Q&A—an opportunity to continue the conversation beyond the stage.
📍 On the Boards Theater, Seattle
📅 Saturday, May 16 | 7:00 PM
***BOOK NOW: https://tinyurl.com/euphrate

🌍Spirit of Africa is May 16: 1pm-9pm in the Armory Food & Event Hall. Rejoice the music of Francophone Africa and more! The festival is part of the Seattle Center series.
📍 Seattle Center Armory, Seattle
📅 Saturday, May 16 | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
***FREE and open to the public.
Plan your day: https://tinyurl.com/festalspiritofafrik

💭 If you’re looking for something artistic, entertaining, thought-provoking, multilingual, and deeply human, this weekend… this is it!