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FINNISH‐FRENCH

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CCFF HELSINKI

MAY 2018

Property of CCFF Helsinki ‐ 2018

INTRODUCTION

CCFF Helsinki has very peculiar configuration, we have an homologue Chamber in France situated in Paris and has its ownboard. Though both chambers are working hand in hand to best serve their members and companies cases.

CCFF Helsinki is mainly depending on the work of few volunteers who are planning, organizing all actions and event ofthe chamber without any kind of retribution. Due to our regular members and a few actions per year we luckily have thehelp of one person for few hours per week.

Lately there has been a tremendous changes in Finnish and French administration diminishing their governmentalbudgets dedicated to support national exportation for SME’s. Therefore there is a clear gap between needs for servicesand actual support provided by governments that the CCFF can fill.

Our aim is to increase the number of members, number of action and be more involved in the business picture betweenFrance in Finland.

We want to cooperate even more with institutions from both countries mainly with French and Finnish embassies,Business France, Invest in France, Business Finland and Invest in Finland.


OUR MISSIONS

CCFF Is The Place To Meet French And Finnish Business Men

In details: Easing business contacts between members around events such as concrete support

to companies in finding compatible partners to develop their business either in France or in Finland through the network and outside.

Welcoming and assist French companies in Finland send by our French homologues in Paris.

More largely, be the representative of common interests of both countries

Contribute to any initiative to develop economical and cultural exchanges between the two countries

Offering suitable and “à la carte services” to companies

Hosting the French‐Finnish business community

Commercial support to French companies in Finland

Commercial support to Finnish companies in France


CCFF is part of CCI International (France)

CCI France is the national public body that federates the French Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI).

CCI France represents 2 million French private companies.

CCI France is the intermediary between all CCIs and French and European public authorities, international organizations and large public or private partners. CCI France is also represented in Brussels by its European Affairs Department.

CCI France's task is to provide guidance, support and advice to the chambers within their spheres of activity : economic watch and intelligence, company development, territorial and infrastructural development, continuing professional education.

CCI France has also an Environment and Sustainable Development Unit, which coordinates a network of 200 environmental advisers within the local and regional CCIs.


MAPPING CCFF HELSINKI

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Chamber of CommerceFinncham – International Chamber of commerce ‐ Local chamber of Commerce ‐WTCs

French services in FinlandEmbassyBusiness FranceFrench institute

Main French companies in Finland ArevaAirbusAir liquideSodexoBNP ParibasCrédit agricole etc…

Finnish services in FranceEmbassyBusiness FinlandFinnish institute

International Institutions in FranceBusiness FranceInvest in FranceFrench EmbassyCCI France – International (due to disappear soon!

Other associationsSRYLCercles Franco‐Finlandais (all over Finland)Marcel Proustin ystävät ryRanskalaisen koulun seniorit ryRanskalaisen koulun ystävät rySuomen ENA‐yhdistys rySuomen ranskanopettajain yhdistys ryLääkäriseura Coccyx ryAssociation AMOPA de Finlande ry

InstitutionsFrench‐Finnish kinder gardenFrench‐Finnish schools – high schoolsUniversity specialised in relations with FranceUniversities having exchange program with France

Main Finnish companies in FranceUPM ‐MetsoKone – CARGOTEC – KonecranesHALTONNOKIAFORTUMStora Enso etc…

International Institutions in FinlandBusiness FinlandInvest in FinlandFinnish Embassy


FINANCIAL BALANCE AT CCFF HELSINKIABOUT 15 K€

90 %

5 %5 %

Turnover

Membership fees

Events

CCFF Paris80 %

10 %10 %

Costs

Salary

Adminstration

Accountancy

1 employee: 4H/week


REVENUE GENERATORS

250€ ‐ one person company500€ ‐Medium to Large size company1500€ and above ‐ Premium member

Membership Fees

Galas and forums – sliver/Gold/PlatinumCompanies Sponsorship on events or on a regular base

MaecenasFundraising events

Internet page adds, phone directory adds…Publicity

NEW!!!! Should be implemented very soon!For companies looking for specific profilesJob Seekers looking for training periods or permanent jobs

Recruitment portal

No subventions from any one at the momentOur Chamber is an association based on the voluntary work of his 9 administrators.

No Subvention!


A joyful moment to meet other companies working with France or French companie. Invite your customers around nice wine and nice company.

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU PARTY!14TH OF NOVEMBER 2018 HELSINKI

SPONSORS ‐ your logo on all the medias First Level : 1000€ (incl. 2 entrance tickets)Secon Level : 2000€ (incl. 4 entrance tickets)

TICKETS : colleagues or/and customer treat10 tickets : 600€20 tickets : 1100€50 tickets : 2650€ and 5 bottle opener for free100 tickets: 5000€ and 10 bottle openers for free

For caterers or food services Rent a small booth at 500€ to present and sell your products on spot

Pre‐orders that will be delivered on the day of the event Pralina: selection of Finnish “made à la Française” : from 15€ French Box products: selection of French traditional cheese, delicatessen, foie gras or

sweets about 50€/box for 1 to 1,5kg of products Mediavina: Bottle opener from an original red wine oak barrel engraved with CCFF logo

and you company logo or your nameProperty of CCFF Helsinki ‐ 2018

FRENCH‐FINNISHFORUM AUTUMN 2019

A rich program of conference on chosen themes such as:

• Energy and mobility

• Clean techs

• Arctic and space technologies etc…

• Renowned speakers, politicians, experts, institutions, institutes, Global companies will be participating

Every other year both of our chambers are meeting either in Paris either in Helsinki.In 2019 this will take place in Helsinki We are taking the opportunity to organize a French‐Finnish Forum to gather our members and maecenas

SponsorshipSilver : 2500€Gold : 5000€ Platinum : 10 000€Sits at the dinner tables : 250€/person – 150€/member GE


REGULAR EVENTS

Business Lunches: about once a month in Helsinki

Once a month with a general participation between 15 to 20 participants. About 6 times per year: February, April, May, June, September, October

Cost: price of the lunch at the chosen restaurants in Helsinki Center

Aim:

‐ regular contacts with the members who wish to be active at the chamber

‐ Recruiting new members

‐ Inviting important persons to get their support in our actions: local institutions, state institutions, partners, Chamber of commerce, WTC etc.

Communication in the Newsletter

Cost : 0 €

Aim: Promotion of our own events or adds from our members and show a common information from Paris and Helsinki.

The CCFF Paris is taking care of it from A to Z, we just have to produce a text and a picture.


ADMINISTRATION EVENTS – CCFF BOARD

Workshop/board meetings: from 6 to 8 per year

There are 8 administrators at the moment, 4 Finns and 4 French (2 women for 6 men)

Subjects: strategy planning, agenda planning, operative work on the planned events etc…

General assembly: once per year in March

Subject: reports of previous assembly can be hand out on request, they are available only in Finnish language:

‐ Financial situation

‐ Yearly report of activities

‐ Planned budget and member fees modification

‐ New rules or changes in the management of the association etc…


OUR AIM FOR THIS YEAR AND THE NEXT

Recruiting more Finnish companies

We need more members to make it interesting for everyone

Organize a nice Forum in 2019 (described earlier)

Have high level speakers informing us about the latest development in new technologies shared in both countries.

Have a Gala evening in Helsinki city

Have a permanent worker working full time for the chamber: VIE

We need to have assistance from sponsors to finance this project that would lead to a fully function Chamber :

‐ Have a permanent address and an office

‐ Offering a full program of event around the year

‐ More exposure and more interest from outsiders and partners

‐ Implement the present program

‐ Offer at least some services to companies


VIE EXPLANATION – INFORMATION FROM BUSINESS FINLAND

A wide range of rolesEngineeringSalesMarketing & communicationTechnical servicesITFinancial controllers…

French nationals(or EEA nationals)

18-28 years old(average 26)

Recent graduates with 5 years’post-secondary education(or other levels or ongoing studies)

Eager towork abroad

Includes social security, 2.5 days’ paid leave per month and pension entitlement. * source: Business France

More than 50,000 young professionals have already undertaken an assignment

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