Greater Philadelphia
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Business attraction materials
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Dépliant French International Business: Ce dépliant comprend des statistiques et des informations sur les avantages de l'ouverture d'une entreprise à Philadelphie.
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International business flyer (English version): This flyer includes statistics and information on the benefits of opening a business in Philadelphia.
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From the Department of Commerce City of Philadelphia:
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France Investment Fact Sheet from the Commonwealth (State) of Pennsylvania
Doing Business in Greater Philadelphia & Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development – International Business Development
David Briel, Executive Director, International Investment, Office of International Business
Development: 717-720-7373, dbriel@pa.gov
Alaina Mortha, Marketing Executive, International Investment
Investment: 717-720-7380, amortha@pa.gov
(Francophone)
Department of Community and Economic Development
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
dced.pa.gov/business-assistance/international/
Economic Development Agency for the State of Pennsylvania. Assists companies interested in setting up operations in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's Representative in France is Nicolas Bernard-Masson with Masson International
Mr. Nicolas Bernard-Masson (Francophone)
Masson International
23 rue Crépet
69007 Lyon FRANCE
+33.4.28.67.86.92
nicolas@nicolasbernardmasson.com
Toute l’information (100% gratuit) sur l’ouverture de votre filiale aux États-Unis sur le site :
https://ouvrirunefilialeauxetatsunis.info ou le podcast disponible sur Youtube, Spotify, Apple podcast et d’autres plateformes.
Select Greater Philadelphia
Matt Cabrey, Executive Director
200 S. Broad Street, Ste. 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-3777
www.SelectGreaterPhiladelphia.com
Economic Development Agency for the Philadelphia Metropolitan area and the Delaware Valley, including southern New Jersey and northern Delaware. Assists companies interested in setting up operations in our region.
City of Philadelphia – Department of Commerce
Lauren Swartz, Senior Director, International Business and Global Strategy
One Parkway
1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-2073
lauren.swartz@phila.gov
Pierre-Olivier Lugez
Manager of International Business and Global Strategy (Francophone)
Office of Business Development
215-683-2043
pierre-olivier.lugez@phila.gov
https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-commerce/supporting-business/international-business/
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
www.philachamber.com
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber is a broad-based association representing more than 5,000 businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in our region. The GPCC is at the crossroads of business and government, working together to ensure the long-term advancement of Greater Philadelphia as one of the world’s great metropolitan regions.
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry
www.pachamber.org
Fastest growing Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. gives you and your management team wide-ranging access and comprehensive expertise on virtually any business-related topic or regulatory issue.
PIDC – Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
www.pidc-pa.org
PIDC provides financing programs and real estate products to business and non-profit clients in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia. PIDC also coordinates tax incentive and work force development programs offered by both City and Commonwealth. PIDC’s central strategy is to implement economic development initiatives which stimulate jobs, investment and production throughout Philadelphia
US Department of Commerce, International Trade
www.doc.gov
Agency in the Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, whose mission is to deliver economic, international trade and export info, as well as international data produced by the U.S. Government.
French Government Resources
French Embassy in Washington
Your gateway to official French sites, links to French government ministries, embassies, departments and cities; French media, athletic associations, research institutions, culture and French search engines.
French Consulate in Washington – French Visa Issues
US Government Resources
American Embassy in Paris
For all questions related to different types of visas to the U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Services
www.uscis.gov
For all questions related to your status in the US and/or visas to the U.S.
Department of Commerce
www.doc.gov
International Trade Administration
www.trade.gov
U.S. Commercial Service
www.trade.gov/let-our-experts-help-0
Education and Language Services
Alliance Française de Philadelphie
1420 Walnut St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-5283 / 215-735-1181 fax
www.alliancefrancaisephiladelphia.com
Language classes, French business language classes, fun programs where you can practice your French.
French International School of Philadelphia
150 N. Highland Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-667-1284 / 610-667-1286 fax
www.frenchschoolphila.org
Pre-K, primary, and middle school – Maternelle, CP-4ème. Private school, French government accredited.
Traveling to Philadelphia
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
1515 Market St., Ste. 2020
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-636-3330 / 215-636-3327 fax
The Independence Visitor Center
www.independencevisitorcenter.com
One North Independence Mall West
6th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
800-537-7676 Toll Free from within the US
215-965-7676 Callers in the Philadelphia Area & Abroad
Hotels in Greater Philadelphia
Center City Philadelphia:
Le Méridien Philadelphia
1421 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-422-8200
www.lemeridienphiladelphia.com
Loews Philadelphia
1200 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-627-1200
www.loewshotels.com
Sofitel Philadelphia
120 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-8300
www.sofitel.com
Philadelphia Marriott Old City
One Dock St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-238-6000
www.sheraton.com
The Westin Philadelphia
99 S. 17th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-563-1600
www.westin.com/philadelphia
The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W. Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-546-9000
https://www.rittenhousehotel.com/
Suburban Philadelphia:
Radnor Hotel
591 E. Lancaster Ave.
St. Davids, PA 19087
610-688-5800
www.radnorhotel.com
Moving to the Philadelphia Area
Commercial Real Estate
Jeffrey E. Mack, Principal
Newmark Knight Frank Smith Mack
880 E. Swedesford Rd. Ste. 100
Wayne, PA 19087
610-265-0600
jmack@newmarkkfsm.com
www.NewmarkKFSM.com
Offices & Laboratories
Curtis M. Hess RPA, Senior Vice President, Real Estate
The Science Center
3711 Market Street, Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-966-6275 / 215-966-6002
chess@sciencecenter.org
www.sciencecenter.org
Residential Real Estate
Kristi Assiran, Realtor
Prudential Fox & Roach
763 W. Lancaster Ave. Ste. 200
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-246-0076
kristi.assiran@prufoxroach.com
Healthcare Resources
Keystone HMO Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
https://www.ibx.com/find-a-plan/individuals-and-families/ibx-health-plans/chip
A state- and federally-funded health insurance program that provides health insurance coverage to all children who meet eligibility guidelines and are residents of Pennsylvania.
New Mouth Dental Resources
https://www.newmouth.com/philadelphia/
French and Francophile Organizations
Alliance Française
www.afphila.com
1420 Walnut St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-5283
Philadelphia Accueil
www.philadelphieaccueil.com
A francophone welcoming organization for French expat families.
Honorary Consul of France in Philadelphia & Wilmington
www.consulateoffrancephiladelphia.org
www.consulfrance-washington.org
The Honorable Michael E. Scullin, Esq.
Honorary Consul of France in Philadelphia & Wilmington
One Penn Center at Suburban Station
1617 JFK Blvd. Ste. 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-557-2975
ConsulFrancais@yahoo.com
Representative of the French government. By appointment only.
Union des Français à l’Etranger
www.ufe.org
A resourceful organization, which supports and informs French expatriates.
European and International Organizations
EUROPEAN ORGANIZATIONS:
European Union in United States
eeas.europa.eu/delegations/united-states-america_en
The official web site of the European Union in United States.
British-American Business Council
www.babcphl.com
200 S. Broad St., Ste. 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3896
215-790-3686 / 215-790-3600 fax
German-American Chamber of Commerce
www.gaccphiladelphia.com
1617 JFK Blvd. Ste. 340
One Penn Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-1585 / 215-665-0375 fax
Irish American Business Chamber & Network, Inc.
www.iabcn.org
1420 Walnut St., Ste. 924
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-772-3101 x 22 / 215-772-3109 fax
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
www.sacc-philadelphia.org
200 S. Broad Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-790-3785 / 215-790-3888
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Foreign Policy Research Institute
www.fpri.org
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 610
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3684
215-732-3774 / 215-732-4401 fax
Citizen Diplomacy International
cdiphila.org
CDI- U.S. State Department Leadership & Training Programs
Sister Cities Program, City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Trade Office
1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-683-0999 / 215-683-0998 fax
World Affairs Council
www.wacphila.org
One S. Broad St., Ste.2-Mezz.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-561-4700 / 215-561-5661 fax
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
www.wtcphila.org
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd #305
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-586-4240 / 215-636-9026 fax