How to do Business in Greater Paris

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How to do Business in Greater Paris

By Mayor's Office of International Affairs, Invest Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Hubstart Paris Region Alliance

Date and time

Thursday, September 22, 2016 · 11am - 12:30pm EDT

Location

Invest Atlanta

133 Peachtree Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303

Description

The world’s big international airports are becoming focal points of the global economy. In France, the area surrounding Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport is one of the major hubs for growth and job creation in the Paris Region. Please join us for a business seminar on how to do business in the Greater Paris Region and the Paris CDG Airport Area (France). Greater Paris Investment Agency Managing Director Chiara Corazza and Val d'Oise Economic Expansion Committee for Hubstart Paris Region Alliance's Managing Director Jean-Francois Benon will join a number of presenters to discuss the business environment for Greater Paris and the region's main economic clusters. The seminar will also highlight the major projects to be completed by 2030, how to win procurement contracts in France, and discuss key incentives for doing business in the region and Paris CDG Airport Area.

The Paris CDG Airport Area

Situated only 30 kilometres north of Paris, the Paris CDG Airport Area is a highly attractive environment for business. Companies in ever-growing numbers move to the area every year, and currently hosts 260,000 employees in the private sector, spread over several thousand companies.

Benefits of the Paris CDG Airport Area:

  • The advantages of a location in the Paris Region, the biggest regional economy in the whole of Europe which represents one-third of the French GDP.
  • A dense concentration of Europe-leading transport infrastructures such as Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Le Bourget business aviation airport, high-speed railway network, and easy access to the City of Paris, France, and the European continent.
  • Dynamic and diverse local economy.
  • Diverse company composition.
  • Youthful, diverse, talent pool.

Paris CDG Airport Area Economic Cluster:

  • Aeronautics and airport services
  • Air Cargo
  • Business Aviation
  • Safety and Security
  • Tourism / Corporate Meetings and Events

Paris CDG Airport Area Expansion Projects:

In tandem with the area’s economic development strategy, the French government and regional authorities, private adn public investors have launched a number of major building projects to develop and reshape the area as a whole.

  • The strengthening of public transport services with the Grand Paris Express, a driverless subway system connection the region’s main economic hubs with 175 new km of railway calling at 72 stations.
  • The development of a European high-speed freight rail network, the Euro Carex project.
  • A 100 percent expansion in the size of the 240,000 m² Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition park.
  • An International Trade Center in the immediate vicinity of the two airports including a 6000-seat congress center, seven hotels, offices, exhibition rooms.
  • EuropaCity, an innovative commercial, leisure and culture complex.
  • Aerolians Paris, an international center for exchange and innovation.

FAQs

YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND AND PASS THROUGH BUILDING SECURITY. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Please visit the Invest Atlanta website for parking and driving instructions by clicking here.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact the Mayor's Office of International Affairs at globalbiz@atlantaga.gov for any questions or concerns.

Organized by

Invest Atlanta is the economic development agency for the City of Atlanta whose mission is to advance Atlanta's global competitiveness by growing a strong economy, building vibrant communities and increasing economic prosperity for all Atlantans.

The Mayor's Office of International Affairs maintains the city's relationships with the international community, foreign partners, and global constituents to raise the global profile of the city of Atlanta through various initiatives, events, and programs. We promote international trade opportunities to spur business growth, encourage foreign direct investment, and increase Atlanta residents' awareness of the city's global connections.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has served as the busiest passenger airport in the world since 1998 and has claimed the title of being the most efficient airport for the past 13 years. The airport serves more than 150 U.S. destinations and more than 75 international destinations in 50 countries. As Atlanta's main economic engine, Hartsfield-Jackson adds more than

The Hubstart Paris Region Alliance is a network of 30 public and private organizations who have joined forces for a common goal: facilitate the settlement and growth of international companies in the , around the Paris-Charles de Gaulle International airport (France). By providing a single gateway, Hubstart Paris® Region Alliance provides the companies with an all-in-one offer of services to help them discover the area meet their needs and support them in their decision-making. 

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