GEORGIA – FRANCE Economic Development Connection

Government & Commerce Since 1998, Atlanta has been the U.S. headquarters of Enterprise Rhône-Alpes Atlanta is home to the Consulate General of International, an economic development agency France. The Consulate serves Georgia, North promoting the French Rhône-Alpes region. The Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama organization aids French companies in and Mississippi. In addition to performing expanding abroad, specifically through their consular services, the office promotes trade Implantis Atlanta program. Mr. Thibauld Quirion relations, cultural exchanges and academic serves as director. research relationships between France and Georgia. Mr. Denis Barbet serves as Consul Atlanta is also home to Alliance Française General. d'Atlanta, a non-profit organization committed to the study of French language and cultural The state of Georgia has had continuous exchange between Americans and French representation in Europe since 1973. Since that speakers representing France and 50 time the office has assisted hundreds of Francophone countries in Africa, Asia, Europe European firms locating in Georgia and Georgia and North America. companies exporting to Europe. Ms. Antje Abshoff serves as managing director. Three Georgia cities have sister city agreements with France: Augusta – Biarritz; Macon - Mâcon; In 2010, the Consulate General of France and the Atlanta – Toulouse. Georgia Institute of Technology initiated “France- Atlanta: Together Towards Innovation.” The The University System of Georgia offers 46 study program is centered on innovation and designed abroad programs to France. Students can study to breathe new life into French-American many topics including: management, marketing, cooperation in the southeastern United States. government, economics, French language and culture and architecture. Atlanta is home to the French American Chamber of Commerce (FACC). The FACC hosts the Trade Relationship annual Crystal Peach Awards. These awards recognize significant investment in France by EXPORTS: In 2012, Georgia exports to France American companies as well as substantial totaled $508 million, a 5% increase over 2011. investment in Georgia by French companies. In France is currently the 18th largest export market 2012, the FACC recognized Delta Air Lines and for Georgia. Air France for their successful joint venture in trans-Atlantic airline services.

Top exports from Georgia to France include operating in Georgia, of which 94 (33%) are motor vehicles, aircraft engines and parts, manufacturing locations. These French- organic chemicals, wood pulp and electric affiliated companies employ more than 11,000 machinery. Georgians. A list can be found online at www.georgiafacts.org. Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods to France: motor vehicles (1st), One of the largest French investments in chemical woodpulp (1st), paper (1st), ships and Georgia, based on total employment, is boats (1st), yarn and woven fabrics (2nd) and Imerys. Located in Georgia since 1986, Imerys glassware (2nd). processes industrial minerals such as kaolinic clay. With multiple facilities located IMPORTS: In 2012, Georgia’s imports from France throughout the state, the company employs th totaled $1.6 billion. France ranks 8 among more than 2,100 Georgians. Georgia’s top importer nations. Transportation Top imports from France include pharmaceutical products, turbojet parts, organic chemicals, Delta Air Lines and Air France offer daily direct aircraft parts, x-ray machines and other medical flights between Atlanta and Paris. instruments, tractors and alcoholic beverages. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in Savannah Capital Investment has an established relationship with three French ports. GPA offers three weekly shipping services There are 50 Georgia companies that have to Le Havre, one weekly service to Dunkirk and operations in France, including but not limited to: one weekly service to Fos. CIBA Vision Corporation About GDEcD Crawford & Company Delta Air Lines The Georgia Department of Economic Exide Technologies Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and EyeWonder, Inc. mobilizes state resources to attract new business Georgia-Pacific investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of Havells USA Inc. existing industry and small business, locate new Invesco LTD. markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to Kimberly-Clark Health Care visit Georgia, and promote the state as a top Merial Inc. destination for arts events and film, music and Mohawk Industries digital entertainment projects. Visit Georgia.org. Newell Rubbermaid Nobel Systems Corporation GDEcD’s Economic Development Representative in Europe The Coca-Cola Company United Parcel Service Ms. Antje Abshoff

Managing Director France is a leading investor nation in Georgia, th State of Georgia – Europe ranking 5 among Georgia’s investors based on total employment and 4th based on total Im Amerika Haus, Karolinenplatz 3 number of facilities. 80333 Munich – GERMANY T: +49 (0) 89.517.027.40 There are more than 280 French facilities [email protected]