French Ambassador for International Investment to Visit Toronto December 11

Toronto, Canada (Vocus) November 25, 2009 -- Ambassador to Speak at Economic Club of Canada.

Who:

David Appia, French Ambassador for International Investment, and Chairman and CEO of the Invest in France Agency

To view a biography of David Appia go to www.investinfrance.org.

What:

Ambassador Appia is available to meet with press to discuss recent pro-business initiatives adopted by France to further develop the financial, fiscal and academic landscape for innovation and development.

When:

Available for interview on Friday, December 11

Speaking engagement with the Economic Club of Canada on Friday, December 11 from 11:45am-1:30pm.

Why:

France is home to the world’s fifth largest economy and is the number two recipient of foreign direct investment worldwide after the United States. French President Nicholas Sarkozy has made it a national priority to make France the leading business destination in Europe. Ambassador Appia will be in Toronto on Friday, December 11 to meet with local business leaders. His speech at the Economic Club of Canada will touch upon the Grand Paris Project and the Grand Emprunt. This will be Appia’s first visit as Ambassador to Toronto. For additional information about the speaking engagement with the Economic Club of Canada go to: www.economicclub.ca.

There are many Toronto-based companies that have operations in France, including Aastra Technologies. Photowatt, and Magna to name a few.

Contact:

Kini Schoop

Invest in France Agency

Tel. 212 757 9340 x5216 / (M) 347 302 4453

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