Back to | Back to the season Welcome to the community

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September 21, 2023

The French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL) hosted a vibrant soirée at the Vilnius International French Lyceum on September 20th. “Back to the Season | Welcome to the community” brought together the French-Lithuanian business community in a celebration of unity and collaboration.

 

Attendees had the pleasure of exploring the rich cultural heritage of the French Lyceum, setting the stage for an evening of connection and friendly networking. The event featured a warm welcome to new CCFL members who presented themselves (thank you Coface and Devoteam team for your insightful presentations), underscoring the chamber’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic community.

 

 

Guests also received updates on CCFL’s ongoing initiatives and events, with an address by Anthony Poullain, president of CCFL, that reminded of the role of the Chambers in the French-Lithuanian business landscape with our upcoming trade mission in regions, our platform to network, our business services to companies and our commitement towards our members. The speech of the president of CCFL was followed by an adress of H.E. Alix Everard, the French Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania highlighting the pivotal role played by CCFL in strengthening bilateral ties and actively participating in the Team Business France alongside with the French Lyceum, and the French institute. 

 

 

Networking over exquisite French delicacies and the anticipation of prizes in a lottery sponsored by Sixt added excitement to the evening, bringing together +50 members of the French-Lithuanian business community.

 

 

“Back to the Season” was a resounding success, embodying the spirit of cooperation and mutual support that defines CCFL. As CCFL continues its mission to promote economic collaboration, nurture business relationships, and create a thriving environment for the French-Lithuanian business community, it looks forward to welcoming attendees to future gatherings.

 

 

CCFL extends its warm thanks to the partners of the event:

  • The Vilnius International French Lyceum
  • Sixt Baltics

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July 24, 2023

On July 20th, a spirited gathering of 250 people came together at Verkiai Palace Park to celebrate France’s National Day organized by the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL).

 

The French National Day holds a special place as a time of jubilation and camaraderie for all willing to celebrate “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”. Building on the success of Bastille Day 22′, we warmly welcomed the 3Fs community – comprising French nationals, Francophiles, and Francophones – to partake in the festivities, blending the richness of French culture. This remarkable event, held at Verkiai Palace Park, received the high patronage of the French embassy in Lithuania and was a part of the Vilnius 700 celebration program.


The call to commemorate this day was extended to all individuals from the french-lithuanian community who responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. A large number of attendees responded to the occasion, including representatives from the spheres of society, business, culture, and the arts.


This splendid celebration would not have been possible without the generous support of our esteemed sponsors and partners, to whom we extend our heartfelt thanks:

  • Eurovia Lietuva
  • Decathlon Lietuva
  • Vyno Klubas
  • Schneider Electric
  • JC Decaux Lietuva
  • Lacoste | Brandoom.lt by Gorengo B2B Diffusion
  • Servier Lietuva
  • OBI Consulting
  • ŠEIMOS KREDITO UNIJA
  • Etam
  • Straikas UAB
  • Association Lituanie-France
  • Vilnius 700


We are immensely grateful to our members and friends whose vibrant energy radiated throughout the event, as can be seen in the delightful pictures captured during the celebration. Merci beaucoup for making this day truly unforgettable!


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Back to | Celebration of the 16th anniversary of Provanso kvapai SPA in collaboration with the Franco-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, with the creation of an exclusive “France” fragrance

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June 21, 2023

[Vilnius, Lithuania – 21 June 2023] – Provanso kvapai SPA, a provider of luxury spa services, celebrates its 16th anniversary with a special event. The event, organised in collaboration with the French Chamber of Commerce, showcased the art of scent creation, culminating in the creation of a unique fragrance that captures the essence of France. This extraordinary event took place on 20 June at Provanso kvapai SPA in Vilnius.


Since its foundation in 2007, Provanso kvapai SPA has been at the forefront of providing exceptional spa treatments, focusing on the harmony of the body and mind and deep relaxation. Provanso kvapai SPA is delighted to collaborate with members of the French Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce to create a fragrance that pays tribute to France’s rich fragrance heritage.


The aim of the fragrance event is to bring together professionals and fragrance enthusiasts from the French and Lithuanian communities. Participants had the unique opportunity to work together with Erika Daugėlaitė, General Director of Provanso kvapai SPA, and to learn about the complex process of blending fragrances that evoke the French spirit.


“We are delighted to celebrate our 16th anniversary with the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce. By bringing together professionals with diverse backgrounds and special ties to France, we aim to create a fragrance that reflects the beauty, elegance and sophistication of France. This event reflects our commitment to providing a unique and unforgettable experience for our valued customers, while fostering cultural ties between our countries.”, said Erika Daugėlaitė, General Manager of Provanso kvapai SPA.


On 20 June, using our senses and creativity, we created a true French fragrance reflecting the soul, romance, freedom and the joy of life, using the highest quality, organic, natural Florame essential oils, at the Provanso kvapai SPA centre, located at 33 Didžioji Street. Vilnius (entrance from Arklių Street).


About Provanso kvapai SPA:
Provanso kvapai SPA is a place where time stands still. The spa is distinguished by its subtle French elegance and the exclusive aromas of organic oils from the Provence region. Opening the door to a different magical world of scents, visitors are welcomed by a luxurious environment where the subtle blend of aromas and professional staff create unforgettable moments. Provanso kvapai SPA is located in 5* and 4* hotels in Vilnius (Radisson Collection Astorija) and Klaipėda (Amberton Hotel Klaipėda). A particular favourite of clients and couples, with private spa areas. Provence Scents Spa is ideal for girls’ and corporate spa parties, aromatherapy seminars.
Provanso kvapai SPA uses only organic, high-quality oils for its treatments, so guests who come to visit experience a double effect: the touch of professional hands and the enchanting, blissful aromas. The wide selection of essential oils from Florame, as well as the unexpected and unique blends, will surprise even the most experienced spa-goer.

 

About the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce:
A non-profit organisation founded in 1999, it currently brings together over 85 companies. Its aim is to develop bilateral economic relations between Lithuania and France and to create a business community in Lithuania. The Franco-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce is a bridge connecting French and Lithuanian businesses in various fields, helping French companies to establish themselves in Lithuania.

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June 12, 2023

How to know all the tricks of the broad social media world?

The French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL), in collaboration with LightHouse Hub, held a workshop titled “Building a digital presence: Maximising business growth with social networks” on June 9, 2023.

 

The workshop featured Mr. Miguel Delecourt, a renowned French LinkedIn trainer, international speaker, and the founder of Académie des Réseaux Sociaux. Mr. Delecourt covered various topics including online reputation management, effective communication, and engaging with social media.

 

Over 20 attendees had the opportunity to gain valuable insights and knowledge about leveraging social networks for business growth. Miguel generously shared his advice and expertise during the workshop.

 

We extend our gratitude to LightHouse Hub for hosting this conference and express our sincere appreciation to our esteemed speaker, members, and partners for their participation and support.

 

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

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We are Creating a Community For Leveragey

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Back to | How to grow your business with social networks (VILNIUS)

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June 12, 2023

What is the secret of developing business on social media?

On the 8th of June 2023, the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL) in collaboration with Workland Lithuania organized a workshop on the topic of – “How to grow your business with social networks”.

Mr. Miguel Delecourt, a French LinkedIn trainer and an international speaker, founder of Académie des Réseaux Sociaux   covered topics such as:

  • E-reputation
  • Communication
  • Interation

20 + attendees got the experience and a package of knowledge about social networks.  Miguel really did not spare advices!

We are thankful to Workland Lithuania  for hosting this conference.

And special thanks for our speaker, members and partners who came and attended this workshop.

See you in the future events!

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We are Creating a Community For Leveragey

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May 17, 2023

SustainLab: The Climate Fresk Workshop Encourages Collaborative Solutions for Climate Action

The French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL) organized the “SustainLab: The Climate Fresk” workshop on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The workshop took place at our patron member premise PACAI Hotel, where participants from companies and organizations in various industries and gathered to understand environmental challenges and foster collaboration in tackling climate change.

 

Thanks to our members from Integre Trans, Devoteam, Eurovia, Glotera, Bureau Veritas, and PACAI to engage and partipate in the workshop making the event a dynamic and highly engaging platform for knowledge exchange. They were able to learn more about the causes and effects, as well as the distribution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Lithuania. The last part of the workshop was a brainstorming on actions from personal to community level to tackle the GHG issues.

 

The SustainLab workshop has showcased the strong commitment of the French-Lithuanian business community towards addressing the climate challenge. We are confident that the collaborative efforts initiated here will lead to tangible solutions and contribute to a greener future.

 

The French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce extends its gratitude to all the participants and facilitators who contributed to the success of the workshop. The CCFL remains dedicated to supporting sustainable business practices and will continue to organize such impactful events in the future.

 

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April 25, 2023

On April 14th, following the 1st French-Baltic Business Forum, a group of speakers and members of the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to visit the locomotive maintenance depot in Vilnius.

 

Patron Member, Egis, which is active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors that design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings, offered us with the support of LTG Cargo, the possibility of discovering the existing depot and its global process. A very warm thank you to Arūnas Dabravolskas, Head of Technological project management division at LTG Cargo for guiding the delegation.

 

The visit was followed by a presentation of the future Vaidotai maintenance depot in which Egis is an active stakeholder.  We are more than happy to see our Member’s rock it’s field’s – congratulation to Egis’s team!

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April 6, 2023

The French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL) hosted its 4th Export Club event on Thursday, April 6th, at the Institut français de Lituanie/French Institute in Vilnius. The topic for the event was “EU funding opportunities for businesses and NGOs”. We had the pleasure to have Laura Aldonė from Global World Consulting Agency sharing her expertise with us.

 

With 17 years of experience working with EU-funded projects, Laura Aldonė provided attendees with valuable insights and knowledge on current EU opportunities.

 

The event was attended by a diverse group of professionals, including business owners, entrepreneurs, and representatives from NGOs. Participants had the opportunity to network with one another, share experiences, and gain valuable knowledge on how to access EU funding for their businesses and organizations.

 

Thanks to our partner Institut français de Lituanie | Prancūzų institutas Lietuvoje, for hosting this seminar and big thanks to everyone who participated and we are  looking forward to see you at our next events!

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March 23, 2023

Vilnius, Lithuania - On March 22nd, 2023, the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL) successfully hosted its 24th annual general meeting at the Energy and Technology Museum . The event was a great success and was attended by representatives from various industries composing the Chamber business community.

The President of the CCFL, Anthony Poullain, delivered an opening speech highlighting the progress made over the past year, as well as the challenges faced by the business community in promoting trade and investment between France and Lithuania. The CCFL has been working tirelessly to strengthen economic ties between the two countries, and the President’s speech recognized the commitment and dedication of members to this goal.

 

The annual general meeting provided an opportunity for members to review the activities and achievements of the Chamber over the past year, and discuss strategies for further promoting trade and investment between France and Lithuania as well as developing the local business community. Members also had the opportunity to network and connect with potential business partners, with the support of sponsors Iki and Sip Sap, who generously provided for the networking session. The networking session provided attendees with a valuable opportunity to build relationships and explore new business opportunities.

 

The annual general meeting also recognized the contributions of members who have gone above and beyond in promoting and developing business relations.

 

“As the Director of the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce, I am proud of what we have accomplished over the past year. Despite the difficulties, we have continued to work tirelessly to support the growth and development of our members’ businesses. We have provided a wide range of services and resources to help our members navigate these uncertain times, from business consultations to networking events, from visibility opportunities to advocacy work.” says Guillaume Douville, director of CCFL.

 

In closing, the CCFL would like to express its sincere thanks to all members, sponsors, and attendees for their support of the 24th annual general meeting. The Chamber remains committed to its members, and events like this provide an important platform for achieving Chamber’s goal.

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Back To | Meet & Greet | Welcome to the community!

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February 26, 2023

Welcome to the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce community!

On the 23th of February 2023 , the French-Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (CCFL) organised a warm Meet & Greet event with the introduction of new members in our community.

 

We are glad that 30+ representatives of members were participating in the event did not only have the chance to network and meet, taste a great wine, but also  to greet our newest members, get more inside information about them. Welcome to CSD Engineers, Elinta Charge, Sixt and Jérôme to the business community!

 

Thanks to our long term parner, the French institute for hosting this event, as well as for all members involved making it a success.

 

It is always a joy to connect with everybody! 

 

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