Annual report 2021
Abstract
How the French-Australian Chamber Maintained Momentum During a Pandemic Year
Summary
Despite ongoing COVID-related disruptions in 2021, FACCI remained a strong pillar of support for the French-Australian business community. The Annual Report 2021 provides a detailed review of the Chamber’s activities, services, financial performance, and sector engagement across all five Australian state chapters.
With 485 members and over 75 events held both online and in-person, the Chamber demonstrated agility, community strength and consistent member value through another challenging year. A major highlight was the 2021 French-ANZ Business Days, gathering 900+ participants and 116 speakers in one of FACCI’s largest-ever national events.
What’s inside the 2021 report:
– A message from the President and updates from all state councils
– Overview of 75 business events: industry series, briefings, C-level networking, and Femmes Leaders
– Performance of key business services: translations, hosting, market entry, and VAT recovery
– Growth in digital reach: +31% LinkedIn, +110% Instagram, 155,000 website views
– Engagement from 6 Industry Committees across energy, tech, defence, transport and retail
– Full audited financials: revenue of $1M with 3.8% YoY growth and a balanced budget
– Overview of how government COVID support helped stabilise operations and support SMEs
Whether you're seeking insights into bilateral trade, industry leadership, or FACCI’s value to members during uncertain times, this report reflects a resilient and resourceful business network in action.