Stéphane Antonelli, president of the Young Economic Chamber of Nice-Côte d’Azur, and the national president Guillaume Frei were hosted last night by the Ruhl-Plage restaurant for a dinner cocktail with local leaders. A convivial way to discuss business with complete transparency.
In France, no fewer than 150 Young Economic Chambers are established locally, notably in Nice. The JCE is an integral part of an international network of 200,000 members (20% represented by Japan alone).
Their mission? “To provide young people the development opportunities to create positive change,” states Stéphane Antonelli, president of the Young Economic Chamber of Nice Côte d’Azur. With a clear editorial line: “We deal with public affairs to serve the general interest, through actions for employment, economic development, sustainable development, solidarity, and the promotion of the territory,” adds the 32-year-old leader.
A voluntary and apolitical commitment
Nevertheless, Stéphane Antonelli – whose one-year term ends at the close of 2011 – clarifies that his action stands out from any political ideology: “My commitment is voluntary. I am determined to act, rather than endure (sic). We are free from any political orientation. Moreover, we do not wish to have any, to maintain a certain freedom of action.”
Transparency does not prevent the JCE from engaging with the political world. A summary of the different debates organized, including propositions for local involvement, will be submitted to the candidates for the 2012 presidential election.
Debates, such as the one on March 24th about youth and employment. “We tried to find solutions for our region, which is very focused on tourism. We found that it is necessary to promote alternation for the training of young people,” explains Guillaume Frei, national president of the JCE.
