The Italy-America Chamber Of Commerce Southeast Reaches 300 Members!
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast Reaches 300 Members!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve hit a major milestone—our Chamber now boasts 300 members, making us one of the strongest bi-national Chambers of Commerce in Florida and the U.S. Southeast.
The U.S. Southeast region is experiencing impressive economic growth, and Italian companies are a key part of this success. With over 350 subsidiaries and approximately 17,000 jobs created, Italian businesses are thriving across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
This achievement reflects the vibrant community we are building together—fostering connections and driving trade between Italy and the U.S.
A big thank you to all our members for being a part of this journey. Here’s to even more partnerships and successes ahead!
The Dana Agency Public Relations’ lifestyle division has an exciting lineup of arts and culture programming for Miami Art Week. For example, The Betsy Hotel will feature exhibits from more than 15 new artists, including Elinor Carucci, Mac Stone, Sonia Hamza, Bob Bonis, Andy Sweet, Lillian Bassman and Clyde Butcher. The Betsy is also one of 12 hotels chosen to participate in the 2024 edition of “No Vacancy”in collaboration withthe City of Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA); from Dec. 1-12,“The Betsy Orb” will light up with site-specific work by local transmedia artist [dNASAb] to engage viewers in a deeper reflection on the state of our planet. Throughout the week, The Betsy will also celebrate musicians with the “Art of Miami Jazz Past and Present,” a series of performances at The Piano Bar, including a homage to Josephine Baker.
Other noteworthy events include a live plant art installation by Plant The Future at the Miami Beach Convention Center (Dec. 4-8), the iconic Sagamore Art Brunch (Saturday, Dec. 7), and two larger-than-life statues on Lincoln Road: “XO World,” a 20,000-pound stainless-steel sculpture by Daniel Anderson inspired by the universal game of jacks, and “Dream Machine,” a life-size butterfly wing sculpture by Rubem Robierb that invites viewers to place themselves between the wings and imagine a place where dreams come true, speaking to the power of our minds and the law of attraction. Be sure to check out our ultimate guide to Miami Week 2024 for more details!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend celebrating sports, health, fitness, fun, and everything Italian will come together at the Tour of Italy Expo Village, held inside the World Golf Village Renaissance Hotel.
January 18-19, 2025
Location:World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, St. Augustine, Florida
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your products or services to hundreds of cycling participants, along with their families and friends!
Most importantly, experience the authentic taste of Italian food, flair, and culture.
Sunday will feature the highly competitive Gran Fondo, Medio, and Piccolo distance races, as well as the Ragazzi Fun Ride—a day-long event offering cycling distances of 4M, 33M, 60M, or 86M.
Cipriani Residences Miami, Cipriani’s first-ever ground-up residential offering in North America, has set the record for Miami’s Brickell neighborhood’s largest mat foundation concrete pour this year. Rising 80 stories high and boasting 397 sophisticated residences at full completion in 2028, this construction milestone further solidifies the commitment from developer Mast Capital, Cipriani and its team of visionaries to deliver the newest and most aspirational address with Cipriani’s renowned hospitality to the bustling city.
Spearheaded by Moss Construction, the pour is the largest to date on South Miami Avenue, having flowed continuously for roughly 16 hours with 750 truckloads to reach 11,500 cubic yards of foundational concrete and 2,500 tons of reinforcing steel to ensure the continuous pour’s success as a landmark achievement in construction and logistical complexity and move Cipriani Residences Miami one step closer to realization.
Masterfully curated by Arquitectonica with interiors meticulously crafted by renowned design firm 1508 London ensuring each space is aesthetically genuine to Cipriani’s distinguished style, the tower will be one of the tallest developments in the neighborhood. On the top 18 floors, the tower boasts an exclusive assemblage of 68 ultra-luxury residences and six Penthouses known as The Canaletto Collection.
Residents of The Canaletto Collection are granted priority access to the tower’s private speakeasy, an exclusive Global Concierge powered by BHB Private and custom, for-purchase furniture and accessory packages designed by 1508 London. Residents will also have direct elevator entry for the utmost privacy.
Throughout the tower, all residents will enjoy 50,000 square feet of resort-style amenities including around-the-clock catering and in-residence dining by Cipriani in addition to the tower’s residents-only restaurant, speakeasy and reservable dining spaces, as well as an elevated resort deck lined with cabanas and poolside loungers, state-of-the-art fitness center, holistic spa, ice plunge, sauna, pickleball court and more. Pricing starts at $1.7 million.
The Best of Italian Design: A 3-Day Celebration during Art Basel Week
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is proud to host the 5th edition of The Best of Italian Design from December 4 to 6 at the Istituto Marangoni Miami, located in the heart of the Miami Design District.
This exclusive three-day event will feature a series of insightful talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, bringing together top Italian design experts and leaders to explore the latest trends and innovations in design and interiors.
The Best of Italian Design showcases 12 premier Italian design brands, offering a unique opportunity to experience their high-end products firsthand. This year’s exhibitors include:
The event is designed for industry professionals—architects, interior designers, real estate developers—as well as design enthusiasts eager to discover new collections from leading Italian brands and attend thought-provoking presentations from renowned industry leaders.
Throughout the event, the IACCSE will organize B2B meetings, expert-led panels, and a networking cocktail each day.
Event Details:
Expo Hours: Open to the public from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM each day
Talks & Networking: Exclusive to industry professionals (interior designers, architects, real estate developers, contractors, and furniture distributors) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day
Closing Party: IACCSE members will receive an exclusive invitation to the closing event on Friday, December 6.
For full event details and to register as industry professional, visit IACCSE’s event page.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting celebration of Italian design during Art Basel Week!
4:00PM-6:00PM | BUSINESS NETWORKING IN THE EXPO AREA
6:00PM-7:00PM | THE TALKS
7:00PM-9:00PM | NETWORKING COCKTAIL
DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4TH
6:00PM | WELCOME REMARKS
Graziano Sbroggiò President, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast
6:05PM | GREETINGS
Hon. Michele Mistò, Consul General of Italy in Miami
6:10PM | PRESENTATION: “ITALIAN FURNITURE EXPORTS TO THE U.S.: CURRENT TRENDS AND MARKET INSIGHTS”
Presented by Italian Trade Agency
Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency – Miami office
6:25 PM | PRESENTATION: preview of THE UPCOMING EDITION OF SALONE DEL MOBILE MILANO
Presented by Federlegno Arredo
Marco Sabetta, General Manager, Salone del Mobile.Milano
6:40 PM | PRESENTATION: “The INTEGRATION between art, traditional craftmanship and modern technology: why Italy remains the top choice for sophisticated interiors”
Presented by ASID Florida South
A conversation withUgo Colombo, President, CMC Group
Introduced by Kenneth Crawford, President , ASID Florida South (moderator)
DAY 2 – THURSDAY DECEMBER 5TH
6:00PM | PANEL: “WHERE ART AND DESIGN CONVERGE: ITALIAN INSPIRATIONS IN HOSPITALITY INTERIORS”
Presented by AIA Miami
A conversation with Sean Saladino, Principal, Saladino Design Studio– Paul Bishop, Founder, Bishop Design
Introduced by Angel C. Saqui, President, AIA Miami (moderator)
6:30PM | PANEL: “the growth of south florida’s furniture market”
Presented by Istituto Marangoni Miami
A conversation withThais Fontenelle, Showroom Director, Minotti Miami– Marco Maset, President, Snaidero America – Giorgio Ricci, Executive Vice President, Moroso USA, Thelma Lazo-Flores, Dean of Interior Design, Istituto Marangoni Miami (moderator)
DAY 3 – FRIDAY DECEMBER 6TH
6:00PM | GREETINGS
Hakan Baykam, CEO and President,Istituto Marangoni Miami
6:00PM |PANEL: The influence of Italian ICONIC brands on interior aesthetics: THE POWER OF collaborations.
Presented by IIDA South Florida
A conversation with Mikael Hamaoui, Founder & CEO, Riviera Horizons (Pagani Residences)– Samuele Sordi,Chief Architect Officer, Pininfarina of America, Brianna Hunter, President Elect, IIDA South Florida Chapter, NCIDQ, IIDA, RID (moderator)
6:30PM | PRESENTATION: THE FUSION OF ITALIAN CULTURE AND RETAIL DESIGN: THE CASE OF EATALY
A conversation with Tommaso Brusò, CEO North America, Eataly, Introduced by Midori Shim, Past President, IIDA South Florida Chapter, NCIDQ, IIDA, RID (moderator)
6:50PM | PANEL: “WHEN art meets interiors: how art-inspired interiors create emotional experiences”
Presented by IIDA South Florida
Anna Caruso, Principal, Arquitectonica – Dawn Gunter, Managing Director, Gensler, Simi Burg, Associate Principal, HLB, Midori Shim, Past President, IIDA South Florida Chapter, NCIDQ, IIDA, RID (moderator)
Florida Trade Mission to Italy forge new path for economic collaboration
The visit of the delegation led by Governor Ron DeSantis to Italy marked a turning point in relations between Florida and Italy and will undoubtedly lead to strengthened economic and commercial collaboration. For our Chamber of Commerce, this was an extremely important opportunity to reinforce connections with key Florida entities and state top officials, including Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly , Secretary of State Cord Byrd , and Secretary of Transportation Jared Perdue.
Moreover, it was an occasion to establish direct contact and deepen relationships with Italian entities such us the Navigo Consortium, and to meet some of the Italian companies that participated in various meetings with Florida institutions and businesses.
IACCSE President Graziano Sbroggio and Executive Director Nevio Boccanera attended all the major meetings in Rome, Viareggio, and Florence, while IACCSE Vice President Claudio Da Soller escorted the Florida delegation for a visit to the Pininfarina factory and museum in Turin. We would like to mention also IACCSE member Roberto Lottini of Genesis Interiors for leading the effort to bring the Governor and its delegation to visit the shipyards of Viareggio.
Our intention for the coming year is to organize various opportunities for meetings between Florida State leaders and Italian companies that create wealth and jobs in Florida as well as Italian companies willing to invest and create a solid presence in this State that if it were a country would represent the 15th largest economy of the world.
Last October 18, the IACCSE hosted in Miami its annual “Italian Business Community Night”.
This premier brought together 230 guests among entrepreneurs and executives to explore the economic impact of major sporting events on Italy-U.S. relations and Miami’s development. Miami’s thriving Italian community of over 35,000 residents reflects the city’s growing international importance as well as Italian entrepreneurship’s increasing significance in the region.
We had the incredible privilege to have as keynote speaker Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, who shared insights on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first to span three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Infantino highlighted the World Cup’s projected $10 billion GDP boost in the U.S. and its potential to create 10,000 jobs only in Miami, one of the host cities with seven matches planned.
The evening featured additional presentations by Hon. Silvia Marrara, head of the Sports Diplomacy Office at Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Nicolò Zini, Vice President of the Miami Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both emphasized how large sporting events drive economic growth. Marrara detailed Italy’s international event strategy, which includes global platforms like the Giro d’Italia and the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The evening was also the opportunity to recognize four members for their longstanding membership with the Chamber: Beghelli USA, Robert Allen Law, Chamber of Commerce of Genoa and Prime Line Distributors.
The IACCSE would like to acknowledge the companies who made this spectacular event possible:
First of all MDM Hotel Group for their invaluable support and their amazing culinary partnership with Massimo Bottura’s restaurant Torno Subito.
Gold Sponsors: VALDO Spumanti, CMC Group, Clevertech North America
Silver Sponsors: Barakat + Bossa, Florense USA, Giro d’Italia Ride Like a Pro-USA, JAS Worldwide, NDM Racing, O Munaciello USA, Robert Allen Law and Stemal Srl
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Consulate General of Italy, Ruffino 1877, Acqua Panna- San Pellegrino for their precious collaboration.
A special thank you goes out to all the members who donated products for our successful silent auction.
Finally thank you to all the attendees for their enthusiasm and support. We look forward to seeing you at the next edition of the Italian Business Community Night on October 24, 2025.
Last Sunday the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast-GEORGIA CHAPTER produced its first Annual Dinner Reception.
Representatives and executives from more than 45 companies and institutions gather in Atlanta at the historical Callanwolde mansion to celebrate, network and learn more about the upcoming 2025 program.
Georgia is home to a substantial presence of Italian business interests, with approximately 100 subsidiaries of Italian companies operating within the state. These companies represent a diverse array of industries, including manufacturing, technology, fintech, logistics, design, hospitality and more. Their presence not only underscores the strong economic ties between Italy and Georgia but also significantly contributes to the state’s economic vitality and business diversity.
During the event, three outstanding individuals were honored for their exceptional contributions:
Coryn Marsik (Georgia Department of Economic Development) presented the “Corporate Impact” award to Massimo Sapone (EssilorLuxottica) for his organization’s remarkable commitment to job creation, social responsibility, and fostering sustainable economic growth in Georgia and beyond.
Ryan Kurtz (Miller and Martin) awarded Dr. Monica Rizzo the “Professional Excellence” recognition for her extraordinary dedication and expertise in surgical oncology. Over two decades of service in Atlanta, Dr. Rizzo has profoundly impacted countless lives, demonstrating compassionate care, exceptional skill, and a tireless commitment to medical innovation and patient recovery.
Giorgio Carrera (FAE USA) presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mario Foah for his groundbreaking contributions to the promotion of Italian specialty foods in the United States. From pioneering the introduction of iconic products like balsamic vinegar and espresso machines to his leadership roles in the food industry, Foah’s lifelong dedication has elevated Italian gastronomy and paved the way for countless professionals in the culinary arts.
These awards celebrate the recipients’ unparalleled achievements, showcasing the vibrant connections between Italy and Georgia across diverse industries
Event’s sponsors include: FAE USA, FM Exhibits, Miller Martin, Palazzo di Varignana and Parmigiano Reggiano
Architectural & Design Representative at Gemino System
About the company: Gemino System is an international company specializing in the design of modular systems for the interior architecture of commercial buildings, focusing mainly on partitions, doors and ceilings.
Job Summary: Since we have recently established a corporate presence in the United States, we are looking for a Gemino Architectural & Design Representative for any communication, promotion, and interaction in managing contacts.
Key Responsibilities:
Our contacts may be represented by architectural firms, local GCs, PMs or the end client.
The person who will share our team is sunny, easy-going, down-to-earth and pragmatic, open to manage public relations, with good planning skills.
He/she will share marketing plans and goals of the company and will bring the contribution needed to grow the company in the US.”
How to Apply: Candidates can send their resumes and qualifications directly to: camilla@geminosystem.com and assistant@geminosystem.com, in cc info@iacc-miami.com with the subject line “Architectural & Design Representative at Gemino System”
