New Collaboration with Florida International University School of Business

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce has reached an agreement with the Florida International University School of Business to develop a new internship program that will put in contact their students with the companies members of the IACCSE.

Founded in 1965, the Florida International University, with 191 programs of study and more than 280 majors in 23 colleges and schools, is a public research university with its main campus in Miami. It is the largest university in South Florida and the fourth-largest in the United States by enrollment. In 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked FIU as the 2nd in the nation among best college for the International Business College and 8th for the International MBA program.

The College of Business is among the 5 percent of elite business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

FIU Business has built a strong reputation for excellence in international business education and research.

This is an excellent opportunity for the companies that are members of IACCSE to host highly skilled local students for an internship, and eventually to scouting for future employees.

For those interested, please contact us at info@iacc-miami.com indicating: company name, website, type of internship you want to offer (role, brief description of the duties of the position, duration of the opportunity) and a contact person.

We will put you in contact with the internship/mentorship office at FIU Business in order to receive information regarding the selection of potential candidates for your company.

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“BUSINESS EXPERT CHANNEL” FEATURED IN ITALIAN PRESTIGIOUS NEWSPAPER “IL SOLE 24 ORE”

The main Italian daily business newspaper “Il Sole 24 Ore” published on Saturday January 16th an article about Miami and the growing economic vitality of the entire Southeast of the USA.

The article also mentioned what our Chamber of Commerce is doing with its video-educational project “Business Expert Channel” (https://bec.iaccse.com) to support SMEs in their approach to this strategic market for “Made in Italy” products and services.

The Covid-19 pandemic has not stopped urban development and infrastructure investments in Miami and in other key metropolitan areas. Many Italian firms are protagonists of this trend and several opportunities are still accessible for our companies.

If you are interested in sharing your expertise about the US market on the “Business Expert Channel” please contact us at marketing@iacc-miami.com

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30 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Dear IACCSE members and friends,

We are pleased to present to you today the commemorative logo celebrating the 30th anniversary of our organization that will stay with us throughout 2021.

Since 1991, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast supported hundreds of Italian entrepreneurs in approaching the American market. Through its initiatives, the Chamber has opened the path for many companies that eventually created subsidiaries in the United States and generated several hundred jobs over the course of the last 30 years.

We have stayed always true to our mission of helping the “Made in Italy” exports in this strategic area of the World as well as in creating a professional environment where entrepreneurs, managers and institutional partners can meet and discuss new opportunities.

As for most nonprofit organizations, our work has not always been easy, but we are proud of what we have achieved and of the progresses made since our beginning.

Hopefully 2021 will mark the resurgence for many companies and for both US and Italy economies. We are ready to backing these efforts with interesting and innovative initiatives.

To celebrate this milestone the IACCSE is preparing a rich program of events that will culminate in December 2021 with the long awaited Italic Award Gala.

Should you be interested in being a partner of our 30^th anniversary celebrations, please see more info here: www.iaccse.com/iaccse-30-years-anniversary-1991-2021

Thanks to Man Super! ( www.man-super.com/usa/ ) for designing our commemorative logo.

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BANDO “LINEA INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE PLUS” di REGIONE LOMBARDIA

by EXP Legal

È in fase di pubblicazione, da parte della Regione Lombardia – Finlombarda S.p.A., il nuovo bando «Linea Internazionalizzazione plus».

L’intervento, che mira a finanziare programmi integrati di sviluppo internazionale per potenziare e/o consolidare la presenza e la capacità di azione delle PMI lombarde nei mercati esteri, è stato strutturato in modo da poter rispondere in maniera efficace alle esigenze del tessuto imprenditoriale locale a seguito dell’insorgere della situazione di emergenza causata dalla pandemia da COVID-19.

Questo nuovo intervento prevede un contributo massimo di € 500.000, a copertura anche del 100% delle spese ammissibili, di cui l’80% sotto forma di finanziamento a tasso zero con durata compresa tra i 3 e i 6 anni, ed il restante 20% sotto forma di contributo a fondo perduto.

Tra le spese ammissibili:

partecipazione a fiere internazionali, anche virtuali;
istituzione temporanea di spazi espositivi all’estero; esposizioni virtuali;
azioni di comunicazione all’estero;
spese per lo sviluppo di siti web e per l’accesso a piattaforme on line, anche per l’e-commerce;
consulenze relative al progetto di internazionalizzazione;
spese per certificazioni estere;
spese per il personale dipendente impiegato nel progetto di internazionalizzazione, nella misura forfettaria del 20% del totale delle spese di cui ai punti precedenti;
spese generali forfettarie nella misura del 7% del totale delle spese di cui ai punti precedenti.

Le agevolazioni sono concesse a tutte le PMI, iscritte al Registro delle Imprese ed attive da almeno 24 mesi, con sede legale o operativa (attiva) in Lombardia, con esclusione di quelle operanti nei seguenti settori: agricoltura, attività immobiliari, attività finanziarie e assicurative.

L’importo minimo finanziabile è pari a € 40.000. Le domande saranno selezionate tramite una procedura valutativa a sportello, sino ad esaurimento fondi.

Come accaduto in occasione della precedente e analoga misura agevolativa, la gestione della procedura sarà affidata a Finlombarda S.p.A. e le modalità e le tempistiche per la presentazione della domanda saranno resi noti con il bando di prossima pubblicazione.

Lo Studio EXP Legal è a disposizione delle imprese, sin da subito, per la valutazione dei progetti di sviluppo estero e la presentazione delle domande di accesso al Bando «Linea Internazionalizzazione plus».

Avv. Stefano Rossi

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Covid-TESTED flights between the United States and Italy

Italy’s Official Gazette has published Ordinance signed by the Ministers of Health, Transport and Foreign Affairs, authorizing the start of a trial of “Covid-tested” flights between some U.S. airports (New York JFK, Newark Liberty and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) and Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci airport.

This is a very important development for bilateral relations, and is aimed at promoting air travel connections between Italy and the United States, in full compliance with high levels of health safety both for travelers, and our country.

Passengers who test negative after meeting the following conditions will be able to enter Italy without needing to undergo health surveillance or a 14-day period of self-isolation: travelers who get a negative rapid antigenic test directly at the airport in the U.S., or who present a negative PCR or antigenic molecular test certificate issued within 48 hours before their departure. In both cases, these must be followed by second (negative) test carried upon arrival in Rome Fiumicino airport, in designated facilities that have already been set up.

Equally, flights departing from Italy to the United States will be able to board passengers who have tested negative. Upon arrival, passengers will have to comply with the updated recommendations of US authorities.

Airlines operating connections between the interested airports are considering starting “Covid-tested” US-Italy flights as soon as in the next few weeks.

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Cybersecurity and 5G

by Digitance

Smart cities, self-driving cars, advanced home and building automation, digital healthcare, augmented reality, virtual reality. These are just a few examples of innovative applications that 5G mobile networks will make available in the near future.

5G will offer ultra-high transmission speed with low latency and will be able to provide services to a huge number smartphones and IoT devices.

It is, therefore, essential to secure the full and continuous operation of 5G networks and protect them from attacks that may lead to critical disservices or to the disclosure of personal and confidential data.

But, nowadays, there is a significant lack of adequate skills, both in private companies and public administrations. Hence the need to train a generation of technicians and managers able to efficiently support 5G cybersecurity in terms of infrastructures, applications and data.

In order to tackle these challenges, CNIT (Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario delle Telecomunicazioni) and Digitance have signed a MoU in Rome (Italy) on 2020.10.12, joining their effort to deliver a Continuing Education Program on 5G Cybersecurity.

The program will address both public administrations and companies aiming to invest in training technicians and managers on fundamental security issues of 5G infrastructures and applications. It will be supported by the most advanced training methodologies and with a total interchangeability between face-to-face and remote teaching. This way, it will answer not only to the needs of the present socio-health emergency, but also to the efficiency and optimization issues of all its users.

Current time schedule to training kick off is March 2021.

Finally, CNIT and Digitance intend to align, as far as possible, methodologies and contents of this initiative to what is proposed by the UN Agenda 2030, in terms of Sustainable Development.

Information and contacts

Website: http://5gsec.cnit.it

e-mail: 5gsec@cnit.it , 5gsec@digitance.group

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Barakat + Bossa created to serve business legal needs locally and in many jurisdictions

by Bakata+Bossa

Brian Barakat and Giacomo Bossa have formed Barakat + Bossa, a business law practice combining their extensive expertise in Partnership and Business Disputes, Contracts, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Non-Competes and Fraud to serve clients in Florida, the United States and Europe. The firm will be headquartered in Coral Gables, where Barakat has many community ties including his current Chairmanship of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Bossa, having practiced in Italy, Spain, Belgium and the United States will head up International and Real Estate cases.

Barakat + Bossa will provide services in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Czech and Mandarin with plans to add more as growth occurs. They offer a depth of cultural knowledge in different jurisdictions which is highly valued for today’s global business interactions. Before this new partnership, Barakat was the principal at Barakat Law, founded 15 years ago and Bossa was formerly with Morris Law in Miami.

The need for the new firm was evident to both partners who have helped hundreds of their clients with business disputes for years in the Miami area. As many entrepreneurial companies grew, their legal needs expanded – often with cases outside the area and into other countries. Plus, many companies had business opportunities overseas and required help about legal issues and other details involved with such contracts.

“Our goal is to provide aggressive and professional legal counsel to solve business problems in the most cost-effective way,” adds Giacomo Bossa. “We want to maximize profits and minimize

risks for our clients both locally and wherever they have business interests outside our area.”

Barakat + Bossa is located at 2701 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 202, Coral Gables, FL 33134.

Contact the firm via 305-444-3114 or at info@triallaw.com.

More details are available on the Barakat + Bossa website: B2B.Legal

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The IACCSE announces a preview of its 2021 calendar of events

In occasion of the its 30th anniversary, the Italy America Chamber of Commerce is planning a new year rich of special events.

Following the public health guidance, during the first part of the year the IACCSE will hold mostly digital events, but with an international twist, as we will invite our members to connect and network with members from other Italian Chambers in North and South America.

During the second part of the year, we will hopefully go back to our signature in-person events including a spectacular Italian Gala in occasion of our 30th anniversary celebration.

Learn more here: 2021 IACCSE Event Calendar Preview

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V WEEK OF THE ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD

V WEEK OF THE ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD Miami, November 19, 2020

The Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World is a yearly initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The initiative has reached its fifth edition, confirming the international promotion of culinary and wine traditions that are distinctive traits of the Italian identity and culture. The theme of this year’s edition is: “Saperi e sapori delle terre italiane a 200 anni dalla nascita di Pellegrino Artusi”. Artusi was the brilliant author of the cookbook titled “Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well” (1891) which is considered a milestone in the Italian gastronomic culture.

The Consulate General of Italy in Miami is pleased to feature a Masterclass, that will
be streamed live from Italy by the Michelin star Chef Cristina Bowerman. Other outstanding experts, as biologist and nutritionist Antonio Galatà, President of the Associazione Italiana Nutrizionisti in Cucina (AINC) and Massimo Montanari, President of Casa Artusi’s Scientific Committee and Professor of Food History at Bologna University, will join the conversation.

This event aims at contributing to the educational enrichment of consumers and professionals in the food and beverage industry in order to promote the authenticity of the Italian taste, with a special focus on the expertise and empowerment of future chefs.

Attendees will be a group of aspiring chefs from the Miami Culinary Institute (Miami Dade College) and Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Florida International University), as well as food bloggers and journalists who will perform with Chef Bowerman an exquisite recipe of the Italian tradition.

Masterclass: Risotto with Five Tomatoes and Grana Padano DOP,

“Rice and Grana Padano, an Italian Love Story”

Date: November 19, 2020

Time: 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. EST

REGISTER HERE

To make sure you will have all the ingredients and cooking utensils necessary to cook in real time from the comfort of your kitchen, please find here the Chef’s recipe and ingredient list.

DOWNLOAD HERE THE RECIPE

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Areus provides the IACCSE with top technology to purify air in office space

by Vimi LLC

Vimi LLC is an official distributor of Aerus, an American company located in Texas, established in 1924 as Electrolux which then became Aerus in 2003. The products Vimi LLC distributes are Air Purifiers that use ActivePure technology proven to kill COVID-19 on surfaces according to FDA-complaint lab.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce currently enjoys one of our most popular machines, the Beyond Guardian Air, it covers an area of up to 2,000 sq. ft.

ActivePure Technology is the most powerful surface and air purification technology ever discovered, and the only one in its class recognized by the Space Foundation as Certified Space Technology and inducted into the Space Foundation Hall of Fame in 2017. It has been engineered based on technology originally developed by NASA. ‘ActivePure Technology’ continuously disinfects surfaces and air 24/7, minimizing contamination, recontamination and cross contamination in real time. It is safe to use in occupied spaces, and works without chemicals or ozone, breaking down viral contaminants into harmless byproducts.

Vimi LLC distributes products that have a technology demonstrated in independent lab studies to kill COVID-19 indoors and gets the world back to work, back to school and back to life in a safer manner. Their machines work in real time to destroy 99.98% of new COVID-19 viruses reintroduced to the space, after just seven hours of installation.

If you would like more information about our product or contact us you can visit our links bellow:

Info@vimiaerusdistributor.com