As part of Italy-America Chamber of Commerce’s mission to promote trade between Italy and the U.S.A, we continuously encourage and support every step of the way Italian businesses to open in the U.S.A.

This is why we are offering a new initiative that provides our Members a chance to be heard and to be known widely to their potential clients.

This initiative, specifically created for our Members in the professional service fields, will include a collection of visually engaging and informative videos about how to export Italian business to the U.S.

Each Member has the opportunity to showcase its professional services through a 8-minute interview-like video and to educate its audiences about the many implications and export regulations when doing business in the U.S. (e.g. export regulations, U.S. tax law, real estate due diligence and investment, Visa regulations, trade counseling and other).

Through this powerful video channel, each Member may become a recognized expert by gaining maximum and immediate visibility and by extensively amplifying its reach among Italian entrepreneurs.

The final video will be then shared through the IACCSE’s online channels (website, YouTube) and promoted on a social media campaign to a profiled target of Italian entrepreneurs, making it a powerful asset for each Member’s sales and marketing needs. The IACCSE video collection will be also promoted through Assocamerestero website and social media.

The video is produced by the IACCSE and the discounted fee is $1,900 for our Members only.

Download the Business Expert Channel – Experts’ Package to learn more:

Experts’ Package

If you are interested in signing up for this initiative, please fill out the form at page 10 of the media kit.

For more information please visit bec.iaccse.com or contact marketing@iacc-miami.com.

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Consulate of Italy in Miami and ODLI is promoting an exciting internship program for our Members!

The program includes local students currently enrolled in Italian language studies in High-schools (K-12) and Universities.

Based on the specific request of each company, the Education Office of the Consulate of Italy will identify the right candidate for the position.

At the end of the internship program, each student will provide a complete review and feedback about the internship experience and best practices will be showcased throughout the IACCSE and the Consulate of Italy in Miami’s online resources.

If you are interested in joining this initiative, please download and fill out the form at this link.

Please e-mail it back to info@iacc-miami.com by April 15^th, 2020.

This is a WIN-WIN opportunity for both the participating Member and the students.

This initiative will be an opportunity for our Members to have access to valuable and motivated young trainees.

This experience also enriches the student’s career pathand enables the development of Italian studies in Florida.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations.

The survey, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has had on the local economy so actions to implement appropriate relief programs can begin.

The Business Damage Assessment Survey can be taken online at https://floridadisaster.biz/.

Results from this survey will be shared with state agencies and local partners. Surveys submitted by small businesses can be used to access the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan, made available for COVID-19 through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.

For inquiries or assistance with the survey, businesses can contact Emergency Support Function 18at ESF18@em.myflorida.com.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.

• Any such Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance declaration issued by the SBA makes loans available to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations in designated areas of a state or territory to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

• SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance will coordinate with the state’s or territory’s Governor to submit the request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance.

• Once a declaration is made for designated areas within a state, the information on the application process for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance will be made available to all affected communities as well as updated on their website: SBA.gov/disaster.

• SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance per small business and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.

• These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.

• SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay.

• SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans are just one piece of the expanded focus of the federal government’s coordinated response, and the SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible.

Visit SBA.gov/disaster for more information.

POSTPONED

Miami Design District – DATE TBC

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce in Miami will present the Food Design Masterclass initiative (DATE TBC).

Hosted in five prominent Italian furniture showrooms located in the trendy Miami Design District – the Food Design Masterclass will start at 6.00 pm.

The Masterclass is aimed at promoting the knowledge of genuine Italian products, and the use of PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin)  and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products for the preparation of authentic dishes in a creative way.

5 top Italian chefs – one in each venue – will create dishes expressing the chef’s personal interpretation of “food design”, from the aesthetic to the conceptual aspect, always referring to a common inspiration: the Italian culture and the use of authentic Italian ingredient.

The five invited Chefs are:

• Francesco Alvino, Chef at Macellaio RC – performing at Kartell showroom;
• Marco Giugliano, Chef at Doma Wynwood – performing at Linea Studio showroom;
• Fabio Vaccarella, Chef at Casa Del Mare – performing at Minotti showroom;
• Massimo Giannattasio, Chef at Cibo Wine Bar – performing at Poliform showroom;
• Carlo Donadoni, Chef at Spuntino Catering – performing at the Moore Building.

A group of influencers formed by journalists, food bloggers and food industry professionals will be guided in a culinary tour around the 5 venues of the Design District and will finally vote for their favorite chef/dish.

The initiative is organized within the frame of the True Italian Taste project (www.trueitaliantaste.com), for the promotion of authentic Italian food and cuisine among American influencers and food bloggers and local consumers.

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WHEN  March 18, 2020 | 2:30pm-9:30pm

WHERE  Moore Building, Miami Design District (191 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137)

THE EVENT

The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrate and display the most prestigious Italian brands and Made in Italy high-end products. It is addressed to industry professional and includes:

• • • B2B Meetings
    • Previews and innovations introduced by participating brands
    • Talks lead by renowned interior designers and real estate developers to present the newest trends in the industry
    • Showroom Experience
    • Food Design Contest

EVENT PROGRAM

2:30pm-4:00pm | BUSINESS MEETINGS (Moore Building)

To facilitate networking between Italian design companies and local professionals.

4:00pm-6:00pm | THE TALKS (Moore Building)

Renowned interior designers and real estate developers present the newest trends in the industry. Click here to download the Talks agenda. 

Including

FURNITURE DEALERS ROUNDTABLE

Local dealers present their own experience within the U.S. market.

6:00pm-9:00pm | SHOWROOM EXPERIENCE (Different locations in the Miami Design District)

Italian showrooms located in the Miami Design District open their doors for a synergic party including product presentations, food and wine tastings and live music.

Featuring

FOOD DESIGN CONTEST

4 top Italian chefs – each assigned to a different showroom – compete for the winning title based on creativity, taste and food plating.

9:00pm-9:30pm | DESIGN AWARD CELEBRATION (Moore Building)

A jury of designers, influencers and journalists will vote for the most innovative products.

SPONSORSHIP

If you are an Italian company interested in taking part to the event,

contact us at marketing@iacc-miami.com (different sponsorship levels are available)

VISITORS

If you are an architect, an interior designer, a general contractor or a developer
REGISTER HERE

Watch here the video of the past edition of The Best of Italian Design:

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Watch here the video testimonial from The Best of Italian Design 2019:

For further info please contact Alessia Marcenaro – Deputy Executive Director at marketing@iacc-miami.com

The Calendar of Events of the IACCSE will continue during 2020 on the path of presenting a rich agenda of exclusive initiatives and professional gatherings that will further promote business opportunities and networking for our community.

Four Signature Events will be the main protagonists of the new year:

• “The Best of Italian Design” (third edition), at the Miami Design District – a celebration of the Italian design excellence and latest innovations;
• The first “IACCSE Southeast Roadshow”, seminars about Italy-US trade in the form of itinerant appointments throughout 4 cities of the Southeast;
• The second edition of our “Meet U.S. Roadshow” in four Italian cities, with presentations and seminars to support and inform Italian companies interested in expanding their operations in the Southeast of the U.S.;
• The third “Italic Award Gala”, for the recognition of the most prestigious ambassadors of the Italian excellence in the USA.

Several events will be organized within the “Extraordinary Italian Taste” project: among them “The Authentic Italian Table – Food Design Contest” and “The Italian Culinary Tour”.

In 2020, the Chamber will also maintain its usual meetings, such as Business Breakfasts, Networking Cocktails and other events organized in collaboration with the European Chambers in Miami, as well as organize Delegations of buyers to Italy in cooperation with Italian organizations.

Click here to see the full IACCSE 2020 Calendar of Events.

Become part of our business community and take full advantage of our program: click here for more information on the IACCSE Membership and its benefits.

2019 has undoubtedly been a very positive year for the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce.

First of all, the Chamber was able to reach the highest number of members in 28 years of its history – an all-time record of 300 corporate members. In addition, thanks to the efforts of our local coordinators and the support of the Consulate General of Italy, we have been able to open two successful Chapters in Atlanta and Tampa – cities which both offer a great potential for the promotion of Made in Italy products.

This past November, the second edition of “The Authentic Italian Table – Food & Wine Festival” took place, revealing itself as the biggest event ever organized by the IACCSE.


The Authentic Italian Table – Food & Wine Festival (November 20th, 2019)

Furthermore, we succeeded in organizing a complex roadshow in Italy (“Florida Roadshow”) for the very first time, whilst creating two new representative offices in Bologna and Rome. Ultimately, we cannot forget to mention the great results obtained during “The Best of Italian Design”, thanks to the prestigious partnership with the Miami Design District.

 Florida Roadshow

The Best of Italian Design

Due to these accomplishments this year, the Chamber has been able to  maintaining a positive economic trend that contributed to consolidate the internal organization and the geographical reach of our initiatives.

We would like to thank and recognize all the members that have showed us support, not only with their dues, but also with their friendly advises and by sharing valuable connections.

On December 16th, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce held its annual “Holiday Dinner Party” at Cipriani’s brand-new hotel – “Mr. C”, in Coconut Grove.

The event represented a great occasion for IACCSE Members to toast to this year’s accomplishments. During the dinner, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce presented the Pillar Awards to the its long-standing Members in occasion of their 10, 15 and 20 year anniversary as a form of acknowledgement of their valuable patronage.

The long-standing Members celebrated were:

• Trend USA – 10 Year Membership Anniversary
• Beghelli North America – 15 Year Membership Anniversary
• CCIIA di Genova – 15 Year Membership Anniversary
• Robert Allen Law – 15 Year Membership Anniversary
• Prime Line Distributors – 20 Year Membership Anniversary

Antonello Di Giovanni, Trend USA

Umberto Bonavita, Robert Allen Law

Vittorio Amadi, Prime Line Distributors

A high profile delegation from Confindustria (Italy’s main industry association) is visiting Atlanta on the 5th and 6th of December. Under the coordination of the Consulate General of Italy and the support of the IACCSE – Georgia Chapter, the delegation met with important economic players, including the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Georgia Tech.

There has also been a networking meeting between members of Confidustria led by Vice President of International Relations Licia Mattioli and the members of our Chapter. Consul General Cristiano Musillo, IACCSE Georgia Chapter Vice President Eugenio Fumo and IACCSE Executive Vice President Antonello Di Giovanni attended the meeting.

The 2^nd edition of “The Authentic Italian Table – Food & Wine Festival“, organized by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE), has been an incredible success. It is considered the Chamber’s biggest event.

Over 1,000 people attended this unique high-end Food & Wine Festival, which exclusively focused on the Italian cuisine and its flavors.

The event was held on November 20th in a spectacular and uncommon location: a cruise terminal at the Port of Miami.

The occurrence has taken place in the framework of “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” campaign presented by Assocamerestero (The Association of Italian Chambers in the World), the Ministry of Economic Development of Italy, and the IACCSE, to educate American consumers about true and genuine Italian products. This year the event took place during the “Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World” coordinated in the Southeast by the Consulate General of Italy.

60 exhibitors representing the whole spectrum of the industry, from beverage importers to restaurants, from hospitality suppliers to food distributors took part to the event.

During the first past of the event, dedicated to B2B meeting, exhibitors met with 200 industry professionals. Later on, almost 800 food-lovers attended the Grand Tasting, which was taking place simultaneously inside the terminal and outside, where a pizza village was created with mobile ovens by some of the best pizza restaurants in South Florida.

Guests had the opportunity to discover the genuine taste of Italy also through their involvement in 4 different guided Gourmet Experiences, with wine and food pairings. A special Gourmet Experience was offered by the Consulate General of Italy: Michelin-starred Chef Luigi Nastri and winner of Food Network’s “Chopped” Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli presented a masterclass on Italian desserts.

During the Grand Tasting, attendees also had the chance to experience extra multimedia contents thanks to The Authentic Italian Table app – the newest feature of this edition – developed by Marco Baldocchi Group. The app included not only Augmented Reality contents, but also a list of all Exhibitors’ and Partners’ contacts (interactively accessible through QR codes), a schedule of all the Gourmet Experiences and a map of the venue.

Two different contests took place during the event:

The Best Prosecco DOC of the Night 

A panel of experts formed by Food & Beverage directors of local hotels and restaurants voted for their favorite Prosecco wine. The winemaker Valdo won the contest.

The Best Authentic Italian Dish of the Night 

A panel of experts, formed by South Florida’s food writers and bloggers voted for the most authentic and delicious culinary creation of the event. The award went to chef Angelo Masarin of the Italian restaurant Salumeria 104, with locations in Midtown and in Coral Gables.

The two winners were awarded with gold pendants specifically created for the occasion by Stefano Andolfi Jewelry.

During the night, the IACCSE presented the 2020 renewal certificate of the Marchio Ospitalità Italiana – Italian Quality Seal to local restaurants serving genuine Italian cuisine in Florida. 13 restaurants received the renewal certificate that identifies and endorses those restaurants that truly promote authentic Italian culinary traditions and products abroad.

A special acknowledgment goes to the 5 Gold Exhibitors of this second edition of “The Authentic Italian Table”: Bevi Birra, Go Wine, Impero Wine Distributors, Shaw-Ross and Valdo.

Find here the photo gallery of the event.