The IACCSE has recently signed a significant agreement with Navigo Toscana – www.navigotoscana.it (based in Viareggio), one of the largest network of nautical companies in Italy, and one of the most important in Europe.

The aim of this agreement is to facilitate the establishment in Florida of five Italian marine industry suppliers. 

The Italian companies involved in this project are:

• ATS – https://atsyachtservice.com

• Yachtalia – www.yachtalia.com

•SafeHavenYachting-www.safehavenyachting.com (website under update) 

• Ideagroup – (website under construction) 

• Senjoy – www.senjoyboats.com

The project encompasses participation in various trade shows, support for the creation of USA branches for these companies, as well as establishing an operational desk for Consorzio Navigo within our Italian Lab space.

Throughout 2024, the Chamber will also create networking opportunities for Navigo Toscana companies. This will be achieved through a series of meetings with industry associations in South Florida, as well as with other Italian companies already active in the yacht sector in the State.

MSC Group’s New Headquarters in Downtown Miami

MSC Group has announced the development of its new headquarters in Downtown Miami. The MSC Group’s $100 million investment will bring together approximately 250 employees from MSC Cargo, MSC Cruises, and Explora Journeys under one roof in a state-of-the-art facility.

The 130,000 sqf. offices will support the ongoing growth of MSC in the North American market. According to the economic impact analysis conducted by Miami-Dade County, this latest development by the MSC Group will generate 668 direct and indirect jobs over the next three years. It will also provide $65.2 million annually in terms of recurring direct economic impact (gross regional product).

MSC is also building a next-generation cruise terminal at PortMiami, set to become the largest in North America once completed by the end of the year. The project has been commissioned to Fincantieri Infrastructures.

The new terminal will feature a four-story building capable of accommodating 36,000 passenger movements per day and will have sufficient docking space to serve three state-of-the-art ships simultaneously.

Cosmoprof Launches a New Trade Show in Miami

BolognaFiere will present the inaugural edition of Cosmoprof North America at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The event is scheduled from January 23 to 25, 2024, as a new spinoff of the largest cosmetic B2B trade show held annually in Bologna (Italy). While the event on the west coast, Cosmoprof North America, will remain in Las Vegas, the new edition on the east coast, Cosmoprof North America – Miami, will primarily focus on the Hispanic market.

Cosmoprof North America attracts beauty industry professionals from around the world and hosts presentations and product launches for all segments of the industry. In 2022, over 1,100 exhibitors participated in the Las Vegas edition, solidifying the region as a strategic market for business development. 32,000 retailers, buyers, distributors, brands, suppliers, and journalists gathered in Las Vegas to discover new product launches and explore new business opportunities.

From January 23 to 25, 2024, Cosmoprof North America – Miami will be a new destination for cosmetic industry professionals, aiming to replicate the success of other Cosmoprof events in Bologna, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Mumbai, and Las Vegas.

Dear IACCSE Members,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your steadfast support of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast’s activities and mission.

Over the past three decades, the Chamber has played a pivotal role in fostering networking opportunities and cultivating a collaborative business environment within the Italian community in the US Southeast. 

Throughout this period, we have struggled to keep unchanged our membership fees.

However, due to the substantial rise in operational costs, encompassing personnel, rent, insurance, and various other factors, the Board of Directors has made the decision to implement a small increase in membership fees, effective January 1st, 2024. 

The new fees for 2024 are as follows:

• Corporate Membership: from $500 to $600/year

• Sustaining Membership: from $1,000 to $1,200/year

• Premium Membership will remain unchanged at $2,500/year

We trust you understand that as a nonprofit organization managing diverse commitments and projects, the IACCSE must take this necessary step. Maintaining the same membership fees would be unfeasible given the significant economic changes since our establishment in 1991.

To ensure a smooth transition, the IACCSE Board is providing a grace period of 60 days until February 28 for members wishing to renew their membership in advance at the old rates, even if their membership expires later in the year. 

For instance, if your membership expires on June 1st 2024 and you renew before February 28th, 2024, the old rate will be applicable. 

Nonetheless your 12 months membership will continue to be counted from June 1^st 2024. 

After February 28th the new rates will automatically apply.

We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support for the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast and hope to continue counting on your membership in the years ahead.

Please contact info@iacc-miami.com to renew today your membership.

The IACCSE is getting ready to organize the 4^TH edition of “Meet US Roadshow in Italy” from March 18^th to March 21^st.   

The initiative, which will be held in four important Italian cities: Napoli (March 18th) – Roma (March 19th) – Prato (March 20th) – Treviso (March 21st), is intended for those Italian companies interested in exploring new opportunities in the US market: attendees will be provided with detailed information on topics relating to strategic, commercial, administrative, financial, and fiscal matters linked to the expansion of Italian businesses in the US market. 

Organized in collaboration with Italian institutions, industry associations and local chambers of commerce, including Campania Region, FederLazio, Confindustria Toscana Nord, Venice Promex – C.C.I.A.A. Treviso, the “Meet US Roadshow in Italy” represents a great opportunity for US professional firms to connect with a qualified group of Italian entrepreneurs and managers, under the umbrella of the IACCSE, and for Italian SMEs to learn more about the most important strategic and operational aspects relating to expansion on a market such as the US Southeast.

If you are an expert with extensive knowledge of the U.S. market in fields such as law, accounting, financial services, logistics, and more, we invite you to become a speaker and sponsor for this unique opportunity sharing your expertise with our audience.

As a speaker, you will enjoy enhanced visibility through the chance to connect with 200+ Italian companies, engaging in valuable discussions about the opportunities and challenges in the U.S. market.

Download here the Speaker’s Package: Speaker Package final 2023 (iaccse.com)

For further information and for sponsorship opportunities, please reach out us at marketing@iacc-miami.com.

Find more details about the last edition of Meet US Roadshow at the following link: https://bec.iaccse.com/meet-us-2022/

A promotional week entirely dedicated to the Campania region will be held in Miami from November 28^th to December 2^nd, 2023. 

The initiative, organized in collaboration with the Campania Regional Government, aims at promoting food and wine specialties from this southern Italian land, famous worldwide for its culinary tradition and flavors, including pizza, mozzarella, limoncello and many others.

The promotional week will feature several eno-gastronomic events around Miami.

Specifically: 

• 4 in-store promotional tastings hosted by 4 different Gourmet Markets in Miami every day from 1pm to 7pm, at Casa Tua Cucina, Mercato Miami, Prima Classe Italian Market & Café and Origini Italian Market, where tasting of Campania specialties will be presented and served to all customers; 

• 2 happy-hours with amazing bites and wines from Campania awaiting all the IACCSE members and local food & wine lovers on Wednesday, November 29^th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mercato Miami, and on Friday, December 2^nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Prima Classe Italian Market & Café 

• 2 meetings and dinners reserved to South Florida’s food & wine importers and distributors.

• 1 day of market exploration and business meetings for 11 Italian food and wine producers that will travel to Florida specifically for this reason.

Registrations will open soon

Recently, the IACCSE reached the considerable number of 270 member companies, becoming one of the Italian Chambers of Commerce with the highest number of members in the United States.  

Geographically, most members are located in the state of Florida 71%, followed by Georgia 11%, and the rest of the United States which counts for 8%. Another group composed of 27 members is located in Italy, thus representing 10%.  

The two most represented industries with 36 members each are Food & Beverage and Furnishing, Interior Design & Lighting; thus, together they represent almost 27%. Other Industries such as Automotive, Packaging and Chemicals represent 12,3% followed by Legal Services with 10,8%; and Restaurant, Hotels & Hospitality Suppliers with 10%.  

In terms of membership categories, 16 of our members are Premium, 57 Sustaining, 190 Corporate, and 7 Honorary.  

If your company is interested in becoming a member of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, here is the link to the membership application: https://www.iaccse.com/members/become-a-member/