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Campania Week in Miami – 2023

A promotional week entirely dedicated to the Campania region will be held in Miami from November 28th to December 2nd, 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 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mercato Miami, and on Friday, December 2nd 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

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The Chamber Reaches 270 Members

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/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IACCSE-Membership-Application-Form-2.pdf

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THE TALKS 2023

PROGRAM “THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN 2023”
TALKS AGENDA

October 19 – Miami Design District
(4141 Atrium Space)

2:00pm-2:30pm | GUEST REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
2:30pm-4:30pm | THE TALKS 

WELCOME REMARKS
Tommaso Cardana, President, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

GREETINGS
Hon. Michele Mistò, Consul General of Italy in Miami

2:30pm | INTRODUCTION: “EXPERIMENTATION IN CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN”
Presented by Italian Cultural Institute
A conversation with Stefano Pujatti, Principal, ELASTICOFarm and winner of Italian Architectural Prize 2023

2:40pm | PANEL: “THE INFLUENCE OF ITALIAN DESIGN ON THE EVOLUTION OF YACHT AND SUPERYACHT INTERIORS”
Presented by ASID Florida South
A conversation with Carla Guilhem, Principal, Carla Guilhem Design – Marty Lowe, Principal, Marty A. Lowe Design – Allison Lorenzo-Sanchez,  President, ASID Florida South (moderator)

3:10pm | PANEL: “HOSPITALITY & RESTAURANT DESIGN: NEW TRENDS IN ITALY AND IN THE U.S.”
presented by IIDA South Florida
A conversation with Chris Mitchell , Design Director | Senior Associate | Studio Director, Gensler – Stefano Pujatti, Principal, ELASTICOFarm – Anabella Smith, Partner, Director of Interior Architecture, Zyscovich –  Midori Shim, President, IIDA South Florida (moderator)  

3:40pm | PRESENTATION: “DISCOVER THE TOP ITALIAN TRADE SHOW FOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN”
presented by Italian Trade Agency 
Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency – Miami office

3:55pm | DEALERS’ ROUNDTABLE: “CONTRACT FURNITURE MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA”
presented by Istituto Marangoni Miami
A conversation with Daniele Busca, VP Strategic Sales Development | Creative Brand Director, Scavolini USA – Davide Cremese, Managing Director- Americas, Molteni&C – Thais Fontenelle, Showroom Director, Minotti Miami   – Josefina Giordano, CEO, Artepatio – Francesco Farina, CEO, B&B Italia USA – John J. Jenkin, CEO, Kartell US – George Lakis, Showroom Manager, Linea Studio–Thelma Lazo-Flores, Dean of Interior Design, Istituto Marangoni Miami (moderator)

4:30pm – 6:00pm | BUSINESS NETWORKING AT 4141 ATRIUM – EXPO AREA

6:00pm – 8:00pm | COCKTAIL DESIGN NIGHT. NETWORKING PARTY AT 4141 ATRIUM AND IN SELECTED SHOWROOMS

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Exclusive Event for IACCSE Premium and Sustaining Members

Premium and Sustaining Members are the backbone of our Chamber of Commerce, and they guarantee its continuity with their invaluable support.
This is why the Chamber’s Board of Directors aims to continually appreciate their contributions and provide increasing benefits to these categories of members.
One of the new offerings we are introducing is an annual event exclusively dedicated to them. This year, we are thrilled to inaugurate this special event in collaboration with the Miami-Dade College School of Business.
On September 7th, we will host a special business breakfast at the impressive Wolfson Campus of Miami-Dade College. The event will feature an engaging dialogue with professors from the School of Business, focusing on significant topics concerning the American economy and international trade. Additionally, there will be a guided visit to the Innovation Center, Cyber Security Center, and Artificial Intelligence Center within the Wolfson Campus.
Invitations for this event will be sent in the coming weeks, and we kindly ask our Premium and Sustaining members to register in advance for this enriching opportunity. RSVPs are particularly important, as we need to provide Miami-Dade College with an accurate count of participants.
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The Best of Italian Design Will Be Back Next October

The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying prestigious Italian brands and Made in Italy high-end products. The event is created for those Italian design companies interested in meeting with local architects, interior designers, and developers.
The 4th edition of the event will take place at 4141 Atrium (space in the Miami Design District), on October 19, 2023.
The event will feature four main segments:
1. B2B Meetings between Italian furniture manufacturers and local architects, interior designers, developers and distributors.
2.      Talks – Renowned speakers to present the newest trends in the industry. This year the focus will be on contract design, particularly the hospitality and yacht industry.
3.      Roundtable – Local dealers discuss the challenges and opportunities of the South Florida market
4.      Network Design-Cocktail – Industry professionals and exhibitors celebrate Italian excellence in design, networking informally, and tasting design-inspired cocktails
Click the link below to visit the event’s webpage:
For exhibiting opportunities, follow the link below:
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New Financial Support Program with SIMEST

By the end of the summer, Italian companies will have access to a new financial support program presented by the governmental organization SIMEST (Italian Society for Mixed Enterprises Abroad).
This new program guarantees financing of up to a maximum of 2.5 million euros at a very advantageous interest rate of 0.4%, repayable over 6 years.
SIMEST has been supporting the growth of Italian businesses through the international expansion of their activities since 1991. It assists companies throughout the entire cycle of expanding abroad, from the initial assessment of entering a new market to expansion through direct investments. It operates through financing for internationalization, credit support for exports, and participation in the capital of companies.
The financing allows small and medium size companies to obtain the necessary liquidity to open a branch abroad and hire a Temporary Export Manager for the development of foreign markets. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to participate in trade shows and industry events, as well as invest in marketing and advertising.
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is collaborating with SIMEST to give maximum exposure to this initiative, and is available to provide further information on this program. It’s important to know that the financing is provided 50% at the beginning of the activity, while the remaining 50% is disbursed based on expense reporting. Approval times for projects are approximately 3 months, and it’s possible to request a grant of up to 10% of the obtained financing.
Please contact info@iacc-miami.com for more information.
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European Business Networking Cocktail | May 18, 2023

Register within Tuesday, May 16th

IACCSE Members

FREE

Non-Members

$ 20 Per Person

All tickets include one complimentary drink.

RSVP

Send us an email to communications@iacc-miami.com

Please include contact details of you and your guests

You may want to seize the chance to increase the visibility of your company, the European Chambers offer you the opportunity to become sponsor of the event and take advantage of the exposure of the social media campaign targeting 25,000+ contracts.

Click here to discover the benefits included in the sponsorship package:

For further information about the sponsorship, contact marketing@iacc-miami.com.

Join us and have the chance to connect

with hundreds of business professionals!

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BUSINESS TRIP TO COLOMBIA

 

JOIN THE IACCSE IN AN EXPLORATORY MISSION TO COLOMBIA

The Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is pleased to invite you to join the upcoming exploratory mission to Colombia. The 3-day exploratory mission offers first-hand information on investment opportunities, incentives, and the market. The program includes meetings with local Trade Agencies and Entrepreneurial organizations, along with testimonials from local Italian companies. This mission is designed to provide participants with valuable insights into the Colombian market and foster business opportunities between Italian, American and Colombian companies. The mission will take place from November 1st to November 3rd in Bogotá.

Program:

DAY 1- Wed Nov 1:

  • In the morning arrival in Bogotá, Colombia, and hotel accommodation. (preferred rate will be provided)
  • Early in the afternoon, at the office of the Italian Chamber in Colombia: meeting with the Chamber’s Board of Directors and testimonials from Italian companies in key industry sectors.
  • Brief presentation of the legal requirements to access the market presented by with 2 experts.
  • Welcome dinner and networking with members of the Italian Chamber in Colombia.

DAY 2 – Thu Nov 2nd:

  • In the morning, at ProColombia (Official Trade and Investments Agency of The Colombian Government), seminar about the incentives offered to foreign investors on key FDI industry sectors.
  • In the afternoon, meeting at ANDI (Asociacion Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia).
  • In the evening Reception at the Italian Embassy in Bogotá and meet&greet with the Italian diplomatic representatives.

DAY 3 – Fri Nov 3rd:

  • In the morning, specific roundtables with industry associations by sectors including: Real Estate, Tourisim and Infrastructure.
  • In the afternoon, guided tour across historic landmarks in Bogotá city center (optional).
  • In the evening return flight to Miami.

PARTICIPATION FEE:

 $ 800 per participant (IACCSE Members)

$ 1,000 per participant (Non-Members)

which includes:

  • Business and Networking Activities
  • Participation at Welcome Dinner and Reception
  • Historic City Center guided Tour

*Hotel accommodation suggested at a preferred rate.

The Exploratory mission will be organized only upon confirmation from 15 participants. A maximum of 20 people can attend the business trip.

Join the IACCSE on this exciting journey to Colombia and take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore new business horizons and foster valuable connections in one of Latin America’s most dynamic markets.

If you are interested in participating in this exploratory mission to Colombia, please fill out the pre-registration form available on our website (click here). Alternatively, you can send us an email at info@iacc-miami.com to receive more details and registration information.

 

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