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.
