Alessi Domenico Expands to the U.S. with New Miami Branch
By Alessi Domenico Spa
Alessi Domenico inaugurates Alessi Domenico USA, a new Miami-based branch that marks a new chapter in the Group’s international journey.
The opening of the U.S. office represents the consolidation of long-standing relationships developed over time with the American market, through a shared vision based on quality, reliability, and the promotion of Italian goldsmith excellence.
With more than eighty years of history, Alessi Domenico continues its international growth path by strengthening its presence in the United States at a significant moment for the global jewelry industry.
The project stems from the desire to establish a stable presence in the American market and to further strengthen relationships with partners and clients who have supported the company’s growth throughout the years.
The new branch will be located in Miami’s Seybold Jewelry Building and will include a dedicated stock for the U.S. market.
What Italian exporters and their U.S. import/distribution partners should consider in a U.S. Southeast cold-chain gateway
By Jacksonville Port Authority
For Italian exporters serving the U.S. Southeast, cold-chain decisions are no longer limited to fresh produce alone.
Today, a wider range of products may require temperature-controlled routing, including cheese and dairy ingredients, frozen prepared foods, seafood, confectionery fillings, chocolate products, pharmaceuticals and selected nutraceuticals. For many small and mid-sized businesses, these choices can affect not only shelf life, but also product quality, customer claims risk, brand positioning and final delivery performance in the U.S. market.
That is where gateway choice becomes important.
For sensitive cargo, a seaport should be a part of the product-protection strategy. Importers and exporters can look at several practical factors, including on-dock reefer plug availability, nearby refrigerated warehousing, inspection capability, cross-docking options and inland access to major consumer markets.
In the U.S. Southeast, Jacksonville, Florida offers one example of how this model works in practice. The Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT’s) cold-chain network includes more than 1,600 on-dock reefer plugs across three terminals, nearby refrigerated warehousing, and 4-hour truck reach to 18 million consumers, added to the competitive transit time of 25 days from Livorno, as example. For Italian companies shipping specialty foods or pharma-related products, these factors can matter as much as ocean transit time, because reducing handoffs and dwell time helps lower the risk of temperature excursions.
Wine may also be part of this discussion, especially for premium wines, sparkling wines, vermouth and aperitivi shipped from Italy during hotter periods. While not every wine shipment needs temperature control, it can be worth considering when product quality, shelf stability and brand positioning are priorities.
For Italian exporters, the lesson is straightforward: the right U.S. gateway should be evaluated not only on freight cost, but also on how well it protects product integrity from vessel to final distribution.
The Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is glad to support the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting the most significant bilateral business events of the year: the “Italy US Business, Investment, Science and Innovation Forum 2026″ taking place on June 22 at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami.
The event will bring together high-level institutional representatives, government officials, and prominent business leaders from both Italy and the United States, creating an exceptional platform for dialogue, networking, and international collaboration.
Organized by ITA under the auspices of the Italian Government, the Forum represents a strategic opportunity for Italian and American companies to establish and strengthen business relationships across key sectors driving innovation and economic growth.
Participating industries include: AI, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, Energy and Space, Automation, Industrial Robotics, Agritech, Medical and Biotech Manufacturing, Energy, Maritime Transport, Aviation and Land Transportation, Agrifood, Design & Fashion, Furniture, Culture and Sports
During the event, dedicated vertical meetings and business matching sessions will allow participating companies to connect directly and explore potential partnerships. Four high-level thematic panels will also take place:
Frontier Technologies Building the Future
Tradition and Innovation in Creative and Advanced Manufacturing
Mobility and Resilient Infrastructure
Lifestyle Industries
Members of the IACCSE have received a formal invitation directly from us and are encouraged to participate in this important initiative. Due to limited availability, participation is subject to approval by ITA.
The detailed program and agenda will be shared directly with approved participants prior to the event.
If you are a IACCSE member and have not received the invitation, please contact projects@iacc-miami.com
The Italic Award is an initiative of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) that honors the “Ambassadors of the Made in Italy” who distinguished themselves by promoting the Italian excellence in the American market influencing its lifestyle and culture.
Italic is the name given to this prestigious award presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast as emblem of the Italian essence, craftsmanship and innovation. It has been designed by the renowned Italian designer Dodo Arslan whose eclectic creativity gave birth to unique pieces as well as serial productions, ranging from electronic devices to bronze fusions. His works have been exhibited in various museums around the world.
Every year the Italic Award is realized with different materials for the purpose of promoting the quality of Italian design companies and the work of their artisans.
The Italic Awards from Past Editions
Bronze | created and crafted by Dodo Arslan (2016)
The 2016 Award was conceived and designed by Dodo Arslan and brought to life under his close supervision at a prestigious foundry in Milan, Italy, chosen for the creation of these unique pieces and celebrated for its collaborations with numerous acclaimed artists, including the internationally renowned sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro.
The 2016 Recepients of the Italic Award, celebrated at the Alfred Dupont Building, were:
Dario Sanidero, President and CEO, Snaidero USA
Andrea Buccellati, President and Creative Director, Buccellati
The 2018 Award was crafted by CITCO using exquisite white marble, resulting in a piece that perfectly reflects elegance, sophistication, and the excellence of Italian design. With its refined aesthetic and contemporary style, the award embodies the timeless beauty of Italian craftsmanship and artistic innovation.
The 2018 Recepients of the Italic Award, celebrated in the Penthouse at Riverside Wharf, were:
Peter Vittori, Managing Director Florida, Caribbean and Latin American Sales, American Airlines
Acrylic Glass | Crafted by Giovanni Scacchi, Metea (2021)
The 2021 Award has been realized in collaboration with artisan Giovanni Scacchi, who has developed the technique and explored the versatility and potential of acrylic glass for international Architects and Designers. The color chosen for the 2021 Award is the iconic Italian Savoy blue, resembling the ocean with its multiple shades.
The 2021 Recepients of the Italic Award, celebrated at PortMiami – Carnival Cruise Terminal D, were:
Richard Sasso, Chairman, MSC Cruises USA
Daniel Fanara, Senior Vice-President Services and New Shipbuilding, Fincantieri
Dodo Arslan is an eclectic Italian designer, esteemed by Taschen as one of the 90 top designers and firms worldwide, living and working between Miami and Milan.
In twenty years of activity his creativity gave birth to unique pieces as well as serial productions, ranging from electronic devices to bronze fusions.
The Studio is specialized in furniture, light and accessories design, developed with excellent craftmen and brands, and assists the best architects and interior designers, conceiving and realizing tailored solutions (both for residential and contract) as well as unique light and designart installations.
Dodo Arslan collaborated with Banca Svizzera Italiana, Bimota, Campari, Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Fondo Ambiente Italiano, Jacuzzi, Pirelli, Riva 1920, Sambonet and Terzani.
Arslan has been awarded the Young&Design prize, as well as the Mini Design Award, the Pirelli Pzero competition and the Art Directors Club award. His works have been exhibited in various museums around the world and Otto armchair entered the Permanent Collection of Italian Design. His unique and limited editions were auctioned by Pierre Bergé & Associés, the renowned Brux-elles gallery.
He has held lectures and Workshops at Design faculties in Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Egypt, England and Sweden.
Before running his own studio he worked at Studio & Partners (N. Bewick, M. De Lucchi, T. Fritze) for Deutsche Post, British American Tobacco, Zumtobel Staff winning the Design Plus award, at Continuum (Milano – Boston – Seoul) for Motorola, Hewlett Packard, Elan, Voelki and Samsung winning the Good Design Award and the KIDA Grand Prize.
The Italic Award Gala is a celebration of Italian excellence and the enduring relationship between Italy and the United States.
Hosted by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast in Miami, this special edition of the Gala will also commemorate the Chamber’s 35th Anniversary, bringing together prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, institutions, and community stakeholders for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.
Featuring the presentation of the prestigious Italic Award, distinguished speakers, and an authentic Italian hospitality experience, the Gala offers sponsors a unique opportunity to engage with an influential audience while aligning their brand with excellence and international business leadership.
Strategically scheduled just days before Miami welcomes world leaders and international delegations for the G20 Summit, the Gala takes place at a moment when global attention is focused on the region, offering sponsors an exceptional platform to enhance their presence and connect with a highly influential audience.
Watch here the highlights from the Italic Award Gala for 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast in 2021:
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The Italic Award Gala for the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast will be held at the elegant and prestigious JW Marriot Marquis in the heart of downtown.
