The IACCSE launches the “Business Expert Channel”

The “Business Expert Channel” is the new video guide designed to support the internationalization of small and medium Italian companies to the U.S. market. Conceived as an online channel for entrepreneurs, the Business Expert Channel has the objective to gather insightful information provided by recognized professionals and experts, while making them easily accessible, free, and useful.

The projects, ideated by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE), consists of a digital library made of an exclusive collection of short videos on legal, tax and trade issues.

The channel uses the website https://bec.iaccse.com as main platform.

The published videos will then reposted on the IACCSE social media and by the public and private partners who support the project.

Lawyers, accountants, and consultants with an extensive knowledge of the United States share, through this platform, recommendations and suggestions to correctly approach a market that is certainly complex, extremely competitive and with high operating costs, but also full of opportunities like only few others in the world.

The videos are in Italian and address the most common topics related to international trade and investments. All the videos are available to the website users at no registration costs, and they can be easily shared.

The project starts with seven in-depth topics, followed by many more that are still underway.

The first seven videos you can watch in our platform are:

  • How to create a US corporation

Presented by Alberto Polimeni and  Giacomo Bossa, of Barakat +Bossa Law Firm

  • Investors Visas

Presented by Gianni Mendes Toniutti of TLRT International Law Firm 

  •   Models of internationalization and incentives

Presented by Antonello Corrado and Stefano Rossi of  EXP Legal

  • Distribution agreements with US dealers

Presented by Alberto Polimeniof Barakat +Bossa Law Firm

  • Real Estate planning and protection

Presented by Beatrice Bianchi Fasani of Bianchi Fasani Law, PA

  • Debt collection procedures

Presented by Giacomo Bossa, of Barakat +Bossa Law Firm 

  • The USA – Italy tax treaty

Presented by Giuseppe BrusaCPA of G.C.  Consultants

If you are a professional interested in sharing your expertise and knowledge for the next Business Expert Channel video, contact marketing@iacc-miami.com for further information.

 

IACCSE 30 Years Anniversary 1991-2021

Next year will represent an historical moment for the IACCSE as 2021 will mark 30 years since the Chamber was incorporated back in March 2021.

Moreover, we all hope we will have another reason to celebrate as the whole world will slowly approach to a gradual return to the normal life that we all are missing, leaving this challenging year behind.

Since we would love to commemorate this milestone with our community, we will give the opportunity to 4 of our members to establish an exceptional partnership that will last throughout the upcoming year thanks to a series of special events that will culminate with the Italic Award Gala. This prestigious event, organized in December, recognizes leading Italian and Italian-American personalities’ contributions to the Italy-US trade relations.  

Some of the several benefits of the partnership are:

  • Special networking events organized entirely by the Chamber at the partner company’s office, including catering service and invitations, to be celebrated in the first half of the year;
  • Special advertising announcement campaign on IACCSE social media – Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram – dedicated to the 4 companies with a visibility of over 6,000 followers;
  • Partner company’s logo will match the Chamber’s 30th Year Anniversary logo in all communications & invites that will be mailed out throughout 2021;
  • ‘Premium Sponsorship’ package for the Italic Award Gala 2021 event which includes: table for 8 people at the dinner / event, display of the partner company’s logo in all communications relating to the Gala and during the evening, invitation to the stage to receive the commemorative plaque of the partnership, brief testimonial of the partner’s representative to be projected on the main screen, one full page advertising in the official Gala program, complimentary Exhibitor Table in the EXPO area of the Gala venue.

In order to take fully advantage of this opportunity, please make sure to express your interest by and no later than December 15th, 2020.

Download HERE the package to find out all the benefits of the partnership!

Shall you want more information, please contact us at marketing@iacc-miam.com

XX Week of the Italian Language in the World

The IACCSE is glad to support the Consulate General of Italy in Miami in the organization of the XX Week of the Italian Language in the World: “Italian between word and image: graffiti, illustrations, comics”.

 

DOWNLOAD THE EVENTS PROGRAM HERE

 

An event brought to you by

WEBINAR: “IL SETTORE DELL’ARREDO-DESIGN NEGLI STATI UNITI: TREND DI MERCATO E NUOVE OPPORTUNITA’ PER LE PMI ITALIANE”

 

Join the IACCSE on its upcoming webinar

“Il settore dell’arredo-design negli Stati Uniti: trend di mercato per le PMI italiane”

that will take place on Thursday, October 8

from 4:00 pm till 5:00 pm (Miami time) | 16:00 – 17:00 (Italian time)

Three prestigious speakers from the furniture and design industry  will discuss their perception of opportunities after the Covid-19 crisis, dispensing valuable advice and practical tips on how to approach the US market.

The webinar will be held in collaboration with Unioncamerethe association of Chambers of Commerce in Italy – and Assocamerestero, as part of the project ‘Stay Export’.

 

SPEAKERS

Introduction:

• NEVIO BOCCANERA, Executive Director, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

 

Sharing experiences from the American market by:

• JOHN J. JENKINCEO , Kartell USA

• GIACOMO ROSSIBusiness Development Director, Listone Giordano USA

• MARCO BRUZZI & MONICA MELOTTIFounders, Saffronegg.com

 

AGENDA

•Introduction to the American market and important data regarding the Italian furniture exports

• Useful advises to operate in the American market correctly

• How to establish fruitful relationships with American interior designers and architects

• Market trends and opportunities

 

For registration and information about the Unioncamere event visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biglietti-webinar-il-settore-dellarredo-design-negli-stati-uniti-120431412597

Download HERE the event flyer.

Exclusive distribution agreement for USA and Canada

Saffronegg is pleased to announce that they have recently signed an exclusive distribution contract with Styl’editions, a world-renowned Italian company that produces a range of high quality wallpapers.
The founders, Marco Bruzzi and Monica Melotti, have been internationally recognized for their successful design development and project management. Known for their architectural and holistic approach to design, they meticulously curate and execute every detail – the result being stunning rooms and spaces.
Their work and projects have been featured in Vogue, Miami Magazine, AD, Interni, Abitare, ForbesFinancial Times, Elledecor, and New York Social Diary, to name a few.
Styl’editions is a new brand proposed by Stylgraph, a leading company and reliable partner of the most important flooring and upholstery companies in the world, designing surfaces with over 30 years of experience.
With the purpose to make your space a sanctuary for your soul, Saffronegg sources and curates timeless, beautiful and yet practical wallpapers that spark conversation, and have a story to tell. The wallpapers combine the traditions of artisan decor with a uniquely thoughtful and imaginative point of view.
You can learn more about Saffronegg and also purchase their wallpaper, by visiting:
Saffronegg: www.saffronegg.com
Styl’editions: www.styleditions.it/en
Facebook: www.facebook.com/saffroneggwallpaper
Instagram: www.instagram.com/saffroneggwallpaper

Returning to Work After COVID-19

Although many jobs may remain remote, certain jobs may eventually return to a traditional workspace environment.
According to the American Psychological Association, returning to work will be challenging for both businesses and employees. Many workers will enjoy returning to the workforce and being surrounded by colleagues while other employees will be apprehensive. Employees may be concerned with health, getting back to a routine, or personal issues outside the workplace.
Organizations should prepare for these concerns and provide guidance, coaching, and special programs to allow employees to adjust to returning to the workplace. Even with a structured plan and policies in place, some businesses may need assistance. One consideration would be to bring in an outside party that is skilled in solving complex problems in the workplace. Industrial-Organizational Psychologists, also known as I-O Psychologist are trained professionals that study human behavior in the workplace.
I-O Psychologists assist leaders in developing effective management skills and methods to improve employee engagement. They can assist in helping employees adjust to new work protocols and mediate issues with work-life balance.
I-O psychologist can assess the workplace to develop a plan that can ensure that is aligned with the specific needs of the organization. The anticipated result is a healthy work environment that provides engagement and job satisfaction to the employee while accomplishing organizational outcomes.
If you are interested in learning more about Industrial-Organizational Psychology and finding out how the practice can assist your business, contact Dr. Cynthia Kelly with Genesis Professional Services in Atlanta. Email: ckelly@gpscareers.com Phone: 770-704-6701 Web: www.gpscareers.com

Two Webinars for Italian Design Companies

The IACCSE has planned two interesting webinars dedicated to the furniture industry and the interior design market in the US.
On September 21st, the furniture distributor ‘The Linea Studio’ and an architectural firm ‘One Design Build’, both located in South Florida, will share with the attendees their expertise and views about the US market and how it is evolving. The event has been organized in collaboration with Centro Estero of the Piedmont Region within the “Made in Piemonte Luxury & Design” campaign, a project focused on assisting furniture manufacturing companies located in the area around the city of Turin that want to expand their horizons to the US market. Subsequently to the event, the two South Florida design experts have arranged virtual one-on-one b2b meetings with a group of selected Italian furniture producers.
On October 8th, the IACCSE has invited three prestigious speakers from the furniture and design industry who will discuss their perception of opportunities after the Covid-19 crisis, dispensing valuable advice and practical tips on how to approach the US market. The webinar will be held in collaboration with Unioncamere, the association of Chambers of Commerce in Italy, as part of the project ‘Stay Export’.
The speakers are representatives from well known brands, and they will be announced soon.

First-ever online networking event by the 5 Italian Chambers in the U.S.

Presents

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is excited to announce its inaugural edition of Vitality, the first-ever online networking event connecting members of 5 official Italian Chambers in the U.S. organized in collaboration with our sister chambers in New York, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles.
Vitality will be hosted on a cutting-edge platform through which the attendees will have the opportunity to search and filter people they would like to connect with, and schedules video calls for one-on-one meetings.
The event will take place on October 1st from 12:00PM to 2:30PM.
If you are a member, ask for your special code to register for free to the event sending an email to projects@iacc-miami.com.
If you are not a member, the registration will cost $25. Click on the following link to register: https://www.italchamber.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Fregister&id=318&reset=1
HOW IT WORKS: 
STEP 1: Create your profile – Include: 1) your bio, 2) your expertise (#offer) and 3) your needs (#ask).
STEP 2: Set up one-on-one meetings – send and/or accept invites for one-on-one video calls with registered attendees.
STEP 3: Connect on October 1st – you will receive a personal schedule of your meetings. It will tell you who you will meet and when. A couple of minutes before each meeting, you’ll receive a personal reminder via SMS.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR?
Sponsors of Vitality receive tremendous visibility on the Italian Chambers’ network, both during the event and on the Chambers’ social media channels.
We are excited to present you with a robust offering of sponsorship opportunities that are envisioned to help you reinforce and grow your brand among the Italian Chambers’ network.
We offer 3 levels of sponsorships:
  • Silver Sponsor ($500)
  • Gold Sponsor ($750)
  • Platinum Sponsor ($1000)
For more information about sponsorship and benefits please contact us at marketing@iacc-miami.com
Sponsors to the event:

Funding your Investment in the U.S. with SIMEST

SIMEST is the government-owned Italian organization which has supported the internationalization of small and medium Italian companies since 1991. It brings together all the instruments to sustain Italian enterprises that wish to compete and grow internationally. In particular, SIMEST supports its clients through its whole expansion cycle abroad, from the initial assessment of opening up to a new market, to the growth and expansion through direct investments. SIMEST offers loans, characterized by 40% block grant that goes up to $100,000, which can be used for multiple purposes:

·        Feasibility studies

·        Entry programs on foreign markets

·        Capitalization for exporting companies 

·        Temporary Export Manager (TEM)

·        E-Commerce

·        Participation in fairs and exhibitions

·        Technical assistance programs

 

SIMEST’s loans, with an interest that, today, is as low as 0,089%, vary from €150.000 up to €4.000.000, according to the Italian headquarter’s investment strategy towards foreign markets.

Are you a member of the Chamber with an Italian company’s subsidiary in the U.S. and you would like to obtain more information about how to obtain these funds?

The IACCSE can help you process your application and follow up with SIMEST throughout the procedure with little effort required on your part.

For more info, send an email to projects@iacc-miami.com.

E-MASTERCLASS SERIES| PROSECCO DOC

A  JOURNEY THROUGH THE ITALIAN BUBBLES TRADITION AND PASSION

TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 | 4:30pm-6:00 pm EST

On Tuesday, September 15th , The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) has proudly held the IACCSE e-masterclass series“Prosecco DOC: a journey through the Italian bubbles tradition and passion”, an online masterclass that gave attendees the opportunity to discover four authentic Italian Prosecco DOC labels thanks to the contribution of importers and distributors operating in Florida, as well as the participation of industry experts.

The e-masterclass was part of the “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” campaign, promoted by the Italian Government and devoted to the promotion of ‘Made in Italy’ products and the education of American consumers on protected denominations.

Prosecco is the world’s most exported Italian wine and the US market alone accounts for 21% of the exports outside of Italy (second only to Europe), with Florida representing a significant share.

During this online event – moderated by Doreen Colondres (Celebrity Chef, Wine Educator, and Cookbook Author) – a panel of experts from the industry shared their expertise and experience in the wine world, with a particular focus on the Prosecco DOC market opportunities and main trends in Florida:

  • Miguel De Arregui, Director of Food and Beverage, Mandarin Oriental Miami
  • Alessandra Esteves, Director of Wine Education, Florida Wine Academy
  • Jennifer Schmitt, Head Sommelier, Zuma Miami
  • Dieter Xiao, Restaurant Operations and Development Manager, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

The e-masterclass allowed the audience to learn not only about the technical characteristics of each of the presented wines, but also to take part to a journey through the many different aspects that revolve around Prosecco DOC and its legacy in the Italian lifestyle, culture and cuisine. Its territory of origin, the best plates to serve it with, how to create cocktails with Prosecco, are just examples of the themes that the presentations included:

Torresella Prosecco DOC
represented by Kristina Sazama, Wine Educator, Santa Margherita USA
PROSECCO, A SUCCESSFUL STORY

Conca d’Oro Prosecco DOC
represented by Paolo Perillo, Co-owner and Sommelier, Italwine USA
PROSECCO BEST PAIRING

Mille Prosecco DOC
represented by Cristina Mistri, Owner, RDL Wine
PROSECCO COCKTAILS

Marca Oro DOC Brut
represented by Matteo Bolla, Business Development Manager, Cantine Valdo
BUBBLES & MUSIC

The panel of experts, that prior the event received the wine box with the Proseccos, were interactively involved through a live wine tasting.

The initiative was also open to a public of wine lovers that had the opportunity to participate to the masterclass as spectators and learn about Prosecco DOC and the characteristics of each of the four presented wines, as well as to take part to the tasting by purchasing the wines prior the event at the gourmet market:  Origini Italian Market  , Miami (FL)

To watch the full video, click HERE

DOWNLOAD THE PROSECCO  DOC LIST

Contact us at marketing@iacc-miami.com to discover how to partner with
us for the next appointment of the IACCSE e-masterclass series.

 

 

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