MASTERCLASS: Innovation in Italian gastronomic culture – April, 24th 2018

MASTERCLASS

(exclusively for hospitality industry professionals)

Tuesday, April 24th 2018 – Miami Culinary Institute

(415 NE 2nd Ave, Miami FL 33132)

The culinary art in Italy is evolving and chefs are experimenting new combinations

Discover unique and innovative ideas using high-quality DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) and IGP (Indication of Geographic Protection) labeled products.

If you are a chef or a hospitality industry professional, you cannot miss this masterclass.

PROGRAM:

3.30 pm Welcome and registration (products tasting – for industry only)

4.00 pm The exceptional diversity and versatility of Italy’s food products. An introduction to DOP and IGP labels by Federico Bolla (AICIG – Associazione Italiana Consorzi Indicazione Geografica and US representative for Consortium Parmigiano Reggiano cheese)

4.15 pm Grana Padano and Piave: two italian cheeses that American foodies love by Lou Di Palo (US representative for Consortium Grana Padano and Piave cheese)

4.35 pm Prosciutto di Parma an extraordinary flavor for any season by Francesco Lupo (US representative for Consortium Prosciutto di Parma)

4.55 pm How to use Parmigiano Reggiano in innovative ways for new surprising dishes by Federico Bolla (US representative for Consortium Parmigiano Reggiano cheese)

5.15 pm Using DOP & IGP products in pastry recipes by Rodrigo Florim (VP Sales for MEC3 USA)

5.20 pm Cooking Demonstration and Tasting by chef Leonardo La Cava (Federazione Italiana Cuochi)

6.00 pm Presentation of the 3 finalists of the authentic italian cooking competition among Miami Culinary Institute students

6.15 pm Presentation of the next initiatives of the Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign in Miami (The Authentic Italian Table and more) – closing of the Masterclass

Seats are limited to 50 guests, so please make sure to register in advance

by Friday, April 20th

For registration send your contact information to: info@iaccse.com

Under the auspices of:

Presented by:

In collaboration with:

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US Tax Reform Plan main points, by Italian CPA

The long-awaited tax reform was quietly approved by the House and then signed by the US President on 22 December 2017.

It is, in fact, the most drastic change to US tax code of the last 30 years!

Here are the reform main points:

The corporate tax rate has been permanently cut from 35% to 21% for companies of all sizes and industry fields.
Top individual tax rate will drop to 37% from 39.6%
“Bonus depreciation” is increased to 100% (for machinery and equipment purchases it applies immediately and until 2022)
Multinationals and giant corporations will repatriate their capitals to the US with an 8% one-time tax on their earnings (15.5% in case of offshore cash) instead of the average 35% under current federal law (which will be terminated)
Meaningful advantages in the real estate industry
Business premises income deductibility
Tax reduction on individuals until 2025
Estate tax exemption (which lets heirs save on millions of dollars)
Student loan interest deduction
End of tax penalties for individuals who do not obtain health insurance coverage

What will be the medium to long-term results desired by the reform?

It is estimated that the federal budget will decrease of 1.5 billion $ over the next 10 years.

Since such great amount of money will remain in the business circle, US economic growth will literally boost and experience the following effects:

GDP growth up to 4%
The US stock-market could head a lot higher and grow dramatically
A medium-to-long term increase on banks and corporate earnings
Increase in jobs
The repatriation of foreign earnings and companies who had previously relocated (causing some understandable fears in Europe and China about possible economic losses in the coming years).

info@italiancpa.com

www.italiancpafirms.com

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The Authentic Italian Table – April 25th 2018, Miami

Miami

Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT IS THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE

INDUSTRY SEMINARS, GRAND TASTING, PROMOTIONAL INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL PANELS FOR CONSUMERS

“The Authentic Italian Table” will gather most of the South Florida restaurants honored with the Italian Quality Seal – Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana as well as gourmet food & wine importers.

It will be an high-end Italian food & wine event, for 100+ industry leaders, journalists, influencers and for a selected group of 500+ foodies.

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will promote the event through different partnership with local food blogs and media outlet.

The event will take place in Miami in a prestigious location to be announced soon.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

FREE PARTICIPATION AS EXHIBITOR:

If you are an Italian restaurant or a food or beverage importer, do not miss the opportunity to be part of this unique event that will target the local community through an extensive social media campaign.

BOOST YOUR PARTICIPATION WITH A SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE:

If you want to enhance your brand using “The Authentical Italian Table” platform, we have the right offer for you:

Full page AD in the official Magazine of the Event;
Being a Speaker in one of the Seminars/Tastings for consumers organized during the event;
Logo in the official Invitation of the Event;
Logo into Step and Repeat of the Event;
N. 10 tickets for your clients/guests to the Event.

Download here the Sponsorship Package Brochure

The event is sponsored by the Italian Government and is part of the Extraordinay Italian Taste campaign, aimed to raise awareness among North American consumers about authentic Italian products. The Authentic Italian Table event will take place simultaneously in 8 cities of USA and Canada.

For more information please contact: marketing@iaccse.com or call 305 577 9868.

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.IT Magazine 2018 Special Edition: The Extraordinary Italian Taste”

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is pleased to announce the publication, on April 2018, of the Special Edition of its magazine .it Italian Trade titled: The Extraordinary Italian Taste in search of the authentic Italian culinary experience in the USA.

The magazine will celebrate the best of Italian food and wine and its influence over the American lifestyle, featuring interviews with protagonists of food and hospitality industry.

The official presentation of the magazine will take place on April 25, 2018 during the event “The Authentic Italian Table”, organized by the IACCSE showcasing the best Italian Restaurants and some of the most renowned food and wine producers, chefs and culinary personalities in South Florida.

The event will attract 600+ of participants including 100+ industry leaders.

INDEX OF CONTENTS

Renowned entrepreneurs and representatives from the food and beverage and hospitality industry will talk about new consumer’s trends, hospitality quality, culinary tradition and innovation, relationship between products and territories, excellence in food service equipment. There will be also a section dedicated to legal and financial aspect of starting a hospitality business in Florida.

DISTRIBUTION

3,000 free printed copies will be distributed throughout our networking, including the Consulate General of Italy, Italian restaurants and most important food and beverage importers and distributors. The publication will be also available for free downloading at the IACC website (more than 1,700 unique visitors per month).

Make your business stand out with an ad!

ADVERTISING RATES

Back cover + editorial or interview	$ 2,700
Inside front cover (2 pages)	$ 2,500
Inside back cover (2 pages)	$ 2,300
Two Page Spread	$ 2,200
Full Page	$ 1,300
Half Page	$ 700

If you purchase a double page spread or a back cover, you have the option to include an interview or an editorial in the publication.

A discount fee of 20% will be applied only to IACC members.

PLEASE SEE THE MEDIA KIT HERE.

For further information please contact us at info@iaccse.com call us at 305-577-9868

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Snaidero USA selected as kitchen cabinets supplier for the Bristol Palm Beach residences

Snaidero USA, the leader in North American imports of European kitchen cabinets, has been chosen as the kitchen provider for the 70 residences of The Bristol, a new luxury condo development in West Palm Beach, FL.

The project – currently under construction – is the latest in a list of over 55 luxury high-rises that Snaidero USA has furnished in Florida since 1992.

The kitchen cabinetry selected for The Bristol is Snaidero’s WAY, a 2012 GOOD DESIGN™ Award model with a minimalist aesthetic and highly customizable features; a perfect fit for the building’s design vision – a “marriage of timeless and contemporary refinement”.

With its sparkling glass façade and spectacular, flow-through layouts with east to west ocean and city views, The Bristol strikes a balance between casual living and elite service. The residences – starting at $5 million – are curated in every detail and include private elevators opening directly into each unit.

The Bristol is developed by Flagler Investors – comprised of Golub & Company LLC, Commercial Financial Management and Elion Partners. The architecture is by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and Revuelta Architecture International, with interiors by Amir Khamneipur.

With The Bristol, Snaidero USA continues its mission of bringing the finest Italian design and craftsmanship to high-end multihousing projects all over North and Central America, helping raise the bar of luxury living.

Snaidero USA is the exclusive North American distributor of Snaidero kitchen cabinets. For almost 40 years, Snaidero USA has offered the finest in luxury Italian kitchen design to North America and Central America through a retail network of 22 showrooms.

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The IACCSE starts 2018 with exciting projects

Dear IACCSE members,

As we turn the page to a new year, I would like to wish you all a fulfilling and happy 2018, and thank you for your continuous commitment to the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE).

These past 12 months were certainly very exciting for our organization. We sent six delegations of US buyers to Italy, provided guidance and assistance to more than 100 entrepreneurs interested in exporting or investing in the US, and organized more than 20 local networking events, among exhibitions, seminars, and business breakfasts.

Last year was particularly special, as we launched two of IACCSE’s new events: “The Best of Italian Design”, aimed at building commercial ties between Italian design companies and American architects and designers; and the “Pizza Night” competition, where we all got to celebrate Italian gastronomy, while educating American consumers about real and authentic Italian food products. We also held our Holiday Gala Dinner & Pillar Awards Ceremony, which had the biggest attendance in years.

This is certainly an exciting time for the IACCSE, as thanks to our 2017 good financial results and operational improvements, this new year we will be able to reinvest in new thrilling projects to continue boosting the trade relationship between Italy and the US.

In 2018, we will not only continue with our signature events, but will also provide new useful services to our members, such as the J-1 Visa Program, which allow local companies to hire young Italian graduates as trainees or interns, or the Italian Lab, a startup incubator for Italian companies that approach the US market for the first time.

Finally, we are very glad to announce that the IACCSE will relocate to a new spacious office in the heart of the Brickell financial area, starting February 1^st. The new address is 999 Brickell Avenue suite #1002, Miami, FL 33131. We are planning on a Grand Opening event for early April, so stay tuned for the invitation.

Again, thank you for your support to the IACCSE. I invite you to remain involved with the Chamber’s projects and please feel free to reach us at info@iaccse.com with your comments and suggestions for the new year ahead.

Warm Regards,

Tommaso Cardana

President

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J1 Visa Program through the IACCSE

The Italy – America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is excited to inform you that from January 1st 2018, we will be able to offer our assistance to US companies interested in sponsoring the J-1 Visa to young Italian interns or trainees.

The J-1 Visa Program provides opportunities to young graduates and professionals to gain international experience while training for U.S. Companies, giving them a competitive edge and increasing their future career potential.

This effort is possible thanks to the collaboration with a technical partner with 40 years experience on the field and is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program which promotes educational and cultural exchange in order to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to qualify for the program, a prospective intern must be:

an Italian national who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution OR has received the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months from the start date of their internship
at least 18 years of age
in possession of an internship offer from a qualified host company in one of the following fields: Management; Business, Commerce and Finance, Public Administration, and Law.

In order to qualify for the program, a prospective trainee must be:

in possession of the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree and have accumulated at least one (1) year of employment experience in the proposed field of training.
at least 18 years of age.
in possession of a training offer from a qualified host company in one of the following fields: Management; Business, Commerce and Finance; Public Administration and Law

PROGRAM FEES:

12 Months $ 1,675

18 Months $ 2,025

* Fees will cover also, for entire duration of program and 30-day grace period at end of program, accident and sickness insurance.

Additional Program-Related fees:

SEVIS Fee: $180 (fee of the Department of Homeland Security, due with application )
Embassy/Consulate Fee: $160 (paid to the Embassy/Consulate)
These fees are subject to change according to U.S. government specifications.

The host company providing training must have a minimum of 5 full-time employees.

For companies not currently members of the IACCSE these are the fees to join the Chamber:

IACCSE Membership Fee 1 Year (for 12 Months J1 VISA) $ 500

IACCSE Membership Fee 2 Years (for 18 Months J1 VISA) $ 1,000

For information and applications, please send an email to info@iaccse.com with the company’s details (website, address, number of full time employees) and the candidate’s resume.

The IACC technical partner will review the applications to ensure that they meet the criteria established by the Department of State for this type of visa.

Please note that our service is directed to companies only. Requests from single individuals, without a US sponsor (employer), can not be taken into account.

For any other information, do not hesitate to contact us.

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IACC Holiday Gala Dinner 2017

IACC Members $110.00

Non Members and Friends of the Chamber $140.00

(tickets for Non Members on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/italy-america-chamber-holiday-dinner-tickets-40158649602 )

(Italian wines, tips and taxes included)

Members: Make your reservation at rsvp@iaccse.com and your payment by December 8th either by:

Credit Card: call 305.577.9868

Check made out and mailed to:

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

2 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1880 | Miami, FL, 33131

ATTIRE: FORMAL

Space is limited. No reservation will be accepted after December 8th.

No Payment at the door. No reservation without payment.

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RENOWNED INTERNATIONAL ITALIAN FASHION SCHOOL, ANNOUNCES FIRST U.S. CAMPUS TO OPEN IN MIAMI’S DESIGN DISTRICT, by ISTITUTO MARANGONI

Istituto Marangoni, the leading Italian fashion, art and design school, announces the Group expansion into the Americas with the opening of the first US School in Miami’s Design District, the 10th in the world.

Istituto Marangoni was founded in 1935 in Milan and has more than 80 years of history and success in training the top professionals of Fashion and Design. Istituto Marangoni can praise itself for the education of four generations of students from 5 continents and for having launched over 45,000 professionals in fashion and luxury fields. It currently educates 4,000 students per year from 107 countries at its schools, located in Milano (the School of Fashion and the School of Design), Firenze (School of Fashion & Art), Paris, London, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Miami, the international capitals of fashion, design and luxury.

The prestigious school will now deliver the bran’s proven and unparalleled education model to top students throughout the US and Latin America.

The institution consistently plays a key role in shaping global fashion trends and holds the merit of creating some of the biggest names in the industry, including Domenico Dolce, Franco Moschino, Alessandro Sartori (Zegna Group Creative Director), Paula Cademartori, Julie de Libran (Artistic Director of Sonia Rykiel), Rocco Iannone (Creative Director of Pal Zileri), Maurizio Pecoraro brand owner and Istituto Marangon’s International Fashion Chair), and more.

Hakan Baykam, president of the new School, has identified the unique opportunity in Miami to pioneer a new fashion hub. As the visionary behind the expansion, he is building an impressive Istituto Marangoni Advisory Board in the Americas that consists of names like Esteban Cortazar, Craig Robins, Carlo ‘Amario, Oscar Feldenkreis, Karla Martinez, Milan Vukmirovic, Paula Cademartori and more. He is also curating a highprofile team of leaders for the new campus, which includes Massimo Casagrande (who is an Istituto Marangoni alumnus, founder of his own menswear label and former Versace designer) as Director of Education and Pablo Arbelaez as School Director.

” We were looking to create a new global fashion destination and selected Miami for its existing international allure and for its need for a firmly established fashion school. The city’s rapid growth in the design and art categories coupled with its accessibility to Latin America made it the perfect choice for us.”, said Baykam.

The Miami School will feature impressive course offerings beginning with short courses in winter of 2018.

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The Extraordinary Italian Taste – Pizza Night

EVENT: The Extraordinary Italian Taste – Pizza Night

Date: November 15^th, 2017 (from 6.00 PM to 10 PM )

Location: Palm 93 Villa – Palm Island – Miami Beach

Event Description:

Organized in the amazing setting of Palm 93 Villa, the event will consist in the participation of 6 Pizzerie that will showcase their chefs professionalism with great exhibitions throughout the night. Each chef will be preparing the pizza, following regional recipes and peculiarities. At the end of it will be given the award to the most “Innovative” pizza (experts jury) and to the most “Extraordinary” (public vote). For that occasion the Chamber will rent mobile pizza ovens.

Main target of the event will be food bloggers and journalists (influencers), hospitality industry professionals, and selected local consumers (foodies).

Over the night, there will also be other 2 moments to celebrate the Made in Italy culinary excellence.

The President of the Chamber will confer the Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana award upon new local restaurants, preventively selected for their outstanding service and ability to give to their clients a real Italian experience.

The Marchio Ospitalita` Italiana seal will be given to 5 new restaurants that will be added to the already awarded 40 restaurants of the previous years. These new restaurants are: Forte dei Marmi, La Moderna, O’Munaciello, U’Mast, Zucca.

Simultaneously, it will be presented the preview of the Chamber’s Magazine “.it Italian Trade” dedicated for this year entirely to the Food & Wine industry.

It is expected a participation of about 200 influencers and foodies.

The night will be promoted by personalized invitations and a social campaign to specific professionals in the Food & Beverage.

Partners:

6 Italian Restaurants / Pizzerie that will participate with their Pizza Chef at the Pizza Night event: Farinelli 1937, Fratelli la Bufala, O Munaciello, Pummarola, Riviera Focacceria Italiana, Spris.

The night will be held in the framework of the II Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World promoted by the Italian Government and will occur simultaneously in other 8 big cities of North America (New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, etc.) with the operative organization of the Italian Chambers of Commerce.

Guest Star/ Event Presenter: Doreen Colondres, a well-known blogger (www.lacocinanomuerde.com) and TV personality will be presenting the night and the participant pizzerias.

Thanks to the sponsors of the event:

Biancotaste www.biancotaste.com

MB America www.mbamerica.net

Gelateria Veneta www.venetagelateria.it

Bread Stone Ovens, LLC breadstoneovens.com

Stefano Versace Gelato www.stefanoversacegelato.com

Italy Wines & Food Distributor www.worldwineandfood.com

Gra’it www.graitgrappa.com

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