Established in 2023, the Leader del Made in Italy Award recognizes Italian companies and initiatives that bring innovation, sustainability and international vision beyond Italy’s borders.
The IV Edition will take place at the Sala degli Arazzi, Palazzo Piacentini
Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT)
Via Veneto 33, Rome
May 20, 2026 | 4:00PM – 6:30PM
This year’s edition will feature a high-level conference bringing together public figures, institutional representatives, entrepreneurs and opinion leaders, creating a qualified platform for dialogue on the international competitiveness of Made in Italy. Key topics will include finance, innovation, sustainability and international markets, followed by an interactive Q&A session designed to engage the audience and encourage meaningful exchange.
One of the central moments of the event will be the award ceremony, honoring Italian entrepreneurs and international personalities who have demonstrated excellence and leadership on both the national and global stage.
The categories of the Award are:
Promotion of Made in Italy Abroad
Foreign Development & Made in Italy
Sustainability & Made in Italy
Innovation & Made in Italy
The initiative is supported by high-value institutional partnerships, including MIMIT, FITCE – Broward County and other national institutions.
U.S. Tariffs and Supply Chains: Using the First Sale Rule to Reduce Customs Costs
By Tech Legal Partners
In recent years, U.S. import tariffs have become a strategic issue for companies operating in global supply chains. In addition to ordinary duties under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), many businesses are now facing additional tariffs introduced through trade and economic security measures, with a direct impact on landed costs and profit margins. As a result, tariff management can no longer be treated as a post-import compliance exercise.
Companies are increasingly integrating customs planning into their supply chain and pricing strategies to manage exposure in a lawful and sustainable way.
One of the most effective tools available under U.S. customs law is the First Sale Rule. When a supply chain involves multiple parties—such as a manufacturer, an intermediary, and a U.S. importer—this rule may allow the customs value to be based on the price of the first sale, rather than the final sale to the U.S. buyer. Because ad valorem duties are calculated on declared value, applying the First Sale Rule can lead to meaningful duty savings.
The First Sale Rule is not automatic. It requires a clearly structured supply chain, arm’s-length pricing, and evidence that the goods were clearly destined for export to the United States at the time of the first sale. U.S. Customs and Border Protection increasingly focuses on the economic substance of transactions and on the quality and consistency of supporting documentation.
For this reason, the First Sale Rule should be designed in advance, through coherent contracts and internal processes, rather than applied retroactively. When properly implemented and coordinated with other customs planning tools, it can become a practical cost-optimization strategy for companies importing goods into the United States, helping them remain competitive in an increasingly complex trade environment.
Tartuflanghe Opens New Multifunctional Space in Miami
By Tartuflanghe USA
A new hub for Italian truffle culture in the U.S.
Founded in the heart of the Langhe hills and internationally recognized for its white truffle excellence and product innovation, Tartuflanghe has recently opened a new space in Miami, strengthening its presence in the U.S. market.
Located in the city’s vibrant core, the new venue serves as a multifunctional hub to introduce American audiences to the richness of Italian truffle culture. It features a showroom with seasonal fresh truffles, a curated selection of the brand’s gourmet specialties, and customizable gift boxes for personal or corporate gifting.
More than just a retail location, the space is designed to host B2B meetings, truffle tastings, chef-led cooking sessions, educational masterclasses, and curated culinary experiences tailored to professionals in the food and hospitality industries. The venue is also available for private events and exclusive activations in collaboration with local and Italian partners.
This opening represents a strategic milestone for the company’s U.S. operations, offering a physical anchor for connecting Italian artisanal excellence with key American buyers, distributors, and institutions.
To further enrich the brand experience, the new space will soon host a series of cultural collaborations, including immersive activations developed with design partners. These collaborations aim to blend food, art, and storytelling, enhancing the way American audiences engage with the heritage and contemporary creativity behind the truffle world.
Tartuflanghe has been present in the U.S. since 2018 with an official branch, managing both B2B operations and direct-to-consumer sales via its American warehouse. The new Miami space will serve as a regional base for activities throughout the Southeast and beyond, positioning the company to better engage with the growing demand for high-end Italian food products in the area.
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Colombia (CCIC) to organize an exploratory mission to South Florida.
On February 18-20, a delegation of 10 companies, members of the Italian Chamber in Bogotá, will travel to Miami for a three-day program designed to explore the local economic ecosystem and identify opportunities for future investments, strategic partnerships, and commercial agreements with local importers and distributors.
The participating companies represent a diverse range of industries, including new technologies, engineering, interior design, and marketing and communication. During their stay, the delegation will take part in meetings and visits with local economic development agencies, representatives of the Chamber network, and selected Italian-owned businesses and production facilities operating in South Florida.
This initiative marks a significant milestone: it is the first time the IACCSE hosts a collaborative mission with a sister Italian Chamber of Commerce based in another country. For this reason, we are especially proud and excited to welcome the Colombian delegation to Miami and to support their introduction to the South Florida business community.
We look forward to building long-term synergies through this partnership and to creating new opportunities for our members on both countries.
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is pleased to present an exclusive HR Workshop in Miami and Atlanta, designed for executives and entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of managing talent in the U.S. market.
Taking place on February 25 in Miami and February 27 in Atlanta (5:00–8:00 PM – locations TBA), this new format will bring together 4 expert speakers and a selected audience from Italian and American companies operating in the United States.
The program combines a practical workshop with a cocktail networking reception, offering both strategic insight and meaningful peer connection.
The workshop will explore the full employee lifecycle in a transatlantic context, focusing on recruiting, training, retention, and benefits. Four expert speakers from 4 different companies, Consea, KilPatrick Executive, YER USA and Rodl, will each intervene, followed by a live moderated Q&A to address real-world challenges faced by international companies.
The evening will conclude with a cocktail networking reception, giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly with speakers and peers to exchange ideas and explore collaboration opportunities.
Barovier&Toso USA is looking for an Office Administrative Assistant
Job Title: Office Administrative Assistant
Company Overview Barovier&Toso USA represents the American presence of the historic Venetian glassmaker founded in 1295. Rooted in centuries-old Murano craftsmanship, the company brings handcrafted lighting and decorative glass to the U.S. market, blending tradition with contemporary design and collaborating closely with architects, designers, and collectors on bespoke project
Position Overview We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Office Administrative Assistant to support our daily administrative and operational activities. The ideal candidate will assist multiple departments, support sales operations, and act as a liaison with our Italian office.
Key Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer support by answering phone calls, responding to emails, and addressing customer inquiries or concerns;
Support sales activities and assist with customer communications;
Coordinate orders and projects with the Italian office;
Manage and coordinate the import of orders from Italy;
Assist with data entry, reporting, and documentation using CRM systems and internal Excel tools;
Participate in the collection and organization of data for sales forecasting and performance analysis;
Handle invoices and basic administrative tasks;
File and maintain documents, records, and reports in an accurate and organized manner;
Perform additional administrative and operational tasks as needed to support the company’s evolving business needs.
Salary Gross salary ranges from $4,000 to $4,500 per month, depending on experience.
Benefits Health insurance is not included.
Location: Miami, Florida
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV/resume to Barovier.usa@barovier.com and in copy: info@iacc-miami.com
Autentico – the Italian Food and Wine Festival, April 28-29, 2026
WHENApril 28-29, 2026
WHERE Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134)
Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.
Autentico unfolds in two parts: an exclusive industry showcase fostering connections between Italian producers and U.S. food and wine professionals, importers, and buyers, followed by a Grand Tasting inviting a select audience of local food enthusiasts to savor and discover exceptional products.
For the past four years, Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival has been held at the prestigious Coral Gables Country Club, located in one of Miami’s most upscale areas.
If you want to participate as an Exhibitor click here: Exhibitor Package
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is excited to announce its new program of activities and events for 2026 in Miami and Atlanta, designed to enhance members’ knowledge, provide new members with valuable opportunities to present their businesses to a broader network, strengthen business relationships and advance international trade.
The 2026 calendar features a diverse range of events, including webinars, business breakfasts, European chamber afterwork event and annual success events such as: the Italic Award Gala for the 35th anniversary of IACCSE, The Best of Italian Design, Food Design Night and Autentico: the Italian Food & Wine Festival.
From engaging panel discussions with industry leaders to sector-specific events showcasing authentic Italian excellence, the IACCSE continues to set the standard for distinction in international business collaboration.
The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying Italian interior design brands and high-endMade in Italy products.
The event is created for Italian interior design companies and distributors of Italian brands interested in networking with 200+ industry professionals (architects, interior designers, and real estate developers) and 1000+ design lovers.
In this dynamic environment, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will present a 2-day event, which will include seminars, business meetings, workshops, and networking cocktails.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your brand in one of the most important global markets in the world for Italian interior design and benefit from the synergy between the Chamber, the Italian Trade Agency, the Consulate General of Italy, and Design Industry Associations in South Florida (AIA, IIDA, ASID).
To learn more about exhibiting opportunities please click the button below:
Below watch the video of the 2025 edition of The Best of Italian Design in the Miami Design District
THE EVENT AT A GLANCE
The 7th edition of The Best of Italian Design includes:
Watch the video testimonial of our past exhibitors below:
7th EDITION PROGRAM
DAY 1 – October 21, 2026
Morning • Exhibitors’ Expo Area Set-up
Afternoon • Talks – Session I – Welcome remarks by the IACCSE President and the Consul General of Italy -Market notes by the Italian Trade Agency – Open discussion with renowned architects, interior designers, and developers • Product showcasing in the Expo Area
• Business meetings between exhibitors and design professionals in the Expo Area – Session I
Evening • Talks – Session II • Networking Cocktail & Meetings – Session II
-Business meetings in the Expo Area -Informal networking among exhibitors and design professional -Drinks & BItes
DAY 2 – October 22, 2026
Morning • Industry Talks and panel discussions with architects, interior designers, and developers – Session III • Business meetings in the Expo Area – – Session III
• Light lunch
Afternoon • Talks and interactive discussions with exhibitors – Session IV • Business meetings in the Expo Area
Evening • Industry Talks and Panel discussion – Session V • Cocktail Design Night & Networking – Synergic event organized across selected showrooms in the Miami Design District with a high-end audience of architects, interior designers, developers, and design lovers • Curated networking in the Expo Area and participating showrooms • Drinks & bites
EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES
ITALIAN COMPANIES OR A DISTRIBUTORS OF ITALIAN BRANDS INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN – MIAMI ART WEEK EDITION, CLICK ON THE THE EXHIBITORS’ PACKAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT EXHIBITING LEVELS AVAILABLE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT ALESSIA MARCENARO, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nel 2024 l’export italiano verso gli USA ha registrato una forte crescita (+17,86%) rispetto al 2023, con un valore 76 miliardi di dollari, il miglior risultato di sempre.
In particolare, nel 2024, le esportazioni italiane di arredo ed edilizia negli Stati Uniti hanno raggiunto la cifra di 3,7 miliardidi dollari.
Per molti brand d’arredo Miami risulta ormai essere il primo mercato, superando sia New York che Los Angeles. Il mercato del real estate dell’area metropolitana di Miami è tra i più dinamici ed in crescita a livello mondiale. Il Miami Design District è il quartiere con la più alta concentrazione di showroom di arredo di alta gamma in tutti gli Stati Uniti. Miami rappresenta inoltre un punto di riferimento in ambito distributivo e logistico per l’America Latina.
È proprio per dare visibilità alle eccellenze del design italiano sull’importante piazza di Miami che la Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast organizzerà, il prossimo 21-22 Ottobre, la settima ed esclusiva edizione dell’evento “The Best of Italian Design”.
Circa 200 architetti, rivenditori e interior designer americani verranno invitati per una giornata di incontri B2B, seminari e networking con le imprese italiane.
Durante l’evento sono in programma discussioni stimolanti condotte da influenti protagonisti dell’industria dell’architettura e del design. Inoltre, i partecipanti avranno l’opportunità di partecipare a incontri B2B e ad una serata diffusa di networking organizzata in diversi showroom italiani all’interno del Miami Design District.
Il programma della settima edizione del The Best of Italian Design si articolerà come segue:
* Sessione Business meetings: apertura area expo e incontri tra espositori e visitatori professionali
* Seminari: incontri sul settore arredo design nel Sud della Florida
* Networking Cocktail: una serata diffusa tra gli showroom italiani di design del Miami Design District per continuare gli incontri tra operatori in compagnia di cocktail a base di liquori italiani.
Per maggiori informazioni sull’evento ed iscrizioni:
Le aziende italiane interessate a partecipare come espositori possono anche contattare la nostra Camera di Commercio all’indirizzo: marketing@iacc-miami.com
Ente organizzatore:
L’Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) con sede a Miami è una organizzazione statunitense senza scopo di lucro, ufficialmente riconosciuta dal governo italiano, che si dedica alla promozione del commercio tra gli Stati Uniti e l’Italia. Fondata nel 1991, la IACCSE fa parte di Assocamerestero, l’associazione delle Camere di Commercio Italiane all’Estero. La Camera annovera una base associativa di circa 350 imprese, di origini sia italiane che americane. Alcuni dei marchi più rappresentativi del “Made in Italy” negli USA sono tra gli associati. I settori in cui operano i soci sono i più vari, dall’arredo-casa alla ristorazione, dalla meccanica alla logistica.
Pininfarina is looking for a Front Desk & Administrative Assistant
Role Summary:
Pininfarina of America is seeking a Front Desk & Administrative Assistant for a temporary, full-time role (minimum 6 months) at our Brickell Key office.
This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, service-minded, charismatic, and empathetic, and who takes pride in creating a welcoming, polished, and well-organized office environment. The role is especially well-suited for candidates who are new to a corporate office environment and eager to learn how day-to-day operations support a creative studio setting.
This role focuses on front desk operations, office hospitality, and general administrative support. Training will beprovided, and no prior corporate experience is required.
Job Duties & Essential Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Front Desk & Office Operations
Greet clients, visitors, vendors, and guests in a professional and welcoming manner
Manage visitor sign-in procedures and notify hosts promptly
Answer, screen, and route incoming telephone calls
Receive, open, log, and distribute incoming mail and packages daily
Assist with visitor access badges
Validate parking tickets for clients and visitors
Maintain a clean and organized office aligned with Pininfarina brand standards
Meeting & Office Coordination
Prepare, set up, support, and reset conference rooms for meetings, presentations, staff meetings, lunch &
learns, and special events
Support video conferencing (Microsoft Teams) setup and basic troubleshooting
Assist with conference room booking coordination
Perform end-of-day checks to ensure conference rooms and common areas are properly reset
Serve water, coffee, and refreshments to clients and guests during meetings
Administrative Support
Provide general administrative support to the teams as needed
Assist with basic document preparation, scanning, filing, and data entry
Handle routine administrative tasks and on-demand office support requests
Maintain discretion and professionalism when handling internal information
Facilities & Vendor Support
Conduct daily office walkthroughs to identify maintenance, cleanliness, or safety issues
Support coordination with cleaning crews, building management, couriers, and external vendors
Report facilities issues or supply shortages promptly
Maintain positive working relationships with building staff and service providers
Samples, Deliveries & Internal Support
Receive, track, log, and distribute samples from internal teams and external vendors
Coordinate deliveries, pickups, and vendor interactions as needed
Support the creative team with daily operational needs (e.g., cables, adapters, peripherals, basic tools, and office supplies)
