The IACCSE is getting ready to organize the 4^TH edition of “Meet US Roadshow in Italy” at the end March 2024. The initiative, which will be held in four important Italian cities, is intended for those Italian companies interested in exploring new opportunities in the US market: attendees will be provided with detailed information on topics relating to strategic, commercial, administrative, financial, and fiscal matters linked to the expansion of Italian businesses in the US market.

Organized in collaboration with Italian industry associations and local chambers of commerce, the “Meet US Roadshow in Italy” represents a great opportunity for US professional firms to connect with a qualified group of Italian entrepreneurs and managers, under the umbrella of the IACCSE, and for Italian SMEs to learn more about the most important strategic and operational aspects relating to expansion on a market such as the US Southeast.

If you are an expert with extensive knowledge of the U.S. market in fields such as law, accounting, financial services, logistics, and more, we invite you to become a speaker and sponsor for this unique opportunity sharing your expertise with our audience.

As a speaker, you will enjoy enhanced visibility through the chance to connect with 200+ Italian companies, engaging in valuable discussions about the opportunities and challenges in the U.S. market.

For further information and for sponsorship opportunities, please reach out us at info@iacc-miami.com.

Find more details about the last edition of Meet US Roadshow at the following link: https://bec.iaccse.com/meet-us-2022/

A promotional week entirely dedicated to the Campania region will be held in Miami from November 28^th to December 2^nd, 2023. 

The initiative, organized in collaboration with the Campania Regional Government, aims at promoting food and wine specialties from this southern Italian land, famous worldwide for its culinary tradition and flavors, including pizza, mozzarella, limoncello and many others.

The promotional week will feature several eno-gastronomic events around Miami.

Specifically: 

• 4 in-store promotional tastings hosted by 4 different Gourmet Markets in Miami every day from 1pm to 7pm, at Casa Tua Cucina, Mercato Miami, Prima Classe Italian Market & Café and Origini Italian Market, where tasting of Campania specialties will be presented and served to all customers; 

• 2 happy-hours with amazing bites and wines from Campania awaiting all the IACCSE members and local food & wine lovers on Wednesday, November 29^th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mercato Miami, and on Friday, December 2^nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Prima Classe Italian Market & Café 

• 2 meetings and dinners reserved to South Florida’s food & wine importers and distributors.

• 1 day of market exploration and business meetings for 11 Italian food and wine producers that will travel to Florida specifically for this reason.

Registrations will open soon

Recently, the IACCSE reached the considerable number of 270 member companies, becoming one of the Italian Chambers of Commerce with the highest number of members in the United States.  

Geographically, most members are located in the state of Florida 71%, followed by Georgia 11%, and the rest of the United States which counts for 8%. Another group composed of 27 members is located in Italy, thus representing 10%.  

The two most represented industries with 36 members each are Food & Beverage and Furnishing, Interior Design & Lighting; thus, together they represent almost 27%. Other Industries such as Automotive, Packaging and Chemicals represent 12,3% followed by Legal Services with 10,8%; and Restaurant, Hotels & Hospitality Suppliers with 10%.  

In terms of membership categories, 16 of our members are Premium, 57 Sustaining, 190 Corporate, and 7 Honorary.  

If your company is interested in becoming a member of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, here is the link to the membership application: https://www.iaccse.com/members/become-a-member/  

JOIN THE IACCSE IN AN EXPLORATORY MISSION TO COLOMBIA

The Italy America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is pleased to invite you to join the upcoming exploratory mission to Colombia. The 3-day exploratory mission offers first-hand information on investment opportunities, incentives, and the market. The program includes meetings with local Trade Agencies and Entrepreneurial organizations, along with testimonials from local Italian companies. This mission is designed to provide participants with valuable insights into the Colombian market and foster business opportunities between Italian, American and Colombian companies. The mission will take place from November 1st to November 3rd in Bogotá.

Program:

DAY 1- Wed Nov 1:

• In the morning arrival in Bogotá, Colombia, and hotel accommodation. (preferred rate will be provided)
• Early in the afternoon, at the office of the Italian Chamber in Colombia: meeting with the Chamber’s Board of Directors and testimonials from Italian companies in key industry sectors.
• Brief presentation of the legal requirements to access the market presented by with 2 experts.
• Welcome dinner and networking with members of the Italian Chamber in Colombia.

DAY 2 – Thu Nov 2nd:

• In the morning, at ProColombia (Official Trade and Investments Agency of The Colombian Government), seminar about the incentives offered to foreign investors on key FDI industry sectors.
• In the afternoon, meeting at ANDI (Asociacion Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia).
• In the evening Reception at the Italian Embassy in Bogotá and meet&greet with the Italian diplomatic representatives.

DAY 3 – Fri Nov 3rd:

• In the morning, specific roundtables with industry associations by sectors including: Real Estate, Tourisim and Infrastructure.
• In the afternoon, guided tour across historic landmarks in Bogotá city center (optional).
• In the evening return flight to Miami.

PARTICIPATION FEE:

 $ 800 per participant (IACCSE Members)

$ 1,000 per participant (Non-Members)

which includes:

• Business and Networking Activities
• Participation at Welcome Dinner and Reception
• Historic City Center guided Tour

*Hotel accommodation suggested at a preferred rate.

The Exploratory mission will be organized only upon confirmation from 15 participants. A maximum of 20 people can attend the business trip.

Join the IACCSE on this exciting journey to Colombia and take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore new business horizons and foster valuable connections in one of Latin America’s most dynamic markets.

If you are interested in participating in this exploratory mission to Colombia, please fill out the pre-registration form available on our website (click here). Alternatively, you can send us an email at info@iacc-miami.com to receive more details and registration information.

Among the metropolitan areas in the US that have registered the lowest unemployment rates, four out of five are in Florida, with its robust tourism activity, increasing population, and growing business investments.

According to the latest rankings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the lowest unemployment rate was registered in the Miami metropolitan area, in February 2023 at 2.2%, comparable to Birmingham, Alabama. Other major cities of Florida: Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando, registered unemployment rates below 2.7% in the same month, while the national average stood at 3.5% in March.

Florida has been experiencing high in-migration from US citizens moving away from colder areas and higher costs in the Northeast. In fact, according to the Census Bureau’s latest estimates, Florida had the biggest population gains due to domestic migration of any state from July 2021 to July 2022, growing by more than 300,000 residents, and the fastest-growing percentage.

The influx of residents increased consumer demand, thus more workers to satisfy new building demand.

Tourism in Florida has also been booming recently. More than 137 million people visited the state last year, exceeding 2019’s total. The last quarter of 2022 was the sixth consecutive that visitor numbers exceeded pre-pandemic levels.

Florida also benefited from businesses moving into the state, as finance titans such as Citadel, Goldman Sachs and Blackstone have all announced plans to move part or all of their operations to Miami, and other financial sector firms will follow.