Artful craft. Emotion-evoking performance. Limitless innovation. These characteristics not only contribute to the pride behind centuries of Italian creation, but also drive Alfa Romeo in redefining the standards of the driving experience. This year, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is proud to announce Alfa Romeo as the official Platinum Sponsor of “The Best of Italy Gala Night.”

For over 105 years, Alfa Romeo has crafted automobiles with race-inspired performance, seductive Italian style and advanced technology. Honoring its commitment to pushing the limits and setting new standards, Alfa Romeo continues to inject thrill and pleasure in the driving experience with the innovative 4C Coupe and 4C Spider, and the all-new, all-powerful Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Both the lightweight, mid-engine super car and the 505-hp, ultra-high performance sport sedan are unmistakably Italian, and undeniably Alfa Romeo.

Alfa Romeo. La meccanica delle emozioni

Discover more about Alfa Romeo at: https://www.alfaromeousa.com/

Or visit its facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/alfaromeousa/?fref=ts

For further information about “The Best of Italy Gala Night”, please visit the event’s page:
http://www.iaccse.com/the-best-of-italy-gala-night/

As part of  The Extraordinary Italian Taste  consumers’ awareness campaign, launched by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Economic Development in North America with the objective of promoting and enhancing Italian products through the diffusion of a greater knowledge on their specific characteristics and their authenticity, with reference both to their places of origin and their nutritional aspects, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Southeast participated in the 81^st Florida Food and Nutrition Educational Symposium and Exhibition (FL FANS) that took place in Tampa, on July 25 and 26, 2016.

Organized by the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the state’s largest organization of nutrition professionals (more than 3,000 members), the Symposium saw the attendance of 600 + of its members to obtain continuing education credit and visit the exhibits to learn about new products and services.

Highlighting the traceability, quality control, and certifications of Italian products, The Extraordinary Italian Taste aims at educating American consumers on how to identify a genuine product in order to make informed purchases and enjoy the best quality goods.

Not only was the Italy- America Chamber of Commerce, Southeast one of the exhibitors of the symposium, representing The Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign with a booth on its own, but it also organized an educational class on  the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and the connection between the territory and the quality of the products. The class, with an attendance of nearly 70 nutrition professionals, promoted the Mediterranean Diet as a genuine and a nourishing diet that contributes to leading a healthy lifestyle and overall physical wellbeing, as well as educated an audience of professional nutritionist and dieticians on the authenticity of Italian food products.

Italy is the European country with the largest number of DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) and IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) food products recognized by the European Union: a proof of the excellent quality of the Italian products, and above all, of their strong bond to their territory of origin.

A food heritage unique in the world for breadth, variety and quality excellence that claims:

• 275DOP (Protected Designation of Origin), IGP (Protected Geographical Indication), STG (Traditional Specialty Guaranteed) products;
• 523DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin), DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin), IGT (Indication of Geographic Distinctiveness) products.

Regrettably, every year about 54 billion Euros ($58.8 billion) are spent by consumers around the world to buy products with images and brands that evoke Italy, but are not actually related to the authentic Made in Italy production, a figure that is more than twice as much as the export value of the real Italian food products. If we focus on the North America market, only one  product out of ten is an authentic Made in Italy, and the estimated damage caused to Italian companies by the so-called Italian Sounding phenomenon reaches 27 billion Euros ($29 billion).

“The Extraordinary Italian Taste” brand and the North America consumers’ awareness campaign were  launched with the specific objective of  putting a stop or at least stemming  the spread of Italian food products imitations, as well as promoting the authentic Made in Italy under one brand.

The Italy- America Chamber of Commerce’s participation at the symposium representing The Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign was undoubtedly a success. The project excited curiosity,  interest and approval among the numerous exhibit booth visitors and educational class attendees, receiving accolades from many of the nutrition professionals present.

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Listone Giordano will participate as a Silver Sponsor in “The Best of Italy Gala Night”.

Born from the experiments made by Prof. Guglielmo Giordano in 1984, Listone Giordano today is synonymous to excellence in premium hardwood flooring worldwide. Listone Giordano wood flooring collections can be found in some of the best residential projects in the world and they play an important role in the major  international designer and architectural projects worldwide. It is a superior product made for those who love quality and look for the excellence.

With greater insight, Listone Giordano is composed of dedicated and enthusiastic employees who work together with spirit of innovation and responsible use of natural resources in effect to guarantee an eco-sustainable product of their own.

The spirit of research behind Listone Giordano led to the creation of the “Guglielmo Giordano Foundation” in 2000. Such Foundation was established with the purpose of promoting the scientific research and cultural interests carried out by Prof. Giordano.

For more information about Listone Giordano collections visit its official site: http://www.listonegiordano.com/en

Or visit its Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/listonegiordanoitalia/

For more details about the upcoming event “The Best of Italy Gala Night” visit our website at: http://www.iaccse.com/the-best-of-italy-gala-night/

The Italy – America Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Miami Dolphins have dedicated a Silver Sponsorship to “The Best of Italy Gala Night” in which will occur the evening of October 22, 2016 at the historic Alfred DuPont Building in Downtown Miami.

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football franchise. They have been a staple to our community for over 50 years and are still known for being the only undefeated team in NFL history. The Miami Dolphins compete as members of the American Football conference East division. They are guided by their head coach Adam Gase and often play at Miami’s elite Sun Life Stadium. Along with the Atlanta Falcons, the Dolphins are among the oldest NFL franchises in the South of the United States.

IACCSE is proud to announce that The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has committed a Silver sponsorship for the Gala event that will take place at the Alfred DuPont Building and on Flagler Street, Miami Downtown on October 22, 2016.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is the Official Destination Marketing Organization for Greater Miami and the Beaches.

GMCVB is a private-public partnership with more than 1,000 business members and four local governments: Miami-Dade, City of Miami Beach, City of Miami and the Village of Bal Harbour. Its mission is to attract visitors to Greater Miami for leisure, business, and conventions.

GMCVB hosts the Official Welcome and Visitor Center for Miami and the Beaches. Located in the heart of Miami’s business district, it offers a one-stop shop for brochures, maps and local discounts.

Discover more about GMCVB at: http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/

For further information about “The Best of Italy Gala Night”, please visit the event’s page:
http://www.iaccse.com/the-best-of-italy-gala-night/

Special Celebratory issue: 

“The Best of Made in Italy in America”

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is pleased to announce the publication, in October 2016, of “The Best of Made in Italy in America“, a 120 pages’ magazine celebrating the best of Italian style and creativity, and its influence over the American lifestyle, featuring interviews with protagonists of economy, culture, and politics.

This .it special edition will be launched on the occasion of “The Best of Italy Gala Night“, the amazing event organized by the IACC to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016.

The Magazine will be published in English and Italian.

3,000 copies will be printed and distributed for free throughout our network, including the Consulate General of Italy, law firms, CPA firms, restaurants and cultural associations. It will be also available for free downloading at the IACC website (more than 1,700 unique visitors per month).

Promote your business and be part of this special edition of .it magazine for the 25th anniversary of the Chamber.

Advertising spaces are available at the following rates:

ADVERTISING RATES

IACC members will receive a 20% discount fee as recognition for their invaluable support to the Chamber´s mission.

SPECIAL PACKAGE:  Advertising + Gala Dinner

Non-Members: Full Page + 2 Gala Tickets $2,100 (instead of $2,400*)

IACC Members: Full Page + 2 Gala Tickets $1,800 (instead of $1,980*)

*Ticket Price: Non-Members $400 I IACC Members $350

Deadline to send artworks and payments is August 19th, 2016.

PLEASE SEE THE MEDIA KIT HERE.

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

The IACCSE is proud to announce that Snaidero USA has committed a Silver sponsorship for the Gala event that will take place at the Alfred DuPont Building and on Flagler Street, Miami Downtown on October 22, 2016.

Snaidero USA has been the exclusive distributor of Snaidero products for almost 40 years, bringing Made-in-Italy modern kitchen design to the US, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and the Caribbean, while establishing the brand as the ultimate luxury for the ultra-affluent and design-conscious clientele.

Today, under Dario Snaidero’s guidance, Snaidero USA is the leader in North-American imports of modern European kitchens. In addition, through the new Living Collection, the company has expanded its offering of high-end Italian home furnishings to bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.

Snaidero USA operates through a retail network of 21 corporate showrooms and exclusive dealers who are fully committed to our brands and clients. Through its multihousing division, the company is also the premier supplier of European modern kitchen cabinets for the most prestigious luxury multifamily developments throughout all of North America.

Discover more about Snaidero USA at: http://www.snaidero-usa.com/

                                                      OLA 25 L.E. – Pininfarina Design

For further information about “The Best of Italy Gala Night”, please visit the event’s page:
http://www.iaccse.com/the-best-of-italy-gala-night/

IACCSE is proud to announce that illy has committed a Silver sponsorship the Gala event that will take place at the Alfred DuPont Building and on Flagler Street, Miami Downtown, on October 22, 2016.

illy delights millions of coffee lovers in more than 140 countries with its singular, signature blend: a rich symphony of nine pure, sustainably grown Arabica beans from four continents.

The company’s typical traits can be found in every in every bean, and in every visually striking espresso machine illy designs; in the illy collection of cups produced by art’s contemporary masters; at every “espressamente illy”, the worldwide chain of Italian-style coffee bars; and in the “Artisti del Gusto” (“Artists of Taste”) international network of leading independent cafes and skilled baristas.

Illy considers respect for the environment and people that nurture coffee a fundamental part of doing business, for this reason the company gave birth to “Universita’ del Caffe’” (“University of Coffee) in order to provide hands-on instruction at no cost to coffee growers.

Discover more about illy at: http://www.illy.com/wps/wcm/connect/en/home

For further information about “The Best of Italy Gala Night”, please visit the event’s page:
http://www.iaccse.com/the-best-of-italy-gala-night/

Dea is happy to announce its presence at two of the most important events in the Home Textile business: The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishing Market, that will take place in the capital of Georgia from the 14^th July to the 18^th July, and the NY Now, from the 21^st to the 24^th of August in the Big Apple.

After the successful addition of the Atlanta Market last January and with the forecast of a 50% more of visitors, we are expecting a great response this summer.  We are ready to present our new collections of bed, bath and table linens in different patterns from the fine handmade embroideries and precious laces to the most modern and unique jacquards along with stunning digital prints. We invite you to visit our booth that will be in Building 2, Floor 1, #229 in the High Design section.

We also hope to see you all in NY where we will be based in our showroom located in 230 5^th Avenue – lobby 10 (not in Javits Center).  We will be glad to introduce you Dea’s luxury linens and we encourage you to feel our products in order to realize the luxury value and high-quality of our items.

For more information, do not hesitate to contact us:

tommaso@dea-italy.it

cathy@dealuxurylinens.com

We’ll meet you there!!!

On June 30th a delegation of IACC members took part to a guided tour of the studios of WPLG’s Channel 10 (ABC), one of the most viewed TV channels of Florida.

After the visit, during which it was possible to witness firsthand the studios’ operations, all the guests were invited to join an official roundtable luncheon with various executives of Channel 10 – among which Mayte Padron Cordones (Community Relations Director) and Kerry Weston (Assignment Desk Futures Planner) – to discuss about the current role and contribution of the Italian business community to the economic development of South Florida.

The visiting delegation was formed by various Chamber’s members. Among them some of the most important Italian investing companies such as:  Neri North America, Zonin USA, and Astaldi Construction.

The roundtable was also an opportunity to present the Chamber’s activities, in particular the upcoming

“The Best of Italy Gala Night“.