The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, in the context of the Italian Business Community Night, will recognize with the Pillar Award, its longstanding members, to acknowledge the great support dedication and commitment to all of those who have contributed to our mission of strengthening trade and business relationships between Italy and the United States.
This year the Chamber will recognize
25 years membership anniversary:
15 years membership anniversary:
The third edition of The Best of Italian Design / Food Design Night, on November 11th has been another outstanding event that had a great turnout despite the menace of storm Nicole in South Florida. We had hundreds of guests visiting different showrooms within the Miami Design District and Edgewater area.
The first part of the event was a wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the most important brands of Italian interior design, where local professionals had the opportunity of networking with Italian design companies.
We also had the opportunity to learn more about the latest trends in the market through talks held by well-known architects and designers.
During the evening, The Food Design Night opened its doors to hundreds of design and food lovers who had a taste of some of locals Chefs’ creations. Six showrooms hosted a synergic party were besides Italian food and wines, the protagonist was obviously Italian high-end furniture products.
We want to give a special thank you to all the sponsors of the event:
Presenting Sponsor:
Oro Sponsors:
Argento Sponsors:
A special acknowledgement goes also to the Italian Trade Agency – Miami office for the great partnership and to the other partners:
ASID, IIDA, Consulate General of Italy, FIU College of Business, Miami Design District.
According to the New York Post, the number of people moving to Florida during the first months of 2022 is even higher than during the same period in 2021, when record numbers had already been reached. In particular, the Miami metropolitan area is a big beneficiary of migration, very often qualified, involving skilled workers and entrepreneurs especially in the financial and new technology sectors.
Looking at the swap in driver’s licenses, which are the main identity document in the U.S., there were thousands of transfers in the first 4 months of 2022 alone, specifically:
This internal migration is driven by a number of factors that have been amplified by the pandemic, most notably the expansion of remote work, which has allowed many professionals who have relocated to Florida to be able to take advantage of a lower cost of living, lower taxation, and year-round outdoor living.
This dynamic has also been enhanced by a major campaign to reposition Miami as a technology hub, particularly in the areas of blockchain, start-ups, cryptocurrency, and in the financial field. Not surprisingly, large companies such as Blockchain.com and the hedge fund Citadel have moved their headquarters to Miami.
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, financial firms that have opened offices in Miami over the past 18 months represent around 2 trillion in assets. In addition, Miami is home to the so-called “10 unicorns,” or start-ups valued at more than $1 billion.
The city is experiencing great expansion in the area of funding new start-ups, in fact, venture capital funding in the Miami metropolitan area has doubled the figure since 2021, and has reached more than $4.6 billion. Overall, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2020 alone there were more than 106,000 applications for opening new companies in Miami-Dade County, which is an increase of more than 24% over 2019, which was the record figure at the time. This figure was even surpassed with a new record of over 135,000 new applications in 2021.
This trend is expected to continue in the coming years as Miami is making major investments to position itself at the level of other world economic and business capitals, including hosting events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix or the 2026 Soccer World Cup.
A promotional week entirely dedicated to the Friuli Venezia Giulia region will be held in Miami from October 25-30, 2022. The initiative aims at promoting food and wine specialties from this Northeastern Italian region, as well as its tourist destinations, from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea.
During this week there will be two presentation and dinners: the first one dedicated to South Florida tour operators, and the second one dedicated to local F&B importers and distributors. Both dinners will feature typical Friuli recipes paired with the region’s excellent wines. The initiative is organized in collaboration with the Regional official agency Promo Turismo FVG.
Moreover, four gourmet markets in Miami will be involved in these promotional activities. Inside each market, there will be a corner for the display and tasting of typical food products, including Prosciutto San Daniele and Montasio cheese.
Finally, two happy hours open to IACCSE members and local food lovers will be organized in collaboration with two gourmet markets in Downtown Miami and in South Beach.
If you are a food importer or a tour operator and would like to attend the Friuli Venezia Giulia Week in Miami, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information at info@iacc-miami.com
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July 8th, 2022,
Dear IACCSE Member
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce – Southeast, would like to inform you that the elections for the renewal of the Board of Directors will take place during the following weeks.
For this purpose, the Compliance Committee, under the direction of the IACCSE Board, will implement and oversee the candidacy and election procedures for the Directors elections, as provided for in the Bylaws of the IACCSE.
The IACCSE Bylaws provide for a three-year term for all eleven (11) directors of the IACCSE Board. Accordingly, the IACCSE Board has determined that the 2022 elections will take place in July – August, 2022.
Therefore, the expiration of the term for the new Board will be July 2025.
The procedure for this year’s elections is as follows:
Step 1: Members seeking a position as a Director on the IACCSE Board MUST complete page one (“Eligibility Information”) of the enclosed “Candidate Statement ” and return it, no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on July 26th, 2022 VIA e-mail at info@iacc-miami.com (subject: Att. Compliance Committee). Statements received after the deadline are null and void. In addition, each candidate may, but shall not be required to, complete page two (the Annex “A”) describing the candidate’s qualification and objectives. The Annex A, if any, must be submitted concurrently with the Eligibility Information. Annexes A that are not submitted concurrently will not be circulated by the IACCSE. Candidates are solely responsible for ensuring that their Statement arrives timely. E-mail early to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties. Any questions must be submitted in writing and addressed to IACCSE, Attention: Compliance Committee (info@iacc-miami.com). No communication by IACCSE staff or any person not a member of the Compliance Committee may alter the election procedures.
To be qualified to run for the IACCSE Board, a person:
Step 2: The Compliance Committee will hold a meeting between July 26th and July 28th to review all timely Statements and approve all qualified candidates to run for the Board. An approval of candidacy notice will be forwarded via email to the eligible candidates shortly thereafter.
If you feel that you are qualified to contribute to the growth of the Chamber and to help the Chamber to pursue its mission to promote trade relations between Italy and United States of America, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please note that being a board member means not only to attend the monthly meetings, but also to be proactive in introducing new potential members to the Chamber, referring potential sponsors for Chambers’ signature events and put at the service of the Chamber, if needed, one’s own professional expertise. The IACCSE is a no-profit organization that rely on the commitment of its members to continue to grow and to pursue its mission.
Step 3: The voting process will begin on July 29th, 2022 when the official ballot with the qualified candidates (and their Statements) will be e-mailed to all Voting Members. Each Voting Member will vote online through a THIRD-PARTY secure system that ensure secrecy. Neither the IACCSE nor any candidate can access ANY voting information. Members must vote by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on August 29th, 2022.[1]
Please note that neither candidates nor members may campaign by referring to other candidates unless the other candidate has approved such reference in writing by notifying the IACCSE. If any candidate or member violates this rule, the candidate will automatically be disqualified, and member sanctions may apply.
At the present time, we encourage all qualified candidates to please fill out all sections of the enclosed Statement and timely return it by the above July 26th deadline.
Sincerely yours,
IACCSE Compliance Committee
Mr. Luca Cancellieri CPA
Mrs. Ilaria Cacopardo, Esq.
Mr. Giorgio Polacco, Esq.
[1]. The IACCSE reserves the right to extend this deadline for exceptional circumstances.
In 2021, the trend of US-Italy trade registered a strong increase (+19.4%) after the decline of -14.4% in 2020, and +2.1% compared to 2019. Italy has therefore succeeded to gain a position among the commercial partners of the USA, passing from the 15th to 14th place, and a position also compared to European countries, passing from 7th to 6th place after Germany, United Kingdom, Holland, Ireland, and Switzerland.
In this context, in 2021 exports from Italy to the USA recorded strong growth (+23.4%) compared to the decline of -13.6% in 2020, higher than the world and European average, and gained a position, settling as the 12thsupplier country of the United States, and also gaining market share (2.2%), compared to 2.1% in 2020. 2021 data also marks a significant growth compared to pre-pandemic levels (+6, 5% vs. 2019).
The United States maintains its position as the 3rd destination market for our exports. In comparison of the trade balances with its main competitors, in 2021 Italy recorded trade balance surpluses for $ 39.3 billion with the United States. The total amount of Italian exports to the USA in 2021 accounted for 61 billion dollars. Italian leading sectors were in export towards the United States were Mechanics (+27.2%), Fashion and Accessories (+58%) and Food and Beverages (+18.2%).
For what concerns the performance of the other US import sectors from Italy in 2021, with the exception of the Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals (-0.3%) and Transportation (-2.5%), all sectors of the Made in Italy recorded growth compared to the previous year, such as Semi-finished products and components (+43.9%) and Furniture and Construction materials (+32%).
Source: Italian Trade Agency
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The three footwear companies from Tuscany region are specialized in the production of women’s sandals, which will be sold on the market at reasonable prices, placing themselves on a medium price range.
The three companies are: Dolcast srl – www.dolcastsrl.it Victor srl – www.victorshoefactory.com, Sab Shoes srl – www.sabshoes.it .
During 18 months period the IACCSE is going to manage and articulate program that include analysis of the US market distribution channels, the organization of meetings with footwear wholesalers and retailers, and participation to events and trade shows.
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On April 27th from 6 pm to 9 pm, the European Chamber’s group in Miami – French, German, Italian, British, Spanish, and Irish Chambers of Commerce – will host its annual European Tech Seminar about “Understanding Blockchain and its uses”.
The event will take place at the Chapman Conference Center at Miami-Dade College – Wolfson Campus (254 NE 4th St. bldg. 3, Miami, FL 33132).
The European Tech Seminar represents a great opportunity for members to listen and connect with our guest speakers:
The European Tech Seminar will provide useful information on the blockchain applications, the cryptocurrency world and the vibrant fintech community in Miami.
After the seminar, networking will take place during the cocktail, featuring food and wine, including Italian bites, courtesy of O’Munaciello and Rosetta Bakery.
We are glad to announce the return of the European Chambers’ in-person gatherings in Miami.
You may want to seize the chance to increase the visibility of your company, the European Chambers offer you the opportunity to become sponsor of the event and take advantage of the exposure of the social media campaign targeting 25,000+ contracts.
Click here to discover the benefits included in the sponsorship package:
Our upcoming European Networking Cocktail will be held on Thursday, March 10th at MIAMI IRONSIDE (7610 Northeast 4th Court, Miami, FL, 33138).
For further information, contact marketing@iacc-miami.com.
The IACCSE is promoting its signature events that will be organized during the year 2022. These event formats have been developed by our Chamber and have become along the years very popular annual gatherings of the Italian and American business community in the Southeast of the United States.
These signature events include The MEET US Roadshow in Italy, The Italian Food & Wine Festival, The Best of Italian Design, and The Italian Business Community Night.
By participating as an exhibitor or sponsor and co-branding your company with successful business events, you can reach a specific target of entrepreneurs and professionals.
To know more about the IACCSE signature events, click here:
The event is dedicated to those Italian companies interested in meeting with architects, interior designers, general contractors, and developers of South Florida. The event will include talks with renowned speakers, furniture dealers roundtable, business meetings, networking cocktail, Showroom Experience & Food Design Night.
DECEMBER 8, 2022