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ITALIAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY NIGHT – OUR SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
Dieci by Pininfarina
Marjalizo Realty, boasting over 40 years of experience in Panama and internationally, stands out as an undeniable reference. Our dedication, knowledge, and commitment have positioned us as experts in providing exceptional real estate solutions. Our new luxury project, designed by the Pininfarina firm, promises to be one of the most exclusive housing and investment options in
Panama.
Valdo USA
Valdo is a family-owned winery located in Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1926, Valdo is one of the most historic and trusted brands specialized in premium Prosecco and Italian sparkling wines, blending tradition with innovation. Passion for quality and strong commitment to sustainability are the key company values driving Valdo into the future.
SILVER SPONSORS
Barakat + Bossa
Barakat + Bossa is an international firm which has been protecting business and their owners in litigation and arbitration since 2004. The company focus on business matters such as partnership disputes, non-competes, corporate litigation, real estate, breach of contract and financial fraud. In 2020, the firm was renamed Barakat + Bossa after a merger between Brian Barakat & Giacomo Bossa.
Bianchi Fasani Law
Bianchi Fasani Law P.A. is a full service law firm that specializes in Tax & Estate Planning, Corporate, Real Estate and Litigation. The attorneys at Bianchi Fasani Law P.A. have experience advising high-net-worth families and closely held businesses on U.S. and international tax planning matters, income, estate, and gift tax planning. Additionally, the Firm’s corporate law team, have counseled international and domestic companies on multi-million-dollar deals, mergers & acquisitions, and U.S. and foreign entity formation for asset protection and tax planning. Finally, the real estate attorneys at the Firm have extensive experience in real estate transactions and title law representing buyers, sellers, investors, foreign nationals, and developers for all of their Florida real estate needs, including providing title and closing services, facilitating 1031 exchange transactions, drafting and negotiating real estate contracts, and assisting them with FIRPTA issues.
MDM Hotel Group
MDM Hotel group, an example setter when it comes to hospitality, prides itself on managing five hotels from the world’s brand leader, Marriott International. Committed to genuine hospitality, they distinguish themselves by nurturing and building strong and lasting relationships with fellow associates, guests, partners, and their local community.
Their portfolio of premium hotels is made to accommodate both the business and leisure traveler, featuring four different brands to surely meet any guest needs. They thrive by making each stay an unforgettable experience by providing an exceptional detail-oriented service that will surpass the highest of expectations. All their award-wining properties offer a unique and convenient location at the trendiest neighborhoods in the Magic City, giving their guests the chance to see all that Miami has to offer, additionally their portfolio just concluded a multi-million-dollar renovation to elevate guests’ experience into new heights.
Robert Allen Law
Robert Allen Law is best known for its experienced team of attorneys and counsel that understand and help guide clients through legal and other challenges and complexities involved in all yachting and superyacht matters, including constructing, buying, selling, chartering, and financing. A leading superyacht law firm, Robert Allen Law is a reference to its peers and is a respected player in the industry for many reasons, including (i) the Robert Allen Law yacht law team was the primary drafter of the International Yacht Brokers Association (“IYBA”) Purchase and Sale and Listing Agreements, which have become the standard industry forms in the United States and are increasingly used in cross-border transactions, (ii) our yacht attorneys are frequent contributors to yacht industry publications and are regularly invited to speak on yacht law topics at superyacht and yacht industry events around the world, and (iii) the firm serves as principal legal advisor to some of the largest yacht manufacturing groups and some of the most prominent businessmen and entrepreneurs in the world.
Snaidero Cucine
Snaidero America is a group of experienced and skilled professionals with decades of experience in cabinetry, millwork, and multi-unit projects in the American market. Snaidero America provides turn-key service Nationwide. Design, field measurement, delivery, installation, and after-service. With Snaidero America, you will have a one-stop-shop experience.
Liquore Strega
Created in 1860, Strega liqueur is one of the most famous Italian liqueurs, it is unique and unmistakable for its taste, thanks to the exclusive use of natural ingredients. Its processing starts with the grinding of about 70 herbs and spices, they are being selected from all over the world, and each one of them has unique properties. Among these herbs we find Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, Italian Apennine juniper, Samnite mint, which grows along the riverbanks in the whole region. The liqueur gets its characteristic yellow colour from the precious Saffron that is added to the herb distillate. Its unique, yet versatile flavour can be enjoyed in many ways: neat, icy or mixed in more sophisticated long drinks and cocktails.
ZOMMA Group
ZOMMA Group is a full-service, boutique-style firm dedicated to building robust and productive client relationships. They strive to make every customer feel right at home and have the added benefit of assisting them to achieve their financial goals. They are a comprehensive, Florida-based accounting and advisory firm that serves all of your business needs. Whether you need your tax returns filed, financial review, tax consultation, a general tax audit, tax preparation, an estate plan, a trust deed, or even business consulting, the ZOMMA Group can accommodate your needs.
Meet US Roadshow in Italy 2024 – Sponsorship Opportunities
WHEN March 18 – 21, 2024
WHERE Napoli, Roma, Prato, Treviso
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES PACKAGE
DOWNLOAD HERE
For further information, please reach out to marketing@iacc-miami.com
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MEET US Roadshow in Italy 2024
The IACCSE is getting ready to organize the 4th edition of “Meet US Roadshow in Italy” from March 18th to March 22nd, 2024. The initiative, which will be held in four important Italian cities – Padova, Prato, Roma, Napoli – 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.
DOWNLOAD HERE THE SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES PACKAGE.
For further information and for sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us at marketing@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/
Campania Week in Miami – 2023
A promotional week entirely dedicated to the Campania region will be held in Miami from November 28th to December 2nd, 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 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mercato Miami, and on Friday, December 2nd 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
The Chamber Reaches 270 Members
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/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IACCSE-Membership-Application-Form-2.pdf
THE TALKS 2023
PROGRAM “THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN 2023”
TALKS AGENDA
October 19 – Miami Design District
(4141 Atrium Space)
2:00pm-2:30pm | GUEST REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
2:30pm-4:30pm | THE TALKS
WELCOME REMARKS
Tommaso Cardana, President, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast
GREETINGS
Hon. Michele Mistò, Consul General of Italy in Miami
2:30pm | INTRODUCTION: “EXPERIMENTATION IN CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN”
Presented by Italian Cultural Institute
A conversation with Stefano Pujatti, Principal, ELASTICOFarm and winner of Italian Architectural Prize 2023
2:40pm | PANEL: “THE INFLUENCE OF ITALIAN DESIGN ON THE EVOLUTION OF YACHT AND SUPERYACHT INTERIORS”
Presented by ASID Florida South
A conversation with Carla Guilhem, Principal, Carla Guilhem Design – Marty Lowe, Principal, Marty A. Lowe Design – Allison Lorenzo-Sanchez, President, ASID Florida South (moderator)
3:10pm | PANEL: “HOSPITALITY & RESTAURANT DESIGN: NEW TRENDS IN ITALY AND IN THE U.S.”
presented by IIDA South Florida
A conversation with Chris Mitchell , Design Director | Senior Associate | Studio Director, Gensler – Stefano Pujatti, Principal, ELASTICOFarm – Anabella Smith, Partner, Director of Interior Architecture, Zyscovich – Midori Shim, President, IIDA South Florida (moderator)
3:40pm | PRESENTATION: “DISCOVER THE TOP ITALIAN TRADE SHOW FOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN”
presented by Italian Trade Agency
Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency – Miami office
3:55pm | DEALERS’ ROUNDTABLE: “CONTRACT FURNITURE MARKET DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA”
presented by Istituto Marangoni Miami
A conversation with Daniele Busca, VP Strategic Sales Development | Creative Brand Director, Scavolini USA – Davide Cremese, Managing Director- Americas, Molteni&C – Thais Fontenelle, Showroom Director, Minotti Miami – Josefina Giordano, CEO, Artepatio – Francesco Farina, CEO, B&B Italia USA – John J. Jenkin, CEO, Kartell US – George Lakis, Showroom Manager, Linea Studio–Thelma Lazo-Flores, Dean of Interior Design, Istituto Marangoni Miami (moderator)
4:30pm – 6:00pm | BUSINESS NETWORKING AT 4141 ATRIUM – EXPO AREA
6:00pm – 8:00pm | COCKTAIL DESIGN NIGHT. NETWORKING PARTY AT 4141 ATRIUM AND IN SELECTED SHOWROOMS
Authentic Italian Food and Wine Festival – June 7th 2023
Exclusive Event for IACCSE Premium and Sustaining Members
Premium and Sustaining Members are the backbone of our Chamber of Commerce, and they guarantee its continuity with their invaluable support.
This is why the Chamber’s Board of Directors aims to continually appreciate their contributions and provide increasing benefits to these categories of members.
One of the new offerings we are introducing is an annual event exclusively dedicated to them. This year, we are thrilled to inaugurate this special event in collaboration with the Miami-Dade College School of Business.
On September 7th, we will host a special business breakfast at the impressive Wolfson Campus of Miami-Dade College. The event will feature an engaging dialogue with professors from the School of Business, focusing on significant topics concerning the American economy and international trade. Additionally, there will be a guided visit to the Innovation Center, Cyber Security Center, and Artificial Intelligence Center within the Wolfson Campus.
Invitations for this event will be sent in the coming weeks, and we kindly ask our Premium and Sustaining members to register in advance for this enriching opportunity. RSVPs are particularly important, as we need to provide Miami-Dade College with an accurate count of participants.
The Best of Italian Design Will Be Back Next October
The Best of Italian Design is a unique event dedicated to celebrating and displaying prestigious Italian brands and Made in Italy high-end products. The event is created for those Italian design companies interested in meeting with local architects, interior designers, and developers.
The 4th edition of the event will take place at 4141 Atrium (space in the Miami Design District), on October 19, 2023.
The event will feature four main segments:
1. B2B Meetings between Italian furniture manufacturers and local architects, interior designers, developers and distributors.
2. Talks – Renowned speakers to present the newest trends in the industry. This year the focus will be on contract design, particularly the hospitality and yacht industry.
3. Roundtable – Local dealers discuss the challenges and opportunities of the South Florida market
4. Network Design-Cocktail – Industry professionals and exhibitors celebrate Italian excellence in design, networking informally, and tasting design-inspired cocktails
Click the link below to visit the event’s webpage:
For exhibiting opportunities, follow the link below:
New Financial Support Program with SIMEST
By the end of the summer, Italian companies will have access to a new financial support program presented by the governmental organization SIMEST (Italian Society for Mixed Enterprises Abroad).
This new program guarantees financing of up to a maximum of 2.5 million euros at a very advantageous interest rate of 0.4%, repayable over 6 years.
SIMEST has been supporting the growth of Italian businesses through the international expansion of their activities since 1991. It assists companies throughout the entire cycle of expanding abroad, from the initial assessment of entering a new market to expansion through direct investments. It operates through financing for internationalization, credit support for exports, and participation in the capital of companies.
The financing allows small and medium size companies to obtain the necessary liquidity to open a branch abroad and hire a Temporary Export Manager for the development of foreign markets. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to participate in trade shows and industry events, as well as invest in marketing and advertising.
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is collaborating with SIMEST to give maximum exposure to this initiative, and is available to provide further information on this program. It’s important to know that the financing is provided 50% at the beginning of the activity, while the remaining 50% is disbursed based on expense reporting. Approval times for projects are approximately 3 months, and it’s possible to request a grant of up to 10% of the obtained financing.
Please contact info@iacc-miami.com for more information.