More than 40 exhibitors among the most genuine restaurants and the best importers of gourmet products, 7 seminars, 3 different areas for the amazing Grand Tasting, 250 attendees from the F&B industry, and 600+ foodies have made the 1^st Edition of The Authentic Italian Table(AIT) memorable.

This event has been organized in the frame of the campaign “The Extraordinary Italian Taste”, which aims to the promotion of authentic Italian food products in the U.S. and it is launched by the Italian Government.

Recognized experts discussed about “Consumption trends of Authentic Italian Food in Florida” during the educational panel, and F&B Industry guests enjoyed the Networking Cocktail sponsored by Italwine and Black Truffle Festival.

During the Grand Tasting, guests and food lovers had the opportunity to taste some of the best dishes of the Italian cuisine, as well as a selection of wine, beers and cocktails prepared by different participating restaurants and importers.

The event was sponsored by A Custom Brokerage, Baldassare Agnelli Usa, Black Truffle Festival, Botteghe d’Italia, Flora Fine Foods, Strahl and Tomson Hospitatily Boutique, and it counted on the partnership of Consulate General of Italy.

 Several journalists and social media influencers attended the AIT and posted about it. We would like to thank our social media partner, Americanoize, for helping the Chamber promoting the event and for reaching out to bloggers and influencers.

Last, but not least, a big thank you to all our food and beverage partners for the precious collaboration. The delicious products exposed during the event and the warm hospitality showed to our guests resulted in a very special night that can be regarded as the most attended event organized by the IACCSE in its history.

Members, friends and local authorities got together on May 17th to celebrate the Grand Opening of the New IACC headquarters, located at 999 Brickell Ave.

The Consul General of Italy Hon. Gloria Bellelli, and the President of the IACC Southeast Tommaso Cardana cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque made in honor of the companies that donated services and materials for our new home:

Alea for the office furniture;

Adotta for the tempered and laminated glass partitions;

Italkraft for the kitchenette;

Itlas for the wood floor of the meeting room;

Engineered Automation for installing our network of communications;

Santa Rosa Marble for the Italian tiles from the Travertini collection of Ceramiche Coop. d’Imola;

and, finally, Dodo Arslan Studio for the coordination of the remodeling works and the interior design.

These donations have a particular meaning for us, since they are the reflection of how much the Chamber and its role are appreciated by the business community.

It has been truly a collective effort of many people, each one contributing with his skills for a common objective. So, it was a celebration not only of a new phase in the life of the Chamber, but also of the efforts of the people that every day keep this organization alive and dynamic.

Legal advice for the lease contract and for the Italian Lab Project has been provided by Roca Gonzalez, P.A and Robert Allen Law.

The numerous guests enjoyed a selection of Italian bites prepared by Chef Andrea Marchesin by Toscana Divino.

Watch the video of the Grand Opening:

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT IS THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE

INDUSTRY SEMINARS, GRAND TASTING, PROMOTIONAL INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL PANELS FOR CONSUMERS

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is pleased to announce the publication, on April 2018, of the Special Edition of its magazine .it Italian Trade titled: The Extraordinary Italian Taste in search of  the authentic Italian culinary experience in the USA.

The magazine will celebrate the best of Italian food and wine and its influence over the American lifestyle, featuring interviews with protagonists of food and hospitality industry.

The official presentation of the magazine will take place on April 25, 2018 during the event “The Authentic Italian Table”, organized by the IACCSE showcasing the best Italian Restaurants and some of the most renowned food and wine producers, chefs and culinary personalities in South Florida.

The event will attract 600+ of participants including 100+ industry leaders.

INDEX OF CONTENTS

Renowned entrepreneurs and representatives from the food and beverage and hospitality industry will talk about new consumer’s trends, hospitality quality, culinary tradition and innovation, relationship between products and territories, excellence in food service equipment. There will be also a section dedicated to legal and financial aspect of starting a hospitality business in Florida.

DISTRIBUTION

3,000 free printed copies will be distributed throughout our networking, including the Consulate General of Italy, Italian restaurants and most important food and beverage importers and distributors.  The publication will be also available for free downloading at the IACC website (more than 1,700 unique visitors per month).

Make your business stand out with an ad! 

ADVERTISING RATES

If you purchase a double page spread or a back cover, you have the option to include an interview or an editorial in the publication.

A discount fee of 20% will be applied only to IACC members.

PLEASE SEE THE MEDIA KIT HERE.

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

Dear IACCSE members,

As we turn the page to a new year, I would like to wish you all a fulfilling and happy 2018, and thank you for your continuous commitment to the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE).

These past 12 months were certainly very exciting for our organization. We sent six delegations of US buyers to Italy, provided guidance and assistance to more than 100 entrepreneurs interested in exporting or investing in the US, and organized more than 20 local networking events, among exhibitions, seminars, and business breakfasts.

Last year was particularly special, as we launched two of IACCSE’s new events: “The Best of Italian Design”, aimed at building commercial ties between Italian design companies and American architects and designers; and the “Pizza Night” competition, where we all got to celebrate Italian gastronomy, while educating American consumers about real and authentic Italian food products. We also held our Holiday Gala Dinner & Pillar Awards Ceremony, which had the biggest attendance in years.

This is certainly an exciting time for the IACCSE, as thanks to our 2017 good financial results and operational improvements, this new year we will be able to reinvest in new thrilling projects to continue boosting the trade relationship between Italy and the US.

In 2018, we will not only continue with our signature events, but will also provide new useful services to our members, such as the J-1 Visa Program, which allow local companies to hire young Italian graduates as trainees or interns, or the Italian Lab, a startup incubator for Italian companies that approach the US market for the first time.

Finally, we are very glad to announce that the IACCSE will relocate to a new spacious office in the heart of the Brickell financial area, starting February 1^st. The new address is 999 Brickell Avenue suite #1002, Miami, FL  33131. We are planning on a Grand Opening event for early April, so stay tuned for the invitation.

Again, thank you for your support to the IACCSE. I invite you to remain involved with the Chamber’s projects and please feel free to reach us at info@iaccse.com with your comments and suggestions for the new year ahead.

Warm Regards,

Tommaso Cardana

President

The Italy – America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is excited to inform you that from January 1st 2018, we will be able to offer our assistance to US companies interested in sponsoring the J-1 Visa to young Italian interns or trainees.

The J-1 Visa Program provides opportunities to young graduates and professionals to gain international experience while training for U.S. Companies, giving them a competitive edge and increasing their future career potential.

This effort is possible thanks to the collaboration with a technical partner with 40 years experience on the field  and is part of the U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Visitor Program which promotes educational and cultural exchange in order to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to qualify for the program, a prospective intern must be:

• an Italian national who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution OR has received the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months from the start date of their internship
• at least 18 years of age
• in possession of an internship offer from a qualified host company in one of the following fields: Management; Business, Commerce and Finance, Public Administration, and Law.

In order to qualify for the program, a prospective trainee must be:

• in possession of the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree and have accumulated at least one (1) year of employment experience in the proposed field of training.
• at least 18 years of age.
• in possession of a training offer from a qualified host company in one of the following fields: Management; Business, Commerce and Finance; Public Administration and Law

 PROGRAM FEES:

12 Months                               $ 1,675

18 Months                               $ 2,025

* Fees will cover also, for entire duration of program and 30-day grace period at end of program, accident and sickness insurance.

 Additional Program-Related fees:

• SEVIS Fee: $180 (fee of the Department of Homeland Security, due with application )
• Embassy/Consulate Fee: $160 (paid to the Embassy/Consulate)
• These fees are subject to change according to U.S. government specifications.

The host company providing training must have a minimum of 5 full-time employees.

For companies not currently members of the IACCSE these are the fees to join the Chamber:

IACCSE Membership Fee     1 Year   (for 12 Months J1 VISA)    $ 500

IACCSE Membership Fee     2 Years (for 18 Months J1 VISA)    $ 1,000

For information and applications, please send an email to info@iaccse.com with the company’s details (website, address, number of full time employees) and the candidate’s resume.

The IACC technical partner will review the applications to ensure that they meet the criteria established by the Department of State for this type of visa.

Please note that our service is directed to companies only. Requests from single individuals, without a US sponsor (employer), can not be taken into account.

For any other information, do not hesitate to contact us.