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New edition of Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana

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What is it about?

Italian cuisine has always been an important instrument to promote the Italian image abroad, fostering not only the knowledge of Italian products but also of Italian economy and culture all over the world.

As a matter of fact, the Italian cuisine is very much appreciated by Americans and local restaurants serving Italian dishes are often preferred destinations for a fine dining experience.

Therefore, restaurants have a significant role to play in this promotional exercise, that is why it is crucial that those who serve traditional Italian gastronomy can be easily recognized.

For this purpose, Unioncamere and the Italian Government have constituted the certification “Ospitalità Italiana – Ristoranti Italiani nel Mondo” – a seal of quality, to be conferred on Italian restaurants around the world.

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) is the body in charge of the selection of local restaurants serving authentic Italian cuisine in the Southeast of the United States and Puerto Rico.

It is the Chamber’s duty and pleasure to enhance the participation of potential candidates who are eligible to acquire the certification and the “Premio Ristoranti Italiani nel Mondo” which is bestowed upon the best Italian restaurants annually.

In the course of the last 5 editions, about two thousands of Italian restaurants have been certified all over the world.

Objectives

  • To develop and promote the traditions of Italian food products and upgrade the culture of Italian food and wine;
  • To enhance the image of Italian restaurants abroad that guarantee respect of the quality standards of Italian hospitality;
  • To create an international network, providing for the realization of promotional events of Italian productive excellence.

Benefits for your restaurants

  • Listed on the Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana International website (www.10q.it);
  • Listed on IACC website (more than 1500 visitors every month);
  • Place the award outside your restaurant
  • No cost

 

Pictures from the Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana edition in 2012

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Pictures of Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana award ceremony in 2013

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Pictures of Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana award ceremony in 2014

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Pictures of Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana award ceremony in 2015

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Pictures of Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana award ceremony in 2016

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Requirements for certification

The criteria for the evaluation of Italian restaurants abroad, for the purpose of granting the brand “Italian Hospitality, Italian Restaurants around the World,” are collected in a specific Technical Guideline, which consists of 10 rules, and is valid at the international level:

  • Identity
  • Italian distinctiveness
  • Menu
  • Gourmet offer
  • Recipes
  • Wine list
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Italian cuisine experience and competence
  • Promotion of products of protected origin
  • Food and wine products having DOP and IGP designations

Winners

After a meticulous selection process, initial screenings and fulfillment of admission requirements by various restaurants, the following Italian restaurants in South Florida and Puerto Rico have been awarded with the Marchio Ospitalia’ Italiana (in alphabetical order):

2011 – 2012 Winners:

  1. Arturo’s Ristorante Italiano (Boca Raton)
  2. Caffe’ Abbracci (Coral Gables)
  3. Caffe’ Milano (Ocean Drive)
  4. Fratelli Milano (Miami)
  5. Mancini’s Ristorante (Fort Lauderdale)
  6. Mai Tardi (Miami)
  7. Saporissimo (Boca Raton)
  8. Soya & Pomodoro (Miami)
  9. Tiramesu’ (Miami Beach)

2012 – 2013 Winners:

  1. Bellini Italian Bistro (Weston)
  2. Cibo Wine Bar (Coral Gables)
  3. deiFrescobaldi (Miami Beach)
  4. Escopazzo (Miami Beach)
  5. Il Bolognese (Miami Beach)
  6. La Locanda (Miami Beach)
  7. Locanda Sibilla (Miami Beach)
  8. Quattro – Gastronomia Italiana (Miami Beach)
  9. Salumeria 104 (Miami)
  10. Sardinia (Miami Beach)
  11. Sorrisi (Coconut Creek)

2013 – 2014 Winners:

  1. Adriatico Trattoria (Orlando)
  2. Amami (Miami Beach)
  3. Bianca at Delano (Miami Beach)
  4. Bocce Bar (Miami)
  5. La Spiga (Miami Beach)
  6. Ni. Do. (Miami)
  7. Pappa & Ciccia (Miami Beach)
  8. Petit (Miami Beach)
  9. Piccola Cucina (Miami Beach)
  10. Primo Trattoria Italiana (North Miami)
  11. Puntino dal Toro (Miami Beach)
  12. Puntino Key Biscayne (Key Biscayne)
  13. Sylvano (Miami Beach)
  14. Toscana Divino (Miami)
  15. Via Verdi (Miami)

2014 – 2015 Winners:

  1. Big Fish Restaurant (Miami)
  2. Casa Tua (Miami Beach)
  3. Cibo Wine Bar South Beach (Miami Beach)
  4. Dolce Italian (Miami Beach)
  5. Farfalle – Fine Italian Restaurant (Miami)
  6. La Bottega (Coconut Grove)
  7. L’Osteria (San Juan)
  8. Ristorante Casa Italia (San Juan)
  9. Riviera Focacceria Italiana (Miami)
  10. Strada in the Grove (Coconut Grove)
  11. Vero Italian (Miami)
  12. Via Emilia 9 (Miami Beach)

2015 – 2016 Winners:

  1. Antica Mare (Miami)
  2. Baraonda (Atlanta)
  3. Bologna Caffe (Ospery/ Sarasota)
  4. Cibo Wine Bar Ft. Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale)
  5. Farinelli 1937 (Coconut Grove)
  6. Il Forno (Doral)
  7. Limoncello Italian Restaurant Bar & Lounge (Aventura)
  8. Sette Bello (Fort Lauderdale)
  9. Tamarina Restaurant & Bar (Miami)
  10. Vino & Tigelle (Miami)
  11. Zona Blu (Weston)
  12. Al Dente Ristorante (San Juan – Puerto Rico)
  13. Il Nuovo Mercato (San Juan – Puerto Rico)
  14. La Cucina di Ivo (San Juan – Puerto Rico)

2016 – 2017 Winners:

  1. Forte dei Marmi (Miami Beach)
  2. La Moderna (Miami Beach)
  3. O’ Munaciello (Miami)
  4. U’ Mast (Miami)
  5. Zucca (Coral Gables)

How to apply

  • Fill out two application forms
  • Provide 20-30 pictures of your restaurant, menu, kitchen, label of Italian products used to cook
  • Being able to host a Chamber officer that will check the satisfaction of all the requirements

The award ceremony will take place on November 20, when the Consul General of Italy and the President of the Chamber of Commerce will consign the golden plaques to the owners and chefs of the certified restaurants that can be showcased at the entrance of your restaurant.

For further information and to receive this official recognition from the Italian Government for the next edition of Marchio Ospitalita’, please contact Ms. Nora Serrani at info@iacc-miami.com

 

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Upcoming IACC initiatives

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For the upcoming months the IACC will launch different initiatives, refocusing its efforts on its membership and on the local business community needs.
These new initiatives will be part of a new strategy aiming to increase the membership base of the Chamber and its capability to be appealing to a broader and qualified range of businesses.  The new program will include events such as:
-Business breakfasts: the ideal event for you to present your company’s products / services to the other members, especially if you are new to the Chamber and interested in introducing yourself to the other members.
-Business seminars: the ideal platform to present your expertise on relevant topics of general interests to the local business community. The  first series of seminars will focus on the following topics:
“Import taxes reform and logistic solutions for Italian exporters in US”;
“Financial planning for Italian small/medium size companies in the US market”;
“Insurance planning for small companies. The peculiarities of the US market”
“The job market and human resources management tools”
Each seminar will include a keynote speaker and a panel of 4-5 industry experts.
 -Signature promotional events: high level events created to give exposure to Italian products / services enhancing the visibility of different sectors of the Made in Italy; i.e. “The Best of Italian Design”, “The Italian Culinary Tour” and “The Italian Shopping Experience”.
If you are an IACC member and you are interested in becoming a sponsor or hosting an event, please let us know by sending an email to info@iaccse.com.

 

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New IACCSE Board of Directors

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The new IACC Board of Directors for the term 2017 – 2019 has been elected. Eleven candidates have been chosen as directors of the Chamber by the voting members. Over 45% of the IACC members  have expressed their preferences at these elections.
The new Board directors have been officially presented during the General Assembly at the East Hotel on May 30th.

The IACC would like to welcome and congratulate all the newly elected Board members. They are:

  • Tommaso Cardana – President (Tomson Hospitality)
  • Umberto Bonavita – Executive Vice-President (Robert Allen Law)
  • Emanuele Siena – Vice-President (Zonin USA, Inc)
  • Federico Baroglio -Treasurer (Assicurazioni Generali, SpA)
  • Mattia Liverani – Secretary (In Job Miami)
  • Gianluca Fontani –  Director (Man-Super!)
  • Costantino Cicchelli – Director (Barba Dermatology & Barba Skin Clinic)
  • Giancarlo Pelosi – Director (Pelosi & Partners LLC)
  • Antonello Di Giovanni – Director (Trend Group)
  • Paolo Stefanini – Director (Investment Gist LLC)
  • Danilo Nanni – Director (Danilo Nanni, P.E. MBA)
The new President, Tommaso Cardana is a 41-year old entrepreneur. After graduating in Business Administration at the Bocconi University in Milan, he  moved to Miami  in the year 2000. He is head of Tomson Hospitality, a successful hotel and restaurant supplier for the United States and international markets, specializing in resorts, hotels, restaurants and cruise lines. He is also the head of Tomson Casa, an importer and distributor of houseware products in the North American retail market.
We take this occasion to acknowledge the past President, Gianluca Fontani, for his extraordinary dedication and his pro-active role in the growth of the activities  of the Chamber.
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THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN: a new initiative to celebrate the Italian creativity and innovation in Miami

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On May 19 and 20 2017 a special event entirely dedicated to the interior design professionals, “The Best of Italian Design”, will be held at Miami Ironside.
It is addressed to a target of 300+ architects and interior designers, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) in South Florida.
The first day of the event will be on May 19, and it will see a guided Tour through the Showrooms to discover the Italian design innovation in Miami.
Previews and in-depth analyses will be presented by the showrooms managers and directors. The Showrooms will host co-branding initiatives -coordinated by IACC- with Italian artists, designers and food and wine producers.
The second day, on May 20, a Symposium will be lead by Italian Architects and Interior Designers and it will be followed by “The Best of Italian Design Exhibit”, where visionary minds meet the Italian artisans’ heritage.
In the evening, an Italian style dinner will be served. During the dinner, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will recognize The Best of Italian Design Award and honor the innovators that greatly contribute to bring the Italian design and excellence in the US.
“The Best of Italian Design” is aimed to build a deeper network of American and Italian designers, with many B2B sessions and a lot of interesting activities.
The Best of Italian Design Program

DAY 1: FRIDAY  MAY 19

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SHOWROOM GUIDED TOUR EXPERIENCE – Enjoy the best of Italian design innovation paired with Italian food and wine tasting.

Route: ANIMA DOMUS | MAGNIFLEX | KARTELL | LISTONE GIORDANO | SNAIDERO.

DAY 2: SATURDAY  MAY 20

at IRONSIDE, 7610 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33138

10:00 am – 10:45 am

NETWORKING BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION

10:45 am – 12:45 pm

SYMPOSIUM

THE INFLUENCE OF ITALIAN DESIGN IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE: FROM INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TO INTERIOR DESIGN, by PAOLO TREVISAN – Head of Design, Pininfarina of America (Torino, Miami)

THE “ITALIAN WAY” TO THE PROJECT: DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE FROM CONTEMPORARY MASTERS TO NEW WORKS. FOCUS ON HOSPITALITY  DESIGN by ELISABETTA RIPAMONTI – Partner, Signo (Milano)

THE POWER OF LIGHT: ENHANCING THE PERCEPTION OF SPACES by DODO ARSLAN  – Founder and Designer, Dodo Arslan | Studio (Milano, Miami)

NETWORKING LIGHT LUNCH

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

EXHIBIT | LECTURES | ONE TO ONE MEETINGS

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

NETWORKING COCKTAIL | DINNER PARTY | INSTITUTIONAL SPEECHES

 

 

 Download here the complete Program of the Event:

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FOOD&WINE: The Italian Culinary Tour

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The Italy- America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is glad to announce the first edition of The Italian Culinary Tour (April 25-26, May 2-3).

The Italian Culinary Tour bases itself on the concept of a mobile meal, where participants can not only taste different food and wines, but also have the possibility to follow a true “Path of Taste” moving from one restaurant to the other in order to explore new locations and the Italian Lifestyle.

Attendees will have the opportunity to not only discover new flavors but also to participate to culinary sessions with Chefs as well as Italian sommeliers for the wine pairings.

The event seeks to develop and promote the traditions of Italian food products and upgrade the culture of Italian food and wine with local consumers, in order to counteract the growing phenomenon of “Italian Sounding”.

A showcase of the best of Italian food, wine, and entertainment in one night through a guided tour of 4 of the most authentic and excellent Italian Restaurants in Miami.

Each tour takes almost 4 hours and the time of permanence in every restaurant is 30/40 minutes.

Transfers from one restaurant to the other will be organized by private coach, when the following stop of the tour is not at walkable distance.

The project is developed in the frame of “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” program, promoted by the Italian Government.

The Italian Culinary Tour will present a total of 4 Appointments: April 25 – 26 May 2 – 3  | 4 courses dinner Menu | 4 Genuine Italian Restaurants per Tour | 16 Restaurants in total | 50 foodies per Tour.

Watch the official video of the first edition of “The Italian Culinary Tour”

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TOUR #1 MIDTOWN/MIMO, Featuring “Puglia in Rose'” Wines on April 25 :

  1. Salumeria 104 – www.salumeria104.com –  (based on the Italian concept of a trattoria and small neighborhood shop where one can find Italian specialty cured meats and other delicacies, also known as a salumi shop).
  2. Riviera Focacceria Italiana – www.rivierafocacceria.com – (Long tradition of exceptional food from the Italian region of Liguria: try the unique Focaccia Cheese with the imported stracchino cheese).
  3. ‘O Munaciello – www.munaciello-miami.com – (Recreating and interpreting traditional Neapolitan dishes, the restaurant has its roots as one of the most celebrated restaurants in Florence, Italy).
  4. Ironside Kitchen – www.pizzaironside.com – (Authentic Italian dining in the heart of Miami. This Italian restaurant is family friendly and famous for its Neapolitan style pizza).

Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg 

 

TOUR #2 SOUTH BEACH on April 26:

  1. Forte dei Marmi – www.fdmmiami.com – (The highest quality local organic produce, farm-raised prime meats, and wild-caught seafood and fish. This restaurant is located in a building meticulously renovated by local architect Chad Oppenheim, and the aesthetic takes particular inspiration from the seaside resort Forte dei Marmi in northern Tuscany’s Lucca province).
  2. Cibo Wine Bar – www.cibowinebar.com – (Hand made traditional Italian food, a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons, all accompanied by a vast selection of wines).
  3. Pappa e Ciccia – www.pappaciccia444.com – (Genuine Sardinian cuisine by Chef Andrea Longoni).
  4. Bacaro – www.bacaro.miami.com – (Rooted in the passion and imagination of world-renowned Chef Carlo Bernardini, Il Bacaro is a wine bar and restaurant specializing in “Cicchetti” style of Venetian home cooking).

Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg 

 

TOUR #3 BRICKELL/DOWNTOWN on May 2:

  1. Toscana Divino – www.toscanadivino.com – (An authentic Italian restaurant in Miamioffering traditional and modern Tuscan dishes alongside a carefully curated wine list in an elegant setting. Leading the kitchen is innovative Italian Chef Andrea Marchesin).
  2. Farfalle – www.farfallemiami.com – (Flavors of the Mediterranean peninsula accompanied by the most famous Italian arias).
  3. Stanzione 87 – www.stanzione87.com – (Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of Brickell, it was founded on the love for simplicity and tradition by importing the finest ingredients from Italy. One of its special tradition is making mozzarella daily in house to bringing over oven from Naples).
  4. Fratelli Milano – www.ristorantefratellimilano.com – (Twin brother chefs Roberto and Emanuele Bearzi work together crafting regional Italian dishes they first tasted in their mother’s Milanese kitchen).

Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg 

 

TOUR #4 CORAL GABLES/COCONUT GROVE on May 3:

  1. Zucca – www.zuccamiami.com – (Authentic, artisanal Italian cuisine within a masterfully-crafted, modern space).
  2. Cibo Wine Bar – www.cibowinebar.com – (Modern-rustic spot delivering classic Italian fare & large roster of wines from whimsical wine wall).
  3. Strada in The Grove – www.stradainthegrove.com – (home to over 100 different wine selections including some of the best boutique wine. Try the famous Uovo Strada, the most famous home style specialty dish!).
  4. Spasso – www.spassomiami.com – (Rustic Italian dishes like housemade pastas and stone-fired thin crust pizzas, all prepared with the finest available seasonal products).

Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg 

 For further information please contact: info@iaccse.com
IACC – Miami > News from the Chamber

2017 Election for IACCSE Board of Directors – NOTICE

 

Dear IACCSE Member:

We, the Compliance Committee of 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.

The purpose of the Compliance Committee, under the direction of the IACCSE Board, is to implement candidacy and election procedures for, and oversee, Directors elections, as provided for in the Bylaws of the IACCSE.

The IACCSE Bylaws provide for a two-year term for all eleven (11) directors of the IACCSE Board. Accordingly, the IACCSE Board has determined that the 2017 Board election will take place in April-May, 2017. The expiration of the term for the new Board will be May 2019.

The election procedure for this year 2017 election is as follows:

Step One: Members seeking a position as a Director on the IACCSE Board  MUST please complete page one (“Eligibility Information”) of the “Candidate Statement” (you can request the form to info@iaccse.com) and return it, no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on April 17, 2017 VIA e-mail at info@iaccse.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. This Notice is also available on our website at www.iaccse.com.  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 IACC, Attention: Compliance Committee (info@iaccse.com).  No communication by IACC 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:

  1. must be the contact person of one or more Voting Members for more than 13 consecutive months before the elections;
  2. must be over the age of twenty-one (21) years as of the date of the mailing of this notice; and
  3. Be otherwise in good standing and in compliance with Article 4 of the Bylaws.

Step Two: The Compliance Committee will hold a meeting between April 18th and April 24th to review all timely Statements. The IACCSE Board will approve 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.

Step Three: The Election will begin on April 25, 2017 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 May 17, 2017.[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 April 17th deadline.

[1].            The IACCSE reserves the right to extend this deadline for exceptional circumstances.  

IACC – Miami > News from the Chamber

IACCSE unveils its projects for 2017

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is more than glad to share with all its members the most relevant initiatives for the newly began 2017.

The agenda for this year will be full of Events and Activities, aimed to highlight the great efforts the IACC has especially made in the following main sectors: Food & Wine, Interior Design, Hospitality, Tourism and Technology & Innovation.

Among the most important initiatives, it is worth mentioning the coordination of two delegations of Buyers from the United States, which will actively take part in two interesting Events in Italy: the “Buy Wine”, 10-11 February 2017, in Florence and the “Mercanteinfiera”, 22-26 February, in Parma. The former, is aimed to foster the interaction between international importers and the excellence of Tuscan wine production; the latter, is an International Fair of modern antiques and antiques trade on the US market.

Going through the year, on April 18-19 and 25-26, you will attend another great Event: The Italian Culinary Tour, which is part of The Extraordinary Italian Taste macro Event and consists of a culinary tour of Italians Restaurants in Miami, aimed to promote the “Made in Italy” campaign on both B2C and B2B scale.

As for the Design, the IACC has planned a two day Event on May 19-20: The Best of Italian Design is addressed to the professional of this sector and is meant to highlight and promote the Made in Italy Design.

In other words, the IACC has planned an intense 2017 focusing on the growing interaction between US and Italy, by scheduling, among other things, many co-branding activities and B2B and B2C experiences, which will encourage the development of this strong relationship.

Download here the overview of the Projects 2017:

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce – Projects 2017

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2016 IACCSE Pillar Award

Choosing to be a member of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACCSE) is not only a clever choice for one’s own business but it is also a statement. It means that an entrepreneur is engaged with his or her own community, that he or she is willing to cooperate with other business’ owners in order to build an organization devoted to foster ties between Italy and the USA, as well as to support new entrepreneurs in their endeavors. Endeavors that eventually will be successful and will create jobs in the region, helping communities to flourish.

On December 7th 2016, in occasion of the traditional IACCSE Holiday Dinner, longstanding members of the Chamber received a well-deserved recognition.

During the night, the IACCSE Board of Directors has honored with the IACCSE Pillar Award the following companies:

20 years Membership Anniversary:

  • Maya Enterprises, Inc.

15 years Membership Anniversary:

  • Finley & Bologna, International 
  • InterAmerican Hotels Corp.

10 years Membership Anniversary:

  • Savino Del Bene USA, Inc.

5 years Membership Anniversary:

  • Shutts  & Bowen
  • Evolution Travel USA, Inc.    
  • GLF Construction Corporation
  • Cibo Wine Bar
  • Enolgas USA Inc. 
  • Sara Coen Giovanelli
  • Monique Troncone, CPA, PA
  • IBS Insurance Group Inc.
  • LF of America Corp. (subsidiary of Lameplast, Spa)

Furthermore, there was a recognition to the new Premium Members of the Chamber for their generous support in 2016:

  • De Sousa Import, LLC
  • The Miami Football Club.

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Mr. Diego Cagol, Maya Enterprises, Inc., celebrating 20 years of IACC Membership

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Mr. Chandler R. Finley, Finley & Bologna International, celebrating 15 years of Membership

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AN EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS FOR THE MADE IN ITALY IN FLORIDA, 48.9% INCREASE IN EXPORTS IN THE 2014-2015 PERIOD

During the recent years, Italian exports to Florida have experienced a positive trend in all the major sectors of Made in Italy, showing an increasing trend, which in 2015 reached a total amount of $ 2,162.8 million, with a percentage increase of 48.9% compared to 2014 ($ 1,452.7).

According to the data published by Enterprise Florida, in the two-year period 2014 – 2015, an exponential growth has been highlighted in the motor vehicle industry (+ 1,414.3%).

Also marine industry sector has increased significantly with a percentage of 66.5%, as well as the furniture and seats segment, which together have got an increase of 24.5%, and the wine sector with a + 13.2%.

The 2015 was the record year as regards Italian Exports to the US market in general, and in particular in Florida, reflecting the excellent positioning of the Italy Brand as well as the favorable and growing predisposition towards the products of Made in Italy, especially by non-EU markets.

See the table below (source: Enterprise Florida)

 

 

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THE BEST OF ITALY GALA NIGHT

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PRESENTATION OF THE BEST OF ITALY GALA NIGHT

WHEN: Saturday, October 22nd

WHERE: The Historic Alfred I Dupont Building and Flagler Street in Downtown Miami

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, in occasion of its 25th anniversary, is proud to present “The Best of Italy Gala Night”, which intends to be a prestigious display for Italian Brands. Foto per home

“The Best of Italy Gala Night” will be an unforgettable moment which aims at promoting Made in Italy through different initiatives on Saturday, October 22nd:

  • Street exhibit on Flagler Street, in the heart of Miami Downtown. A part of the street will be closed and will be used as location for an exhibition of iconic Italian cars (free and open to the public);
  • VIP Cocktail Party and Gala dinner at the Historic Alfred I DuPont Building, with an area dedicated to Italian excellences in the field of fashion, design and food ($400);
  • “Made in Italy Ambassador Award” presented to leading personalities in the field of entrepreneurship who played a crucial role in the exportation and promotion of Italian style and design in the USA.
  • Launch of a special edition of the “.IT Italian Trade” magazine intended to celebrate the best of the Italian’s elegance and creativity as well as its influence on the American lifestyle;
  • Concert at the end of the Gala Dinner with a renowned Italian performer.

Click here to see the official invitation of the event

TICKETS AND TABLES FOR THE GALA DINNER

COST:                                                                                                                           

$400 per person (only for IACC Members, $350 per person)

$4,000 table for 10 guests (only for IACC Members, $3,500)

A portion of the proceeds of the event will be donated to the victims of the earthquake in central Italy for the reconstruction of the affected areas

PAYMENT:

Make your payment by October 7th, 2016 either by:

  • Credit Card: call 305-577-9868
  • Check: mailed out and made payable to: Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast, 2 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1880, Miami, FL 33139

LIMITED SEATS:

Please note that over 70% of the seats are already taken, so make sure to reserve yours as soon as possible!

QUESTIONS?  

For any queries regarding the Gala Dinner Night, please contact us at Tel: 305-577-9868 or email: rsvp@iaccse.com

DRESS CODE

Black Tie Attire

SCHEDULE

  • 5:00-10:00 pm Exhibition of Italian Cars & Motorcycles (Street Festival)

(free and open to the public)

E Flagler Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33131

  • 6:00-8:00 pm VIP Cocktail Party

Alfred DuPont Building (169 E Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33131), North Ballroom

  • 8:00-10:30 pm Gala Dinner

Alfred DuPont Building, South Ballroom

  • 10:30-12:00 am Concert & Dancing

Alfred DuPont Building

  • After Party at Wall Lounge Club

2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for companies, representation of the Made in Italy, interested in sponsoring the Gala event. Thanks to an extensive media coverage, both Italian and American, the event will be a great opportunity to garner and strengthen the brand awareness of the participating companies.

– See here the sponsorship opportunities available.

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this unique night that will mark the history of the relationships between Italy and South Florida.  Contact us at info@iaccse.com for further information!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

sponsors

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