IACCinform June Newsletter

The IACC’s Authentic Italian Table Chef’s Table Dinner series, a week-long celebration of authentic Italian cuisine, is back for its second edition! From June 2-7, four
top-tier Ospitalità Italiana-certified restaurants–Levante, Lucciola, Morso and Osteria 57–will host select members of the food media and trade and feature four-course
tasting menus designed to highlight a range of regionally-sourced and produced PDO/PGI ingredients from Italy. These exclusive chef’s table dinners offer an authentic
Italian culinary experience in an intimate outdoor setting and are open exclusively to food influencers and members of the trade.

Join us on a virtual culinary tour of Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region during our Master Class “Boot” Camp tasting session. Participants will embark on a journey of
discovery of the region’s PDO and PGI products and will delve into the characteristics and qualities that define these products, as well as the geographic significance
associated with their production and unique characteristics. Taught by renowned food industry experts, the class offers a “deep dive” into PDO/PGI products from
Friuli-Venezia Giulia and features simple recipes that you can recreate at home!

On May 10, SBA Economic Development Specialist Man-Li Lin offered an information session for IACC members on the SBA’s new Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program
which provides funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. Ms. Lin walked participants through the RRF application process and shared
important updates about other SBA relief programs, including: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and PPP Forgiveness; the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL
Advance; and the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) Preparation and Application.

On May 11, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada invited IACC members to join them for “The Important Roles of ICAO and Aviation in Global Pandemic – Response and
Recovery,” a conversation with Salvatore Sciacchitano, Council President of The International Civil Aviation Organization. Participants learned more about the role of the
global aviation sector in post-pandemic economic recovery.

Viewers were transported to the rugged terrain of Italy’s Calabria region during our Master Class “Boot” Camp session highlighting PDO and PGI products from Calabria on
May 18. Together with food educator Francesco Lupo, Silvia Barban, Executive Chef of LaRina Pastificio e Vino, and Jackie Rothong, Chef/Brand Ambassador for Viking, delved
into the characteristics and qualities that define these ingredients and transformed them into two delicious regional dishes,
Polpette di Melanzane and
Maccheruni al ferretto.

Michele Cianciulli, Co-Founder of Enoclassica Selections, presented a selection of Calabrian wines to pair perfectly with the menu and IACC Executive Director Federico
Tozzi shared his recipe for a
bergamotto spritz featuring Calabria’s indigenous bergamot citrus fruit, grown exclusively in Reggio at the tip of Italy’s boot. Many thanks to our event sponsors
for their support of our Master Class series: Enoclassica, Ferrocinto, Masseria Fornara, Aceto Varvello and Mionetto Prosecco.

Biotechnology, gene therapy and the use of artificial intelligence are changing the face of healthcare, with European and American firms at the forefront of research,
development, and commercialization. Start-up ventures now compete around the world with entrenched players to develop the next lifesaving treatment. Policy and ethical
issues are stirring considerable debate in European-American life sciences circles, while many are seeing investment opportunities that attract global capital. On
Thursday, May 27, we discussed these topics and more during the third and final installment of our LEAP Forward webinar series, organized in collaboration with our fellow
LEAP Atlantic chambers. Thanks to all who took part in this timely and informative series!

Nestled between the Apennine mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Italy’s Molise region is deeply rooted in strong agricultural and pastoral traditions and is known for its
rich variety of local ingredients, particularly its renowned cheeses. On June 1, our latest installment of the True Italian Taste Master Class “Boot” Camp series
celebrated the humble yet versatile cuisine of Molise as Jackie Rothong and Michele Figliuolo, Chefs, Culinary Producers and Food Stylists for Middleby Residential,
whipped up two regional dishes featuring PDO/PGI ingredients from Molise:
Fresh Cavatelli with Broccoli Pesto and
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cake. To pair perfectly with the menu IACC Executive Director Federico Tozzi shared his recipe for a
sgroppino cocktail, hope you enjoy it! Thanks to our talented presenters and to event partners Aceto Varvello and Mionetto Prosecco!

IACC member Marino, a leading strategic communications firm with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, announced that media expert Janie Barber has joined as an
Account Supervisor for the firm’s growing food & beverage practice with a special focus on Italian brands. In her new role, Barber will manage the accounts for top
industry leaders including fellow IACC member Bono USA, an award-winning Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, marmalade and olive producer, as well as Chelsea Market, Biagio
Cru Wine & Spirits and Industry City.

IACC member Intesa Sanpaolo will actively support New York’s La Scuola d’Italia “Guglielmo Marconi” international school by financing two scholarships for the 2021-2022
academic year. The scholarship fund will cover all or part of the tuition and fees for the first year of attendance. The scholarship underlines Intesa Sanpaolo’s support
for young people and their right to education, training and access to the world of work, including at the international level.

The EACC voted to rebrand in late 2019, in association with its upcoming 30-year anniversary. Imagine having 20 brand owners, from different countries, needing to approve
a new brand name and logo. This just happened, and the story reveals valuable lessons for brand marketers and agencies. Read on to learn how the IACC and its fellow
European-American Chambers of Commerce in New York became LEAP with the help of branding agency Aumcore.

The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program is pleased to announce the launch of its new online networking resource for EYE program alumni. The newly created EYE Alumni
Corner is a virtual home for former participants who wish to network and share news, updates or professional opportunities. If you are an alumnus of the Erasmus for Young
Entrepreneurs program, click on the link below to register for the EYE Alumni Corner.

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin is excited to announce the launch of the firm’s first West Coast office in California with the addition of counsel, Marco Giovine, to its Italy
Practice. Marco’s addition and the new California location deepens the resources available to its clients as the firm expands its geographical footprint.

U.S. importers of products manufactured in China and subject to Section 301 duties on goods on List 4A should consider filing actions in the Court of International Trade
(CIT) requesting tariff refunds. The List 4A actions follow numerous lawsuits already filed on List 3 alleging the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) overstepped its
authority in promulgating the additional tariffs. List 4A, valued at $116 billion, includes the following product groupings: foodstuffs, footwear, apparel, and
accessories, steel, aluminum and other metals, machinery and parts thereof and consumer products.