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| IACC Executive Director Federico Tozzi Presents at Selecting Italy Investment Conference in Trieste |
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| WEBINAR: How the SBA Can Help Your Business: Capital, Counseling and Contracting – May 15 @ 11:00 a.m. |
| The Small Business Administration helps businesses get capital by guaranteeing loans, assists businesses with obtaining government contracts, and provides counseling in the form of training and support for small business owners. In this practical workshop, SBA Economic Development Specialist Man-Li Lin will explore the “three Cs”–capital, counseling and contracting–and provide information on available financing programs, including: SBA’s Lender Match; Readiness is All; Financing Programs including Loans: 7(a), 504, Microloan, International Trade Loans, Surety Bonds, Grants for R&D; Investment Capital, Disaster Assistance; Business Education/One-on-One Counseling through SCORE, SBDC and WBC; and Government Contracting including Certifications: Socially and Economically Disadvantaged, Women-owned, Service-Disabled-Veteran-owned, Historically Under-utilized Business Zone.
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| WEBINAR: Incoterms – Problems and Solutions for Made in Italy Products – May 24 @ 10 a.m. |
| On May 24 at 10 a.m., we are partnering with IACC member and shipping/logistics expert Ormesani to bring you an informative webinar on Incoterms, Ex Works and other logistics topics relevant for Made in Italy products. During the session, we will delve into the nuances of Incoterms and Ex Works and learn how to navigate the problems (and solutions) specific to exporting Made in Italy products. Experts from Ormesani will also walk participants through the documentation that is required to export Italian products around the globe and answer your questions on a variety of related shipping and logistics topics.
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| WEBINAR: Meet the Lenders – June 11 @ 11:00 a.m. |
| Join us on June 11 at 11 a.m. for “Meet the Lenders,” offered in partnership with the Small Business Administration. During this session, SBA Economic Development Specialist Man-Li Lin will moderate a panel discussion with ten different lenders from major commercial banks. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the SBA’s Lender Match and Financing Programs including: Loans 7(a), 504, Micro-loan, International Trade Loans, Surety Bonds, Grants for R&D, Investment Capital, Disaster Assistance and Grants, and One-on-One Assistance through SCORE, SBDC and WBC. |
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| Annual Membership Meeting – June 12 @ 6:30 p.m. |
| Join us on June 12 at the offices of Intesa Sanpaolo where the IACC will hold its Annual Membership Meeting, during which we will share a summary of 2023 events and initiatives, report on the year-end financial statements and provide members with a look into upcoming projects for 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: The Annual Meeting is open exclusively to members in good standing. If you are not sure whether your membership dues are up-to-date, please email us. |
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| Aperitivo Italiano “Refer-a-Friend” Social – July 10 @ 6:30 p.m. |
| Join us on Wednesday, July 10 for the summer edition of our Aperitivo Italiano “Refer-a-Friend” Social at CitizenM’s Bowery Rooftop. Mix, mingle and get to know other IACC members over drinks as you enjoy sensational skyline views of the Lower East Side from the hotel’s CloudM Rooftop Bar.
Our Aperitivo Italiano “Refer-a-Friend” Social is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, as well as to introduce yourself and your business to our network. Have a friend or colleague you think may benefit from joining the IACC? Bring them along–we would love to meet them!
PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited; RSVP today to guarantee your spot. This event features a cash bar. Open only to IACC members; YEX members must upgrade in order to attend. |
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| New Member Cocktail Reception – April 3 |
| On April 3, new members who joined the IACC in 2023 and 2024 were invited to a New Member Cocktail Reception at Italian Design Brands’ Lexington Avenue showroom. Members had the opportunity to get to know one another and to learn more about the IACC’s services and benefits while they enjoyed refreshments surrounded by stunning examples of Italian design. Many thanks to our gracious host, Italian Design Brands, for an elegant and enjoyable evening!
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| Selecting Italy – April 8 and 9 |
| On April 8 and 9, IACC Executive Director Federico Tozzi was at the Generali Convention Center in Trieste to take part in Selecting Italy, a two-day symposium serving as a dynamic platform for showcasing Italy’s investment opportunities to the world.
Featuring a lineup of panel discussions, workshops and networking sessions, the event aimed to foster collaboration between Italian regions, the private sector, academia and governmental entities. Federico was a featured panelist during two sessions—one which explored regional ecosystems to support innovation in manufacturing and another which addressed opportunities for foreign investment in Italy in the fields of energy and climate sustainability.
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| WEBINAR: Grants for R&D: SBIR and STTR – April 16 |
| On April 16, members were invited to join Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist for the Small Business Administration (SBA), for an informative workshop during which they learned about several aspects of the SBIR and STTR programs, including: the funding phase process, eligibility requirements, the SBA’s role, participating federal agencies, online tutorials and the tips of proposal writing.
These programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation’s R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs. Thanks to the SBA for their ongoing partnership and for sharing valuable opportunities for growth and funding with our audience!
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| Membership Town Hall Meeting – April 26 |
| We hosted our first membership town hall meeting on Friday, April 26, and were excited to introduce the IACC to an enthusiastic group of prospective members. IACC staff shared information about our membership levels, benefits and services, while participants had the opportunity to hear directly from long standing members who spoke about their experience with the IACC and shared how they benefit by being a part of our community. Thanks to all who attended and to our current members for sharing their IACC stories!
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| Exploring the Benefits of AI Copilots: What Are They and How Do They Work? |
| A new article by IACC member and cyber security expert eMazzanti Technologies examines AI copilots, complex AI systems designed to support human productivity, decision making, and innovation. The informative article first provides a working definition of AI copilots, differentiating them from AI chatbots and other generic AI assistants. |
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| Certified Origins Publishes Insights on the Olive Oil Industry |
| IACC member Certified Origins is pleased to share the April edition of its Olive Oil Market Report, which illustrates how the Spanish price downtrend for all olive oil grades continued throughout April, causing a domino effect in the other main markets, with the notable exception of Italy, which seems immune from this sharp change. |
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NEW MEMBERS
Please join us in welcoming the following members who joined the IACC in the month of April: |
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| Betta Bag (Cristina Carabetta) |
| Betta Bag values versatile design, Italian craftsmanship, and sustainable production. They believe that the highest quality handbags should be accessibly priced, and boast a line of thoughtfully designed bags that offer easy organization, dependability, and distinctive style. Whether it’s creating expertly crafted, highly functional Italian leather handbags or helping previously incarcerated people get a second chance, Betta Bag’s mission is to help people go places–to dream bigger, do more that matters in their lives and make a difference in the world. |
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| CIBC (Frank Brigante) |
| CIBC U.S. provides tailored commercial, wealth management, personal, and small business financial solutions as well as cross-border banking services to clients with North American operations. CIBS’s U.S. headquarters is in Chicago, and they are backed by a 150-year-old Toronto-based, global financial institution. CIBC invests in its businesses, clients, people and communities. CIBC strives to build trusting and enduring relationships by putting its clients at the center of all they do. CIBC uses its values to guide its decisions, actions and interactions with clients, team members and communities. |
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| Global Technology Group (Simas Velonskis) |
| Global Technology Group, Ltd. is a diversified, worldwide company specializing as manufacturers’ representative, distributor, and exporter of equipment and replacement parts for the petrochemical, mining, chemical and other industries. Operating throughout the world from its headquarters in New York City and through its wholly owned overseas branches and affiliated offices, GTG offers continuous, expedited, and efficient service. |
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| Kohn Law Firm (David Ambrosh) |
| Founded over 60 years ago, the Kohn Law Firm is a full service collections law firm representing financial institutions, creditors, municipalities and insurance companies. Kohn has been extremely successful in that representation, repeatedly winning the highest accolades from clients across the nation. |
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| Prager Metis (Andrea Fantozzi) |
| Prager Metis is a top international advisory and accounting firm with over 100 partners and principals, more than 600 team members, and twenty-three offices worldwide including New York, New Jersey, California, D.C. Metro, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Carolina, London, UK, Chennai, India and the Metaverse. Clients come to Prager Metis for the expert advice that protects and grows the value of their world—whether that world is local or extends across international markets. As one of the nation’s fastest growing firms offering a full range of accounting, audit, tax, consulting, and international services, Prager Metis helps make your world worth more. |
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| Princess World Jewelers (Kishin Mirpuri) |
| Nestled in the heart of Vail, Princess World Jewelers luxury retail boutique is a testament to a rich lineage. With a reputation built not only on the brilliance of their gems and the purity of their metals, but on the trust and relationships they have cultivated over decades, Princess World Jewelers believes in preserving old-world charm and combining it with modern aesthetics. |
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For questions or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the offices of the IACC
at (212) 459-0044.
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Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
11 East 44th Street, Suite 1400
New York, NY 10017
(212) 459-0044 |
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