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Members have the exclusive benefit of obtaining the most
updated Membership Directory with direct emails and p
hone numbers of the other IACCSE members.
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Times are tough.
But connecting with
one another isn't.
As part of our mission to ensuring our Members are making the most of their Membership, especially in these times that our journeys together become virtual and main events have been postponed, we want to remind that now more than ever we are a business community and that it is worthwhile cultivating the
benefits of the IACCSE Membership.
How?
By playing an active role, engaging in business conversations, sharing experiences and creating synergies one to another. Bottom line, proactively reaching out to each other.
Our community is made of 300+ companies, spread out across the U.S. Southeast, representing key segments ranging from travel and transportation, fashion & design, construction, food & beverage, retail to professional services and other.
***TIPS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP NETWORK
- Get familiar with what our Members do, which industry they operate in, where they are located: https://www.iaccse.com/members/
- Obtain an updated Members' contact list (Member's name, email, phone number) by requesting it to us at [email protected]
***We are updating this list every month, therefore we suggest you reach out to us for the latest version
- Pay attention to our monthly newsletter "IACCSE News" and find there the list of new members. Send them a welcome note (it is a nice way to introduce yourself to them)
- If you have a specific member you would like to be introduced to, you may always ask for a personalized introduction by the IACCSE staff
- Connect with your peers on LinkedIn, adding a brief intro message, mentioning you are a IACCSE Member
- Reach out to your peers. When using email, please don't use any mass mailing. Add a personal touch
- Read some informative articles written by our Members in the 'News from our Members' page, to see what they've been up to lately: https://www.iaccse.com/category/news-from-our-members/
- Register and attend the IACCSE Business Virtual Breakfast, Virtual Aperitivo, Webinars sessions to get to know other Members on a personal level
- Know more about members initiatives and achievements. Follow the IACCSE on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram
Only together we thrive. If we maintain an open line of communication and if we support each other we are stronger, and we can make a positive impact in our local communities.
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Five digital events are already planned
for the two upcoming weeks. Stay tuned.
A total of more than 400 people registered to the different
online events organized so far by the IACCSE.
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Stay connected for
the
next IACCSE
Upcoming Online Events.
During the last two months, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast has been
proactively redirecting its initiatives on digital platforms
, to maintain business continuity at all levels.
We are gratified by the positive reception of the events run on our virtual channels, counting a great turnout especially during the IACCSE webinar series, in which a total of 400 attendees logged in, making it a successful weekly appointment. So far, we have run eight informational webinars on COVID-19 key topics, ranging from cyber security, immigration impact, financial assistance, to contract considerations, supply chain disruption management and other.
We have also received positive feedback from other events carried out by the IACCSE, such as the business virtual breakfasts, Piazze d'Italia meeting organized by our Tampa Bay Chapter, or the Europe Day webinar organized by our Georgia chapter.
In the next couple of weeks, we will be presenting many other online activities, especially by leveraging the IACCSE Chapters in the Southeast region. As travel is restricted, the Chamber has been designing a specific online event to present the economic scenario and business opportunities for Italian entrepreneurs. We will start with Atlanta and Tampa metro areas.
Get ready to register.
For further information about how to sponsor an upcoming online event, please reach out to
[email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE
Stay tuned
for the upcoming IACCSE online events:
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WEBINAR | Wednesday - May 20
Discover how to preserve your online reputation with the webinar presented by Ealixir
"Google my a**: it's about time we take control of our online reputation"
REGISTER HERE
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WEBINAR | Thursday - May 21
Learn from the experience of the entrepreneurs and managers that formed the
IACCSE
Chapter in Atlanta and discover the
business opportunities
in this fast-changing market -
"Georgia Economic Outlook"
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VIRTUAL MEETING | Tuesday - May 26
Join the
IACCSE Tampa Bay Chapter for an online appointment organized within the series "Piazze d'Italia" and dedicated to Italian design -
"Piazza del Duomo, Milano"
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WEBINAR | Wednesday - May 27
Connect with the law firm
Ontier
for a presentation on the consequences
of the current crisis on
contract drafting
and negotiation -
"
Contracting in a New Economy"
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WEBINAR | Friday - May 29
Learn how to approach the PPP Loan Forgiveness process
from Roedl & Partners - "Being Prepared for the PPP Loan Forgiveness process"
REGISTER HERE
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EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
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Would you like to share your expertise with a wide public
o
f Italian entrepreneurs? Contact us at
Through our video library we aim to provide specific
information on how to do business in the U.S.
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As part of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce's mission to promote trade between Italy and the U.S.A, we
continuously encourage
and support
Italian entrepreneurs to invest and thrive in the U.S.A. market.
This is why we are offering a new initiative that provides our Members a chance to be heard and to be known widely to their potential clients.
This initiative, specifically created for our Members in the professional services field, will include a collection of visually engaging and informative videos about how to expand business operations to the U.S.
Each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase its professional services through a 10-minute interview-like video and to educate its audiences about the many implications and export regulations when doing business in the U.S. (e.g. export regulations, U.S. tax law, real estate due diligence and investment, Visa regulations, trade counseling and other).
Through this powerful video channel, each sponsor may become a recognized expert by gaining maximum and immediate visibility and by extensively amplifying its reach among Italian entrepreneurs.
The final video will be then shared through the IACCSE's online channels (website, YouTube) and promoted on a social media campaign to a profiled target of Italian entrepreneurs, making it a powerful asset for each Member's sales and marketing needs. The IACCSE video collection will be also promoted
through Assocamerestero website and social media.
The video is produced by the IACCSE and the sponsorship package is available for our Members only.
Download the
Business Expert Channel media kit
to learn more. If you are interested in signing up for this initiative, please fill out the form at page 10 of the media kit and e-mail it back by June 15.
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E-Masterclass counts
high success together
with Chef Cristiano Tomei.
The IACCSE has been the first Italian Chamber to bring online an event of
"The Extraordinary Italian Taste"
campaign. This marketing campaign, supported by the Italian Government, aims to promote authentic Italian food culture in the USA and in other 22 countries.
This hands-on, e-Masterclass has been held last April 28
th
, thanks to our special host, Michelin-starred Italian
Chef Cristiano Tomei
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The objective was to highlight quality food products carrying the Protected Designation of Origin seal (PDO) versus the so called "Italian sounding" products.
We had 60+ participants who logged in from their own kitchen to attend the cooking experience along with the protagonist celebrity chef Tomei, connected from his kitchen in Lucca, Italy.
It was exciting to see such a nice community of food bloggers, influencers, chefs and food lovers come together to show support to genuine Italian culinary tradition and products in the U.S.A.
During the two-hour cooking class titled "Back to the Roots", Chef Tomei walked the audience through the secrets of the authentic and genuine Tuscan cuisine, rooted back to Italy's farm life and cultural and historical heritage, while presenting traditional vegetarian recipes. Everyone took a stab at preparing the recipe from their own kitchen.
If you would like to give it a try at preparing the traditional vegetarian recipes from Chef Tomei, you may
download the recipes here.
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Latest news from
IACCSE Georgia Chapter.
In occasion of the
EU Day on May 7 the Georgia Chapter, joint with the US Chambers of Commerce in Atlanta and the EU Consulates General, presented the
"
Europe Day Webinar"
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With the participation of Tomas Baert,
Heike Fuller, John W. Woodward and Ard Van Der Vorst "The European Investors Struggle to Access Pandemic-Related Resources in U.S" was discussed.
For more information please check the following link or contact the IACCSE Georgia Chapter for the slides of the event at [email protected].
On
May 21, Don't miss the IACCSE's next webinar appointment presenting "
Georgia's fast-growing economic scenario and business opportunities"
.
As part of the Chapter's continued effort to promote the IACCSE Webinar Series, a new upcoming webinar to learn about economic opportunities in Georgia will be presented with the help of the entrepreneurs and managers that formed the IACCSE chapter in Atlanta.
A great opportunity to learn about a fast-growing economy and to connect with our Italian business community.
- Presentation of the IACCSE Georgia Chapter of Atlanta and its members;
- Overview of the economic opportunities in Georgia;
- Direct testimonials from Italian entrepreneurs and managers that have established businesses in Georgia.
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IACCSE Tampa Bay
Chapter joins the
virtual trend with
unique E-Networking events.
The IACCSE Tampa Bay Chapter has a new address...Piazze d'Italia! The launch of IACCSE Tampa Bay Virtual Series was held on April 29th via Zoom and featured the vibrant city of Bologna. The first in a series of e-networking events for the Tampa Bay Chapter included a fascinating conversation on COVID-19 and its impact on business for the Science & Technology segment with Professor & Chair Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine,
Guido Silvestri, M.D.
and Moderator
Santo V. Nicosia, M.D
. Dr. Nicosia is Emeritus Professor, Department of Pathology and Cell Biology and Distinguished Professor at the University of South Florida.
The new e-networking tool for Tampa Bay Chapter members-which encourages the exchange of ideas and information, creates dialogue and builds community among Chamber members-also included a Marketplace & Membership segment with members Italian Days Custom Travel and AA Lifestyle, which spotlighted Bologna's enchantment. Guests were then treated to a live cooking demonstration of a traditional Bologna dish by Chef Sesto Ramadori of Da Sesto Italiano - Ristorante e Vino
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Next virtual tours of Italy will exhibit Rome in June, Palermo in July and Firenze in August. Piazze d'Italia is free and open to the public.
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JAS charter flights
are keeping supply chains
moving during
these hard times.
by JAS Forwarding
JAS charter flights are keeping supply chains moving during these hard times. We are proud to help bring relief supplies to organizations around the world.
JAS continues to
leverage its expertise in chartered flight operations, export and import clearance, and general distribution services as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to put pressure on supply chains throughout the globe.
These are difficult times we are living through amid the Covid-19 pandemic. As a response JAS is actively also working to
aid hospitals around the world.
In
Italy, JAS is proud to say that
Protezione Civile entrusted JAS with shipments vital to keeping the supply chain functioning and actively participating to support the replenishment of very Important disaster-Relief Material needed into
all Italian Hospitals.
In March the
HARTMANN GROUP began utilizing JAS' charted flight operations to facilitate the supply of masks throughout Europe. Based in Heidenheim,
Germany, HARTMANN is a leading provider of medical and hygiene products, with its core expertise being in wound treatment, infection prevention, surgical supplies, and personal healthcare.
In the
USA, JAS Forwarding implements
weekly 747-8 charter flight out of China to the US, bringing supplies and freight to businesses across the states, and capacity where it is needed most.
JAS offers
ongoing chartered flight operations between Shanghai and the cities of Frankfurt, Milan, and Chicago.
In support of these air corridors, JAS also maintains
distribution networks via its locations in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
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The Art of
Cryptocurrency.
by
11 [HellHeaven] Art Gallery
Crypto Currencies have recently gained enormous popularity amongst the general public. With each passing day, more and more companies are radically accepting crypto currencies in their payment systems, paving way for an economic revolution. However, the average consumer's understanding of what are also known as cryptocurrencies is limited.
Many financial analysts can explain
what a cryptocurrency is or how a blockchain works. But for art dealers, the most relevant question is:
what do cryptocurrencies have to do with the art world?
Albeit quietly,
art business is rapidly adapting to the new "gold rush".
On June 14, 2018, Āto Gallery sold a painting for 150 Bitcoin - equivalent to around $1.25 million. On October 11th, Christie's announced that their sale of the Barney A. Ebsworth Collection in November will the first auction to incorporate blockchain technology. This marks a
huge shift towards the application of blockchain technology given the influence Christie's has as a major auction house. Austrian Museum of Applied Art/Contemporary Art is the first museum to buy art using Bitcoins.
Tech entrepreneurs envision the Blockchain networks they create will
expand the base of art buyers beyond the current stable of purchasers.
Blockchain in the art market also promise that, for instance, within the context of
auctioneering, there will never be a concern as to whether a potential bidder has funds to actually obtain a piece she has bought. The
transparency a Blockchain network brings to the ledgers of its users ensures a punter must have sufficient funds to transact any business through the network.
Blockchain can actually democratize fine art investment, improving provenance and reducing forgery, and creating a more ethical way to pay artists. The digital currencies are most appropriate for international buyers who prefer to "cut out the middleman". This approach attracts Bitcoin "billionaires" who need to translate the value of their digital hordes into physical assets.
The art world is slow to change, especially to a concept as difficult to grasp as new terminology like cryptocurrencies, tokens, coins, blockchain. But for sure
we will hear more and more about it in the next few times as well as
new applications for blockchain technology pop out.
[11 HellHeaven] Art Gallery is ready for cryptos! Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin CASH (BCH), Dai (DAI), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), USD Coin (USDC) are currently accepted, according to the buyer's preference.
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The "virtuous" behaviours:
a first step
towards security
.
by
Digitance
COVID-19 emergency has forced governments to impose drastic measures of social distancing. Among the main consequences of this decision was the immediate increase in the use of ICT technologies, in order to fill the inconveniences imposed by this distancing. This massive use has brought public attention to the increasingly pressing actions of hackers who, taking advantage of the situation, have become progressively aggressive.
A "first line of defense" against hacking actions can be represented by some "virtuous" personal behaviours towards tools and technology applications.
First, while using "social media", we should never describe our habits, our lifestyles and, above all, we would never talk about our possible absences from home and from office. This is information that hackers would know how to exploit.
We should learn how to build "strong" passwords, wisely using the full range of available characters, including special ones. We should never use full names and not even places or dates.
We should create our own personal password rotation policy. We would try not to keep the same password for more than a month on the same application and create our own archive of passwords and rotation criteria, which we will keep separately.
We should avoid using free email services, web conferencing, VoIP, etc. ... Free platforms are the preferred target of hackers, who take advantage of the intrinsic weakness of the platforms themselves.
We should equip ourselves with an encryption system for our data, our hard disks, in order to decrease their vulnerability.
These are just a few tips, which can help to define a virtuous behavioural model to start building, together with a specialized company such as Digitance Group, a real Security Management System.
For more information visit
www.digitance.group or contact Roberto Garagozzo, President at
[email protected]
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Magniflex contributes
to IACCSE with
Face Masks Sells.
by
Magniflex
Italian mattress giant, Magniflex, has dedicated part of their focus to quality, washable, Made in Italy face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Magniflex is committed to supporting the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce during this tough time by offering face masks to its members at wholesale price and has pledged to
donate $1 per each sold mask to the Italian Chamber
as a contribution to help support their initiatives that promote Made in Italy during this time of need.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR IACCSE MEMBERS
Face Mask with Italian Flag and adjustable ear laces:
- $6.99 per mask, sold in 5-pack
- Minimum order 5 masks
- Shipping included with USPS
- Faster UPS shipping - $4.99 surcharge for orders of 5, free for orders of 10+ masks
- $1 per mask will be donated to IACCSE
Face Mask in Blue with adjustable ear laces:
- $5.99 per mask, sold in 5-pack
- Minimum order 5 masks
- Shipping included with USPS
- Faster UPS shipping - $4.99 surcharge for orders of 5, free for orders of 10+ masks
- $1 per mask will be donated to IACCSE
The face masks are made in 95% cotton and 5% spandex and can be washed up to 10 times when using common detergents.
Additional colors and customizations (e.g. personalized logo) are available for orders of minimum 250 pieces.
Throughout the pandemic Magniflex was proud to donate face masks to the Forest Firefighting Surveillance Service (VAB - Vigilanza Antincendio Boschivo), which works hard every day to deliver groceries to the elderly and less fortunate. To show continued support and gratitude Magniflex also made a donation of face masks to the Meyer Hospital in Florence during the COVID-19 crisis.
These masks are great for the service, restaurant, and hospitality industries.
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Contracting in
a new economy.
by
Ontier
Change is not always easy to accept. It is in our nature to resist change and stay within our comfort zone. The world we live in is in constant motion requiring us to adapt and innovate. Lately, the million-dollar question seems to be when everything will go back to normal, but what we should be concentrating on is preparing for the new normal.
The new normal cannot be attributed solely to COVID-19. The new normal is attributed to a multitude of factors, importantly, today's market which is faster, more global and more complex than ever before. COVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated certain trends that were underway in all sectors of the market and created new inertias, but it should not get all the blame.
Long before we started feeling the effects of COVID-19, change was already underway, in the housing market with a decrease in buyers and increase in rentals; in the retail sector with the bankruptcy of some of America's most iconic companies (FAO Schwarz, Sears, Forever 21, Toys "R" US); in the food and agricultural sector with decentralized food systems and changing consumer demand; and the list goes on.
Regardless of the sector affected by COVID-19 and the changes accelerated thereby, companies need to find a way to be more agile and adaptable and at Ontier, as lawyers, need to find a way to help them. Ontier is helping clients renegotiate existing contracts and enter into new ones with this in mind.
Ontier will be hosting a webinar with the IACCSE on May 27th titled "Contracting in a New Economy" that will explore contract drafting approaches aimed at achieving flexibility and communication between parties, starting with contracts that fosters trust and cooperation rather than leverage power and distrust among the parties.
For more information, please contact:
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A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS (April 2020)
Thank you all for your vital support to the Chamber's mission and projects:
SUSTAINING MEMBERS
Eurostone Machine USA
Natural Stone Equipment
Mr. Pete Masalin
100 Exchange St., Suite 202
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Tel.: 404-633-2201
Eurostone Machine USA represents several Italian manufacturers of machine used in the quarry, stone and concrete industries in the U.S. and Canadian market. With the help of primary vendors, they
supply machines for quarries, stone fabrications, precast concrete finishing, concrete block, water treatment systems and more.
BUSINESS MEMBERS
Atlanta Pizza Truck
Food Truck
Mr. Alessio Lacco
822 Briarhill Ln NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Tel.: 347-972-5802
MA Consulting
Freelance Consultant
Ms. Maria Alithinos
4718 Cresson Ct.
Tampa, FL 33624
Tel.: 813-784-2006
Ontier
Law Firm
Mr. Luca Pardo
201 S Biscayne Blvd., 28th floor
Miami, FL 33131
Tel.: 305-600-9884
Robinson+Cole
Law Firm
Mr. Jeffrey J. White
280 Trumbull St.
Hatford, CT 06103
Tel.: 860-275-8299
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