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The Experience of Italy
October 2-7 marked the inaugural edition of “The Experience of Italy,” a week-long exploratory trip focused on innovation and collaboration in the high-end retail space. Organized by the IACC in partnership with IACC member Export USA, this first-of-its-kind event brought 9 U.S.-based C-level executives to Italy to meet with counterparts at some of Italy’s most renowned retail brands. Participants […]
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ITA AIRWAYS: Best Airline For Business Travelers – Short and Medium Haul
IACC Member ITA Airways wins the coveted title of “Best Airline for Business Travelers in Short and Medium Haul” as the first edition of the European Mission Awards Rome, October 11, 2022 – Yesterday, ITA Airways was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Airline for Business Travelers – Short and Medium Haul’ during the awards […]
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Event Highlights – Aperitivo Italiano at Spring Place
Over 75 members helped us say goodbye to rooftop season at our September 29 Aperitivo Italiano at Spring Place. Members mixed, mingled and made new connections against the cosmopolitan backdrop of the Soho skyline. To view the event pictures click HERE To view the event video click HERE
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Event Highlights – Meet the Member: Calzedonia USA
On September 22, Falconeri, a member of the Calzedonia family of brands, hosted fellow IACC members at their New York flagship location in Soho for our second “Meet the Member” event of the year. Guests enjoyed a fashionable evening of networking, mingling and education about the Falconeri brand as they indulged in a bit of retail therapy. Thanks […]
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Event Highlights – YEX Aperitivo Italiano at Sogno Toscano
On September 19th, the IACC hosted it’s recurring Aperitivo Italiano event where YEX members gathered to network and mingle at Sogno Toscano’s West Village wine bar. Thanks to all who attended and to our gracious hosts for the evening, IACC member Sogno Toscano! To view pictures please click HERE To view the event video click HERE
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Event Highlight – A Night In Milan
On September 15, the IACC traveled to Minneapolis with representatives of Promos, Visit Milano and the Milano- Monza-Brianza-Lodi Chamber of Commerce to showcase the city of Milan as a destination for corporate and inventive travel. During “A Night in Milan,” professionals in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry had the opportunity to learn more about […]
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Italy – America Chamber of Commerce launches: AMERICA BUYS ITALIAN
From October 4th until October 8th the Italy – America Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with our long-standing member, Export USA is hosting the first buying trip of 5 US independent chains in Italy. Executive and category buyers of Bristol Farms (operating also under the additional brands of Lazy Acres Natural Market and New Leaf Market), Heinen’s, […]
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SBA WEBINAR: Writing a Business Plan – August 31, 2022
A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing a business and serves as a roadmap for how to structure, run, and grow your business. It can also help you get funding or bring on new business partners and is a tool you can use to convince people that working with you — or investing in your […]
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National Grocers Association DRE Meeting – July 25-26
Last month, the IACC took part in the National Grocers Association’s DRE Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Executive Director Federico Tozzi and members Pomì, Garofalo, Ruffino Estates, Monini and Coop Italia presented to attendees, sharing research, industry insights and emerging trends in the Italian gourmet and specialty food products industry. Participants took advantage of a robust program […]
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IACC Mourns the Loss of Leonardo Del Vecchio, Chairman of EssilorLuxottica
Today, we express our sorrow and send our deepest condolences to longtime IACC member EssilorLuxottica on the loss of company Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio. A visionary and leading figure in Italian entrepreneurship, Del Vecchio founded Luxottica in 1961 and grew it from a small workshop that made frame parts to a global eyewear empire, producing […]
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