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!

Established in 1995, Diacron assists entrepreneurs and enterprises in their international growth, providing accounting, tax and corporate services. With a double subject matter expertise in international and national regulatory frameworks, Diacron’s team can provide technical support and efficient management of local regulations and the challenges its clients face as an economic operator on foreign markets. 

Gen USA is a consulting and services company specialized in assisting its clients in accessing the U.S. market. Gen USA offers a complete range of services, supporting its clients at every stage of the internationalization process, from market entry strategies to fully operational activities in America. With a strong specialization in the U.S.market, innovative services and a double presence in Italy and in the United States, Gen USA has grown rapidly, become a leader in its field.

Swiss Lab for Culture Projects is dedicated to creating a new concept for museum exhibitions that attracts young audiences and new segments of the population to the arts and cultural interests.

YER brings ambitious professionals and top-level companies together. YER is an international recruitment agency specialized in permanent and temporary posts and catering to professionals with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree. YER has seven branch offices in the Netherlands as well as locations in the United States and Spain. Having been active in recruitment and placement since 1987, today YER is a leading international player in the market for both temporary and permanent jobs.