AZ Italian-American Chamber of Commerce

Our AZ Italian American Chamber was represented at the White House this week. Our Board of Directors and members work hard to establish a voice for us in Arizona, the US and abroad. Our invitation was delivered by the National Italian American Foundation. We're also grateful to our Ambassador Mariangela Zappia. I believe it's extremely important to understand that both the Chamber and NIAF are nonprofit and nonpartisan. We are focused on our Italian American community as the priority. The political climate is polarized right now. There has been ugliness on both sides. If listening, communication and negotiation ends...so does any path to progress. The Italian festival is tomorrow and Sunday in downtown Scottsdale...hope to see many in our community there...regardless of their political affiliation. AZItalianchamber.org Italianassociation.org NIAF.org #italian #italianamerican #whitehouse #business #nonpartisan #bipartisan #scottsdale #arizona

A successful evening... Westin Hotels & Resorts provided a great spot for the Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation to have their inaugural Legacy gala. Good to see Joey Maggiore, Al Molina of Molina Fine Jewelers, Paul Penzone, Chef Gio Osso and many others in support of the foundation. The mission is to raise professionalism and excellence through culinary education - partnering with Northern Arizona University, Scottsdale Community College and the Careers through Culinary Arts Program. Join us next time! Thank you to the National Italian American Foundation for sponsoring a table. NIAF.org AZItalianchamber.org tomasomaggiorecaf.com Massimo Sommacampagna Bryan Martinka Michael E. Farrar, MBA, MIM Danny Marianino Dan Mattioli Lissa Druss, Cav. OSI Seth Widdes #foundation #charity #foodie #italianamerican #education

Italian Heritage night at Chase Field! Thank you to the Diamondbacks organization. The AZ Italian American Chamber and Italian Association Of Arizona, along with the Fountain Hills Italian Interest Group. We recognized Margherita Bertola Fray (thank you, Barbara Veltri). She has a very interesting life story... Thanks to Mary Lou De Santo for the fun promotional items. AZItalianchamber.org #majorleague #baseball #italianamerican #diamondbacks #heritage #azbusiness #downtownphoenix

Spectacular night with Joey Maggiore + family and friends at the VIP opening of The Italiano in Scottsdale, AZ. Thank you to 2025 NIAF gala Honoree Frank DeBlasi for stopping by. The one and only Massimo Sommacampagna, Jennifer Maggiore of Always This Good, Nick Rago and Joe Forte of D-Mak also enjoyed the festivities. The restaurant is extraordinary! AZItalianchamber.org #Scottsdalebusiness #Italianfood #restaurants #chamberofcommerce Lissa Druss, Cav. OSI Danny Marianino Dan Mattioli Bryan Martinka

Mike Vaccarella and Wipfli LLP have joined the Chamber! This corporate member has roughly 50 locations across the globe. They provide tax planning, accounting, advisory and much more. They will help strengthen the Chamber in both reach and fortitude. We're looking forward to working with Mike. wipfli.com AZItalianchamber.org Michael L. Vaccarella Lissa Druss, Cav. OSI Massimo Sommacampagna Bryan Martinka Dan Mattioli Danny Marianino Joe Forte #azbusiness #italianamerican #accounting #taxadvisory

NIAF Celebrity Golf Classic September 16th at the Trump National Golf Club in LA. Tickets are at NIAF.org, if you're interested. Close to sold out...many thanks to Chair Dominic Caglioti. #celebritygolf #italian #losangeles #nonprofit #tournament @niafitalianamerican

The Italian Festival happening in Scottsdale on 10/19 & 10/20. This event typically draws thousands of people. There are excellent business vendor and sponsorship opportunities. Feel free to inquire with us or check out the AZ Italian Association website. Our Chamber is a proud sponsor of the event. italianassociation.org AZItalianchamber.org #italianfestival #scottsdale #localbusiness #arizonabusiness #vino #italianfood #scottsdaleculture

AZ Italian Chamber Board Member Lissa Druss, Cav. OSI will be speaking on 8/8/24 at the Hilton Scottsdale. She is a featured guest for the Scottsdale area Chamber of Commerce "Women in Leadership" lunch. It's close to sold out but there are some sets remaining. AZItalianchamber.org #womeninbusiness #italianamerican #scottsdalebusiness #girlpower

Mark Stanton is running for Mayor of Paradise Valley! Mark is a friend of the Italian-American community and you may know him from the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. If you'd like more info, check out www.Stanton4PV.com We wish him luck and thank him for his support. AZItalianchamber.org #Paradisevalley #Mayor #Arizona #Scottsdalechamber

The AZ Italian Chamber was present in support of The Italian American Club of Southern Nevada. They are a great Chamber member and have a robust scholarship program. Governor Joe Lombardo presented and Mayor Carolyn Goodman was also present. Club President Angelo Cassaro hosted the event. Board member Bryan Martinka and Chamber member Nick Martinka made the trip out to Las Vegas in support. Congratulations to all the deserving recipients and families. AZItalianchamber.org (Below - Bryan, Governor Lombardo, Pete, Nick) Bryan Martinka Nick Martinka Massimo Sommacampagna Danny Marianino Dan Mattioli Lissa Druss, Cav. OSI National Italian American Foundation #scholarships #business #italian #southwest