Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Are you ready for America Buys Italian 2024? We're almost all set and ready to go to its stunning destination, Peschiera del Garda, where we’re thrilled to welcome representatives from GARAFALO MARKETS, LLC (ShopRite), Niemann Foods, Inc., and Columbiana Foods Inc (Giant Eagle, Inc.). Slots are nearly sold out, but a few remain. If you’re interested, don’t miss out—reach out to mocchetti@italchamber.org to grab your spot! A big thanks to National Grocers Association and to its President and CEO Greg Ferrara for their incredible support. Let’s make this event unforgettable! #americabuysitalian #italianproducts #export #import #usmarketentry #strategy #innovation #iacc1887 #exportusa #foodandbeverage #newyork #italy #italyamericachamberofcommerce #connectingpeoplesince1887

Don’t miss another installment of webinars organized in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration! Join us on October 2nd at 11 a.m. for “Marketing Strategies with Neuro-Marketing Concepts.” During this informative workshop you will learn what is Neuro-marketing, Neuro-marketing facts and principles, stimuli to steps, the essentials of a marketing plan, measure performance, high impact strategies, and social media marketing: How, What and When. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dn9JGfGn #smallbusinessadministration #webinar #thechamberthatneversleeps #event #network #networking #members #learnmore #businessorganizations #expand #italy #newyork #events #eventing #italyamericachamberofcommerce #community

Our bags are packed and we’re on our way to Peschiera del Garda for the third edition of America Buys Italian, our exclusive B2B summit connecting Italian food and beverage producers with executives and category buyers from major independent U.S. grocery chains. We’re looking forward to a robust and productive event; many local Italian suppliers are signed up and ready to meet with purchasing managers from three top grocery retailers, including Niemann Foods, Inc., Columbiana Foods Inc (Giant Eagle, Inc.) and GARAFALO MARKETS, LLC (ShopRite). Stay tuned for coverage from the event coming soon! If you’re interested in booking the last available slots, reach out to mocchetti@italchamber.org #americabuysitalian #italianproducts #export #import #usmarketentry #strategy #innovation #iacc1887 #exportusa #foodandbeverage #newyork #italy #italyamericachamberofcommerce #connectingpeoplesince1887

America Buys Italian Retailer Spotlight: We’re excited to announce a “giant” win for America Buys Italian and the Italian suppliers who will be joining us next month in Peschiera del Garda for our B2B summit: Columbiana Foods Inc, family independent grocery retail of the juggernaut Giant Eagle, Inc., has recently signed on to join us for the event! Winner of the Ohio Grocers Association’s 2022 Pinnacle Award, Columbiana Foods Inc/Giant Eagle, Inc. and the Graff family are a reliable choice for the residents of Northeast Ohio. With an annual sales of approximately $60 million and a dedicated team of 500 employees, they continue to serve the community with excellence since 1977. Category buyers from Columbiana Foods Inc/Giant Eagle, Inc. and two other major independent grocery retail chains will meet one-on-one with local Italian suppliers during three days of structured B2B meetings to share knowledge, source products and “buy Italian!” #americabuysitalian #italianproducts #export #import #usmarketentry #strategy #innovation #iacc1887 #exportusa #foodandbeverage #newyork #italy #italyamericachamberofcommerce #connectingpeoplesince1887

Meet Lorela Mehmeti, one of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc.'s J-1 exchange visitors, who recently completed a six-month research internship at Knowledge Futures, an independent nonprofit organization founded as a partnership between The MIT Press and the MIT Media Lab. During her internship, Lorela expanded her professional network, gained insights into the evolving academic publishing landscape and deepened her understanding of emerging industry trends in the U.S. Lorela credits her training program with enhancing her communication abilities, teaching her to navigate professional interactions with a North American mindset and further developing a global perspective. Congrats, Lorela, on completing your training program–we’re eager to see where the future takes you! #bridgeusa #contactus #j1visaprogram #unitedstates #visa #iacc1887 #sponsoringorganization #departmentofstate #joinus #learnmore #exchange #program #intern #trainee #connectingpeoplesince1887 #thechamberthatneversleeps #culturalexchange #visa #sponsorship #joinus #benefits #italy #europe #unitedstates

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Banca Popolare di Sondrio, one of Italy's pioneering cooperative banks, established in 1871. This partnership is aimed at fostering the growth of both Italian companies seeking to expand into the U.S. market and U.S.-based companies with business interests in Italy.     IACC Executive Director Federico Tozzi and Project Specialist Giulia Mocchetti were in Sondrio last week and had the pleasure to meet with Mario Erba, BPS Deputy General Director, and Mara Simonini, BPS Head of Internationalization Services.     Through this collaboration, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will support Banca Popolare di Sondrio's corporate clients in entering and strengthening their foothold in the U.S. market by offering a comprehensive suite of market entry, educational, and research services. Banca Popolare di Sondrio will actively promote Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc. events and initiatives in Italy. #BancaPopolareDiSondrio #USA #NewYork 

America Buys Italian Retailer Spotlight: Meet Rich Niemann Sr., CEO and Owner of Niemann Foods, Inc., a family-owned, employee-owned company that operates and owns over 100 stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Since Niemann Foods, Inc. founding in 1917, hard work and forward thinking have guided two generations of the Niemann family through steady growth to become the largest independently owned supermarket chain in central Illinois. Today, more than 100 grocery, pet food, hardware, pharmacies, and gas stations are part of the NFI family and continue to serve their respective communities with a commitment to taking care of their customers and a strong focus on selling fresh products, listening to and responding to customers needs and building lasting relationships with courteous service. #americabuysitalian #italianproducts #export #import #usmarketentry #strategy #innovation #iacc1887 #exportusa #foodandbeverage #newyork #italy #italyamericachamberofcommerce #connectingpeoplesince1887

Join us on September 19 at 12 p.m. EST for "Global Sustainability Challenges, Words, Regulators and the Consumer," the first installment in our six-part “Carbon Emissions Brand Management” webinar series offered by IACC member and environmental strategies expert Bill D'Arienzo, PhD of WDA Strategic Brand Marketing. The series will teach participants how to align with regulatory rules, avoid fines and business interruptions and develop a new set of revenue streams while doing so. Next Thursday’s session will explore key concepts such as ESG/CSR, SDG, and Global CO2 treaties, as well as how global consumers and regulators perceive sustainability priorities. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to increase your global sustainability IQ and learn how your business can navigate challenges–and leverage opportunities–in the rapidly-evolving ESG/CSR landscape! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFEPuK83 #informative #webinar #sustainability #global #challenges #thechamberthatneversleeps #onlineevent #network #networking #members #learnmore #expand #italy #newyork #events #eventing #italyamericachamberofcommerce #community

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, Inc. member eMazzanti Technologies invites you to unlock your potential with their upcoming Microsoft Copilot Master Class on September 12th at 12 p.m. EST. Join eMazzanti for this exclusive Master Class and discover how to harness the power of AI-driven tools to boost your productivity. 🎯 Prepare for an enlightening journey that will transform the way you work, collaborate, and achieve your goals. 🌟 Reserve your spot now at: https://lnkd.in/d7-yqYCf and check out eMazzanti’s website for additional session dates. Make sure to stick around till the end for a special offer! #Copilot #AI #Microsoft #Efficiency #Productivity #TalkWitheMazzanti eMazzanti Technologies Carl Mazzanti Nirvan Ramoutar Nadege Konyn Deep Ranipa Fran Blanco Susan Chait

Join us on September 12th at 11 a.m. EST for “The ABCs of the J-1 Visa,” an interactive information session where we’ll walk you through the nuts and bolts of the IACC’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. If your company is interested in hosting a trainee from overseas, or you’re an early career professional interested in pursuing on-the-job training in the U.S., you won't want to miss this chance to hear directly from current host companies and exchange visitors about their experiences and get real time answers to your questions from our experienced staff. RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/d_U9zH_Z #informative #webinar #j1visa #j1 #internship #traineeship #thechamberthatneversleeps #event #network #networking #members #learnmore #expand #italy #newyork #events #eventing #italyamericachamberofcommerce #community