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E-bulletin at a quick glance:
- Submit an online form to nominate a business for the BC Italian Business Excellence Awards
- Playhouse Wine Festival features Italy as theme country
- Royal Bank invites ICCC members to a celebration in Vancouver on January 29th
- Conexus Magazine's upcoming issue will focus on Membership
- Study abroad at Bocconi, one of Italy's most prestigious Universities announces thirty International Master of Science scholarships
- ICCC will introduce an annual Membership Directory in 2008
- You're invited to "Taste of Italy" in Vancouver
- Wine Makers tour Calgary
- ICCC's business initiative programme application deadline is approaching
- Did you complete your Membership Survey?
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BC Italian Business Excellence Awards
“Celebrating Business Excellence among BC Companies and Italian-Canadian Individuals” Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at the Italian Cultural Centre. The Awards categories are: Business Excellence Award, Young Entrepreneur Award, Global Success Award, Innovation Award, Italian Hospitality Award, President’s Award. Nomination Deadline wil be February 29th, 2008
 CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE ONLINE
TO READ MORE CLICK HERE |
MEMBER OF THE MONTH: VANCOUVER
Company Name LILIKOI SPECIALTY FOODS
Phone 1-866-343-FOOD (3663)
Email info@lilikoi.ca
Sector FOOD
Website LINK
 BUSINESS PROFILE
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Members particpate in Theatre Calgary's Piazza Italia
Theatre Calgary is performing "Enchanted April" (a play that takes place in Portofino, Italy) during the month of February 2008. To commemorate the launch of the play, Theater Calgary will transform their lobby into an Italian Piazza . Chamber Members are invited to participate in this promotion by providing samples or selling small specialty products of Italy. display or sell your products to a captive audience.
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH: CALGARY
Company Name VINO DE FORINO FORNITORE INC
Phone 403-241-8765
Email marina@vinodeforino.ca
Sector WINE
Website www.vinodeforino.ca
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Taste of Italy takes place in Vancouver
“Taste of Italy”, a two-part seminar on Italian Wines and the enhancement of pairing them with organic, non-processed foods such as those from Lilikoi Specialty Foods. Eight signature vintages will be poured and wine producer Dott. Guido Orzalesi from Italy will speak on the expertise gained over centuries that is used in the production of Italian wines. Lilikoi’s cooking demonstration and samples of their health conscious food choices will educate you about the Slow Food Movement. This complimentary event is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about Italy's wines and organic foods while networking with Chamber Members.
TO READ MORE CLICK HERE |
MEMBER OF THE MONTH: EDMONTON
Company Name THE SPA CLUB
Phone 780-406-0662
Email NA
Sector DAY SPA SALON
Website www.spaclub.ca
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TONY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PLAY (2003)
BY MATTHEW BARBER
FROM THE NOVEL BY
ELIZABETH VON ARNIM
DIRECTED BY DENNIS GARNHUM
FEBRUARY 12 TO
MARCH 2, 2008 SHOW IS IN CALGARY ALBERTA
> more info
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLACE A BUSINESS INITIATIVE OFFER IN ICCC`S UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY?
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You're invited to a networking reception in Vancouver to celebrate RBC's Premium Membership renewal with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada on Tuesday January 29th, 2008. Catering provided by Quattro Restaurants and wine poured by Stile wines.
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Thousands of corporate executives, government decision makers and leaders of the environmental industry will converge at GLOBE 2008. Plan to join them for three days of exciting and ground-breaking discussions, March 12-14, 2008 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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“BOCCONI MERIT AWARD” – MASTER IN SCIENCE
Bocconi University in Milan, one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, has announced the second edition of the “Bocconi Merit Awards”. This program is addressed to young graduate students from all over the world.
30 scholarships are being awarded to international students who qualify to attend a Master of Science programme at Bocconi University. Master’s fees are approximately 10,000.00 EUR per year plus accommodations. These scholarships cover tuition fees and accommodation at the university’s guest quarters for the entire duration of the program.
If you wish to know more about this exiting opportunity, please visit the following website: www.unibocconi.it/graduate and follow the appropriate link. |
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading, full-service, integrated national law firm focusing on business law, litigation and intellectual property solutions for our clients. With approximately 725 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo Region, clients turn to us for assistance with their legal needs, from major litigation to corporate finance and patent registration.
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OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT
WHISTLER RESTAURANT AND BUILDING FOR SALE
$2,150,000
First time on the market, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Strategically located between the Athlete Village and the Creek Side,
building and business for sale.
For more information, please call:
Fioretta Wilinofsky 604-240-1316 or Christopher Rivers 604-218-4001
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you're invited
Taste of Italy
BCLDB Cambie Kitchen - 39th and Cambie St Vancouver
February 27 & March 13
6 pm – 8 pm
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada invites you to “Taste of Italy”, a two-part seminar on Italian Wines and the enhancement of pairing them with organic, non-processed foods such as those from Lilikoi Specialty Foods. Eight signature vintages will be poured and wine producer Dott. Guido Orzalesi from Italy will speak on the expertise gained over centuries that is used in the production of Italian wines. Lilikoi’s cooking demonstration and samples of their health conscious food choices will educate you about the Slow Food Movement. This complimentary event is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about Italy's wines and organic foods while networking with Chamber Members.
Wines that will be poured:
Masi - Amarone Costasera
Altesino - Toscana Rosso IGT
Batasiolo - Barolo
Feudi di San Gregorio - Primitivo di Manduria Ognissole
Cecchi - Chianti Classico
Santa Margherita - Pinot Grigio
Ruffino - Chianti Classico Riserva
Montressor - Valpolicella Ripasso
Wines paired with "healthy choice" specialty foods prepared onsite by :
 
Please RSVP to Giuseppe Ganci at 604-682-1410 or by email joe@iccbc.com
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Spring 2008
Your Membership Issue
Membership…it has its benefits! The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada is pleased to offer special advertising opportunities for our 2008 Annual Member Directory publication. This is an exclusive opportunity available to ICCC members only and is a cost-effective form of communicating your company’s products and services.
The ICCC Membership Directory will offer ¼ page and full page colour advertising and will be divided into three key areas:
- Membership Directory – A complete listing of our members alphabetically.
- Buyer’s Guide – An inventory of our members by sector.
- Business Initiative Program – A record of members offering discounts to other ICCC Members.
Special discounted rates will be offered to our members advertising in both the Member Directory and the Members Issue of Conexus. For more information, contact Elena at the ICCC offices at (604) 682-1410 or elena@iccbc.com
visit Conexus Magazine's new website
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MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
To help us better serve our membership, we are asking members to complete a brief survey. Please open the attached file, complete the survey and click the submit button to return the form via email. Results will be featured in our upcoming Membership Issue of Conexus magazine, and will be used to customize future ICCC programs and events.
ALL SURVEY RESULTS ARE ANONYMOUS. NO PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL
BE COLLECTED.
Thank you for your participation!
Please click here if you wish to complete the quick survey |
Are you interested in particpating in Flavours of Italy 2008? - contact us |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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January 29, 2008
RBC Members Networking Event Vancouver Evening reception to celebrate RBC's renewal of their Premium Membership.
February 25 - March 2, 2008
Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival
February 27 and March 13 - Tasty of Italy, Vancouver. BCLDB Cambie Kitchen food and wine seminar and members networking event.
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January 26 Calabrian Annual Banquet- Calgary
February 21st - March 1st - Winemakers visit Calgary
March 12 - 14, 2008
Globe 2008 Thousands of corporate executives, government decision makers and leaders of the environmental industry will converge at GLOBE 2008. Plan to join them for three days of exciting and ground-breaking discussions. www.globe2008.ca
February 27- Toscana Wine tasting - Edmonton
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February Calgary Members' Networking Event- details to follow
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February -ECM Coffee Machines - Members Networking Event and give-away contest
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| This Monthly E-bulletin is emailed to Members & Friends of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada. If you have any questions or comments please contact Giuseppe Ganci at 604-682-1410 or email joe@iccbc.com
Thank you
www.iccbc.com
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Giuseppe Ganci
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada
Vancouver Calgary Edmonton
Director, Membership Services & Events
Suite 405, 889 W Pender St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B2
T 604-682-1410
F 604-682-2997
joe@iccbc.com
www.iccbc.com
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