You're invitedto the cocktail presentation event of project ITA-CA on June 5th at the Italian Institute of Culture. Please, click here for more details
May 10th We hosted an Open House party at our new offices on 889 West Pender Street. The event provided members the opportunity to see old faces and new alike, not to mention the chance to partake in some great refreshments and enjoy three Sicilian wines, Grillo, Syrah and Nero d’Avola - the evening’s hands down favourite. We also held a lucky dip, which was won by Rita Bellano, Vice President of Bellano Ceramic Tile Co. Ltd. The prize: mementos of last year’s World Cup Italian victory.
Events of the month Edmonton
June 5th The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Edmonton will be hosting the launch of the special Alberta edition of Conexus. The event will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm at Zenari’s, Main floor Manulife Place, 10180 101 Street, Edmonton. Wine will be provided by Georgia Enterprises Ltd, WineQuest and Zenari’s.
Events of the month Calgary
May 30th Cole Freight Inc. along with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Calgary, hosted, at Webster Galleries (812 – 11 Avenue S.W, Calgary), a short presentation by David Bosse, Director of Cole Consulting, entitled “Logistically Thinking”. The presentation was given in order to familiarize the participants with the advantages of good logistics planning and the proper execution of strategies. Wine from the regions of Piedmont, Veneto and Tuscany for the event was supplied by Georgia Enterprises Ltd.
Upcoming Events/News
June 5th We will be officially presenting “Project Itaca” at the Italian Cultural Insititute. Itaca, which is subsidized by the European Union and involving the Italian Chambers of Commerce of Vancouver and Montreal, alongside the regions of Campania and Veneto, in Italy will train a junior Task Force, over the space of two years, to develop business relations with the industrial sectors of the two Italian regions. Click here for more details.
June 15th “… helping companies across B.C. reach the business podium…”. With these words RBC, the Premier National Banking Partner for the 2010 Winter Games, presents Canadian companies with a one of a kind opportunity to diversify, expand and reach new markets throughout Canada and the World. [Click here to see the event details].
For most North Americans visiting Italy, all roads lead to Rome, Florence and Venice. But there's much more to experience beyond the Coliseum, the David and a gondola ride.
The Summer 2007 issue of Conexus tells our members how to leave the tour-bus crowds behind and consider some little known jewels off the beaten path. We will explore tiny medieval hill towns, discover the spectacular coastal paths of the Cinque Terre and visitthe volcanic lakes and Renaissance treasures of southern Tuscany, Lazio and Umbria. Our aim is to draw the Conexus readers’attention to the many overlooked corners of the country where those daring enough to venture beyond the well-worn tourist zones will be richly rewarded with the delights of discovery!
Naturally you can also indulge in the pleasures of la dolce vita: good food, good wine and improving your wardrobe! You can easily combine a love for travel with a love for shopping in Italy, if you know where to look! We will show you where to find outlet stores for the major fashion houses and also teach you where to find the top street markets and shopping districts. In addition to the fabulous clothes, we will show you the best spots to pick up everything from Italian hand-crafted leather, wood, paper, jewelry and ceramics. What better way to do your shopping than by traveling across this gorgeous and historically rich country and seeing the sites along the way?
Put the words "travel" and "Italy" into the Google search engine. You will see 215 million results. So where do you start when you want to tell others about your business or opportunity that is magnifico in every way? The summer issue of Conexus allows our members and advertisers the chance to showcase their travel destination or tour, food or wine experience, fashion expertise, or simply the opportunity to tell others of your own rare discovery from Italy that you are now sharing with others in Canada. Conexus provides a powerful opportunity to our members to attract and develop new business and expertise.
Conexus offers creative and flexible advertising programs to suit specific budgets and marketing needs. Advertising opportunities range from ¼ page ads to more contextually relevant pieces. Whatever your product or marketing strategy, we offer numerous ways to connect your message with our users. To learn more about these opportunities call Elena at 604.682.1410.
CHAMBER NEWS
Vinitaly This yearly international wine fair that takes place in Verona, Italy, is one of the most important in the world. For the 2007 edition – that took place between March 29th and April 2nd – the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vancouver partnered with Verona Fiere to send 4 wine importers, from Vancouver and Alberta, to this unique exhibition, featuring expert guided wine sampling and intense business negotiations.
NAFTA Area Buyers’ Mission This May, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada (Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary organized the third edition of the NAFTA Area Buyers’ Mission to meet with selected food and wine manufacturers in Tuscany, from May 20th to may 27th , in the provinces of Siena, Livorno and Grosseto. The goal of the mission was to familiarize North American food and wine importers with high quality genuine Italian food products that have been recognized by the European Union Food Authority and awarded special designation reflecting guaranteed authenticity and typical origin, such as DOC, DOP, DOCG and IGT.
July 23rd until August 4thWonderbrass, an Italian Quintet, will be attending the Brass Residency at the Banff Centre. As part of the residency, the Quintet will get the opportunity to perform several times in public as part of the Banff Summer Arts Festival. This prestigious and world renowned arts festival attracts an educated audience on a local, national and international level. The Wonder Brass Quintet was founded in 2006 by five young brass players from Italy and Germany. The members of the Quintet are all employed with first-class orchestras in different countries.
5th Annual “Weekend to Remember”, September 15 – 19, 2007 Business owners are invited to take part on this four day luxury cruise between Vancouver and Los Angeles, aboard the Diamond Princess. The cruise will be a fantastic opportunity to network and to attend conferences focused on wealth management topics, such as Succession Planning for business, especially family-owned businesses and will feature renowned speaker Peter Legge. For Seminar Information contact Debbie L’Abbee or Caroline Parker RBC Dominion Securities at 604-535-3835. For reservations and cruise information call 604-572-9500 or 1-877-572-9500.
US Franchise Promotion: Are you interested in developing a U.S. franchise in Canada?
If so, consider attending the U.S. Commercial Service 2007 Canada-Wide U.S. Franchise Promotion event!
The US Consulate General is pleased to extend the invitation to this event to all members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada - Vancouver Edmonton Calgary.
To view the Press Release of the event, click here.
ITA-CA : ICCC is Currently recruiting people between 20 and 35 years old, with both Italian and Canadian citizenship that are interested in attending the course. Members of the Italian-Canadian business community needed for a business discussion forum! The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada is currently undertaking "Project Itaca", a project subsidized by the European Union, involving in Canadathe Italian Chambers of Commerce of Vancouver and Montreal and in Italy the Provinces of Veneto and Campania. The junior Task Force will be trained over the two years (more than 300 hours of training are currently expected, including in-class instruction, self-directed learning and project work) and with the cooperation and assistance of the institutions involved in the Project, will be responsible for developing business relations with the industrial sectors of the two Italian provinces.
Receive a 10% discount, All Chamber members will receive a discount on their TV advertising campaigns on TLN and TV Listings. For more information pleaseclick here
See the world and earn money at the same time! The Government of Canada has negotiated reciprocal temporary work permits with close to 40 countries for Canadians between the ages of 18 and 35.
The R-Class provides an unusually impressive combination of features - the comfort and style of a luxury vehicle, the performance and handling of a fine sports sedan along with the versatility of an SUV.
It is a leap forward that could only be made by looking back. By pouring all that we've accomplished into one very new, very different, kind of Mercedes-Benz. The R-Class Grand Sports Tourer is a view of what travel can and should be. Space. Comfort. Light and sky. Plus 4MATIC full-time all-wheel drive. On a scale that changes everything
Dine Italia and Flavours of Italy will be merged together this September....
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