A century in bloom: the Mellano family’s legacy of flowers, family, and the American Dream
Behind many successful American stories lies the journey of an immigrant. The story of Mellano & Company, the oldest flower business in the western United States, is no exception. It is a tale of resilience, hard work, and a deep-rooted love for both family and the land — a journey that began in Italy and blossomed into a thriving multi-generationa...
San Francisco: Italy at the 2025 Conference on cybersecurity
Italian start-ups, innovative SMEs and institutions will participate together for the first time at the world’s premier conference and exhibition on cybersecurity: the San Francisco RSA Conference, to be held from 28 April to 1 May 2025 in San Francisco, California. The annual RSA event represents a global platform for discussion, gathering industr...
On the 9th edition of Italian Design Day, experts explore the role of design as a force for equality
Italian Design Day was celebrated in San Francisco on February 12th, highlighting the crucial role of high-quality design in addressing and mitigating inequalities and reducing their impact on daily life. This annual global event, launched in 2017 with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to showcase the excellence and disti...
Leaders in the making: A conversation about Finding Your Voice and Owning Your Story
Wednesday, March 12. 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT. 1630 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133. March is Women's History Month and BAIA is excited to celebrate with a spotlight on Italian female professionals in the Bay Area. The fifth edition of this event is dedicated to the crucial elements of finding your voice and owning your story as foundational step...
O.C. judge sides with Italian mom in custody dispute that has transfixed a nation
Six months after an American man whisked his infant son out of Italy against the mother’s wishes and deliberately withheld the child’s whereabouts, a federal judge ruled this week that the mother can return with the child to her native Italy. The plight of the mother, 46-year-old Claudia Ciampa, has attracted widespread sympathy in Italy, as well a...
Italian Legacy of Mugnaini Wood-Fire Ovens
The recent North Bay Pizza promotion called attention to many local pizzerias, from Geyserville south to Marin County. But it doesn’t take a promotion to get people to take a slice: According to Food & Wine magazine, Americans eat pizza three times a month, 288 pieces a year and the most popular day to eat pizza is … Super Bowl Sunday, of course. T...
INNOVIT is growing and hiring new team members
The Italian Innovation Center is looking for a Director of Programs and a Program Manager to join the team in San Francisco. If you're passionate about innovation, startups, and building bridges between Italy and Silicon Valley, check out these exciting opportunities: Director of Programs and Program Manager. At INNOVIT, our mission is to spark in...
Top Italian and U.S. life sciences executives and Italian government leaders shared business success stories with investors at "Italy on the move 2025" side event during J.P. Morgan healthcare conference
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to host the eighth edition of "Italy on the Move," a side event during the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025 at INNOVIT - The Italian Innovation and Culture Hub. The event showcased investment opportunities in Italy in 202...
Ferrero Group Acquires Power Crunch
Ferrero Group has acquired the protein snack company Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research Group. This move, aimed at enhancing Ferrero’s footprint in the better-for-you snack category, reflects the company’s desire to diversify its product offerings in response to evolving consumer preferences according to FoodBev magazine. Founded in 1996, P...
Anthony Marrone: a legacy of leadership and Italian American heritage in the face of L.A. County’s fires
Anthony Marrone, Chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD), is an Italian American who embodies the values of commitment, resilience, and service to the community. Los Angeles is facing the most devastating fires in its history. Under Marrone's leadership, the department is coordinating efforts to fight fires across more than 300,000...
New Italian Heritage Farmhouse at museum to help tell story of Italians in Kern County
Two local organizations that celebrate Italian heritage in Kern County — the Italian Heritage Dante Association and the Italian Heritage Foundation — were instrumental in moving a new building to the Kern County Museum in 2023. That building, now known as the Italian Heritage Farmhouse, was placed on its new foundation at the museum Thursday. And i...
Dainese Celebrates 20 Years In The USA, Opens 13th Retail Store
Dainese (www.dainese.com), the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of its first US flagship store. In 2004, Dainese opened its first North American flagship store in Orange County to meet the needs of Southern California’s growing motorsports community. Over the past two decades, the store h...