Castronovo’s earns Special Recognition honors
Two of Salvatore and Maria Castronovo’s children were exceptionally talented musicians – Sam played the violin and Rose played and taught piano. So, it was only natural that the parents wanted Frances to follow in her sibling’s musical footsteps. But she had other ideas. She wanted to design fashions and open a dress shop. With $750 in seed money,...
Anna Piaggi: Creativity & Passion in Fashion and Beyond Fashion
When: October 11th at 6pm - Where: Italian Cultural Institute, 500 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1450 A lecture by Stefano Piaggi, President of Associazione Culturale Anna Piaggi on the extraordinary career of journalist and Fashion writer Anna Piaggi and how her brilliant creativity has served as a lifeblood for designers, photographers, illustrators and...
Job Announcement: The Italian Trade Agency - Chicago office is hiring
The Italian Trade Agency – Chicago office is seeking to fill the position of Accounting, Human Resources and Administration Manager. The Accounting, Human Resources and Administration Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Trade Commissioner and his Deputy. Job description: Budgeting, accounting and bookkeeping of the office; Budget...
Vespa opens pop-up dealership in Detroit's Fisher Building
Detroit's newest pop-up business is focused on transportation, style and fun. A temporary Vespa dealership opened Thursday in the lobby of the Fisher Building. The Peacock Room, a women's clothing and accessories boutique also in the Fisher, will serve as a showroom for the speedy motorbikes. The dealership will be set up through April 15, 2019....
2018 Moto Guzzi Riders Rally
Despite Wisconsin being the traditional homeland of Harley-Davidson, there is a strong affection for machines of Italian origin in the region, as well. Doubters need only mark their calendar for the annual Wisconsin Moto Guzzi Riders Rally. The 34th Annual Wisconsin Moto Guzzi Riders Rally was held on August 3 to 5, 2018 at Lake Joy Campgroundnear...
Joe Deininger of Italian Village talks Italian Village History, Italian food and Ferrari Fest with Dane
Dane is joined ‘on the road’ with the General Manager of Italian Village, Joe Deininger, to talk about celebrating 91 years for The Italian Village, Chicago specific Italian foods and their 21st Annual Ferrari Fest coming up this weekend. The Fest showcases 40 to 60 Ferrari’s in a family fun atmosphere with delicious Italian food. All money made at...
Artistica Italian Gallery Acquires Deruta of Italy
Artistica Italian Gallery, a family-owned importer of Italian home decor for over 28 years, announced that it has acquired the assets of New York-based Deruta of Italy, the oldest B2B distributor of hand-painted ceramics and majolica from the medieval hill town of Deruta, Italy, into the United States. Coinciding with Deruta of Italy’s 35th anniver...
Temporary Job Opening at the Italian Trade Agency - Chicago
The Italian Trade Agency- Chicago office, is seeking to fill a temporary position for an Assistant Marketing Specialist. ITA Chicago office specializes in machinery, automotive, major food retailers, private label sector, and publishing, among other sectors. More information on the Italian Trade Agency activities in the USA is available at https://...
CAR SHOW: Italian Gathering 2018 September 2nd, Sunday with guest Valentino Balboni
Evans Automotive, Primary Aim and Midwestern Auto Group have once again teamed up to host the 13th Annual Italian Gathering with a very special guest. The Sunday, September 2nd event welcomes Italian motor vehicles and motorbikes of all vintages to the Wendy's International Corporate Grounds at One Dave Thomas Blvd., Dublin, OH 43017 from 10:00 A.M...
Chicago women launch LGBTQ travel companies specializing in same-sex weddings in Italy
To Italy lovers, Rome is the most romantic city in Europe — sorry Paris! Amid passionate residents, spectacular natural beauty, great food, and flowing wine, Italy inspires love for all couples. Chicago's Lesley Pritkin and Rosanne Cofoid, owners of two "Italy-only" travel companies, marvel that despite Italy's long-standing popularity among LGBTQ...
Italian Trade Agency To Facilitate New US-Italy Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships At Innovation Days 2018
Innovation Days 2018 takes place in the week of June 25 in Detroit and Chicago, offering Midwestern companies in the automotive, advanced manufacturing and robotics industries extensive opportunities to engage with a group of Italian delegates organized by the Italian Trade Agency through its Rome and Chicago Offices. This weeklong program will und...
Perry Mandera, CEO of The Custom Companies Inc, Inspires Chicagoans To Give 100 Percent Through Quality Work And Charity
Perry Mandera is known throughout the business world for his tenacity, philanthropy, and success. He owns The Custom Companies Inc., which is a full-service transportation company. Although he enjoys helping people and especially children, he also enjoys inspiring others to help. He often writes about his endeavors to bring awareness to various iss...