Vulcan exhibit highlights local Italian community
A bamboo cannoli tube and an antique-looking trumpet sit just over from a large Bruno’s grocery store sign. These objects, along with others in the La Storia exhibit at Vulcan Park & Museum, tell the story of Birmingham’s Italian immigrant community. Italians came to Birmingham by way of Ellis Island or Louisiana farms and plantations....
Partecipazione collettiva ad AIM Expo 2014
Raccogliendo l'eredità della vecchia (DEALEXPO), AIMEXPO è la principale manifestazione per il settore motociclistico negli USA ed è aperta sia al trade che al pubblico degli appassionati. La prima edizione si è svolta nel 2013 ed è stata organizzata su una superficie espositiva di circa 68.000 mq. Gli espositori sono stati 379, in rappres...
Sempre più turisti italiani a Miami
di Roberto Zanni Gli italiani, lo abbiamo raccontato nei giorni scorsi, continuano ad arrivare più numerosi negli Stati Uniti e questo trend non si ferma, anzi è colto al volo si potrebbe dire, dalle compagnie aeree. Con una destinazione che sta crescendo sempre più. Si sa ormai da tempo che Miami è la più amata dagli italiani in America, più di N...
“Made In Italy” Prestige Will Thrive
The American Express Luxury Summit 2014 was held earlier this month in Naples, Florida. During the "Does Made in Italy Still Matter" keynote, Umberto Angeloni, the president of Italian menswear brand Caruso, argued that centuries of fine living lend the "Made in Italy" phrase a distinct flavor. The executive discussed the importance of pro...
The Birth of Postwar Italian Style
Bonnie Clearwater cast a covetous eye on a pair of wool coats. "I'd love to own one," she said. "Wear it and you won't end up looking like a box." Capacious, cut to flatter and surprisingly contemporary, those coats were among the highlights of "Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968," an exhibition at the Nova Southeastern Universit...
Fendi Is Building Luxury Condos In Miami
Ready to own a piece of Fendi real estate?The Italian label is set to claim its share of Miami with a luxury condo building on the city's famous waterfront. According to WWD, the 12-story Fendi Château Residences, a collaboration with Château Group, is set to open in June of 2016 and will feature 58 units. Located near The Bal Harbour Shops, the c...
New guide for real estate investors
The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is pleased to announce the publication, in January 2016, of "Real Estate Investment in South Florida for Italian Buyers" a 100 pages' guide targeting Italian investors in the US. Italians held the 8th position among international investors in properties in South Florida. This growing trend has pushed th...
Italian manufacturer Provides Metalmeccanica to establish first US operation in Augusta County
Italian company Provides Metalmeccanica is planning to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Augusta County, creating 45 jobs. Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Thursday that the company will invest $6.1 million for the project. The company manufactures evaporators and condensers and supplies those components to major HVAC compa...
Natuzzi furniture store coming to CityPlace
By Alexandra Clough Natuzzi Italia will open a furniture store at CityPlace, marking the first of several home furnishing retailers expected to come to CityPlace now that Restoration Hardware will build a furniture "mansion" next door. Natuzzi will open a 9,000-square-foot store on the south end of CityPlace, on Rosemary Avenue in...
Fazoli's Announces Record-Breaking Month With Nine Franchise Agreements To Open 22 New Restaurants Nationwide
Fazoli's, America's largest fast casual Italian chain, today announced it experienced a record-breaking month in July with the signing of nine multi-unit and single-unit franchise agreements to develop 22 new restaurants nationwide. As part of the agreements, Fazoli's will develop new restaurants in cities, including Dothan, Alabama; Snellville, Ge...
Piero Lissoni unveils first villa at Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach
Piero Lissoni, the Italian architect of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, unveiled the project's first model villa on Wednesday, dubbed "Villa Lissoni." The 3,800-square-foot house at 4701 North Meridian Avenue is one of 15 standalone villas planned for the development now under construction in Mid-Beach. Each villa is priced from $4 milli...
Italy's Regional Minister of Agriculture Gianni Fava Participates in "Feeding The Planet-Energy for Life" in Miami - NIAF Awards $25,000 Grant to Miami Dade College
National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Chairman Joseph V. Del Raso, President John M. Viola and General Counsel Arthur J. Furia welcome the Regional Minister of Agriculture from Italy's Lombardy Region, Gianni Fava, to give the opening remarks at the "Feeding the Planet-Energy for Life" forum in Miami, Fla.