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A Few Words from the President, Comm. Hon. Santo Santoro 27th JUNE 2018 EDITION OF ICCI (Qld) NEWSLETTER A few words from the President, Comm. Hon. Santo Santoro Dear Members and Friends of ICCI (Qld), Welcome to another edition of the ICCI (Qld) Newsletter which as you can gather is now being forwarded to you on a more regular basis than previously has been the case. At ICCI (Qld), we have decided to keep in more frequent communication with our members and friends so that you can be updated about ICCI (Qld) activities and events in a more timely basis. Since we last communicated with you, ICCI (Qld) has hosted a most successful Annual Dinner, attended by many VIPs, including: • Hon Steven Ciobo MP, Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment • The Hon Grace Grace MP, Queensland Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations • Andrew Powell MP, Shadow Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Deb Frecklington MP • The Hon Tim Nicholls MP, State Member for Clayfield and Mrs Mary Nicholls • The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Cr Graham Quirk and Lady Mayoress Anne Quirk • Cr David McLachlan, Chairman of the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee Councillor for Hamilton Ward • Cr Angela Owen, Chairman of Council, Councillor for Calamvale Ward • Dott. Ludovico Carlo Camussi, Italian Consul to Queensland and the Northern Territory. All of the above were delighted to mix and mingle with all in attendance at the dinner. Much fine food and wine was enjoyed by all, with Gambaro’s looking after us in their usual very efficient manner and many of our major sponsors and supporters, including Bertocchi, Casella Family Brands, Italiquore and Gerbino’s added greatly to the magnificence of the culinary offering during the evening. The speeches from our special guests and VIPs were relevant, informative, culturally very appropriate and most entertaining. The singing of the Italian and Australian national anthems were highlights of the evening, as were beautiful scenes from Italy broadcast on large TV screens. And, of course, the business networking opportunities were second to none. 1 The speeches by Minister Ciobo and Consul Camussi focussed very heavily on the increasing presence of and impact by iconic Italian companies now operating in Australia. Both stressed that companies such as Ghella, Mapei, Salini-Impregilo and Italian Railways are very much making their presence felt within the infrastructure space, not only in Queensland but indeed, throughout Australia. Both the Minister and the Consul outlined the increase in trade and investment into Australia by many sectors, including the traditional sectors of food and wine but also fashion, engineering, infrastructure, including the building of roads, railways, tunnels and much investment also within the mining, energy and agricultural sectors of the Australian economy. Last Saturday night, ICCI (Qld) co-hosted with the Accademia Italiana della Cucina, a magnificent dinner at Andrea Ravezzani’s Noosa Waterfront Restaurant. The purpose of the dinner was to accredit the restaurant as a fully recognised restaurant of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina and of course, to enjoy the very best of delicious culinary delights made in Italy. Over 90 people appreciated the opportunity to participate in a truly memorable evening. The Chamber doubled up on Monday morning with a “Business made in Italy” business networking breakfast at The See Restaurant at Mooloolaba, attended by 35 people who very much enjoyed listening to Paul Betti, Sophie Kurz and Chris Cameron talk about “Operating a family business in the aged of disruption”. This was again a very enjoyable ICCI (Qld) function which demonstrated a continuing willingness of ICCI (Qld) to extend its reach beyond the Brisbane metropolitan area. Finally, can I encourage all ICCI (Qld) members and friends to consider attending the Senator the Honourable Matt Canavan Networking Lunch on Monday 23rd July? Senator Canavan is one of the Federal Government’s hardest working and most effective Cabinet Ministers and I am sure he will be one of ICCI (Qld)’s most interesting guest speakers. And, of course, you will remember that Senator Canavan boasts a very distinguished Italian heritage. We look forward to making you feel very welcome – not only at this event but all other events hosted by ICCI (Qld). With very kind regards and best wishes, Commendatore the Hon Santo Santoro President 2 UPCOMING EVENTS 2018 Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Dinner and Awards Join Lord Mayor Graham Quirk in celebrating the outstanding contribution of the multicultural business community to Brisbane. Event details Date: Friday 24 August, 6.30pm Location: Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall Cost: $1500 for tables of 10 or $160 for individual seats Your attendance and support for the event will be highly valued. Tickets are available now. Book your tickets. More information For more information on the Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Dinner and Awards: • visit Council's website • email the Lord Mayor's International Relations and Multicultural unit or • phone 07 3178 1661. 3 ICCI (Qld) BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH 4 MEMORIES OF ICCI (Qld) ANNUAL GALA DINNER Comm. the Hon. Santo Santoro, the Hon. Steven Ciobo MP, The crew from Gerbino Elizabeth and Keith Jarvis Cav. John Kotzas Mike and Annie Pappalardo, Karen and Philip Gray Philip Gray and guests Cav. John Kotzas, the Hon Tim Nicholls MP, the Hon Grace Grace and Jano Dawes 5 Comm. the Hon. Santo Santoro Cathy, Peter Keyte and friends from Port of Brisbane The Hon Tim Nicholls MP, Jano Dawes, Cav. John Kotzas Nadine D’Arro’, Michael and Angela Drysdale and Comm. the Hon Santo Santoro and Cav. Filippo D’Arro’ The crew from QPAC 6 The Italian Consul for Queensland and the Northern The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Cr Graham Quirk Territory, Dott. Ludovico Carlo Camussi The Staff from ICCI Qld: intern Elisa Pezzato, The Hon Grace Grace MP Secretary General Federica Marinatto and President Santo Santoro Santo Santoro and the Hon Andrew Powell MP 7 ICCI (Qld) SUPPORTING STUDITALIA PRIZE ICCI, Qld is proud to join the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane and the Queensland Department of Education to support the 2018 StuditaliA Prize, an educational initiative to encourage all learners of Italian and in particular to reward the achievements of Year 12 students of Italian across the State. The Prize, in its 24th year, acts as a positive incentive for students of Italian in the private and public school systems. Successful applicants receive a one-month stay at the Convitto Nazionale ‘Paolo Diacono’ in Friuli, Italy where students are immersed in the Italian scholastic life whilst experiencing the local culture. The Prize includes a return economy airfare, accommodation and an allowance to help offset expenses incurred in meeting program requirements. 2017 winners pictured: L – R James Humphris, Ben Scott, Luisa Randall, Cordelia Montgomery, Matisse Reed and Bethany Lawes. They are pictured with Dottore Ludovico Carlo Camussi, Italian Consul for Queensland and the Northern Territory and Ms Stacie Hansel, the then Acting Assistant Director- General, Department of Education. 8 ADVERTISING IN ICCI (Qld) NEWSLETTER Friends and supporters of ICCI (Qld) are most welcome to advertise in ICCI (Qld)’s newsletter. Please find below ICCI (Qld) Advertising Rates (ex. GST): Members Non – Members A4 Format For further details FULL PAGE AD $ 400 $ 600 about advertising in our newsletter, please contact the Chamber on (07) 3392 2499 or HALF PAGE AD $ 250 $ 400 by email at [email protected] QUARTER PAGE AD $ 180 $ 250 9 INTRODUCING ICCI (Qld) MAJOR SPONSORS & CORPORATE MEMBERS SUNCORP STADIUM – CORPORATE MEMBER NEXT EVENT The Brisbane Broncos will play the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 30 June 2018. STAR ENTERTAINMENT – MAJOR SPONSOR The Star Entertainment Group (formerly known as Echo Entertainment Group) is an ASX 100 listed company that owns and operates The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast and Treasury Brisbane. The Star Entertainment Group has also acquired the Sheraton Grand Mirage on the Gold Coast in a joint venture and manages the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on behalf of the Queensland Government. On 16 November 2015 the company name changed from Echo Entertainment Group to The Star Entertainment Group as part of a transition to a single brand architecture across the group. Underpinned by the multi-billion dollar transformational projects planned or in progress at our properties, the unified brand is integral to The Star Entertainment Group’s vision to become Australia’s leading integrated resort company. 10 MAJOR ITALIAN TRADE FAIRS AND CONVENTIONS International Textile Exhibition Intertex Milano is an international exhibition for fabrics, yarns and fashion accessories. Selected exhibitors from all over the world, mainly TEXTILE manufacturers of fabrics for women’s, men’s and children’s wear, laces, embroideries, knitted and Name Intertex Milano woven fabrics but also accessories, yarns and clothing, attend the event. Intertex Milano When 10 – 12 July attracts Italian and international textile and clothing industrialists, distributors, agents, Where Milan importers, wholesalers, manufacturers, converters and designers who are looking for new reliable suppliers. Intertex Milano is held together with Ready to Show. MITO SettembreMusica The name MITO SettembreMusica itself sums up and reveals the uniqueness of this music festival: It is a bridge that links two nearby yet very distinct MUSIC northern Italian cities, Milano and Torino. To get from one to the other it’s only a 50-minute train Name MITO SettembreMusica ride. Yet despite the advent of quick connections and globalization, both cities remain closely When 3 – 19 September bound to their respective roots, and maintain Where Milan and Turin styles and traditions that make them so different. Visitors are amazed and enticed by each city’s unique flavour and atmosphere. 16 days of music in each host city, for a total of 125 performances.
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