A periodic pubblication from the Italian Trade Volume 12 Issue1 .it italian trade 1 Table of contents 22. CREDITS EDITORIALS 24. “Italy and Miami: a long lasting bond of friendship”: a message from Tomas Regalado, Mayor of the City of Miami 26. “The US Southeast, a thriving market for Italian companies”: a message from Gloria Bellelli, Consul General of Italy in Miami 28. “The United States of America, a strategic market for Italian food industry”: a message from Gian Domenico Auricchio, President of Assocamerestero 30. “25 years supporting Italy and its businesses”: a message from Gianluca Fontani, President of Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast SPECIAL EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS 32. “Andrea Bocelli, when simplicity makes you the greatest”, interview with Andrea Bocelli, Italian classical crossover tenor, recording artist, and singer-songwriter. 40. “Santo Versace, Style is the Man!”, interview with Santo Versace, President of Gianni Versace Spa 47. “Italians in Miami: a unique-of-its-kind community”, by Antonietta Di Pietro Italian Instructor in the Department of Modern Languages at Florida International University 53. “Italy and the US: a strong relationship” by Andrea Mancia e Simone Bressan, Journalists and Bloggers THE “MADE IN ITALY AMBASSADOR AWARD” WINNERS 58. “Buccellati, a matter of generations”, interview with Andrea Buccellati, President and Creative Director of Buccellati Spa 63. “The Made in Italy essence” interview with Dario Snaidero, CEO of Snaidero USA INTRODUCING “THE BEST OF ITALY GALA NIGHT” 69. “The Best of Italy Gala Night” Program THE PROTAGONISTS OF “THE BEST OF ITALY GALA NIGHT” 76. “Alfa Romeo, Return of a legend”, by Alfa Romeo 82. “Betting on Italy was a smart move”, interview with Peter Vittori, managing Director Sales & Marketing for Caribbean/Latin America of American Airlines 88. “Hand me a faucet and I will transform it into a jewel.”, interview with Katia Paracchini, CEO and founder of ELKA design 94. “Is sleeping well a secret of the Italian creativity?”, interview with Marco Magni, Owner of Magniflex USA 99. “Zonin, the man who realized President Jefferson’s (wine-making) dream”, interview with Emanuele Siena, Marketing Director of Zonin S.p.A. 104. “The art of being a Designer”, interview with Dodo Arslan, designer and founder of Studio Dodo Arslan 110. “Maintaining tradition through renewal”, interview with Alberto Pecora, co-owner with his brother Giovanni of Enovation Brands. CLOSING REMARKS 114. “A bridge made of people” B:17.25" T:17" S:16.5" ONE CAN’T JUST BUILD SOMETHING TRULY ITALIAN. ONLY HISTORY CAN. OLD NEW LOVE FLAME B:11.25" S:10.5" T:11" OLD NEW CHASE PURSUIT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ITALY AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOUTHEAST FOR CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ITALIAN INGENUITY AND STYLE. OLD NEW STABLE HORSES ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission. .it italian trade 4 FS:8.0625" FS:8.0625" F:8.5" F:8.5" For artwork inquiries, contact [email protected] | For print inquiries, contact [email protected] ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission. FCA_US Mechanical Size Final Output Size Team Alfa Romeo T. Green, N. Monteith, G. Hammes, K. Rogers, S. Manfrin, S. Koller, C. Nieto, M. 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ONLY HISTORY CAN. OLD NEW LOVE FLAME B:11.25" S:10.5" T:11" OLD NEW CHASE PURSUIT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ITALY AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOUTHEAST FOR CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ITALIAN INGENUITY AND STYLE. OLD NEW STABLE HORSES ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission. .it italian trade 5 FS:8.0625" FS:8.0625" F:8.5" F:8.5" For artwork inquiries, contact [email protected] | For print inquiries, contact [email protected] ©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission. FCA_US Mechanical Size Final Output Size Team Alfa Romeo T. Green, N. Monteith, G. Hammes, K. Rogers, S. Manfrin, S. Koller, C. Nieto, M. Rosenthal, Scale 1" = 1" Bleed 17.25" w x 11.25" h Ad # FBCAR63985_Spread_Italian_American_Chamber_Comm E. Ruby, P. Weber, T. Waterloo Trim 17" w x 11" h Job # M63985 WO# 6 Final Output 100% Safety 16.5" w x 10.5" h Destination(s) Studio PO# 24820 Bleed 17.25" w x 11.25" h Italian American Chamber of Commerce Print_Magazine, Spread Ad resize , Spread, 4/C, Bleed Trim 17" w x 11" h Safety 16.5" w x 10.5" h File Name M63985_FBCAR63985_Spread_Ita_Ame_ChamberComm.indd Document Path DDB:FCA_US_LLC:Active_Work:FBCAR_Alpha:M63985_FBCAR_Resize_ads:Mechanicals:M63985_FBCAR63985_Spread_Ita_Ame_ChamberComm.indd Revision # 1 Links Fonts Inks Creative Date Created 6-13-2016 12:02 PM ALF_15_029_RM_4CSWOP.tif (CMYK; 500 ppi; 60%), ALF_15_030_UU_4CSWOP.tif (CMYK; 697 ppi; Slug Font Myriad Pro Family Cyan Account Group Saved 8-2-2016 3:44 PM 43%), ALF_15_031_RM_4CSWOP.tif (CMYK; 1304 ppi; 23%), ALF_15_032_RM_4CSWOP.tif (CMYK; 681 Apex New (Book, Bold; OpenType), Gotham Magenta Print Producer [email protected] Printed 8-2-2016 3:45 PM ppi; 44%), AR015_227FC.tif (CMYK; 833 ppi; 36%), ALF_15_033_RM_4cSWOP.tif (CMYK; 625 ppi; 48%), (Book; OpenType) Yellow Lead Digital Artist emily ruby Print Scale None ALF_15_AlfaRomeo_tag_4C_Wht_LG.ai (45%) Black Digital Artist emily ruby InDesign CC 2015 Retoucher tom waterloo Notes Due: 8/2 Proofreader there’s NO LAYOVER ON THIS TRIP. 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