May 2012 - American Chamber Of Commerce in Italy
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May 2012 - American Chamber Of Commerce in Italy
HEADLINES NEWSLETTER OF THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ITALY May 2012 NEW AMCHAM’S MEMBERS A friendly welcome to the New Members who joined AmCham and a request to contact us for any needs. We hope they can benefit from all the Networking opportunities and visibility, that AmCham offers and hope to meet them soon during one of our next event. Welcome to New Members! De Agostini Publishing S.p.A. - Novara www.deagostini.it Sustaining Member Italfarmaco Holding S.p.A. - Milano www.italfarmaco.com Corporate Member Ku Solar S.r.l. - Trento www.kusolar.com Start-Up Member Mossone Luigi - Casale Monferrato AL Corporate Member Up! S.r.l. - Milano www.upandup.biz Corporate Member American Chamber of Commerce in Italy - Via Cantù 1 - 20123 Milano Ph. +39 028690661 / +39 0287212103 - Fax +39 0239296752 E-mail: [email protected] www.amcham.it AMCHAM EVENT PROGRAM 2012 After Hour Business Cocktail Date: May tuesday 15 2012, at 6.30p.m. Place: Sheraton Diana Majestic - Viale Piave 42, Milano Sponsored by United Brain Calling Fair Event enabling young talents, students and researchers to submit their ideas and/or business projects to the most important and innovative american companies to promote the exchange of ideas, experiences and resources. Date: May, friday 18 2012 Place: Palazzo delle Stelline, Corso Magenta 61, Milano Date: May, thursday 24 2012 Place: Tempio di Adriano, Roma AmCham Dinner Meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Macedonia - on invitation Topic of the meeting: “Investments opportunities in the Republic of Macedonia” Date: May Wednesday 23 2012, at 8.00p.m. Place: Grand Hotel et de Milan - Via Manzoni 29, Milano AmCham Lunch Meeting with the Ceo of Simest Massimo D’Aiuto Topic of the meeting: "Simest - AmCham: una partnership vincente" Date: May Monday 28 2012, at 12.30p.m. Place: The Westin Palace - Piazza della Repubblica 20, Milano AmCham Workshop - Insurance Task Force “Consulenza, indipendenza e intermediazione assicurativa” Tendenze di cambio nella distribuzione assicurativa in Italia Date: May tuesday 29 2012, at 3.00p.m. Place: The Westin Palace - Piazza della Repubblica 20, Milano Sponsorizzato da Carnelutti Studio Legale Associato - Chubb Insurance Company of Europe - S.E. Marsh Pramerica Life - RGA International Reinsurance Company Limited AmCham Workshop - Economic Affairs Committee “Finanza e crescita economica: prospettive per il futuro” Date: to be defined Place: Palazzo Mezzanotte, Piazza degli Affari, 6 - Milano (to be confirmed) AmCham Mission to Silicon Valley What’s the recepy of who changed the world? Date: to be defined Place: San Francisco e Silicon Valley, U.S.A. Ordinary General AmCham Meeting Date: June, tuesday 26 2012, at 11.00a.m. Place: The Westin Palace - Piazza della Repubblica 20, Milano 2 WWW.AMCHAM.IT AmCham Lunch Meeting with the Ambassador Giampiero Massolo Date: June, tuesday 26 2012, at 12.30p.m. (to be confirmed) Place: The Westin Palace - Piazza della Repubblica 20, Milano AmCham Lunch Meeting with the Vice President of Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura - on invitation Meeting with Michele Vietti Date: July Monday 9 2012 (to be defined) Place: Milano (to be defined) AmCham Lunch Meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht - on invitation Date: to be defined Place: Milano / Roma (to be defined) For further information about these events or if you have any proposal for other events, please contact: Kelly Ben Frech: Senior Marketing and Communication Manager, AmCham Italy Ph. +39 0287212103 - E-mail: [email protected] AMCHAM MISSION TO SILICON VALLEY AmCham Italy organizes a Mission to San Francisco and in Silicon Valley, in order to get to know and share the processes, the pruducts and the most innovative systems, which are going to influence our way of life and work. The doors of the most advanced think tanks of Linkedin, Google, Facebook, Cisco and of various start-ups of the high-tech field will be open to the participants. Moreover, a reserved session at the prestigious Stanford University and at the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco and an exclusive dinner at the Robert Mondavi Winery are in the agenda. The participation to this important and exclusive mission is addressed to CEO, CIO and CTO of italian companies, who will be of groundbanking innovations and will have the opportunity to socialize with other peers for a useful exchange of knowledge and experiences. For further information and registration: Kelly Ben Frech Ph. +39 0287212103 E-mail: [email protected] WWW.AMCHAM.IT 3 BRAIN CALLING FAIR 2012 empowered by Workshop 1 “Understanding Innovation” May 18 2012 at 11.00a.m. - Milano, Palazzo delle Stelline Speakers: Francesco Inguscio - Founder NuovoLab Alberto Masetti-Zannini - Founder The Hub Gianbattista Piacenti - Head of Innovation UniCredit Carlo Alberto Pratesi - Professor Università Roma TRE Moderator: Emil Abirascid - Newspaper Manager Innov’azione Workshop 2 “Business Pitching” May 18 2012 at 4.00p.m. - Milano, Palazzo delle Stelline Speakers: Luigi Capello - Founder EnLabs Peter Kruger - Founder eZecute Massimiliano Magrini - Founder Annapurna Ventures Francesco Marini Clarelli - President Italian Angels for Growth Francesco Sacco - Professor Università L. Bocconi Cristiano Seganfreddo - General Manger Progetto Marzotto Moderator: Massimo Sideri - Journalist Corriere della Sera 4 WWW.AMCHAM.IT CANDIDATE YOUR COMPANY We are looking for the Transatlantic Champions! Since 2005 American Chamber of Commerce in Italy every year rewards the companies, which have distinguished themselves in the Transatlantic Business. The event consists in an elegant Gala Dinner, whose guests are the U.S. Ambassador in Italy and over 500 important personalities of the institutional, corporate and cultural italian world. The previous winners perfectly reflect the best of the business italian and american community. If your company, in the last year, has distinguished itself for its results, investments, joint-ventures, innovation, send a presentation to [email protected], by july 31, 2012. Your candidation will be judged by the AmCham Board of Directors and your company could be one of the winners of the Transatlantic Award 2012, which will be announced by the beginning of October 2012. GLBT - PEOPLE AT WORK On May 17-18 the First LGBT Leadership Summit will be held in Rome, at Hotel Redisson Blu. GLBT People at work will have Italian and Multinational companies and professionals gather together to share and discuss Diversity Management: best practices, challenges and future scenarios. For information and registration: www.glbtpeopleatwork.org PITTSBURG REGIONAL ALLIANCE The (PRA) markets the benefits of conducting business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to companies all over the world. Discover for yourself why Pittsburgh, named by London-based fDi (Foreign Direct Investment) magazine as a top “America’s City of the Future,” is also a smart place to locate. At no charge, we offer a team of experienced professionals who are your central point of contact, that can link you to a vast network of private and public sector leaders from across the region. The PRA stands ready to help Italian companies looking to establish a North American presence. For further information: Suzi Pegg 11 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Ph. 001 412 392 4555 Ext 4555 Email: [email protected] - www.pittsburghregion.org WWW.AMCHAM.IT 5 17th JUNE 2012 MARATHON IN MILAN: 5KM OF FREEE RUNNING IN THE CITY CENTER ANMAR onlus, supported by its testimonial Max Pisu, this year takes part in an already known event in Milan: the “Strasingle” marathon. This is open to everybody, both men and women of all ages, whether they are single for choice or for necessity, and to people who are just courious, sporty or affectionate runners. The participating fee is 10€ and it includes: Race number Official T-shirt Participation medal Access to the refreshment point at the finish line and medical assistance for the whole marathon Free entrance to the evening party with buffet dinner A percentage of the revenues from the tickets sale will be donated to ANMAR (Associazione Nazionale Malati Reumatici www.anmar-italia.it) which, since 1985, also with a net of regional associations, gives support to people affected by rheumatic diseases of any form: autoimmune, progressive, permanent and/or disabling. ANMAR defends these affected people’s rights, offers services to provide a better life quality and promotes the scientific research about these diseases. Whoever is interested in participating or in supporting the association purposes, may write an email to ANMAR secretariat ,located in ALOMAR (Associazione Lombarda Malati Reumatici) head office: [email protected] the secretary will contact you back. 6 WWW.AMCHAM.IT MEMBERS NEWS The complete texts of the news published in this section are available in the “Members News” area of the AmCham website THE AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT DATA PROCESSED BY ADP ADP NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT REPORT ADP, the world leader in payroll outsourcing, process each month, the National Employment Report: based on data aggregated and anonymous, the report provides an overview on the progress of the American occupation of small, medium and large private sector companies. ADP National Employment Report provides monthly to the U.S. government. Monthly news ROSELAND, New Jersey -- May 2, 2012 -- Private-sector employment increased by 119,000 from March to April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report® released today. The ADP National Employment Report, created by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP® ), in partnership with Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC, is derived from actual payroll data and measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month. The estimated gain from February to March was revised down modestly, from the initial estimate of 209,000 to a revised estimate of 201,000. To obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including additional charts, supporting data and the schedule of future release dates, or to subscribe to the monthly email alerts and RSS feeds, please visit www.ADPemploymentreport.com. The May 2012 ADP National Employment Report will be released May 31, 2012 at 8:15 AM ET. For additional information on ADP Italy: www.it-adp.com or [email protected] DREAM&CHARME PRESENTS VILLA ARESE LUCINI A splendid aristocratic Villa dating back to the end of the 16th century, Villa Arese Lucini is located in Osnago, surrounded by the green landscape of Brianza, less than one hour from Milan. The architectural complex includes the Villa, the Torciera and a lush English Park with an abundance of century old trees offering panoramic views of great effect. Next to the Villa stands the Torciera, a richly decorated architectural masterpiece dating back to 17th th century. The complex has been recently renovated and restored to its former splendour and is now a unique location for prestigious events. The Torciera offers an extraordinary setting for high profile corporate events and an enchanting location for private receptions. The Villa and its Park may also be requested for particularly exclusive occasions. Villa Arese Lucini is the perfect combination of elegance and charme. Website: www.villaareselucini.com Dream&Charme for Villa Arese Lucini: E-mail: [email protected] - Ph. +39 0280503457. WWW.AMCHAM.IT 7 UNITED OPTIMIZES ITS OFFER United recently rebranded its premium-cabin on its international long haul flights. The name of the international first class, available on three-cabin aircraft, is now United Global FirstSM. On two-cabin and three-cabin aircraft, the international business-class service is now called United BusinessFirst®. United Global First Out of Italy, first-class customers traveling between Rome and Washington D.C.1 can now experience United Global First with a higher level of privacy and comfort, priority airport services and more-personal attention. On most of United’s three-cabin aircraft, United Global First suites offer flat-bed seats, laptop power, USB ports, individual audio and video on demand with noise-reduction headsets, additional storage compartments and a multi-course meal with complimentary wines. United BusinessFirst BusinessFirst® , Continental’s award winning business class is now United’s international business class on long haul flights with the brand United BusinessFirst. It is available both on two-cabin and three-cabin aircraft. Italian customers can experience it on United flights between Rome and Washington D.C.1 and between Rome/Milan and New York2. This elevated business-class service offers new amenities that include an additional entrée option, for a total of four, designed by United’s Congress of Chefs and expanded wine selections. In-flight entertainment and comfort have been enhanced with the introduction of noise-reduction headsets, new amenity kits, duvet-style blankets and higher-quality pillows. 1: Washington Dulles Airport 2: Newark Liberty International Airport For further information: www.united.com THREE SEMINARS TO DEEP THE VALUE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUSINESS TRAVEL Following the success of seminars made last year, Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialized in managing business travel, proposes three new appointments in collaboration with Amadeus and AirPlus International. The seminars will be held on May 29th in Rome, September 25th in Milan and October 10th in Parma. During the seminars will be explored the key areas where technology can improve business performance, the importance of integration between different tools and best practices for a successful approach. Particular attention will be devoted to understand the solutions that best meet specific business needs, because each company requires a specific response. The seminars will conclude with an interactive session to "test" in person the different features of some technological tools. Attendance at seminars is free but places are limited. For information and registration: Carlson Wagonlit Travel: Ph. +39 0262543355 or 3409655052 - Email: [email protected] 8 WWW.AMCHAM.IT THE ENVOY SUITE FROM US AIRWAYS - A330-200/300 Change your position on Business Travel With the Envoy Suite, we’ve redefined the way you travel. Its visionary design encompasses everything you need to work, relax and sleep in the utmost comfort and privacy. Each Envoy Suite provides direct aisle access, plus every seat faces forward. The 1-2-1 layout of the cabin offers a choice of single or double seats, all angled away from the aisle for greater privacy. Instead of simply reclining, your seat becomes a fully flat bed. You’re free to enjoy your next international flight – or sleep right through it. Learn more about the Envoy Suite: www.usairways.com/envoysuite PRESENTAZIONE FOTONICA Who we are We are a web agency, who offer a wide range of advanced services for the communication of 2.0 Web. To reach our targets we use tecnologies and services developed and managed by our Centre of Research and Development. What we do We define the best web strategy for each client, developing and using appropriate software tools and solutions to share goals Some of services that we offer are: CMS (Content Management System) to build Web 2.0 sites and portals, e-commerce, web application; System software for create Newsletters for e-mail marketing; Video Live production software system, very powerful and easy to use; Web marketing, web advertising, interactive advertising to viral marketing using social networks; Digital Brochure for multimedia publishing company catalogs; SEO and SEM activities, Web analitycs; Integrated systems for SMS and MMS sending; APPS for iPad, iPhone, Android, RIM and mobiles devices solutions. Some of our most prestigious clients: Camera di Commercio Americana, Camera di Commercio di San Marino, Meeting di Rimini, Università di San Marino, Custodia di Terra Santa, San Marino Expo Shanghai, Comitato Olimpico Sammarinese, Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II, Autodromo di Monza, Novamont SpA. Fotonica, through its branch neoh srl in Milan, in collaboration with the prestigious editing ouse Hoepli Spa, organizes a series of training courses for all those who want to discover and utilize the potential of web 2.0 marketing. The faculty speakers are the characters most industry experts, all authors of successful books published in the prestigious series "Web 2.0 & Marketing”. The first course "Doing Business with facebook" will be held in Milan on June 5. It will be held by the professor Luca Conti. Fotonica is pleased to invite AmCham members at the first training course "Doing Business with Facebook" in Milan on June 5. For information and registration: www.corsi.hoepli.com - www.fotonica.com WWW.AMCHAM.IT 9 RELAX IN AN IDEAL WORKPLACE Noi di Regus sappiamo quanto possa essere difficile trovare un ambiente professionale in cui lavorare quando sei in viaggio o in una città che non conosci. Ecco perché abbiamo deciso di offrire una Businessworld Gold card ai membri della American Chamber of Commerce in Italy. La Gold card ti consente di lavorare nei business centre Regus in tutto il mondo, tra cui, ovviamente, Milano, Roma e Torino. Businessworld Gold card ti offre: • Accesso illimitato e gratuito a 1.200 business lounge in tutto il mondo • Accesso ad Internet gratuito • Bevande, servizi di stampa e news in tempo reale • 10% di sconto sulla prenotazione di sale riunioni intutto il mondo. La tua Businessworld Gold card è pronta per essere utilizzata. Attivala all'indirizzo http://www.regus.it/amcham. Inserisci il codice : amcham. La card arriverà al tuo indirizzo in circa 3 settimane. Ti basterà quindi mostrare la tua card in uno dei nostri business centre per lavorare come, dove e quando preferisci. La rete Regus dispone di 1.200 sedi. Scegli quella più adatta alle tue esigenze su www.regus.eu For more information on Regus products, click on the icons below. 1200 locations 550 cities 95 countries © Regus 2011 Regus plc (société anonyme) Head Office: 26 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg R.C.S. Luxembourg B: 141159. Registered Office: 22 Grenville Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8PX, Channel Islands Jersey Registered Number: 101526 10 WWW.AMCHAM.IT BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS In this section our members can find all the offers and benefits that AmCham gives them. For further information: Kelly Ben Frech, tel. +39 028690661, e-mail: [email protected] AN INSURANCE SOLUTION FOR THE AMCHAM MEMBERS BY PRAMERICA LIFE Two years have passed since Pramerica Life S.p.A., a subsidiary of the US-based Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI)*, formed a partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy. The partnership, which generated significant market interest, will run for another year and will enable the people interested to profit by the same favourable commercial conditions granted last year. The AMCHAM members will be able to profit by a comprehensive service offering and innovative solutions including: insurance and retirement solutions for entrepreneurs, succession planning and generational transition in the enterprise, benefits for employees and non-competition agreements. The partnership agreement is available on the website www.amcham.it in the section dedicated to the benefits granted to the AMCHAM members. For more information, please visit the www.pramericalife.it website or contact the Pramerica Affinity Department. For more informations: Pramerica Life SpA Piazza della Repubblica 14 - 20124 Milano Patrizia Meduri - Ph. +39 0272258216 - E-mail: [email protected] * Prudential Financial is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Plc, a Company incorporated in the United Kingdom. THE PICK CENTER OFFICES IN ROME In the Center of Rome and in the EUR District, Pick Center offers: •Furnished Offices and Open Spaces from 1 to 400 working stations ready to use Virtual Offices: Postal, Fax and Telephonic addres with customized answer, in a prestigious location • Day Office starting from 1 hour use • Meeting Rooms up to 45 people fully equipped for web conference and videoconference also. YOU NEED AN OFFICE IN THE CENTER OF ROME? Get 2 months free on a 1 Year contract Discounts and easy terms also on 6 months contracts. Are you still thinking about it? * the promotion is valid for contracts signed within 30/06/12 * Pick Center offers you furnished offices, working stations and open spaces for short or long periods and with flexible contracts. Come to visit us in the Center of Rome: Via Attilio Regolo, Via Boezio and Piazza Marconi (EUR). Pick Center Business Center - the only good alternative to your office For information: Customer Care n. 800 189 099 or visit our website www.pickcenter.it WWW.AMCHAM.IT 11 ESSEQUADRO SERVICE Exclusive expertise guaranteed EsseQuadroservice, leader in re location services across Italy, offers proposals tailored to your needs and requests. Expierenced professionals and a new fleet consisting of major car brands, all less than 3 years old, contribute to a customized offer that includes a fast and reliable means of transportation across the country. Thus we offer you a modern transfer service which also provides affective logistical support for your needs. Through partnerships with accredited and well-known hotels EsseQuadroservice is able to transform your transfer into an exclusive and unique experience of quality, expertise and privacy. Additionally, our company is pleased to offer to all AMCHAM members, until July 2012, a 10% discount on all rates currently in use on routes bound to Fiumicino Airport (Rome). For further details on all our services and for personalized quotations, do not hesitate to contact our company at: [email protected] or on +39 3286775204. Booking 24H 365 days of the year Ph./Fax : +39 0688520024 - Infoline: +39 3286775204 - Infoline: +39 3493576100 REGUS: RELAX IN A PLACE THAT MEANS BUSINESS At Regus we know how hard it can be to find a professional place to work when you travel a lot or you’re in an unfamiliar city. That’s why we’re offering the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy members a Businessworld Gold card. It lets you work in Regus business centres anywhere in the world including, of course, Rome, Milano and Torino. Businessworld Gold card gives you: Free and unlimited access to 1,200 Business Lounges worldwide Free Internet access Beverages and print or broadcast news 10% discount on Meeting Room rental worldwide. Your Businessworld Gold card is set up and ready to go. You need to activate your card at www.regus.it/amcham. Then you simply show your card at any of our business centres and work how, where and when you want. SAVE 15% AT THE WESTINWORKOUT® AT THE WESTIN PALACE, MILAN For the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy members, special discount of 15% on the price list at the WestinWORKOUT® Energize at the end of your day in our WestinWORKOUT® gym a space dedicated to every aspect of wellness and fitness, including personal trainers, Technogym equipments, Turkish baths and treatments. To reserve your treatment or further information please call the hotel to get your American Chamber of Commerce in Italy preferred rate. The Westin Palace Piazza della Repubblica 20 - 20124 Milano - Ph. +39 0263361 12 WWW.AMCHAM.IT SAVE 15% ON STARWOOD HOTELS IN MILAN Welcome to the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy travelers. Starwood Hotels and Resorts is delighted to introduce to the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy a new way of doing business with pleasure. AmCham Italy’s members do now have the opportunity to book online their preferential rates with 15% discount of the best available rate and experience in a unique collection of Starwood Hotels & Resorts located in Milan - The Westin Palace, Sheraton Diana Majestic & Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport. To book your next stay please call the hotel or click on the button to get your AmCham Italy preferred rate. AMCHAM PRESS REVIEW April 2012 - Panorama Cosmetico Il futuro è rosa April 13, 2012 - Italia Oggi LOE - 1 - L’ultimo anno di vita del brevetto April 19, 2012 - Vallo Web (web) Investire sulla crescita professionale attraverso il web marketing April 28, 2012 - Radionorba (web) Made in Italy: oggi si celebra Giornata Mondiale Proprietà Intellettuale April 28, 2012 - Corriere Nazionale Sigarette, no al pacchetto generico April 30, 2012 - Corriere del Giorno di Puglia e Lucania La giornata mondiale della proprietà intellettuale April 20, 2012 - Il Mondo Cervelli in mostra May 1, 2012 - Il Denaro Pmi: asse tra Campania e Stati Uniti April 26, 2012 - Adnkronos / Aki Italiano (web) / Sassarinotizie.com (web) / Wall Street Italia Oggi si celebra la Giornata Mondiale Proprietà Intellettuale May 3, 2012 - Il Denaro Pmi: opportunità negli Stati Uniti May 3, 2012 - Il Denaro / Denaro.it (web) Patto tra associazioni per rilanciare i rapporti tra Pmi campane e Usa April 26, 2012 - Bologna2000.com (web) / ITnews / Modena2000.it (web) / Reggio2000.it (web) / May 3, 2012 - Denaro.it (web) Sassarinotizie.com (web) / Sassuolo2000.it (web) Si rafforza l’asse con gli Usa: a Napoli il Forum mondiale Made in Italy: oggi si celebra Giornata Mondiale Proprietà sul benessere del bambino Intellettuale May 4, 2012 - Il Denaro April 26, 2012 - Tucondividi.com / Masanews / Key4biz.it Si rafforza l’asse con gli Usa. A Napoli il Forum mondiale Giornata Mondiale della Proprietà Intellettuale: tema del sul benessere del bambino 2012 è “Innovatori Visionari” May 4, 2012 - La Voce di Rovigo April 26, 2012 - Leonardo Adnkronos (web) No ai pacchetti generici per limitare l’uso delle sigarette La Giornata Mondiale della Proprietà Intellettuale May 4, 2012 - Corriere della Sera April 26, 2012 - Tomshw.it (web) La fiera delle idee a Roma e Milano Giornata Mondiale della Proprietà Intellettuale: vera feMay 5, 2012 - Il Denaro sta? Proprietà intellettuale: un valore poco tutelato April 26, 2012 - Tafter.it (web) Giornata internazionale: oggi è la Giornata Mondiale della May 9, 2012 - Panorama Economy U.S.A. il talento Proprietà Intellettuale WWW.AMCHAM.IT 13