The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West, within the framework of the Second Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, and in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, Assocamerestero and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, is proud to present:
The Pizza Weeks!
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Taking place from November 20th to December 4th, the initiative is designed for Pizzerias and Restaurants in the Greater Vancouver Area and in Calgary.
During those two weeks, participating Pizzerias and Restaurants are invited to develop and promote a special two-week menu featuring Italian DOP & IGP products.
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If you are a Pizzeria or a Restaurant:
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West will sponsor the purchase of DOP & IGP products to Pizzerias and Restaurants that are ICCBC members, and promote initiatives and events of all participating businesses.
If you are a Food importer / Distributor / Vendor:
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West will refer your business to all participating Pizzerias and Restaurants for the purchase of products and promote your business through all Chamber’s channels.
By November 11th
Requirements to Apply:
–    Maximum $300 products (DOP & IGP products) purchase value.
–    Limited number of sponsorships available; priority for this special promotion will be given to Pizzerias.
–   Communication guidelines for the promotion of the menu and use of project logos must be followed.
–   Need to apply for ICCBC membership by November 11th, 2017.
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Discover our Special Membership Packages for:   

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Within “The True Italian Taste” project, our influencer Leeta Liepins has just spent an incredible week in Italy, discovering typical Italian food products in Emilia Romagna and Lombardia.

Leeta’s tour started in Parma where she visited the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese factory and enjoyed a workshop about Italian Geographical Indication Consortia.

Afterwards, she reached the city of Modena, where she experienced a guided visit (and tasting!) to the vinegar cellar of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PDO.

The adventure continued with the discovery of the authentic Prosciutto di Parma PDO at the International School of Italian Cuisine (ALMA), a visit at the production site and ancient aging cellars of Zibello Culatello at the Antica Corte Pallavicina, as well as a workshop about some exceptional Italian cheeses, Provolone Valpadana PDO, Quartirolo PDO, Taleggio PDO and Gorgonzola PDO.

Leeta’s journey ended on a “sweet note”, with a workshop about Cremonese Torrone at “Sperlari S.p.a.”, a visit at “Liuteria Cremonese Stefano Conia” and a stopover at the “Mostarda Exhibition” in Cremona.

Anyway, since food isn’t everything, Leeta couldn’t help spending her last moments in Italy enjoying fashion and shopping ….. in Milan, of course!!

Cheers from Italy!

 

To follow Leeta & to check out all her pictures from Italy : @LeanwithLeeta (twitter) , @leanwithleeta (instagram).

To learn more about the True Italian Taste Project, focused on the promotion of DOP & IGP products in North America, please follow this link: http://www.trueitaliantaste.com/

November 7th, 2017 – A day dedicated to B2B meetings with Italian Chambers of Commerce!

The Italian Chamber of commerce in Canada -West will attend the 26th Convention of Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad that will be held in Turin- Italy from November 4th to November 7th, 2017.
 
The conference will bring together 78 representatives of Italian Chambers to share their experience and to discuss about market opportunities, as well as to present business services to Italian entrepreneurs and companies interested in internationalization and export.
On Tuesday, November 7th Italian companies are invited to join a free “Business to Business Meeting Day” with Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad.
Come and see us at our booth!
Link to the event’s website: https://events.b2match.com/e/26convention

The Italian Chamber of Commerce meets the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Minister of International Trade of Canada

The Italian Chamber of Commerce has met today the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Minister of International Trade of Canada during visit to Vancouver, at the lunch organized by BC Chamber of Commerce at Vancouver Club.

During his speech, the Ministry reminded all guests of the upcoming historical date of September 21st as the coming into effect of CETA and the opening of Canada to a market of 500mln European consumers.

 

In the photo, from the left:

  • Ilaria Baldan, Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West
  • Alex Martyniak, Business Development Manager at the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director at the EU Chamber of Commerce in Canada West
  • Hon. François-Philippe Champagne Minister of International Trade of Canada
  • Celso Boscariol, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West
  • Enza Eppich, Ebco Industries, Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West
  • Richard Eppich, CEO and President of Ebco Industries

 

Sponsorship for designers/fashion retailers_November 5th-6th_Turin_Italy

The Italian Chamber of commerce in Canada-West will attend the 26th Convention of Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad that will be held in Turin– Italy from November 4th to November 7th.

The conference will bring together 78 representatives of Italian Chambers to share their experience and to discuss about market opportunities, as well as to present business services to Italian entrepreneurs and companies interested in internationalization and export.

The program will include plenary sessions, panel discussions and bilateral meetings.

We are currently preselecting buyers operating in the fashion/design industry to invite them to participate the Conference and the b2b meetings.

Specific sectors: 

  • High end Interior design/home furnishing
  • Jewellery & Accessories
  • Textile – fabrics/manufacturing machines/sportswear
  • Apparel

Selected participants will be offered the following incentives:

  • 2- night (Nov 5-6) hotel accommodation
  • Daily meals
  • Local transfers
  • Business matching and customized B2B agenda

 

If you wish to participate in this initiative please fill out the online application form and send it to francesca@iccbc.com by Friday, September 8th and you will be notified if accepted.

Please note that qualified companies will be chosen on a first-come-first-served basis, and in the selection process preference will be given to corporate and business members of the Chamber.

Sponsorship for food buyers_November 5th-6th_Turin_Italy

The Italian Chamber of commerce in Canada-West will attend the 26th Convention of Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad that will be held in Turin– Italy from November 4th to November 7th.

The conference will bring together 78 representatives of Italian Chambers to share their experience and to discuss about market opportunities, as well as to present business services to Italian entrepreneurs and companies interested in internationalization and export.

The program will include plenary sessions, panel discussions and bilateral meetings.

We are currently preselecting buyers operating in the food industry to invite them to participate the Conference and the b2b meetings.

Specific sectors:

  • Food processing industry and beverages
  • Machines, plants and technologies for agriculture
  • HoReCa supplies and equipment

Selected participants will be offered the following incentives:

  • 2- night (Nov 5-6) hotel accommodation
  • Daily meals
  • Local transfers
  • Business matching and customized B2B agenda

If you wish to participate in this initiative please fill out the online application form and send it to francesca@iccbc.com by Friday, September 8th and you will be notified if accepted.

Please note that qualified companies will be chosen on a first-come-first-served basis, and in the selection process preference will be given to corporate and business members of the Chamber

 

The Italian Chamber of Commerce has moved!

Please be advised that starting from May 29th, 2017, the Italian Chamber of Commerce will move from suite 405 to suite 703, but we will remain in the same building, at 889 W Pender Street.

Our services will be available from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West will host a unique event on June, 22nd 2017 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel to celebrate the Italian Heritage Month.

Top chefs Pino Posteraro and Angus An will showcase their talents and creativity preparing and presenting their signature dishes using a set of selected authentic PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) labeled Italian products.

Our guests will enjoy a night full of surprises, a silent auction of exclusive Italian products and design items, as well as a superior Italian culinary experience!

The schedule of the event is as follows

  • 6pm – Wine reception (Foyer): Prosecco and Italian delicacies will be served to the guests, while they enjoy an exhibition featuring a top notch range of Italian design products.
  • 7pm – Dinner and show (Ballroom): Top Chef Showcase and exclusive dinner for 200 people, including food& wine media representatives and VIP guests.
  • 9:30 pm – Silent auction.

We are reaching out to you in order to offer you the opportunity to be part of this great event, designed to serve as a platform to promote the best of the Italian creativity and food!

The following sponsorship package is available:

  • Silent Auction Prize Sponsorship Package (10 sponsorships available) – value from $100 to $5.000: fully customizable; let us know which food products you would like to showcase and they will become a prize for our Silent Auction!

All sponsorship packages are cumulative and they include:

–          Display of logo on-site and on all advertising material (invitation, posters, flyers, website, social medias)

–          Company’s promotional material showcased in the Foyer

–          Acknowledgement on stage

–          All donations equal to or greater than $500 will also receive a complimentary 1-year Business Membership to ICCBC and will access membership rates on table reservations for Company’s representatives.

To receive more information about the package and to become a sponsor, please contact Francesca at francesca@iccbc.com

Deadline for applications is May 31st, 2017.

 

 

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West will host a unique event on June, 22nd 2017 to celebrate the Italian Heritage Month.

Top chefs Pino Posteraro and Angus An will showcase their talents and creativity preparing and presenting their signature dishes using a set of selected authentic PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) labeled Italian products.

Our guests will enjoy a night full of surprises, a silent auction of exclusive Italian products and design items, as well as a superior Italian culinary experience!

The schedule of the event is as follows:

·         6pm – Wine reception (Foyer): Prosecco and Italian delicacies will be served to the guests, while they enjoy an exhibition featuring a top notch range of Italian design products.

·         7pm – Dinner and show (Ballroom): Top Chef Showcase and exclusive dinner for 200 people, including food& wine media representatives and VIP guests.

·         9:30 pm – Silent auction.

 

Various sponsorship packages are available:

1.    The Bollicine Sponsorship Package (3 sponsorships available, for wine agencies only) – value from $1000 to $3000: your wine will be showcased during the Reception and you will be serving our guests directly!

2.    Silent Auction Prize Sponsorship Package (10 sponsorships available) – value from $100 to $5.000: fully customizable; let us know which wines you would like to showcase and they will become a prize for our Silent Auction!

All sponsorship packages are cumulative and they include:

–          Display of logo on-site and on all advertising material (invitation, posters, flyers, website, social medias)

–          Company’s promotional material showcased in the Foyer

–          Acknowledgement on stage

–          All donations equal to or greater than $500 will also receive a complimentary 1-year Business Membership to ICCBC and will access membership rates on table reservations for Company’s representatives.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this great event, designed to serve as a platform to promote the best of the Italian creativity and food!

To receive more information about the package and to become a sponsor, please contact Francesca at francesca@iccbc.com  

Deadline for applications is MAY 26th, 2017.