Speaking of Broccoli
Last month, Barbara Broccoli ditched the family business. Not in agriculture but in Hollywood. The Broccoli Family was the original owner of the James Bond franchise, that action-packed series of movies regaling audiences with the exploits of fictional British spy 007.c It all began in 1951 when family patriarch Albert “Cubby” Broccoli decamped fro...
Presentation of the “Guida Paese Smart: How to Successfully Launch Your Business in the Western Region of the United States of America”
April 10, 2025, in Los Angeles: the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, in collaboration with the Research Center of Octagona and Bonfiglioli Consulting, present the “Guida Paese Smart: How to Launch Your Business in the Western Region of the United States of America.” This guide, is an ini...
We’re hiring! If you’re passionate about helping the Italian community in the San Francisco Consular district, send us your application by April 13th
Comites of San Francisco is hiring one (1) fixed-term contract worker as a Help Desk Manager responsible for operating the virtual assistance desk for Italian nationals. The selected individual will work remotely and will be tasked with facilitating access to information and consular services for Italian citizens residing in the district of the Con...
Success of WMF in Silicon Valley: Italy lands at the heart of global innovation
The first WMF event in Silicon Valley concluded with success that surpasses mere numerical expectations. Over 200 investors, startups, venture capitalists, and representatives from Big Tech companies such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and LG NOVA gathered in San Francisco to explore synergies and collaboration opportunities. But the event, fa...
A century in bloom: the Mellano family’s legacy of flowers, family, and the American Dream
Behind many successful American stories lies the journey of an immigrant. The story of Mellano & Company, the oldest flower business in the western United States, is no exception. It is a tale of resilience, hard work, and a deep-rooted love for both family and the land — a journey that began in Italy and blossomed into a thriving multi-generationa...
San Francisco: Italy at the 2025 Conference on cybersecurity
Italian start-ups, innovative SMEs and institutions will participate together for the first time at the world’s premier conference and exhibition on cybersecurity: the San Francisco RSA Conference, to be held from 28 April to 1 May 2025 in San Francisco, California. The annual RSA event represents a global platform for discussion, gathering industr...
On the 9th edition of Italian Design Day, experts explore the role of design as a force for equality
Italian Design Day was celebrated in San Francisco on February 12th, highlighting the crucial role of high-quality design in addressing and mitigating inequalities and reducing their impact on daily life. This annual global event, launched in 2017 with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to showcase the excellence and disti...
Leaders in the making: A conversation about Finding Your Voice and Owning Your Story
Wednesday, March 12. 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT. 1630 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133. March is Women's History Month and BAIA is excited to celebrate with a spotlight on Italian female professionals in the Bay Area. The fifth edition of this event is dedicated to the crucial elements of finding your voice and owning your story as foundational step...
O.C. judge sides with Italian mom in custody dispute that has transfixed a nation
Six months after an American man whisked his infant son out of Italy against the mother’s wishes and deliberately withheld the child’s whereabouts, a federal judge ruled this week that the mother can return with the child to her native Italy. The plight of the mother, 46-year-old Claudia Ciampa, has attracted widespread sympathy in Italy, as well a...
Italian Legacy of Mugnaini Wood-Fire Ovens
The recent North Bay Pizza promotion called attention to many local pizzerias, from Geyserville south to Marin County. But it doesn’t take a promotion to get people to take a slice: According to Food & Wine magazine, Americans eat pizza three times a month, 288 pieces a year and the most popular day to eat pizza is … Super Bowl Sunday, of course. T...
INNOVIT is growing and hiring new team members
The Italian Innovation Center is looking for a Director of Programs and a Program Manager to join the team in San Francisco. If you're passionate about innovation, startups, and building bridges between Italy and Silicon Valley, check out these exciting opportunities: Director of Programs and Program Manager. At INNOVIT, our mission is to spark in...
Top Italian and U.S. life sciences executives and Italian government leaders shared business success stories with investors at "Italy on the move 2025" side event during J.P. Morgan healthcare conference
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) collaborated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to host the eighth edition of "Italy on the Move," a side event during the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025 at INNOVIT - The Italian Innovation and Culture Hub. The event showcased investment opportunities in Italy in 202...
