More Italian businesses aiming to make Delaware County home
Two Delaware County commissioners went to Italy recently and returned with commitments from three Italian companies to invest in Delaware County. According to a press release from the county's economic development office, the Italian firms reached agreement with commissioners Shannon Henry and James King during an October visit. Henry, who is presi...
'Villa Firenze Contemporanea' highlights the excellence of Italian art and design
Villa Firenze Contemporanea, a showcase that was inaugurated on October 19, 2023, was born with the ambition of highlighting contemporary art and the excellence of Italian design, through a showcase for artists and designers as well as for companies, with an intent to strengthen their role in this important market. The one-of-a-kind project showcas...
Delaware County inks MOUs with Italian companies
Officials in Delaware County recently wrapped up a trip to northern Italy, and the visit proved fruitful. The county says three Italian companies have signed Memorandums of Understanding to either establish or grow their operations in the county. Delaware County Commissioners President Shannon Henry and Vice President James King visited with 25 fir...
Stellantis brand Fiat is getting into an unusual new venture
In a statement released on Oct. 25, the Italian carmaker is collaborating with regional real estate development, investment and property management company UNLMTD Real Estate for a unique development near the Hudson Waterfront in New Jersey. Dubbed the Fiat House, the namesake is not given to a large car with a Fiat badge, but rather a large, 300-...
United Airlines, in 2024 more flights from Italy to the United States. Rome-Washington twice daily
United Airlines has announced an expansion of its seasonal services from Italy to the United States for 2024. For the summer of 2024, direct seasonal service between Rome and Washington, D.C. will increase from once to twice daily, while seasonal flights from Rome to Chicago and San Francisco, Milan to Chicago, as well as Naples to New York/Newark...
World Energy Council's first Italy-US bilateral on energy transition collaboration
Scheduled for today, October 26, at the Italian Embassy in Washington, the first edition of the bilateral dialogue between the Italian and U.S. sections of the World Energy Council, organized in collaboration with Globe Italia. The two working sessions will be attended by Italian institutions and industrial excellence in energy and circular economy...
Italian start-up brings clothing line that can trick AI facial recognition to Philly
Have you ever wished you could avoid AI technology? Look no further because one local store is selling specialized items that can help you do just that. Italian start-up company Cap_able has selected Philadelphia as the first city in the world to sell its Manifesto Collection. This clothing line can block AI facial recognition and protect a wearer'...
Italian Satellite Manufacturer Argotec Expands Business to the US
Italian space company Argotec is opening a manufacturing facility in Largo, Maryland, expanding its business to the U.S. Argotec is investing $25 million to launch its business in the U.S., the company announced Wednesday. The company plans to use the 20,000 square foot facility in Maryland to design, develop, build, test and operate satellites. Th...
Italian manufacturer Fanti USA cuts ribbon on long-awaited Weirton facility, promises job growth and economic boost
An Italian-based manufacturing company saw a vision in the Weirton area five years ago, and Thursday, the opening of the long-awaited project at the Half Moon Industrial Park in Weirton was celegrated.. Since 2018, Fanti USA has been working to open its first U.S. facility. BDC Executive Director of Development Jacob Keeney is excited for this new...
Italy’s Integrated Promotion Strategy and Public Diplomacy at the Center of the “Sistema Italia” Meeting in the United States
“With the joint statement adopted in July in Washington, which gave an all-round boost to Italy-U.S. relations, Prime Minister Meloni and President Biden also committed to strengthening our economic partnership. They identified strategic lines and priority areas along which, within the framework of the Farnesina’s [Italian Foreign Ministry] diploma...
Program Coordinator at Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America • Washington D.C., DC, US
We are looking for an efficient and driven Program Coordinator to join the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America’s Washington D.C. team. This position is a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant, exciting environment that focuses on supporting Italian-American culture and heritage. The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing effec...
Two Italian Furniture Designers to Open Showrooms in Georgetown
B&B Italia and Molteni&C, two Italian home design groups, will both open showrooms in Washington, D.C., later this fall. Both designers signed leases in Georgetown’s design district, known as Cady’s Alley, which was developed by EastBanc, the majority landlord of the area’s retail properties. B&B Italia, an international design furniture group fou...