On May 30th, CCI-NC and Opera Carolina hosted our annual Festa della Repubblica celebration in remembrance of Italy's historic vote to become a republic. The evening featured Italian cuisine, operatic performances, and engaging conversations, all celebrating Italian culture and community in Charlotte. A silent auction with donations from Italian bu...
READ MOREWe’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting our annual tailgate on Saturday, May 17! We're planning on having the Italian Living Flag again. For those interested in participating, please contact Marco Carbone via email here. We are also excited to announce that 22 children from our Italian school will be escorting the players onto the pitch aga...
READ MOREMonday, October 17. 4:30 - 7:30 pm (reception 4:30-5:30, Round Table discussion 5:45 - 7:30). Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center, 2450 Alumni Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Register here. We are honored to have Ambassador Zappia as a confirmed distinguished guest at the Round Table. This year we will again be at NC State University, partnering with the...
READ MOREDear compatriots and friends of the Italian community in North Carolina, I am honored to assume the role of Honorary Consul of Italy in our state of North Carolina. I look forward to serving you and continuing the impressive work of my colleague Dr. Claudio Carpano, former HC, in supporting a thriving and dynamic Italian community in our state. For...
READ MORENorth Carolina is the ninth most populous state in the United States. Its largest city is Charlotte, which after New York is the American city with the largest number of banks: this has led it to be, at the beginning of this century, the fastest growing area in the United States. The region of which Charlotte is part, stretching from New Jersey in...
READ MORECCI-NC's 5th Round Table on Italian Technology and Foreign Direct Investment, focusing on Food Science & Technology, took place on October 21, 2021 at the Food Innovation Lab of Kannapolis, NC. Presented by the Honorary Consul of Italy to NC and CCI-NC, with support from the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia, this Round Table event showcas...
READ MOREThe Honorary Consulate has resumed limited services. We have added a number of passport appointment slots for March through July. Please note that these slots are strictly for Italian citizens living in North Carolina who have an expired passport, or whose passport will expire within 60 days of the appointment date.Strict COVID-19 guidelines are in...
READ MOREThursday, October 24th 4:30 pm - 7:30pm. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Bioinformatics Building, 9331 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28223. Fourth Round Table - Italian Technology & Design Furniture. Presented by the Honorary Consul of Italy to North Carolina and CCI-NC. FREE - RSVP Now! The Round Table series, organized by the...
READ MOREFor the third year in a row, in conjunction with UNC Charlotte, the search for the next recipient of the Italian Language Scholarship will soon begin! Applicants must be UNC Charlotte students who are currently enrolled in (or have successfully completed) Italian 1201. Majors in business, engineering, or architecture are preferred, as are Italian m...
READ MOREOur Charlotte "Aperitivo con Amici" will be Friday, January 11th from 5:30-7:30pm at The People's Market at Dilworth, which is located at 1315 East Blvd. This casual meet and greet opportunity aims to foster friendships in the Italian community. While free, guests are responsible for their own purchases. More information can be found here. An excit...
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