A MESSAGE FROM JILL MORRIS, HER MAJESTY’S AMBASSADOR British Embassy Rome Issue No. 24 To UK Nationals in Italy, I am writing to update you on Italy’s implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement for UK nationals who were settled in Italy before 1 January 2021 and...
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New opportunities to connect. Your next event goes hybrid
The suspension of physical events and the everchanging restrictions applied to the meeting industry and global travel have seen new trends arise to create original experiences that can be equally significant for the target audience. There starts the era of...
Recording available – IMMIGRATION & MOBILITY POST-BREXIT – 11 May 2021
On May 11th 2021 The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy (BCCI) in collaboration with Deloitte, Gi Group and International School of Europe (Inspired Education Group) - in association with AIDP Lombardia and Department for International Trade - hosted a conference...
BCCI Gender Balance Campaign ✔ More volume to the voices of female CEOs
Dear Members and Friends, As you probably have already seen on our website and social media, following the first-ever (and long-overdue) post dedicated to the women of the BCCI, we have recently launched a brand new membership campaign called the BCCI Gender...
Milan open-air. Dining in the city moves outdoor
Following the recent regulations and aided by the fact that days are getting longer and warmer days are coming, the opportunities to spend time outdoor increase every day! Some Marriott International’s hotels in Milan are also responding to the citizens' requests for...
BCCI Brexit Committee Chair Steven Sprague, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Deloitte Italia on the fashion industry in the time of Brexit
To get a better picture of the trade regulations that will affect the fashion industry, MFfashion contacted Steven Sprague (Chairman of the BCCI Brexit Committee & BCCI Councillor - Partner, CastaldiPartners) and experts from Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and...
Bernoni Grant Thornton – TopHic April 2021
Bernoni Grant Thornton has issued its latest TopHic - April 2021 about “Responsible management of post Covid-19 choices” featuring contributions by: Paolo Vecchiotti - Principal Grant Thornton HR (The new challenges for the world of work) Alessandro Dragonetti -...
Recording available – TRASFERIRE LA RESIDENZA IN SICILIA: AGEVOLAZIONI FISCALI E OPPORTUNITÀ IMMOBILIARI – 21 April 2021
On April 21st 2021 the BCCI Sicilia Chapter - LEXIA Avvocati, in collaboration with Confcommercio Palermo, hosted a conference titled "TRASFERIRE LA RESIDENZA IN SICILIA: AGEVOLAZIONI FISCALI E OPPORTUNITÀ IMMOBILIARI".Welcome: Tom NoadPresident, The British Chamber...
Rise Against Hunger Italy
Dear Members, As a community of purpose with shared values, we are proud to share with each of you the latest video from our Member charity Rise Against Hunger Italy. RAH has been particularly active in Italy throughout the pandemic by providing food supplies to...
UK Universities: Unlock your Dream Career
TutorYou in collaboration with the British Council and our prestigious University partners is bringing you an innovative series of webinars focusing on employability and career prospects. With presentations by staff and academics from some of the UK’s most respected...
Recording available “Lavorare bene e in sicurezza. COVID-19: Strategie e nuove prospettive.”
On Thursday 15th April 2021 the BCCI in collaboration with CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, PwC Italia, David Lloyd Leisure and Welldone Italia hosted a webinar titled "𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐳𝐳𝐚. 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞". The recording is now...
Message from the President – 12 April 2021
For two years it has been my great privilege to serve as president of the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy. Throughout this extraordinary time I have done my very best to advance the cause of our great and storied institution. However, new personal projects have...
President’s Update – 12 April 2021
BCCI President Tom Noad has just delivered a video message to share with you some news and give you some updates on Chamber's plans for the coming months.
BritchamItaly: More volume to the voices of female CEOs
_ Last March 8th, like many others, we took a moment to celebrate women. We did it by celebrating the women at the helm of our own organisation. Women who contribute to our business community with their virtues and perspectives. However, even though our Chamber is...
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
All of us at The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy send our sincerest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family on the passing of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. His was a life of unswerving service and loyalty, a model of dedication to...
A throwback video from the BCCI Business Excellence Awards 2020
🎬 Here's a little throwback video from the BCCI Business Excellence Awards 2020 which were announced by BCCI President Tom Noad and HM Ambassador Jill Morris CMG during a very special #OneGoodThing Christmas Gala hosted via Zoom on Tuesday 15th December 2020....
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q1 2021: Firms Fighting for Survival but More See a Route Out of Crisis
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter of 2021 as the...
New partnership BCCI – Assofintech
The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy is pleased to announce a new partnership with Assofintech. This new collaboration aims at facilitating the process of internationalisation of Italian fintech and insurtech companies and at encouraging the development of trade...
Recording available – Equità sociale ed Educazione finanziaria 17 March 2021
In this web conference organised by BCCI Inclusive Finance for the Milano Digital Week 2021 we have unveiled how the Milan Municipality is leading by example to support equality and how the new sustainable finance instruments can improve any actions. KEYNOTE...
ActionAid: OFF WE GO! 24 Marzo 2021
OFF WE GO!Reti locali per l’empowerment socio-economicodelle donne fuoriuscite dalla violenza ActionAid ha il piacere di invitarvi alla conferenza finale del Progetto WeGo! – Women Economic-independence & Growth Opportunity in programma mercoledì 24 Marzo 2021...
Survey for UK Nationals living in Italy
If you are a UK National living in Italy, please answer the following short questionnaire by clicking here. The poll is strictly anonymous and will help us to tailor our engagement priorities and provide you with information on your rights as a UK National living in...
Recording available – Brexit: what’s next? Adesso che cosa accade? – 25 February 2021
On 25th February 2021 ASLA - Associazione Studi Legali Associati in association with The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy and Ordine degli Avvocati Milano hosted a webinar titled "Brexit: what's next? Adesso che cosa accade?"Distinguished speakers: - Giovanni...
A new Westin Palace, Milan is blooming
On Monday, March 15th, 2021, the iconic hotel in Piazza della Repubblica will reopen its doors to guests, starting to reveal its new design, result of a renovation plan of common areas - lobby, The Lounge Bar and meeting rooms – following the restyling of the...
A MESSAGE FROM JILL MORRIS, HER MAJESTY’S AMBASSADOR
A MESSAGE FROM JILL MORRIS, HER MAJESTY’S AMBASSADOR British Embassy Rome Issue No. 23 To UK Nationals in Italy, I want to update you on Italy’s implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement for UK nationals living in Italy before 1 January 2021 and to provide some...
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at the BCCI
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. While celebrating, we also remember 8th March is due to the struggle of...
The British Chambers of Commerce Network is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 on Monday 8 March
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2021 is 'Choose To...
BCCI Brexit Committee experts Steven Sprague and Ida Palombella on the cosmetics industry in the time of Brexit
To get a better picture of the trade regulations that will affect the cosmetics industry, Cosmoprof contacted our experts of the BCCI Brexit Committee: Steven Sprague, Chairman of the BCCI Brexit Committee & BCCI Councilor; Partner of CastaldiPartners, and Ida...
The Westin Palace, Milan celebrates their recognition at the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide Awards
We are delighted to share that The Westin Palace, Milan has been selected by Forbes Travel Guide among the winners of the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide Awards with a prestigious Four-Star Recognition. Forbes Travel Guide is the global authority on luxury hospitality....
Belluzzo International Partners si fonde in Italia con Mercanti e Associati
Siamo particolarmente lieti di annunciare la fusione in Italia di Belluzzo con Mercanti e Associati che dà vita a Belluzzo Mercanti. Questa fusione suggella l’unione di due eccellenze nei rispettivi settori professionali combinando l’expertise Wealth, Tax e...
British Airways becomes the first UK airline to trial the use of mobile travel health passport, VeriFLY
British Airways becomes the first UK airline to trial the use of mobile travel health passport, VeriFLY. The trial is open to all customers travelling on flights to the US and from 15 February, additionally on all inbound flights to the UK. The company is working with...
BCC/moneycorp survey: Nearly a quarter of exporters to the EU considering holding back activity in the EU
Results from the latest British Chambers of Commerce survey, in partnership with moneycorp, found that while 44% of UK exporters to the EU plan to grow their exports to the European Union, nearly a quarter (23%) are looking to either reduce their activity in the EU...
Sheraton Diana Majestic will reopen its doors on Monday 1st March 2021
It is with great enthusiasm that we finally announce the return of the Sheraton Diana Majestic on Monday 1st March 2021. This day will mark the beginning of a new bright season with a calendar full of events and exciting news.LUNCH BREAK When thinking about our lunch...
Chamber Member Landoor shares some top tips for effective international communication through a series of short videos
Watch the first in a series of short videos from Chamber Member Landoor highlighting the importance of having a winning strategy for truly effective international communication. In the first video, Barbara Borsani, Sales Manager at Landoor, explains the key role that...
Walgreens Boots Alliance Launches 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Walgreens Boots Alliance has launched the "At the Heart of Health 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report", which outlines the impact of its commitment to the critical needs facing communities today. To mark the launch of the CSR Report, WBA along with host...
Our Hope for 2021
Thank you to all of the members who contributed to the #OurHopeFor2021 Video. For those of you who missed it.. Here it is!
2021 Kickstart Cocktail Hour
🇬🇧 🇮🇹 The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy hosted its 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 via Zoom on Wednesday 3rd February where our president, Tom Noad, shared the Chamber’s strategy and agenda for 2021 and was joined by Acting Consul General, Ben Greenwood, to discuss...
120 Anni senza Verdi – Grand Hotel et de Milan
On January 27, 1901, at 2.50 am, Maestro Giuseppe Verdi died in his room at the Grand Hotel et de Milan, which he had chosen since 1872 as Milanese residence. The last days of the Maestro are told as a moment of great emotion for the whole city of Milan: such was the...
Recording available – IL MONDO POST BREXIT: COSA STA ACCADENDO E COSA DOBBIAMO ASPETTARCI – ASPETTI DOGANALI, FISCALI E LEGALI – 28 January 2021
On 28th January 2021The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy and Confindustria Livorno Massa Carrara hosted a conference titled "IL MONDO POST BREXIT: COSA STA ACCADENDO E COSA DOBBIAMO ASPETTARCI - ASPETTI DOGANALI, FISCALI E LEGALI" - in association with Department...
Notice to all Members – 29 January 2021
Dear Members, Would you like to have an official role and a direct say in the running of your Chamber? You can do so by taking a seat on the Chamber’s Governing Council. The Council meets quarterly to review, discuss and set the Chamber’s strategy and has overall...
Recording available – Doing Business Opportunità per le Imprese Italiane – 17 December 2020
On 17th December 2020 the Ordine degli Avvocati di Milano (Milan Bar Association) in association with Department for International Trade Italy and The British Chamber of Commerce for Italy hosted a webinar titled "Doing Business - Opportunità per le Imprese Italiane"....
New name and new corporate identity for Gianni & Origoni
Along with the new name, the firm has also recently launched a complete rebranding including a new logo and corporate identity, as well as a revamped website. The new name, Gianni & Origoni is a result of significant changes in the firm’s history, in its...
Emerging Trends 2021 – Exploring the changing landscape
BSI’s global centre of excellence for Cybersecurity and Information Resilience has forecast a range of emerging trends across the cybersecurity landscape for 2021. These include further changes to regulations, standards, and attacks, as well as strategies on how to...