Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Annual Italian Golf Classic - Friday 3rd June 2011 Virginia Golf Course, Elliot Street, Banyo
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
North Lakes State College - 1 week work experience
The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia, Queensland, on Monday 11th April welcomed two Italian language students from North Lakes State College for a work experience. The two collegians, Audrey Leong and Nina Wos, have spent one week at the Chamber, proudly helping the whole staff with all services required.
Audrey and Nina also confirmed that it was great to see the close relationship that Italy shares with Australia. "Being immersed in the Italian culture for 5 whole days intensified our love for the country. This experience was made thoroughly enjoyable by the warm, welcoming staff that never failed to support us!" - they said.
We wish to thank them and look forward to this partnership between ICCI Qld and colleges in Brisbane to be implemented in the future.
Lucio Morgante, Nina Wos, Audrey Leong, Federica Odorisio, Daniele Bragagni, Margherita Dal Col
Nina Wos, Federica Odorisio
Audrey Leong, Federica Odorisio
Nina Wos, Federica Odorisio, Audrey Leong
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, l'imperdibile salone nautico - dal 19 al 22 maggio 2011
La più grande fiera nautica su acqua dell’Asia-Pacifico, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, che si terra’ nella regione turistica della Gold Coast (Qld) dal 19 al 22 Maggio, riconferma la sua importanza essenziale per gli operatori del settore. Questa full immersion della durata di 4 giorni nell’industria navale prevede la presenza già accreditata di 420 esibitori, piu’ di 400 imbarcazioni su acqua, 400 tra barche e motoscafi esposti nei padiglioni ed oltre 50mila visitatori. Una delle ragioni del successo internazionale dell’evento, giunto alla 23esima edizione, e’ che ogni anno il Sanctuary Cove venga scelto come vetrina per lanciare circa 100 nuovi prodotti sul mercato mondiale. La Camera di Commercio Italiana del Queensland sarà presente a sostegno del Made in Italy, quale referente per le aziende italiane che intendano intraprendere o sviluppare relazioni commerciali con l’Australia, assistendole nella promozione dei loro prodotti e nella ricerca e di opportunità commerciali.
Monday, April 11, 2011
IL VIAGGIO A ROMA, a spectacular night of operatic celebration at St. Joseph's Campbell Centre in Brisbane
The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia (Queensland), is proud to advocate Il Viaggio a Roma, a spectacular night of operatic celebration!
Held at the St. Joseph’s Campbell Centre on the 6th of May at 6pm, this production is in support of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 30 talented boys from St. Joseph’s College to perform for Pope Benedict XVI in Italy’s St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
This prestigious fundraising event will include hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary beverage, and the auctioning of original artworks.
We greatly anticipate your attendance and expect a memorable night of high-class entertainment.
More information and tickets are available on www.terrace.qld.edu.au, telephone Todd Fuller on 0418 980 140 or e-mail events@icci.com.au
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La Camera di Commercio Italiana in Australia (Queensland), invita calorosamente tutti i soci e gli amici a partecipare il 6 maggio alle ore 18, presso il St. Joseph’s Campbell Centre, a Il Viaggio a Roma.
Questo evento sarà una spettacolare serata di opera a sostegno della grande opportunità presentatasi a 30 ragazzi del St. Joseph College di esibirsi a luglio prossimo in Vaticano, al cospetto di Papa Benedetto XVI.
Durante la serata verrà battuta un’asta di beneficenza e un ricco buffet sarà offerto ai presenti.
Monday, March 28, 2011
BEATTIE PROMOTES QUEENSLAND’S SMART STATE ACHIEVEMENTS AT ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (QLD) LUNCH
Brisbane, 23rd March 2011
The Italian Chamber of Commerce recently hosted another very successful corporate business lunch with former Premier of Queensland, the Hon Peter Beattie being the special guest.
In his address to the 200 senior business people in attendance, Mr Beattie took the opportunity to outline the achievements of the Queensland Smart State Program.
The Program was initiated and implemented during Mr Beattie’s time as Premier of Queensland and according to Mr Beattie, made possible many scientific and innovative achievements.
In his address, Mr Beattie made the following points:
- In 1998 when the Queensland’s Smart State vision was initiated knowledge based industries accounted for only a modest part of the economy.
- Even though Queensland produces 50% of Australia’s raw coal, almost one third of Queensland’s economy stems from knowledge intensive industries today.
- Knowledge now accounts for 50% of long term economic growth in advanced industrial countries.
- Between 1998 and 2007 Mr Beattie’s government invested $3.4 billion in science, research and innovation in an integrated formula of infrastructure, human capital, research programmes and industry incentives. To date the investment is now $3.6 billion.
- The Queensland Government announced in May 2010 that it will invest $25 million in a venture capital fund with global biopharmaceutical leader Eli Lilly and Company, and other strategic US partners. The total value of the fund is $US 250 million.
- There was a focus on higher levels of education and training as these are the keystones of a knowledge economy. They also provide better employment prospects, higher paid jobs and increased productivity, generating innovative ideas and improving business success.
- The government’s investment in science, research and innovation saw the state’s biotechnology sector grow four fold in the ten years to 2008.
- The investment in Queensland’s health and medical research facilities led to over 90 companies focused on commercializing IP; skilled jobs being created and drugs and products in clinical development.
- Queensland’s knowledge-intensive exports grew by 105.5% between 1999-2000 and 2006-07.
- Employment in knowledge-intensive industries grew by 41.6% between 1996-97 and 2006-07 compared to total employment growth at 36.6 percent.
- Business expenditure on R&D grew by 161percent between 1997-98 and 2005-06.Queensland’s economic growth strengthened to an above average 5.7 percent in 2006-07, compared with 2.6 percent in the rest of Australia.
In his remarks during the lunch, ICCI (Qld) President, Comm. Hon Santo Santoro, thanked the following major sponsors for their continuing and strong support:
The assistance and support of the following companies was also recognized and applauded:
A custom-made road bike donated by Lombardo Bikes was also auctioned at the lunch by the Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello. Mr Costello’s most diligent auctioneering skills saw the bike auctioned for $1700 with Mr Ian Humphreys from Blake Dawson making the purchase. Al proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Lord Mayor of Brisbane’s Flood Relief Appeal.
For further information about the chamber and forthcoming events, go to http://www.icci.com.au/
The Hon. Peter Beattie, Comm. The Hon. Santo Santoro
Diana Amorosi, Robert Amorosi
Tony De Pasquale, Cav Ralph De Pasquale, Mario Alfieri
Fabio Orlando, Aladino Pozzebon, Dmitri Chafikov, Ekaterina Abrosimova
Dean Merlo, Mary Merlo, Lora Calvisi, Paul Fiumara
Father Mauro Conte, Matthew Sorbello, The Hon. Peter Beattie, Alf Sorbello
ICCI Guests
Peter Costello during the auction
Federica Odorisio, Fil D'Arrò
The Hon. Peter Beattie, Comm. The Hon. Santo Santoro
ICCI guests
The auctioned bike donated by Lombardo Bikes
Peter Costello, Michael Gambaro, Jerry Iacovella
Joe Salomone, Robert Amorosi
Federica Odorisio, Enzo Montalbano
Gavin Johns, Dane McCracken, James Dunne, Paul Fiumara, Enzo Montalbano
Peter Costello, Federica Odorisio, Cav. Steve Pellegrino
Gary Montagner, Peter Costello
ICCI guests
Becky White, Douglas Martin, Alf Sorbello
The Hon. Peter Beattie, Comm. The Hon. Santo Santoro
Peter Costello, Comm. The Hon. Santo Santoro
Comm. The Hon. Santo Santoro
Peter Costello, Federica Odorisio
Federica Odorisio, The Hon. Peter Beattie
The Hon. Dr. David Hamill AM, Federica Odorisio
Dmitri Chafikov, Ekaterina Abrosimova
Joe Salomone, Michael Gambaro
Michael Gambaro, Max Telese, Andrea Buttà, Daniele Bragagni
Massimo Bortolazzo, Federica Odorisio, Lorenzo Spezzamonte
Lucio Morgante with the Alfa Romeo offered by Mountain Road Racing for fast laps.
Margherita Dal Col with the Alfa Romeo offered by Mountain Road Racing for fast laps.
Lucio Morgante, Margherita Dal Col, Federica Odorisio, Enzo Montalbano, Daniele Bragagni
Sunday, March 13, 2011
A hand-made Italian bicycle, valued 1,300$ proudly donated by LOMBARDO BIKES will be auctioned during ICCI Qld's Corporate Luncheon with special guest The Hon Peter Beattie on March 21st
The Touring 26 is the latest model among the Vintage line produced by Lombardo Bikes, a family-owned bicycles manufacturer based in South Italy . In common with all Lombardo models this bicycle line is hand-made under strict quality production processes, derived from a long established Italian know-how dated since 1952.
Unlike many of the modern designs, this bicycle is built following an “old style concept” in which the frame is made of steel with lugs, set with a steel fork. The strong vintage character is conferred through a magnificent leather saddle, a saddle’s bag and two lateral Montegrappa© bags exclusively designed for the Lombardo Vintage line, creating a bicycle that moves comfortably in the city and its surroundings while exhibiting perfect road handling in high style.
Thanks to a non-aggressive frame design, a wide handle bar and its robustness, the Touring 26 is not simply beautiful to look at in fact, it is exceptionally comfortable and relaxing to ride with. A lower top tube and 26” wheels make this bicycle the greatest and safest choice for the modern, stylish and dynamic woman with a dedicated taste for class.
The Touring 28 is the exact replication of Touring 26 with the exception of the 28” wheels and its straight top tube, which make the bike a superb riding companion for men who indulge class and elegance. Both Lombardo Touring models are complemented with a dynamo lights set, front and rear, ensuring perfect lighting for evening rides as well as extreme care for the environment thanks to absolute no battery usage.
Lombardo Bikes are now available in Australia New Zealand
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