Fostering connection among and creating opportunities for our members have always been at the very core of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce’s mission. But as I write to you today, we find ourselves in a world where the notions of connection and opportunity as we once knew them are being challenged on a minute-to-minute basis by the profound global health crisis we currently face.

As paradigms for doing business necessarily shift to adjust to this new reality, the IACC will serve as a nimble, innovative and active partner for your business. We will provide expertise, resources and programming to help members navigate unchartered territory and will leverage technology to create opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing, allowing members to connect with and learn from one another.

We are in the process of developing a robust webinar series, featuring a number of topical and practical issues related to doing business in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A complete listing will be available shortly, but I am pleased to share the first two installments in the series which are: “Coronavirus: Fears, Frustration and Concerns about Impact on Business and Insurance,” hosted by IACC member Wilson Elser on March 25, and “The Modern Workplace: Best Practices for Working in Modern, Mobile, and Secure Environments,” offered by IACC member eMazzanti Technologies on April 16. I welcome your suggestions for program topics and invite members who are interested in sharing their expertise as speakers to contact our offices.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the IACC, I would like to assure you that we are committed to serving your needs as they evolve with the times. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to working with you to strengthen connections and create opportunity, even in the most challenging of times.