About CIIM

During the first Convention of Italian Entrepreneurs Worldwide held in Rome in October 2003 and hosted by the Minister of Italians Living Abroad, an idea emerged that Italian business communities abroad can provide an extraordinary opportunity and competitive advantage for Italy.

In June 2004, CIIM (Confederazione degli Imprenditori Italiani nel Mondo - Confederation of Italian Entrepreneurs Worldwide) was established with the intent to develop a global business network, linking Italian business communities abroad with businesses operating in Italy. CIIM's goal is to enable its members to work cooperatively in foreign markets, to promote innovation and give them the opportunity to exchange experiences, ideas, contacts.

Participating members hold high ranking positions in today's global business community, and they are either Italian or of Italian origin, and reside, or have, a business abroad.

CIIM's headquarters are in Rome, but its chapters around the world are strategically run as independent entities and are financed by local members.

CIIM North America is a coordinating committee, which facilitates collaboration and coordination between the activities of CIIM USA and CIIM Canada and their respective local chapters.

CIIM Canada began its operations in 2007 with two successful conferences: the first in March, dedicated to the Italian SME, followed by a second in September, dedicated to the Environment.

High profile speakers and guests participated at these events among them:

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CIIM Canada has, amongst others, partnerships with

CONFAPI - www.confapi.org
The Italian Confederation of small and medium-sized industry founded in 1947 is a leading subject of Italian economic and industrial life. Representing more than 50,000 enterprises, CONFAPI participates actively to Italian political life, and maintains close links with institutional bodies such as Government, Parliament, parliamentary committees and political Parties.

Italian Women in the World - www.italianwomenworld.com
An international non-profit organization in which all professional members present their activity with the goal of sharing the success of their different projects.

ILICA - www.ilicait.org
Ilica's mission is to strengthen the image of Italians in the world, by emphasizing the nobility of their origins, their traditions, history and culture. ILICA aims to inscribe this message in the conscience of the younger generations through the scholastic system and, above all, through the teaching of the Italian language.