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Giorgio Ghersi replied to Giorgio Ghersi's discussion '"Negozi Sempre Aperti" - Life in Italy Takes On a Faster Tempo'
It's always difficult to implement changes from the top, but we might all agree that if there's one thing that Italian small/medium businesses (from micro to household names with established brands) could improve is…
Gianmaria Clerici commented on BAIA LINK's group 'Bay Area Group'
After 22 years in Silicon Valley/SF I am going back to italy.
I know, I know, I am crazy to go back.
But in life you gotta do what gotta do sometime.
Long story short, I am selling a lot of things:
http://www.giamma.com/moving_sale
10% discount for…
DePuy: Hip Implants Recall - Protesi Anca Difettose
During my recent stay in Italy I learned about a recall of DePuy's hip implants, which allegedly contain cobalt and chrome in dosages high enough to be toxic to the patients who received such implants. It is recommended that people who underwent a hip replacement procedure check with their surgeon to find out whether or not the implant used was of the type that has been recalled. More information on the class action lawsuit is available…See More
Discussion posted by Lucia Panini
SF INDIE FEST: DEFAULT - Free Screening + Panel Discussion at Roxie Theater
February 12, 2012 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Aurora Meneghello's "Default: the Student Loan Documentary" is showing at the Roxie on Feb. 12th, followed by a panel on student loans. Thanks to this film and the work of the activists portrayed in the movie, student loans are now one of the hot topics of this election year. Outstanding student debt in the United States has already surpassed credit card debt, but it has none of the…See More
Event posted by Aurora Meneghello
The Wineyard at Santa Rosa Vintners Square at The Wineyard at Santa Ro Vintners' Square.
February 5, 2012 all day
Come visit our new tasting room collection of wineries in a unique urban setting in Sonoma County- features tasting bar forAtascadero Creek Winery,Flocchini Wines,Jazz Cellars and SRJC Shone Farm - you can also visit the on-site production wineries of DArgenzio Wines,Sheldon Wines a d Krutz Family Cellars. If that's not enough, The Hopyard now features local craft beers on tap and Squires Cigars for those affcianados! All in Sonoma County confidently located just North of Historic Railroad…See More
Event posted by Dino D'Argenzio
GDC 2012 - Game Developers Conference at Moscone Convention Center - North and West Halls
March 5, 2012 at 9am to March 9, 2012 at 5pm
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the world's largest professionals-only game industry event. The conference commemorated its 25th edition in 2011, making it also the longest-running event of its kind.See More
Event posted by Franco Folini
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"Negozi Sempre Aperti" - Life in Italy Takes On a Faster Tempo 5 Replies
Italian most authoritative financial paper Il Sole 24 Ore reports a colorful …Continue
Tags: Faster, Italy, Life, Tempo, spur
Started by Giorgio Ghersi in Community Life. Last reply by Giorgio Ghersi 2 hours ago.
DePuy: Hip Implants Recall - Protesi Anca Difettose
During my recent stay in Italy I learned about a recall of DePuy's hip implants, which allegedly contain cobalt and chrome in dosages high enough to be toxic to the patients who received such implants. It is recommended that people who underwent a…Continue
Tags: chrome, protesi_anca, richiamo, cobalt, recall
Started by Lucia Panini in General discussions yesterday.
Spain, Italy: time to be serious about promoting new businesses 5 Replies
Over time I've become a big fan of Vivek Wadhwa, whom BAIA had the pleasure of hosting in a panel last…Continue
Started by Massimo Arrigoni in General discussions. Last reply by Matteo Fabiano on Friday.
Richiesta di aiuto per Officine Italiane Innovazione 4 Replies
In Italia è stato recentemente lanciato (il 2 maggio) questo sito: Officine…Continue
Started by Franco Mercalli in Business Opportunities. Last reply by Franco Mercalli on Friday.
Survey IBAN 2011 - Il capitale di rischio informale in Italia
Spesso BAIA si è occupata del settore degli investimenti nel capitale di rischio.…Continue
Tags: rischio, vc, private, equity, di
Started by Flavio Notari in General discussions Jan 24.
Blog Posts
Near-death experience: The rise and fall and rise of Italy’s premier car manufacturer
Book Review by "The Economist": Less than a decade ago, Fiat, the largest private manufacturing company in Italy, seemed bound for the scrapheap. The carmaker had celebrated its first 100 years in 1999 and had weathered other financial storms in the recent past. However, when it had to negotiate a huge…
Posted by Franco Folini on January 28, 2012 at 3:00pm
Computer engineer with a Green Card. Looking for an exciting job in Miami area.
Hi all!
I am a young Italian Computer Science engineer holding a Green Card and I moved to Miami a few weeks ago, to begin my new life.
Currently I am looking for a new exciting career opportunity that allows me to make use of my IT/technical skills, my creativity and my original business ideas.I'm not necessarily looking for a job related to my background but I am looking for an exciting job.
If you would like to kindly help me, I ask you if you can put me in contact…
Posted by Francesco Hofer on January 26, 2012 at 11:36am
Guglielmo S.r.l. is looking for business partners in USA
Hello Everybody
We're looking for business partners in order to evaluate together the possibility to export our products and services in USA.
My name is Nicola Iotti, I'm one of the founders and the CTO of a company called Guglielmo (www.guglielmo.biz). We started in 2004 and today we're one of the more important Wireless Internet Service Provider in Italy.
We handle more than 2000 hot spot in the whole country with more than 300,000 users…
Posted by Nicola Iotti on January 24, 2012 at 7:25am
Graphene: the amazing 2D sheet that could change the world
An initiative at the European level, and in which Italy will play a prominent role, plans to take advantage of the exceptional characteristics of graphene in applications ranging from sensory surfaces to lower-cost photovoltaic substrates. Its high conductivity, optical and electrical properties, mechanical resistance and elasticity, among other advantages, make graphene an ideal candidate to offer carbon-based, sustainable solutions for electronics, renewable energy, and other…
ContinuePosted by Lucia Panini on January 22, 2012 at 10:33am
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