Happy New Year to all our IACCM members, their families, and the entire
Italian-American Community! I would like to congratulate Charles Moran for
serving a second year as our president while the chamber continues to
grow and prosper under his positive leadership. It’s an honor and privilege
to serve as the Chairman and I look forward to working with the President
and Board of Directors in moving the chamber forward in our mission.
The IACCM Mission Statement is as follows: “To nurture an environment
for business and professional growth inclusive of our Italian history and
culture, that provides our members the commercial, educational, and
charitable forums necessary to inspire pride throughout the Italian
community, and to establish a relationship of trust and service between our
members and our fellow citizens.” Certainly, a well stated mission for our
membership which has grown to over 200 members over this past year.
We welcome both individual and corporate memberships to the chambers
expanding roster of businesses. Membership provides an opportunity to
network among the Italian business community and create lasting
relationships which is the benchmark for success.
There are many popular events that we are looking forward to in our 105 th
year of the chamber’s existence. On the horizon is the Scholarship Awards
night on June 4 th at Andiamo’s Italia, the John Agosta Memorial Golf Outing
on June 30 th at Fern Hill Golf Course, and the Festa Italiana on the
weekend of July 18 th at Freedom Hill. The Detroit Tigers Italian Heritage
Night on August 18 th at Comerica Park, and the Festa Di Lira Reverse
Raffle on October 1 st at the Italian Cultural Center round out the major
events of the 2025 IACCM Schedule.
Best wishes for a healthy, prosperous, peaceful, and joy-filed 2025!
Remember, every day is a gift!
Dr. Charles Shermetaro, O.D.
Chairman of the Board