A look back
Wine tastings, expert panels, and game nights—CIAP gatherings are where professional ambition, Italian heritage and a good introduction meet. Here are a few from the CIAP calendar.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Pazzi Di Pizza, Elmhurst
Moderator Orlando Pastore led a panel with Michael Neri, Paolo Cosentino, Michelle Padula, Anna Maria Kowalik, and Joe Russo—an evening of practical small business insight over an Italian dinner.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Zen Conference Room, 3634 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago
Milly’s pan pizza, wine, San Pellegrino, music and games—foosball, darts, basketball hoops and pinball—with friendly competition all evening.
September 8, 2026
Zen Conference Room, Logan Square, Chicago
An evening of wines from Italy’s Piemonte region with heavy appetizers and professional networking, guided by professional wine educator Alicia Barrett.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Pompei Restaurant, Chicago
The first edition of CIAP’s Small Business Expert Panel—an educational evening highlighting successful Chicagoland Italian-American business professionals.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Carlucci Ristorante, Rosemont
An evening panel on real estate, finance and wealth moderated by Enza Raineri, CEO of Enza Raineri & Associates, with featured guest speakers.
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