About CIAP
A wider circle for good work and good company.
We are a Chicagoland network for people who want to build something meaningful—and believe the best opportunities often begin with a generous introduction.
The short version
Italian heritage is the thread. Connection is the point.
CIAP welcomes Italians, Italian-Americans, and Italophiles into a network that supports professional success while making room for culture, language, food, and the stories that bring people together.
That means practical opportunities—new clients, mentors, speakers, collaborators, and career guidance—alongside the joy of finding people who understand where you come from and where you want to go.
Our vision
To be Chicago's premier Italian-American networking organization, dedicated to promoting Italian business, culture, language, and lifestyle.
In practice
Every event should leave you knowing more about Italy, knowing more people, and feeling a little more inspired about your next move.
How the network moves
A community is built in small, repeatable moments.
01
Gather
Monthly networking, breakfast meetings, cultural dinners, workshops, and conversations with room to breathe.
02
Contribute
Share your expertise, volunteer with the young professionals committee, host an event, or introduce someone new.
03
Grow
Turn relationships into mentorship, visibility, business opportunities, employment leads, and a stronger sense of belonging.
“Everyone should walk away having learned something about Italy—and knowing more people than when they arrived.”
That is the standard behind CIAP's events and member services. It keeps the network both useful and alive: a place for business, culture, and the kind of personal motivation that helps people aim higher.
Find your way in