ABOUT THE CHICAGOLAND ITALIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS

​CIAP is Chicago’s premier Italian-American networking organization dedicated to promoting Italian business, culture, language and lifestyle. CIAP serves as a space where local Italian businesses can come together having a common end goal to identify industry challenges facing our local community.

MISSION

Attract a wide-ranging membership that includes Italians, Italian-Americans and Italophiles.

Promote and support the success of our member businesses throughout the Chicagoland area.

Celebrate our member’s diversity and the Italian Heritage through a wide range of cultural, social and educational events.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DIVISION

Provide mentorship, career guidance and networking opportunities for young professionals.

Enhance young professionals careers through networking events, workshops and connecting with business and educational resources.

Find ambitious talent to work and grow with Chicagoland businesses.