February 15, 2025 • 4 mins
Luxury Chamber of Commerce: Elevating Business Networking in the Luxury SectorThe Luxury Chamber of Commerce is an exclusive business networking organization dedicated to fostering connections among affluent entrepreneurs, investors, celebrities, and luxury brand executives. With a focus on high-end industries such as fine art, exotic automobiles, designer fashion, real estate, yachting, gourmet dining, and bespoke services, the chamber serves as a premier platform for professionals who seek to engage with a sophisticated and influential audience.Mission and VisionThe Luxury Chamber of Commerce was founded with a vision to create a distinguished business environment where high-net-worth individuals and luxury market professionals can forge meaningful relationships. The organization’s mission is to facilitate elite networking opportunities, promote luxury brands, and support philanthropic initiatives that align with the values of its esteemed members.Events and Networking OpportunitiesThe chamber is renowned for its exclusive networking events, held at upscale venues across South Florida and beyond. These events attract a mix of business moguls, celebrities, socialites, and professionals from luxury industries. Each gathering is meticulously curated to offer a refined ambiance, complemented by gourmet cuisine, premium wine and spirits, live entertainment, and opportunities for members to showcase their brands.Signature events hosted by the chamber include:
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- Luxury Investor Festa: An annual celebration where investors and luxury business owners connect to explore high-value opportunities.
- Bollywood Billionaires Gala: A fusion of business networking and cultural celebration, bringing together South Florida’s elite with a taste for opulence and international flair.
- Festa Commerciale: A high-end rooftop networking event featuring leaders in real estate, finance, and luxury retail.
- Sip, Smoke & Sway: A sophisticated cigar and spirits networking experience attended by luxury lifestyle enthusiasts and business executives.
- The End of Summer Social Soirée: A glamorous event featuring live performances by prominent musicians and entertainment figures.
- High-Caliber Networking: Connect with influential figures in the luxury sector and cultivate meaningful business relationships.
- Brand Promotion: Opportunities to showcase products and services at chamber events, through digital promotions, and in affiliated publications such as Mondo Italiano Magazine and South Florida Magazine.
- Exclusive Access: Invitations to members-only events held at prestigious venues, including private clubs, fine dining establishments, and luxury showrooms.
- Educational and Business Development Resources: Insightful panel discussions, workshops, and guest speaker engagements featuring industry experts.
- Charitable Engagements: The chamber supports various philanthropic endeavors, enabling members to contribute to meaningful causes while enhancing their brand’s social responsibility profile.
- Ross Mandell: A legendary speaker and entrepreneur known for his expertise in finance and business strategy.
- Muhammad Ali and Mrs Ali: Celebrated boxer and actor.
- Joe Freer, Andrea Garofalo, Diego Imperiale, and Chris Carter: Prominent musicians who have performed at various chamber-hosted events.
- Tom Monaghan - Founder of Domino's Pizza.
- Florida Governor Bob Graham
- Rick Sykes
- Stanley Tate
- Dame Mara New
- Roger Stone
- Somy Ali
- Chris Ramey
- Ron Shimshilashvili
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello, Jay, It's been brought to our attention that you
have been a major player in the South Florida society
scene for many years now. Can you tell us how
this happened?
Speaker 2 (00:11):
As a red blooded American Viking and a culture vulture
from Minnesota, chamber events sparked my interest in Latin culture.
My former wife was involved with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
This led me to promote Latin music events and start
an advertising agency catering to the Latin community and those
(00:31):
who love salsa music and spicy food. In nineteen ninety seven,
after I got divorced, I taught English in Venezuela, immersing
myself in Latin American culture and learning Spanish. While on
the streets of Merida at a local newsstand, I encountered
Lavochi Italia newspaper, and that sparked my interest in parleying
(00:53):
my Spanish language abilities into learning Italian. I spent the
entire year in Venezuela in nineteen ninety eight, and when
I returned to Minnesota, I reconnected with some Italian American friends.
Inspired to launch and Italian culture newspaper, I launched Mondo
Italiano Newspaper in nineteen ninety nine as a marketing device
(01:17):
for clients. I founded Luxury Chamber in two thousand and
nine with the first event in a Ventura, Florida, at
Preso Restaurante. Attracting high net worth individuals, Luxury Chamber grew rapidly,
hosting elite networking events with figures like Governor Bob Graham,
Roger Stone, and Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino's Pizza.
(01:42):
In twenty seventeen, I relaunched Mondo Italiano as a luxury magazine,
followed by South Florida Magazine in twenty eighteen as the
Chambers newsletter and lifestyle platform. In twenty twenty one, we
introduced Southwest Florida Magazine.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Okay, so, from what I understand, Luxury Chamber was founded
as an offshoot from the efforts of your marketing. How
did you make the jump from the Jewish Chamber of
Commerce to the Luxury Chamber.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
That's a great question. One of our members was a
real estate broker promoting property on Hillsborough Mile. She wanted
to host a promotional real estate networking party at the listing.
She mentioned that she would like the event to attract
a larger audience of prospective high net worth clients. I
jokingly said, why don't we change the name of the
(02:35):
chamber to Luxury Chamber for one day only? As soon
as I said that, she became wide eyed and bushy tailed.
The rest is history.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
What type of people attend your events?
Speaker 2 (02:50):
Many types. We are like United Nations of cultural cocktail parties.
Our members and attendees have included governors, mobsters, fortune one
hundred CEOs, artists, actors, investors, nonprofit directors, and of course
purveyors of luxury. They come from all backgrounds, religions and philosophies.
(03:13):
Our attendees are one big family and have a strong
passion for life.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
How can I attend the next event?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Simply visit Luxury Chamber dot com and click on next
event purchase a ticket. Our events are held on the
third Monday of every month from six until nine.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Is there a dress code?
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Sort of? It goes without saying no shorts and no
tennis shoes. Dress as nice as possible. Some guys wear tuxedos,
some wear a shirt and tie, and others wear jeans
with a sport coat. Some ladies wear little black dresses,
others wear business suits, and some wear full on formal
(03:55):
ball dresses. The main thing is be yourself.
Hello, Jay, It's been brought to our attention that you
have been a major player in the South Florida society
scene for many years now. Can you tell us how
this happened?
Speaker 2 (00:11):
As a red blooded American Viking and a culture vulture
from Minnesota, chamber events sparked my interest in Latin culture.
My former wife was involved with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
This led me to promote Latin music events and start
an advertising agency catering to the Latin community and those
(00:31):
who love salsa music and spicy food. In nineteen ninety seven,
after I got divorced, I taught English in Venezuela, immersing
myself in Latin American culture and learning Spanish. While on
the streets of Merida at a local newsstand, I encountered
Lavochi Italia newspaper, and that sparked my interest in parleying
(00:53):
my Spanish language abilities into learning Italian. I spent the
entire year in Venezuela in nineteen ninety eight, and when
I returned to Minnesota, I reconnected with some Italian American friends.
Inspired to launch and Italian culture newspaper, I launched Mondo
Italiano Newspaper in nineteen ninety nine as a marketing device
(01:17):
for clients. I founded Luxury Chamber in two thousand and
nine with the first event in a Ventura, Florida, at
Preso Restaurante. Attracting high net worth individuals, Luxury Chamber grew rapidly,
hosting elite networking events with figures like Governor Bob Graham,
Roger Stone, and Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino's Pizza.
(01:42):
In twenty seventeen, I relaunched Mondo Italiano as a luxury magazine,
followed by South Florida Magazine in twenty eighteen as the
Chambers newsletter and lifestyle platform. In twenty twenty one, we
introduced Southwest Florida Magazine.
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Okay, so, from what I understand, Luxury Chamber was founded
as an offshoot from the efforts of your marketing. How
did you make the jump from the Jewish Chamber of
Commerce to the Luxury Chamber.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
That's a great question. One of our members was a
real estate broker promoting property on Hillsborough Mile. She wanted
to host a promotional real estate networking party at the listing.
She mentioned that she would like the event to attract
a larger audience of prospective high net worth clients. I
jokingly said, why don't we change the name of the
(02:35):
chamber to Luxury Chamber for one day only? As soon
as I said that, she became wide eyed and bushy tailed.
The rest is history.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
What type of people attend your events?
Speaker 2 (02:50):
Many types. We are like United Nations of cultural cocktail parties.
Our members and attendees have included governors, mobsters, fortune one
hundred CEOs, artists, actors, investors, nonprofit directors, and of course
purveyors of luxury. They come from all backgrounds, religions and philosophies.
(03:13):
Our attendees are one big family and have a strong
passion for life.
Speaker 1 (03:18):
How can I attend the next event?
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Simply visit Luxury Chamber dot com and click on next
event purchase a ticket. Our events are held on the
third Monday of every month from six until nine.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Is there a dress code?
Speaker 2 (03:35):
Sort of? It goes without saying no shorts and no
tennis shoes. Dress as nice as possible. Some guys wear tuxedos,
some wear a shirt and tie, and others wear jeans
with a sport coat. Some ladies wear little black dresses,
others wear business suits, and some wear full on formal
(03:55):
ball dresses. The main thing is be yourself.
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