MILAN, IT. [June 22, 2026]. Group FiftyOne attended an event in Milan as an invited guest. The event, hosted by The Armin Bar (Miami | Milan), focused on how European and Italian companies can enter and grow in the United States, with Florida as a point of entry. It brought together founders, executives, investors, and institutional leaders.
The Armin Bar (Miami | Milan) is led by Chief Executive Officer Armin ZadakBar. The event was supported by the U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and by SelectFlorida, the economic development organization of the State of Florida. A lineup of industry speakers shared practical guidance on entering the U.S. market and on the role Florida can play for companies expanding from Italy.
The discussion reflected a pattern that Group FiftyOne sees in its own work. Interest from European companies in the United States remains high, and the market is accessible to companies that prepare properly. Group FiftyOne's approach is built on a clear premise. The United States is not one market but a set of distinct state markets, and the choice of where to enter is a strategic decision. Florida is one of several entry points that can suit a company's sector and goals.
"Recent headlines suggest a difficult moment for European companies looking at the United States," said Kamal R. Hakim, Founder and Managing Partner of Group FiftyOne. "The conversations in Milan pointed in a different direction. For companies that want to enter, the market is open, and Florida is one of the most practical places to start."
Group FiftyOne supports European companies entering the U.S. market through market entry planning, work visas, recruiting, and Buyer programs.
About Group FiftyOne
Group FiftyOne helps European companies enter and grow in the United States. Its work covers U.S. Buyer programs, market entry, recruiting, and work visas.
“For companies that want to enter, the market is open, and Florida is one of the most practical places to start.”
Reference
Group FiftyOne
