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Cambridge Publishing Honors Katherine Winkelman for Entrepreneurial Endeavors
Katherine Winkelman is the owner of Gioia Company, LLC: "Joy for Those Who Give and Those Who Receive"
LOS GATOS, CA, May 12, 2010 /Nonprofit PR News/ --Katherine Winkelman, Owner of Gioia Company, LLC, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in American-Italian arts.
Fueled by a love of all things Italian, Katherine Winkelman took a bold step back from her career as a non-profit project planner to establish Gioia Company, LLC in 2006 alongside her long-time friend and mentor, Lee Marie Michals. The founders first met back in 1974, when Lee Marie hired Kathy as a travel agent. Recognizing their affinity for Italian art, culture and language, the pair developed professional relations with some of the most talented Italian craftsmen, many of whom designed ethnic-inspired gift items for import into the United States. With little more than a genuine desire and a business plan, Kathy and Lee Marie embarked on their new journey as the proprietresses of Gioia Company, LLC.
"I knew after a year-long sabbatical in Roma, that one day I would return and work again with the Italian people. I value the traditions, the family life, and the fun-loving spirit of my Italian relations. Gioia, which means 'joy' in Italian, gives me an opportunity to share these Italian Old World Traditions with others through unusual Italian gifts and home decor. These handcrafted Italian ceramics, masks, and other Italian arts allow me to pass the Italian heritage to future generations."
So states Kathy on Gioia Company's website. For over three years now, she has been providing her American audience with the finest handcrafted Italian ceramics, masks, Murano glass pendants, Venetian linens, flatware, stemware, inlaid wood furniture, music boxes, cameos and Capodimonte florals. Kathy makes every effort to support a new generation of Italian artists in both Italy and the United States. As such, she maintains close professional relationships with all of the commissioned artists and even profiles each talent on Gioia Company's website. Kathy notes that all of their items are available for purchase and can be ordered via phone or Internet. In addition to her efforts with Gioia Company, Kathy and company offer art presentations for Italian heritage groups and organizations throughout California, at select wineries and in support of certain non-profit organizations. She also hosts "Festa Gioia," a monthly open house to showcase the products offered by the company
Kathy earned an MBA as well as a bachelor of arts in history, with a concentration in Renaissance history and early American history, from Santa Clara University. She is professionally affiliated with the SCU Catala Club, the Alumni Association of Santa Clara University, the National Association of Women Business Owners, the Italian American Heritage Foundation San Jose, the Italian Historical Society of American, the Global Women's Leadership Network, and Little Italy Project, San Jose. Looking to the future, Kathy intends to expand on the product line offered by Gioia Company and involve herself in the wine-making industry. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family and, of course, traveling to Italy.
For additional information about Gioia Company, LLC, visit http://www.gioiacompany.com.
About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.
Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.
Headquartered in Long Island's premier office building, RXR Plaza, the Cambridge Who's Who staff spans more than 10 departments and comprises a team of nearly 200 highly skilled and dedicated employees. Together they work to provide members with the recognition and exposure needed to further their careers, expand their businesses and network effectively in an economy where referrals are more important than ever.
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