Italian American Club

What Italian American Club does

The Italian American Society of Kenosha is a private, nonprofit, membership-based social club organization headquartered at 2217 52nd St., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Its stated mission is to celebrate, promote, and preserve Italian culture through four structured membership groups — the Men's Society, the Ladies' Auxiliary, CIAO (Contemporary Italian American Organization), and a Voyager Club tier — supported by volunteer-led programs such as bocce tournaments and an annual Golf Outing scholarship fundraiser.

The organization operates two on-premise commercial lines: a public Italian restaurant serving pasta, premium steaks, and fresh seafood Wednesday through Saturday evenings, and a banquet hall and ballroom that hosts weddings, funeral dinners, and other private events. Banquet pricing is quote-based and routed through Restaurant Manager Nancy Trakas. The banquet facility was voted Kenosha's Best Banquet Hall in 2025, and the source claims its Italian buffet is celebrated throughout the Midwest.

Revenue is generated from four streams: restaurant à la carte sales, banquet and event rentals, recurring membership dues across the four tiers, and donations/sponsorships (newsletter advertising and rotating logo sponsorships). The go-to-market is community-led: membership growth is driven by personal referrals through leadership, while restaurant and banquet demand is captured through walk-ins, phone reservations, a website (iakenosha.com), Instagram, and Facebook. The organization employs approximately 8 staff and leans heavily on member volunteers; no proprietary technology, mobile app, or e-commerce ordering system is disclosed. The source does not disclose a founding year. President Martin Pitts is the named executive leader.

Name

Italian American Club

Legal name

Italian American Society of Kenosha

Website

https://italianamericansocietykenosha.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Italian American Society of Kenosha is a nonprofit social club operating a public Italian restaurant, banquet hall, and four cultural membership programs (Men's Society, Ladies' Auxiliary, CIAO, Voyager Club), serving the Italian-American community in Kenosha, Wisconsin and Midwest event guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Community Hospitality Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Italian cultural preservation
• Community membership club
• Italian restaurant dining
• Banquet hall venue
• Cultural social events

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenosha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant and Dining Services: The organization operates a public restaurant serving Italian dishes, premium steaks, and fresh seafood. The restaurant operates Wednesday through Saturday evenings with dine-in service. This is a primary revenue stream for the organization.
2. Banquet and Event Hosting: The organization rents out its banquet hall and ballroom for weddings, funeral dinners, and other events. They offer Italian buffet options and provide event coordination services. This is a significant revenue stream with contact through Restaurant Manager.
3. Membership Dues: Three membership groups: Men's Society, Ladies' Auxiliary, and CIAO (Contemporary Italian American Organization). Members pay dues to belong to the organization and participate in its events and volunteer activities.
4. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization accepts direct donations and offers sponsorship opportunities including advertising in their newsletter and rotating logo sponsorships on their website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Italian American Society of Kenosha operates a public Italian restaurant serving old-country dishes, premium steaks, and fresh seafood (open Wednesday-Saturday evenings) and rents out its banquet hall and ballroom for weddings, funeral dinners, and other occasions with a legendary Italian buffet. Membership and cultural programming run through three groups (Men's Society, Ladies' Auxiliary, CIAO) and the Voyager Club, with supporting recreational activities such as bocce and an annual scholarship Golf Outing.

Product overview

The Italian American Society of Kenosha is a community organization offering a portfolio of hospitality, membership, and recreational services. Its core offerings include a public restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine and an event banquet hall voted Kenosha's Best Banquet Hall in 2025. The society operates through three interconnected membership groups—Men's Society, Ladies' Auxiliary, and CIAO (Contemporary Italian American Organization)—plus the Voyager Club. Additional programs include Men's Bocce team and an annual Golf Outing scholarship fundraiser. Cultural and social events, including bocce tournaments and holiday dinners, are hosted throughout the year, either independently or in partnership across the membership groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIAO: Contemporary Italian American Organization of Kenosha - one of the three membership groups within the society
• Men's Society
• Ladies' Auxiliary

Products and services

• Restaurant Services Full-service Italian restaurant open to the public, serving old-country Italian dishes, premium steaks, fresh seafood, and rotating weekly specials. Open Wednesday-Thursday 4pm-8pm and Friday-Saturday 4pm-9pm.
• Banquet Hall and Ballroom Services Event hosting venue including a ballroom and private mezzanine room serving Italian buffet options, suitable for weddings, bridal parties, funeral dinners, and other occasions. Reservations coordinated through Restaurant Manager Nancy Trakas at (262) 658-4881.
• Men's Society Membership Membership group within the Italian American Society of Kenosha supporting the society's mission through events, outreach, and volunteerism. Contact: [email protected].
• Ladies' Auxiliary Membership Membership group within the Italian American Society of Kenosha supporting the society's mission through events, outreach, and volunteerism. Contact: [email protected].
• CIAO (Contemporary Italian American Organization) Membership Contemporary Italian American Organization of Kenosha membership group supporting the society's mission through events, outreach, and volunteerism. Contact: [email protected].
• Voyager Club Membership Special membership group within the Italian American Society of Kenosha offering exclusive benefits and activities for its members.
• Men's Bocce Team Program Recreational bocce tournament team and registration program for male members of the Italian American Society of Kenosha.
• Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Annual golf outing event and scholarship fundraising program hosted by the Italian American Society of Kenosha.
• Cultural and Social Events Various cultural and social events throughout the year including bocce tournaments, holiday dinners, and events organized by membership groups, some in partnership.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kenosha Italian FestminorOthersA related Italian cultural event in Kenosha that is linked on the organization's website. The nature of the relationship appears to be collaborative cross-promotion for Italian cultural events in the area, though specific partnership details are not elaborated.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Italian American Museum of Los Angeles: Cultural preservation organization hosting Italian-American events, exhibits, and member programming. Comparable in mission and nonprofit member-funded operating approach.
• Garibaldi-Meucci Museum: Italian-American heritage and cultural preservation organization with member-driven events and programming. Comparable in mission of Italian cultural preservation and member-funded operating model.
• Italcultur: An Italian-American cultural organization with cultural programming and member engagement initiatives. Comparable as a smaller-scale heritage society running on dues, donations, and event revenue.

Direct peers

• Casa Italia (Chicago): Chicago-based Italian-American cultural center offering banquets, dining, and community events. Comparable as a regional Italian heritage venue combining restaurant, banquet, and membership revenue streams.
• Italian Cultural Society of Chicago: Chicago-area nonprofit dedicated to Italian heritage with cultural programming, dinners, and member events. Comparable as a regional Italian-American society leveraging dues, events, and dining experiences.
• Italian American Civic Association: Membership-driven Italian-American cultural organization hosting banquets, dinners, and community events. Comparable in mission, member-funded revenue model, and event-hosting focus.
• Italian American Community Center (East Rochester, NY): A nonprofit Italian-American social club operating a restaurant, banquet hall, and cultural programming under a similar member-supported model. Directly comparable as a heritage-based social club combining dining, events, and membership dues.
• Italian American Heritage Foundation: California-based Italian-American nonprofit with member dues, cultural events, and dining programming. Comparable as a regional heritage society with multi-revenue model including events and member support.

Broad incumbents

• Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA): National umbrella organization overseeing hundreds of Italian-American lodges and clubs across the U.S. Comparable as the parent class of organizations with similar cultural-preservation, membership-dues, and event-hosting structures.
• Columbus Citizens Foundation: Established Italian-American heritage foundation hosting large galas, banquets, and member events in New York. Comparable in operating a major Italian-heritage event venue and member-supported nonprofit structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IAKenosha
• Instagraminstagram.com/iasocietyofkenosha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/italian-american-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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