23rd Feb 2006
Mayuri
The IACCGH networking event held at Mayuri Indian Restaurant on Feb 23rd was a sold out event with over 150 attendees. The chief Guests were Consul General S M Gavai and Mr Rina Gavai.
IACCGH President Somesh Singh welcomed the guests.
IACCGH past President Deepa Thakur (Co Chair of the event) said the Chamber has a strong focus on identifying and serving the Small and Medium Enterprises and self-employed professionals.
The Consul General congratulated the leadership and members of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce on the active role being played by them in promoting Indo-U.S. business relations in close cooperation with the Consulate.
He highlighted the strengths and achievements of the Indian economy and the tremendous opportunities that have been opening up as a result for trade and investment. He pointed out that while most of the large U.S. companies were doing business with India, the small and medium sector needed to be engaged more vigorously.
Consul General Gavai informed the audience that the Overseas Citizenship of India Scheme had generated overwhelming response from the Indo-American community. He expressed confidence that the scheme would bring the community even closer to India.
IACCGH Board member Vinod Shah, who with Deepa Thakur co-chaired the event, said that the Chamber of Commerce consists of highly qualified, successful small, medium and large businesses that are the best in their class and are always looking for good customers to grow their business and encouraged the audience to network. He said �there could be no better person to do business with than a fellow member of the Chamber. Many of our members are willing to go the extra mile or offer special rates for their fellow members. � He also explained that �The One Benefit of membership is the opportunity for our members to place free business card ads in a special members� service directory that the Chamber plans to print 1000 to 2000 copies of and distribute to our members and thru high traffic outlets.�
The event was sponsored by several members of the Chamber.
Somesh Singh
Consul General & Mrs Gavai
Audience