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10th Year Anniversary Annual Banquet - GALA 2013
The Indo-US Chamber of Commerce Northeast Florida proudly presents: The 10th Anniversary Annual Banquet – GALA 2013! Indulge in an evening of Awards, Celebrations, High Fashion and Entertainment.
Begin with Grand Red-Carpet Reception, Network with Most Influential Leaders, Savor the delicious Indian cuisine, and Dance the night away to the sounds of DJ Raj!
Find out who makes up the elite group, “Most Influential South Asian Americans in Northeast Florida," in our awards extravaganza! Watch our future leaders recognized as "Student of the Year."
Come celebrate a decade of Indo-US making waves on the First Coast while being entertained by host, renowned comedian Dan Nainan!
Reserve your seats at – https://IndoUS-Gala.Eventbrite.com
CIO Summit 2013
‘Cloud’ everything, data getting ‘bigger’, consumerization of IT, more stakeholders than ever before and a rapidly evolving competitive landscape - the CIO’s world is not getting simpler. With CIOs striving to align IT objectives with those of the wider business and endeavoring to enhance business efficiency and agility, CIO Summit 2013 will focus on a pressing theme – Seize the Moment: Innovate, Collaborate and Transform. What are the strategies that the business-savvy CIO needs to consider? How they can demonstrate greater value to the business user and thereby increase the profile of IT in the boardroom?
Join us at the CIO Summit 2013 in an engaging Panel Discussion followed by Question and Answers.
Don’t miss the Job Fair to check out the Top IT job opportunities!
Indo-US Chamber of NE Florida Port Tour
Indo-US Chamber of Commerce and Jacksonville Port Authority have partnered to bring a unique experience to visit the port. Tour participants will have a window-side presentation and view of the companies operating at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal and the TraPac Terminal at Dames Point.
Register now free at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5VFQ2SC (Only 23 Seats Available)
About JAXPORT
The vision of the Jacksonville Port Authority is to be a major economic engine in Northeast Florida by continuing to be a premier diversified port in the Southeastern United States, with connections to major trade lanes throughout the world.
JAXPORT owns and manages three public marine terminals and one passenger cruise terminal in Jacksonville Florida: the Blount Island Marine Terminal, the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, the Dames Point Marine Terminal, and the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal. JAXPORT develops, manages and markets those publicly-owned facilities to promote the growth of maritime and related industries in Jacksonville Florida and beyond. JAXPORT also offers year-round cruise ship service aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' ship Carnival Fascination. The Carnival Fascination sails from the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal.
Tour Date
Thursday, March 28. Lunch will be provided during the tour.
Time:
11:30 A.M. Meet at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal 9810 August Drive, Jacksonville. Tour the Blount Island and TraPac Marine Terminals
1:00 P.M. Return to the HYATT Regency Downtown Riverfront
Security Requirements
Valid Driver’s License, State ID or US Passport will need to be shown at time of tour to board the bus
JAXPORT Contact for the IndoUS Chamber of NE Florida Port Tour:
Joanne Kazmierski
CTL Manager of Community Outreach and Environmental Advocacy
Joannek@jaxport.com
904.357.3080
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Upcoming Events (Mark your Calendars!)
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Tour of Jacksonville Port – Learn more about the opportunities for export/import to Asian Countries and the resources that Jacksonville Port Authority offers for your business. This could be your organizations team building and awareness activity - 11.30 AM to 1.00 PM, Friday, March 30th
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10th Anniversary GALA – This is 2013’s must attend formal Annual Banquet. Awards, Entertainment and Celebrations, followed by Business Expo. – May/June, 2013
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Wishing you all the joys of the holiday season:
the warmth of home,
the love of family,
and the laughter of good friends.
A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Also expressing thanks for your support through the year!
Sign up: CEO conference registration at: http://www.acg.org/florida/events/event.aspx?EventId=4586
Register now @ http://miller-indous.eventbrite.com
Announcing Spectacular Performance by World Renowned artists at Dinner with President Dr.Kalam - October 1st, 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM, University Center, University of North Florida
We are pleased to inform due to generous contributions from sponsors and overwhelming response, venue capacity has been expanded. Also the Member and Non-Member prices are now the same and available @ $60. A Non-VIP Banquet Table (Seats 8 per persons) prize also been introduced @ $450.
World renowned artists will be performing at this event. We are happy to introduce you…
GS Rajan a world renowned flutist and Concert Composer is also a recipient of a special fellowship from the Government of France to compose raga-symphony and present these compositions with French musicians. Rajan's creative expression over nearly three decades has taken diverse musical forms.Mr.Rajan has entertained audience across the world travelling many cities inFrance, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, the former Soviet Union, Russia, China,Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg, USA, Malaysia and UAE
Concert saxophonist Dr. SunilGadgil strives to bring the passion and beauty of classical and contemporary music for the saxophone to audiences across America and the world. He is an accomplished soloist andchamber musician, having performed in Austria, Great Britain, Finland,Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, and across the United States. Hereceived his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in saxophone from The University ofTexas at Austin, where he did his research on the rise of the saxophone inSouth Indian Carnatic music. In addition, he teaches a large studio of nearlyforty young saxophone students in the Austin, TX area.
Padmaja Kelam, Founder of KDAMA (Kalaivani Dance andMusic Academy) believes that art is an experience and a journey. Kalaiavni isengaged in promotion, propagation, documentation and dissemination of classicaland allied arts including innovative and experimental work. Kalaivani, not onlyis a 20 year old family but also a 'movement'.
Here comes KDAMA(Kalaivani Dance and Music Academy) that has alsopartnered with various other dance schools of diverse genres in an attempt topromote collaboration between the various elements of the universal continuum. Innovations and experimentation in classicaldance without forsaking quality and classicism!
Indo-US Chamber cordially invites you to Celebrate with us, Historic Visit of 11th President of India,
His Excellency, Dr. APJ Kalam
Monday, October 1st 2012, 6.00 - 8.30 PM at University Center, University of North Florida
International Business Summit 2012 - Emerging Opportunities - August 30th from 6.00 PM - 8.30 PM:
Join the Indo-US Chamber of Commerce Northeast Florida and the local leaders in International Business to learn more about the emerging opportunities to expand business to fastest growing South Asian Markets. Whether you are an Entrepreneur, Startup, Small Medium Business or a Large Corporation, this event will help you know the credible ways to access business opportunities in India and the neighbouring countries.
In this event, Indo-US Chamber will share with you the plans for upcoming inbound and outbound trade missions, opportunities in Educational Tie-ups and Business Partnerships for fueling the growth of Exports in Northeast Florida.
Ticket includes free Hors d'oeuvres and tea. Cash Bar will be available at the venue.
Venue - Aloft Hotels - Auditorium, 4812 Deer Lake Drive West,Jacksonville, FL 32246
Executive Committee 2012-13
Thanks to all Sponsors, Volunteers and Participants for making the Annual Gala 2012 a Grand Success!
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Past Events
- Annual Gala on June 2, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the Main Library at 303 N Laura St. The theme of the gala is celebrating entrepreneurship. It will be an evening of great entertainment, dazzling performances, awards, dinner and more. Register now.
- Mayor Alvin Brown announced on Feb 29, 2012 the launch of Mayor Brown’s College Student Aid Workshops, a public-private partnership with the Indo-US Chamber of Commerce of NE-FL to assist aspiring college students in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at no cost to students or taxpayers. Jacksonville families and college bound students are encouraged to register for one of seven sessions on Saturdays between March 31 and May 19, 2012. These sessions are at no cost to students or taxpayers.
Past Events - May 2012
- Second annual CIO/CTO summit on April 26, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Theme of the summit is 10-year Vision for Corporate IT. Topics of discussion include: What is the next wave after social network/media? How will mobile/tablets change IT? What will be the impact of privacy & security issues on IT? What will be the challenges and opportunities with ever-increasing consumer data? What will outsourcing look like in 10 years? Gold Sponsor: Wipro Technologies. Silver Sponsors: CSX Technology, Genuent, TekSystems, SGS Technologie. Speakers include: Andrew Black CIO Stein Mart, Maurice Campbell CIO JAX Transportation Authority, Frank Lonegro President CSX Technologies, Usha Mohan CIO City of Jacksonville, Mike Orenchuk CIO First Coast Service Options, and Rich Stroup CIO JAX Aviation Authority.
- Jacksonville Entrepreneurship and Small Business Summit with B2B Match Making Event - 2/21/2012 from 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Excellent opportunity to a) Understand "White house initiative on Asian American Pacific Islanders" and "Startup America initiatives"--White house executives will address three topics, Healthcare Information Technology, Exports and Resources from Startup America partnership; b) showcase your products and services, and talk one-on-one with large and small companies in order to enable commerce. Schedule appointments with procurement agencies now.
- Filled to Capacity. Registration Closed. Jacksonville Startup Weekend on January 20, 21 and 22, 2012 at UNF Student Union. Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. Pre-event kickoff meeting will be held on Jan 7 from 4.30 to 6pm at the South East Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Please attend to understand the process and prepare for the event.
The weekend brings together people with different skill sets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them. Checkout this promotional video for the Jacksonville Startup Weekend.
Jacksonville Startup Weekend 2012 from Mithun chandirasegar on Vimeo.
What happens in 54 Hrs Startup Weekend? See a Sneak Peek into Startup Weekend Philadelphia. Find out why startup weekends are so successful. It’s an experience that you don’t want to miss!
- Happy Holidays Message
Indo-US Chamber of Commerce of NE Florida expresses sincere appreciation to members, participants and partners for helping the chamber achieve success in 2011. We look forward an even stronger partnership and your active participation in 2012.
Board members: Ren Mohan, Dev Goswami, Senthil Kumar, Sankar Mahalingam, Paz Patel, Dr Hemant Shah
Executive Committee Members: Manjunath Charmani, Mayukh Das, Vikas Hawaldar, Pramod Jain, Aruna Motko, Dr Nag Ravichandran, Parag Shah, Rohit Vaid, Arun Venkatesan
- Living La Vida Startup: Learning about Building a Mobility Business Outside the Valley, 10/25/2011 at 6pm. Free to all, and pizza will be served. Mobile computing is a game changer. But its use case is such a radical departure from traditional desktop computing that we see the emergence of unexpected simple elegant solutions and some fairly cumbersome overly complex solution
- Green Card & EB-5 Investor Immigration Program - 10/14/2011 at Fowler White Boggs from 11:30am to 1pm. Learn about and get your questions answered about Green Card program in general and the Investor Green Card program in particular. Valuable to all that are in the immigration process and considering immigration. Free to all, and lunch will be served.
- As a follow up to the Enterprise Mobile Computing workshop, Satya Komatineni will conduct an Android training session on Oct 15, 2011. RSVP required.
- Executive Development Workshop – Leadership Mantras From Mahatma - 10/1/2011 at UNF Student Union from 2 to 4pm. Free to all. This event is organized by Gandhi Memorial Society of Jacksonville and University of North Florida.
- Enterprise Mobile Computing Workshop 2011 on Sept 17, 2011, 9AM to 5PM at UNF Student Union
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8:30-9:00AM
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Registration, Networking Breakfast, Display booths
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9:00-9:15
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Welcome & introductions
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Manjunath Charmani, Pramod Jain
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9:15-10:00
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Keynote address. Overview of BCBS-FL Mobile Health Solutions
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Melissa Adams, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
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10:00-10:45
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Future of Mobile Computing
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Tim Robinson, Verizon Wireless
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10:45-11:30
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Evolution of Mobile applications at CSX
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Andy Brackett, CSX Technology
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11:30-12:30
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Lunch
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Presentations by managers of local companies, 5 mins each
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12:30-1:45
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Android, Hands-on workshop
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Satya Komatineni, Author of Android Pro 3
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1:45-3:00
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iOS, Hands-on workshop
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Michael Privat & Rob Warner, Authors of Pro Core Data for iOS
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3:00-3:15
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Break
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3:15-4:30
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Windows Phone, Hands-on workshop
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Eugene Chuvyrov, Author of Beginning Windows Phone 7 Development
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4:30-5:00PM
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Thank you, mementos and book raffles
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Ren Mohan, Manjunath Charmani, Arun Venkatesan
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- Business Incubator Kickoff Meeting on August 20, 2011
News, July 2011
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Leaving a Legacy
Since its inception in 2003, the INDO-US Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Florida has made tremendous strides towards leaving a legacy for future generations. Our organization consists of professionals and business owners of Indian origin who represent various sectors of the economy in the greater Jacksonville area.
This year, it has been our goal to take this organization to the next level. Fortunately, we broke new ground this year, by engaging a rapidly growing membership through a wide variety of events that attracted small businesses, young professionals and corporations alike. Please click here for details.
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Sponsors & Partners
Our heartfelt appreciation to all our sponsors, partners and contributors for supporting the 2011 Annual Ball on June 4th, 2011. We wish to extend sincere thanks to the Title sponsor Borland - Groover Clinic, Title Co-Sponsors Clinic For Kidney Diseases & The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), and Platinum Sponsors BCBS of Florida, East Coast Cardiology, Attorney at Law Fowler White Boggs, Dr Diva Nagula, Reena fashions for their support and ongoing commitment and dedication to the INDO-US Chamber of Commere NE Florida's mission and the welfare for our community. To see the complete list and links to their website click here...
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