With a theme of “Think India, Think Houston,” the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston will hold its 11th annual gala and awards banquet in August.
The event is scheduled for Aug. 14 at the Westin Galleria Hotel.
Chamber officials said the theme was chosen to “capture the spirit of business interchange and opportunity that exists between the nation’s fourth largest city and one of the fastest growing economic powerhouses in the world.”
Chief guests at the event will include Indian Consul General and Mrs. Sanjiv Arora, along with special guest Houston Mayor Annise Parker – both of whom will address the audience.
The event will begin with registration and a reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner and the awards ceremony start at 7 p.m. in the hotel’s Plaza Ballroom.
During the ceremony, recipients of the annual IACCGH awards will be recognized for their efforts to enhance business and trade relationships between the U.S. and India.
Nominations are still being accepted for awards in the categories of Outstanding Business Person of the Year, Outstanding Young Business Person of the Year (age 40 or under) or Outstanding Business Woman of the Year. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the chamber’s website at www.iaccgh.com.
Nominations must be completed and returned to the chamber office by June 30.
Event sponsorship opportunities that include publicity components still exist at levels ranging from $25,000 to $1,000.
A limited number of individual seats are available at $250 each. Members of IACCGH can contact the chamber for special members-only rates.
Major event underwriters for the gala include Wells Fargo Bank and Continental Airlines.
The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston is the voice of the Indo-American business community and strives to use good will to enable Indo-American businesses to succeed while facilitating access to the Indo-American market for its members.
“Our organization has grown from a few charter members in 1999 to several hundred members today,” said chamber president Madhukar Prasad. “Our members include a large number of small businesses, professionals and consultants, who are the backbone of our economy, as well as large corporations. It’s all about the impact we can make as a powerful and united front.”
Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia said, in its 11 years in existence, the chamber has proven its worth to its members by offering them opportunities to engage in bilateral trade, participation in the community outreach programs, diversity and educational initiatives, as well as networking and visibility opportunities.
“Since its inception more than 11 years ago, the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston has served the needs of our members, as well as our community,” Ahluwalia said.
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