IACCGH | Recession Proof Careers
Jun 29, 2009 Business, Discussion
Event: Recession Proof Careers
Date: May 19, 2009
Venue: Westin Oaks Galleria
Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston presented a networking event featuring ‘Recession Proof Careers’ sponsored by Prudential Insurance. The panelists were Terri Carter, Director, HR, St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System, Gigi Do, Director, Office of International Initiatives, Houston Community College System and Tracy Fredericks, Director of Diversity, Prudential Insurance.
Indira Vishnampet, CEO, Hydus was the moderator of the discussion which informed attendees of job opportunities in the healthcare, financial, and education fields.
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Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston 2008 Awards Banquet
Feb 18, 2009 Business, Celebration, Gala
Event: IACCGH 2008 Awards Banquet
Venue: Westin Oaks Galleria, Houston, Texas
Date: January 30, 2009
Due to Hurricane IKE the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Houston had to reschedule their awards banquet which was finally held on Friday January 30, 2009.
The event was sold out as the Chamber honored Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Houston Mayor Bill White for their extraordinary Leadership during Hurricane IKE at the awards banquet.
The Consul General of India Hon. Sanjiv Arora was the Chief Guest for the occasion.
At the event the best Community service award was bagged by Mr. Bangar Reddy of India Culture Center, Atul Vir got the entrepreneur of the year award and the Women’s entrepreneur award was given to Yasmin Wadia.
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Tomorrow’s Jobs for Today’s Woman
Oct 24, 2008 Business, Discussion
Event: Panel Discussion ‘Tomorrow’s Jobs For Today’s Woman’
Venue: Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston , Texas
Date: October 23, 2008
It was all about the women on Thursday evening October 23, 2008 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston , Texas . The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston along with Houston Minority Business Council and Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance presented a panel discussion on ‘Tomorrow’s Jobs for Today’s Woman’.
With some diverse panelists the event took off with excitement and rhythm. The moderator Indira Vishnampet, founder and CEO of Hydus did quite a decent job in engaging the audience.
The panelists included Jo Casady, Managing Director at the Prudential’s Greater Texas Agency since 2004. Her work involves achieving sales, market share, productivity targets and financial objectives.
Then straight from NASA, Sabrina Singh who trains astronauts on the spacesuit to do spacewalks. She has trained astronauts living on the International Space Station and Space shuttle, including Sunita Williams.
Also joined Sonal Bhuchar, who is not only a mother of three but also a physical therapist in practice for the last 27 years and President of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees 2008-2009.
What made the event exciting was its simplicity and interaction with the audience. It did not consist of boring speeches and long lectures. Jo Casady told the inspiring young women entrepreneurs to learn to balance, that is to pick organizations that made a difference and get involved with them. “Networking is very important,” said Sabrina. She also assured the crowd that it is never too late.
This event that was sponsored by The Prudential Insurance Company of America concluded with a Q&A with the audience. “The Chamber enables hosting such events in order to increase awareness, a help network supporting you and your business succeed,” added Jagdip Ahluwalia.
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