Ashok Garg Felicitated for Leading the Chamber in 2015
IACCGH thanks Past President Ashok Garg for an extraordinary year of leading the Chamber and elevating it to greater heights. His vision, innovative approach and commitment to the Chamber’s mission of promoting economic growth in the Greater Houston region made 2015 a banner year for IACCGH.
IACCGH Distinguished Lecture with Dr. Renu Khator
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: IACCGH Advisor Dr Renu Khator gave an illuminating talk to a packed room on “Chairing the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas” at the IACCGH Distinguished Lecture. The Event was hosted on February 10, at the Federal Reserve Bank building on Allen Parkway. Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia welcomed the gathering and acknowledged the presence […]
IACCGH Free Seminar to Ease the Stress in Tax Filing
HOUSTON: Why is it crucial for Indo Americans to disclose their foreign assets? Is the 401(k) plan better than Roth IRA for a tension free retirement? What are the major changes in the tax laws in 2016? These questions and many more will be answered by six of the city’s renowned CPA’s and Tax […]
IACCGH Hosts Women in Leadership Mentoring Circle Event
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: This was the subject of an interactive mentoring session that was keenly discussed by a group of women at the IACCGH Women in Leadership Mentoring Circle. Held on October 28, at the Hess Club, the event was led by Francene Young, former VP of Talent and Diversity at Shell and present […]
Therese Cole Hubbs of Electric Karma Wins IACCGH Raffle Draw
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: On November 11, IACCGH held a Raffle draw for an elegant Rolex watch. The funds generated by the sale of tickets will be used to fund a new Educational Initiative that will offer students Internship opportunities in India and other educational initiatives. The meeting, held at the Hess Club was attended […]
Neil Bush Speaks on the Literacy Crisis in Houston at IACCGH Event
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: A packed room of 140 members and guests welcomed Keynote Speaker Neil Bush at the Distinguished Lecture organized by the IACCGH on October 13th at the Hess Club. Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia welcomed the gathering and drew attention to an IACCGH Educational Initiative to be launched next year. The initiative would […]
A Farewell to Dr. Malcolm Gillis : Advisor to the Chamber
HOUSTON: IACCGH is sad to announce that Dr. Malcolm Gillis, Past President of Rice University and an esteemed Advisor to the Chamber, passed away on October 4th. IACCGH was blessed to have Dr. Gillis as one of its earliest Advisors. He was always encouraging towards a new born Chamber, pleased at the headway made and […]
IACCGH Gala: Celebrating 15+ Years of ‘Overwhelming’ Successes
Click Here For Photo Collage By Pramod Kulkarni HOUSTON: Founded in 1999, the Indo-American Chamber of Greater Houston (IACCGH) has experienced tremendous growth in size and influence during the last 15+ years, as the chamber built bridges between India, the Indo-American business community and the mainstream Texas institutions and enterprises. As he welcomed the audience […]
IACCGH’s Small Business Outreach Program
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: As part of its Small Business Outreach Program held on August 26 at the Houston Community College Campus, the Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) introduced members and guests to two organizations that can facilitate the growth of their businesses. A presentation from Chris Bilton, Houston Director of […]
IACCGH Encourages Members to Leverage New Online Web Directory on Chamber Website
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: With an emphasis on driving innovation, IACCGH launched their new website designed to enhance its members’ web presence by allowing them to create, modify and update their business information on the Chamber website. Siva Yenneti, Director at ITVibes, a Houston Web Design Company responsible for revamping the website, addressed IACCGH members […]
India has a Pivotal Role in Global Order: USIBC
By Haider Kazim HOUSTON: India has a pivotal role in U.S. geopolitical strategy for a stable global order to prevent the world from sinking into chaos as seen in the Middle East, said Mukesh Aghi, President of U.S.-India Business Council. Tracing back the U.S. geopolitical strategy from the days of the Second World War and […]
IACCGH: Trade Delegation to India
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) played a key role in facilitating a trade delegation to India in April. The 30 member delegation led by Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Bob Pertierra of GHP also included IACCGH President Ashok Garg, Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia, Past President Sanjay […]
IACCGH Concludes Trade Delegation to India Led by Mayor Annise Parker
HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston concluded a week-long investment and trade delegation to India with meetings and seminars held in New Delhi and Mumbai. The mission was led by the Greater Houston Partnership and by Houston Mayor Annise Parker as well as Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz and IACCGH […]
IACCGH Hosts Reception for Visiting Delegate Doctors from India
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Visiting delegate physicians from India were welcomed and honored by the IACCGH at a reception hosted on 16th April at the Hess Club. The delegates also had an opportunity to interact with the medical faculty from MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC), Houston’s leading doctors and IACCGH members. The evening was hosted […]
Neeta Sane and Chitra Divakaruni Share “Life’s Lessons” at the IACCGH “Women Mean Business” Event
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: It was a woman powered evening with celebrated novelist Chitra Divakaruni and HCC Trustee Neeta Sane keynoting the Women Mean Business (WMB) event organized by the IACCGH. Sponsored by Shell and held at the Hess Club on February 24, the event attracted more than 70 ladies. IACCGH Executive Director Jagdip Ahluwalia […]
IACCGH, Wallis State Bank and US SBA at Business Outreach Program in HCC, Katy
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The IACCGH Business Outreach Program held at the HCC campus in Katy on 12th February facilitated an introduction between SBA’s new District Director Tim Jeffcoat and the heads of several local economic agencies as well as business owners looking for capital. Emphasizing that local economic empowerment is a core mission at […]
IACCGH Hosts Inaugural Networking Reception
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Describing the Indo American Chamber of Greater Houston as “dynamic”, Consul General of India in Houston, Honorable P. Harish was the Chief Guest at the IACCGH 2015 Inaugural “Networking Works” Reception. The event was held at The Rotunda Houston City Hall and attended by dignitaries Senator Rodney Ellis, County Clerk Chris […]
IACCGH Hosts Supplier Diversity and Certification Seminar
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: Four major certification agencies and four high level Fortune 500 Supplier Diversity Managers shared a wealth of information about the advantages of certification and the Procurement process with IACCGH members and guests on November 17 at the HESS Club. In a competitive global business landscape, having a unique value proposition may […]
DePinho: “Cancer is Going to Fall to the Axe of Science”
By Manu Shah HOUSTON: In a riveting talk by Dr. Ronald DePinho, President, MD Anderson Cancer Center at the IACCGH Distinguished Lecture held on November 7, at the Hilton, members and guests listened in rapt attention to the tremendous strides made in research and the treatment of the “merciless experience” of cancer. The event was […]
Chamber Celebrates 15th Gala with Awards to the Stars Among the Community
Click here for photo collage HOUSTON: The Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston’s biggest event of the year, the Fifteenth Anniversary Gala, took place at the Hilton Americas on September 27. Local business leaders, professionals and several elected officials networked at the reception prior to the main […]
