Michigan International Chamber's Holiday Party

The Michigan International Chamber of Commerce hosts its 1st Holiday Party and Awards Night on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009. The following companies and individuals will be receiving awards.

• Community Outreach Award: Michigan Asian IndianFamily Services
• Diversity Champion Award: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
• Academic Outreach Award: Walsh College
• Academic Leadership Award: Virinder Moudgil, Oakland University.
• Champion of the Chamber Award: Dykema Gossett.
• Friend of the Chamber Award: Corp! Magazine.
• Minority Champion Award: Jay Sandhu of NYX Corporation.
• Woman Entrepreneur Award: Neha Patel of Neha Patel Agency.
• Community Leader of the Year: Dr. Rajesh Gulati; MAPI 2009 President.
• Community Leader of the Year: Dr. Dinesh Shah.
• Community Service Award: Oakwood Hospital

The Michigan International Chamber of Commerce is also seeking dynamic individuals to participate in various committees. For more information about participating and joining the Michigan International Chamber of Commerce, please write to Nipa Shah at nipa [at] miicc [dot] com or call 248-470-6299.

Michigan International Chamber of Commerce Event

Michigan International Chamber of Commerce (MIICC) is organizing a Networking event on October 14th, 2009 at Dykema Gossett located at 39577 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI. This event will be from 5.30 PM to 8.30 PM. Cost is $25 for non-members and no cost to members. Refreshments will be provided.

The organizers plan to have "musical chairs" and ensure that everyone meets everyone and they get a chance to further their network. So bring lots of business cards and feel free to bring brochures, hands-outs, and freebies to build your referral network.

Please visit MIICC website for more details or call 248-470-6299

Networking Dinner Cruise on September 15th, 2009

Michigan International Chamber of Commerce is organizing a "Networking Dinner Cruise" on board the Infinity Yacht which will cruise the Detroit River for 2 1/2 hours. This is scheduled for Tuesday September 15th 2009 from 6.00 pm to 10 pm. The cost is $99 which includes an elaborate dinner, open premium bar and sumptuous desserts.

The goal as mentioned in the event brochure is to "facilitate 'effective' networking between business owners and community leaders". The chamber has confirmed participation from a leading political and business power broker from Washington D.C. Other invitees include entrepreneurs as well as business and community leaders from Michigan and outside of Michigan.

Please call MIICC at (248) 470-6299 for more details about this event.

Bollywood Acting classes coming to Michigan

MIICC (Michigan Indian Chamber of Commerce) has invited Anupam Kher's "Actor Prepares" school to host a 4 week "Bollywood Acting" workshop here in Michigan. The workshop would begin sometime in October 2009.

The curriculum for the 4 week workshop:
(There will be 2 concurrent sessions during the four week period)

Bollywood dance
Acting techniques
Acting for Camera

Workshop Duration & Timings

Session 1 - 4 weeks total duration

Timing: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (4 hours per day)
Days: Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
Location: Novi
Cost: $1500

Session 2 - 4 weeks total duration

Timing: 5:00 am to 9:00 pm (4 hours per day)
Days: Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
Location: Novi
Cost: $1500

Early Bird Registration

15% off if registered between July 1st to July 31st 2009 - $1275
10% off if registered online between August 1st to September 1st 2009 - $1350

There will be a 5% additional discount to the 2nd member of the same family.

Visit MIICC for more details

Michigan India Chamber of Commerce Event - June 17th, 2009

Focusing on the topic of “growth through professional and business coaching,” MIICC (Michigan India Chamber of Commerce) will host an interactive panel discussion on Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The business coaching interactive panel will be held at the Dykema Gossett offices located at 39577 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The panel members are:

Prafulla Pande, President of Pande Associates (http://pandeassociates.com/pande/) and Doron York, President of Business Edge International (www.bizedgegroup.com)

MIICC will also announce the launch of a group coaching session to help business owners take advantage of coaching at affordable, group rates. Register today by visiting: http://www.miicc.com/event_register.php

MIICC meeting on May 13th

Michigan Indian Chamber of Commerce (MIICC) will hold its monthly meeting on May 13th at Dykema Gossett Law Offices: 39577 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI from 5:30 pm to 8:30 p.

Learn about "Speed Networking" at this meeting.

Speed networking means YOU get to spend 2-3 minutes with each participant to share what you do and to learn what they do.

So for this meeting be sure to come prepared with your:
60 second commercial (make it short and concise)
specific wants (companies you wish to connect with, customers you want to get, etc.)
brochures, business cards, specials, and any other collateral you want to share.

For more details check out MIICC website.

MIICC Networking Event - 03/18/2009

Michigan India Chamber of Commerce has a Networking Event scheduled for March 18th, 2009 at Dykema Gossett Law Offices located at 39577 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI from 5.30 pm to 8.30pm.

The Topic for this meeting is: Angel Investment: Investors, investing et. all
MIICC has a fantastic speaker lined up for this event. Rick Galdi, President of Great Lakes Angels Angel Investors will speak on the topic of angel investing, angel investors, and angel investment topics. Rick is a successful entrepreneur and has some wonderful stories to share.

Check out MIICC website for more details or call Nipa Shah at 248-470-6299.

Larry Sterzinger from Google - Guest Speaker at MIICC meeting on January 14th, 2009

Michigan Indian Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting on January 14th, 2009 which will feature guest speaker Larry Sterzinger from Google.

I wish I could attend this meeting but personal reasons will prevent me from showing up.

The meeting will be held at Dykema Gossett Law Offices: 39577 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm.

PLEASE register for the meeting by visiting MICC.

Call Nipa at 248-470-6299 or send email to admin@miicc.com with any questions you may have.

Michigan India Chamber of Commerce - Meeting on 11/12/2008

Michigan India Chamber of Commerce's monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 12th, 2008 from 5.30 pm to 8 pm at 39577 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

The featured speaker at the meeting is Randall Dence, an M&A expert with more than 20years of experience of working with start-ups and established companies.

Register for this meeting by visiting http://miicc.com/event_register.php or call Nipa at 248-470-6299 or send email to nipa@jenesysgroup.com.

Domestic Violence Seminar

Michigan India Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar on Domestic Violence on Tuesday November 18th, 2008 from 5.00 PM - 8.00 PM at Dykema Gossett Law Firm (Merrill Lynch Building), 39577 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

This seminar will provide employers with strategies for implementing a program on workplace violence prevention and will offer solutions for responding to domestic violence and offering assistance to employees.

The speakers include:
Cheryl Rogers, JD - MI Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (MCADSV)
Yolanda Royall - Verizon Wireless

To register please visit miicc.com or call 248-470-6299

L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive to speak at the next MIICC meeting

Nipa Shah informs me that the next MIICC (Michigan India Chamber of Commerce) meeting which is scheduled for April 16th will feature L. Brooks Patterson.

L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, will share his experience about his recent visit to India. Mr. Patterson will also share insight about the Indian Community in the Metro Detroit Area.

The Meeting is scheduled for April 16th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Dykema Gossett Bloomfield Office located at 39577 Woodward Avenue Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-2820.