On Monday, September 24th 2012, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce – Young Professionals Committee (ICCC-YP) held an Open House in association with the South Asian Business Association at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Young professionals in the industry and MBA students had an opportunity to interact, network and share stories with one another. 

Speaking on the occasion, Avi Goel, Director, Young Professionals & New Immigrants Committee at ICCC, said that the main objective of this collaboration was to provide participants an opportunity for professional and business development, mentorship, networking and exchanging helpful tips to succeed in their professional endeavors.

Arpit Garg, President, South Asian Business Association (SABA), also addressed the group and was very pleased with the partnership created between ICCC’s Young Professionals and SABA. He said that “SABA’s aim is to provide a unified medium through which its members and other constituents can explore and lead initiatives related to South Asia and how ICCC can help strengthen that goal further.”

Naval Bajaj, President, ICCC, also addressed the gathering. He emphasized that for young professionals it is important to have connections with businesses and with the Diaspora. “ICCC offers both to young professionals and students,” he said, urging them to become ICCC members.

ICCC-YP focuses on members between 21-35 years of age and provides them with a forum to get involved with ICCC in their early years. The committee also provides members with a forum to develop and refine their professional skills through events that highlight leadership, entrepreneurship, and soft skills through networking with fellow members.

ICCC-YP’s previous events include 'Book Smart vs. Street Smart', 'Dare to be Different', 'Women in Leadership', 'Losing Fear - Achieving Goals workshop series', ‘Chai with CEO’ along with many other events. 

Minaaz – the statement in diamond jewelry sponsored the event.