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President's Message
ICCC board is committed to reaching out to members as frequent as possible and will make all efforts of engaging them. The board is committed for an open and transparent dialogue with members. The newsletter is an endeavour in this direction.
ICCC has a vested interest in promoting the role of Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in bilateral economic relations between Canada and India. Over the years, the chamber has provided valuable networking opportunities to interested businesses from India.
SMBs account for 45 per cent of GDP, 75 per cent of net employment growth, and 60 per cent of all jobs, with a commanding share of exports in agriculture, forestry, transportation, and construction – at present these are largely directed to the region covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). SMB figures from India are equally impressive, accounting for 20 per cent of India's GDP, 65 million jobs and 45 per cent of manufacturing and exports.
The Chamber will continue to work for the promotion of Indo Canadian entrepreneurs and will facilitate to bridge the gap between the two countries in exploring bilateral business opportunities.
Know your Organization
Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce is a 37-year-old organization with twin objectives of fostering bilateral trade between Canada and India and creating entrepreneurial and professional opportunities for Indo-Canadians. It is run by an elected board with the help of various committees involving member.
Visit: www.iccconline.org
ACTIVITIES IN AUGUST 2014
August 02: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC attended the VIP reception of the India day parade Organized by Panorama India. The ceremony was organised to celebrate the Indian Independence Day. The event was attended by Premier Kathleen Wynne, Admiral Nirmal Verma, High Commissioner of India, Mr. Akhilesh Mishra, Consul General, CGI Toronto and other eminent Indo-Canadians. ICCC was represented by its board with Mr. Naval Bajaj, Immediate past President & Chair India Mission and Ms. Ginni Sethi, Director WEP.
August 11: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC, Mr. Naval Bajaj and Mr. Tony Chawla, met Mr. Akhilesh Mishra, Consul General, CGI Toronto and have a detailed discussion on the ICCC future program for strengthening Canada India relations.
August 11: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC, Mr. Naval Bajaj and Mr. Tony Chawla, met Amb. (Retd IFS) Kant Bhargava, Former Secretary General SAARC. Mr. Jain discussed with him the progress of the ICCC’s project on, “Canada India Relations: Unlocking its full potential”.
August 11: Business reception for the visiting delegation from Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI)
Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) organized a business reception for the visiting delegation from Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI), India on 11th August, 2014 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Brampton.
S. Sampathraman, President, FKCCI led the Indian delegation comprising 28 representatives from the different industrial sectors including agro processing, diesel generator manufacturer, industrial raw material and others.
In his welcome remarks, Dharma P Jain, President, ICCC, emphasized the significance of the bilateral visits of business delegations and the role ICCC has played in promoting bilateral trade and investment between Canada and India in diverse sectors.
In his remarks, Mr. Sampathraman said that Karnataka Government is planning to introduce concessions for the foreign direct investment for developing industry in the state next year. Canadian companies can benefit from these concession by starting joint venture with their Indian counterparts or otherwise.
Hon. Bal Gosal, Federal Minister of State for Sports, emphasised that India is a priority market for Canada and hoped to complete the ongoing negotiations for developing high quality trade, economic growth, creating more jobs, free market access and to utilize the community network for further enhancing the trade ties. Both countries are willing to work jointly in sectors such as energy, food security, aviation, infrastructure and defence.
Mr. Naval Bajaj, Immediate past President ICCC, Mr. K Ravi, Chairman International Businesses, FKCCI and Mr. R K Raina, Commercial Consul, Consulate General of India in Toronto, also spoke at the occasion. The event was attended by ICCC board members, representatives of City of Markham, City of Brampton, Brampton Board of Trades, business leaders and ICCC members.
August 12: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC attended the India Independence Gala. The Guest of Honor for the Gala night was Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada. Mr. Jain met the Prime Minister along with his Cabinet Ministers such as Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister for Employment and Multiculturalism, Hon. Chris Alexander, Minister for Citizenship and Immigration, Mr. Bal Gosal, Minister of State for Sports, Mr. Deepak Obhrai, Senator Asha Seth and others. Minister Jason Kenney and Minister Chris Alexander agreed to have around table with ICCC net time they will be in Toronto.
MP Patrick Brown invited ICCC board on a dinner with Parliamentarians in Ottawa in Sep 2014.
August 13: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC met Ms. Beata Kratiuk, KMI Brokers at the ICCC office. They discussed the different strategies and programs for affinity to benefit the ICCC members in getting group insurance for Auto and home. They also explored the possibility of sponsorship for the chamber.
August 14: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President and Mr. Tony Chawla, met Hon. Bal Gosal, Federal Minister of State for Sports. Mr. Jain discussed with minister Gosal the upcoming plans of the Chamber. Minister Gosal also invited ICCC President for an introductory meeting with the sitting parliamentarians at Ottawa with the ICCC board.
August 14: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC participated in the networking meeting of Brampton Board of Trade and discussed the emerging new areas of trade and business in which the ICCC can play an important role in engaging the Small and Medium Entrepreneurs of both the countries. He also shared views with other participating trade bodies and chambers and explored opportunities for future collaboration.
August 14: Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce participated in the business networking event organised in Royal Ontario Museum. A number of business people showed interest in the ICCC activities.
August 15: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC attended the Indian Independence day Celebrations at the Indian Consulate. Mr. Naval Bajaj and Mr. Tony Chawla also attended. The event was started with the Indian Flag hosting. The event was followed by the reception in the evening, which was attended over 250 eminent Indo Canadians. Ms. Rajni Tekriwal and Ms. Ginni sethi also attended the reception.
August 18: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President with other board members met Mr. Sundararajan, State Bank of India (Canada). Board members also met with Mr. Rajesh Gupta, President, SBI and talked on sponsorship and shared views on trade and commerce between Canada India and also discussed Chamber's future initiatives. SBI agreed to have 4 chamber events at their office.
August 20: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC met Her Worship, Mayor Susan Fennell, City of Brampton. They discussed the ICCC led India Mission 2015. Mr. Naval Bajaj, Chair India Mission 2015 discussed the strategies for the India Mission and how City of Brampton can get benefit out of that. City of Brampton was partner in the ICCC led India Mission 2013. ICCC board members Mr. Tony Chawla, Mr. Pathik Baxi and Ms. Ginni Sethi were also present at the meeting.
August 21: ICCC-Delmar Global imports & exports seminar
Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and Delmar International, a leading Total supply Chain and Logistic Company, organised a joint ‘Global Imports & Exports Seminar’ in Mississauga on 21 August 2014. The seminar was attended by the Indo-Canadian importers, exporters, distributors, retailers and manufacturers. The seminar was informative for the audience as it presented opportunities for global trade in the light of changing international economic order.
In his welcome remarks, Dharma P Jain, President, ICCC, emphasized the significance of the bilateral trade between Canada and India in the present globalised competitive world.
Marvin Rosenzweig from Delmar International, David Topper and Jim McEwan explained in details the various strategies for import & export as the rules and regulations are differing from country to country.
John Paul Evans, Raluca Alexe-Padina from Delmar and Richard Ross from Export Development of Canada also expressed their thought provoking information to the delegates. Members of ICCC board Mr. Tony Chawla, Mr. Brij K Sharma, Mr. Naval Bajaj, Mr. Sanjay Makkar and ICCC past president Mr. Ravi Seethapathy were also present at the seminar.
August 26: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC and Mr. Tony Chawla met with the officials of UAE exchange and discussed the various avenues of sponsorship opportunities for the ICCC.
UPCOMING EVENTS
25 September 2014
Hard Hats Tour at Sigan Industries Register here
30 September 2014
ICCC Seminar on, “Saving for Retirement- A Strategy to Protect & Grow Your Wealth for Retirement” Register here
For details please see www.iccconline.org
ICCC in news
http://www.southasianobserver.com/topstories.php?cid=1348
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/gujarat-delegation-visit-canada-to-attract-investors/1286329
http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/Gujarat-Pitches-for-Stronger-Economic-Ties-With-Canada/858471
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OR3y0U8LO0&feature=share
SUGGESTIONS
Your new board is committed to make this esteemed organization member friendly, open, transparent, and truly a business organization working to achieve its mission and vision.
Board is considering of -
i) Publishing achievements of members in the upcoming issues of ICCC newsletter. Therefore, members are advised to send their achievements such as new position, additional qualification, awards etc. at iccc@iccconline.org.
ii) Publishing articles on different topics involving trade, commerce, tax etc. Interested writers can send their articles (500 words) at iccc@iccconline.org.
iii) Starting blogs on Chamber's website. Send your resumes and subjects you wish to write a blog.
iv) Constituting a newsletter committee. Those who have flare of writing, designing and passionate about this, send in their resumes at iccc@iccconline.org.
Board is there to steer this august body in the direction provided by articles and by-laws and ensuring that interest of various stakeholders is protected.
Board invites your suggestions and opinions regarding future events, newsletter content, and ask you to get engaged more and more and participate in Chamber events. You are the true ambassador of Chamber and your board is working for you in. Please feel free in contacting any board member.
Please feel free in sending your suggestions and recommendations at president@iccconline.org or iccc@iccconline.org.
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DISCLAIMER
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