Open House – ICCC Women Entrepreneurs & Professionals (WEP) - 26-01-15

26 Jan 2015 6:30 PM | Anonymous

Open House – ICCC Women Entrepreneurs & Professionals (WEP)
From L to R: Shibani Sahney, Sunita Malik, Anu Jain, Ginni Sethi and Shelly Srivastav
Women Entrepreneurs Professional (WEP) Committee of Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce organized an open house on 26 January 2015 at the ICCC headquarter in Toronto. The committee also celebrated Indian Republic Day and started the session with the ‘National Anthem of Canada and India’. Ms. Ginni Sethi, Director WEP of the Chamber welcomes all participants and said that the open house is to attract new women entrepreneurs to be part of the ICCC WEP. She gave a brief introduction of the ICCC that it is a 38 year-old institution with a mandate to foster bilateral economic ties between Canada and India, a privately funded organization with a coast-to-coast presence in Canada, and the largest Indian Diaspora organization in Canada. Chamber’s objective is to promote and facilitate trade and commerce between Canada, India and other countries around the world, by creating relationships and networks between and with global business organizations, said Sethi. Participants also get the chance to introduce themselves and shown keen interest in joining the ICCC as members. Participants were from different sectors and shown the strength of emerging Indo Canadian business leaders at the event Ms. Shibani Sahney, Chair WEP committee gave vote of thanks.
*Participants at the event*

ICCC-January 2015-Newsletter

23 Jan 2015 4:49 PM | Anonymous

ICCC Newsletter January 2015

President's Message

Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce has recently completed the first phase of its study on Canada India relations which was the result of over thirty round table meetings encompassing all across Canada and India, and I am pleased to announce that its first Report on “Unlocking the Potential of Canada-India Partnership: Present Initiatives and Future Agenda”has been released in Canada on December 05th, 2014 at ICCC Winter Gala 2014 and in India during PBD on Jan 9th, 2015 at Ahmadabad, Gujarat by Hon. Deepak Obhrai, MP, PC.

The Report clearly points out the tremendous untapped opportunities for mutual learning and mutual advantage in a closer Canada-India partnership involving businesses and governments at all levels. The Chamber firmly believes that within a decade or two, Canada-India relationship will be one of the top three or four relationships that Canada will have. It hopes that the ideas and suggestions contained in the Report will be found useful and serve as a guide for its members and other interested readers for their contribution to the building of sustainable, strategic and comprehensive partnership between two countries.

Copies of the report are available in Chamber office to pick up or you can download it from chamber’s websitewww.iccconline.org

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. To know more about your organization, please visit:

www.iccconline.org

ACTIVITIES IN DECEMBER 2014

December 1: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC with Mr. Tony Chawla were interviewed by Rogers Television regarding the ICCC’s Winter Gala 2014 and Sports Forum 2014.

December 2: Dharma P Jain, President, Jagdish Bajaj, Tony Chawla and a few other board members attended the BDC, Brampton holiday luncheon meeting wherein your directors exchanged views on mutual cooperation, working together and sponsorship opportunities.

December 2: Indo- Canada Chamber of Commerce organised an interactive session on Intergenerational tax planning: transferring wealth to next generation on 02-December 2014 at the ICCC headquarter. Mr. Phil Friedlan, J.D, MBA, of Friedlan Law was the guest speaker at the session. He shared his expertise on importance of estate planning, tax and non-tax issues, consequences of failure to plan in advance and other family issues. In Canada it is estimated that approximately $ 1 trillion would be transferred between generations over the next generation. Out of 100 families; 54% do not have plans in place, he said. Planning in place is must to create, preserve and review that wealth in the person’s lifetime and distribute those assets after the death as per the wishes of that individual.

December 5: The first of its kind Sports Forum organized by Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) was a great success highlighting the need to have more engagements of players in the decision making process to make the Canadian emerging sports most popular and at par with other international teams on the globe. The theme for the forum was Emerging Sports: Cricket and other Popular National Sports. Sports representatives from International Cricket Council (ICC), Cricket Canada, NBA Canada, Tennis Canada, Rogers Media, Schulich School of Business - York University, Canadian national players, participated in the forum that explored the regulatory framework, the institutional avenues and support available to emerging sports in Canada. It was divided into two panel discussions. Hon. Bal Gosal, federal minister of state for sports kicked off the proceedings with an exciting keynote address. The minister said that federal government is funding $ 200 million every year for the sports and an additional $500 million for creating sports infrastructure in Ontario for the upcoming Pan Am & Parapan American Games 2015.

Chamber appreciated its Cricket committee members for the success of this forum. Special thanks to Mr. Mukesh Narula and Mr. Bobby Sahni for moderating the sessions. The forum was attended over 100 guests including non-members, sports persons and others.

December 5: Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce celebrated Winter Gala 2014 with its theme ‘The Royal Darbar’. In keeping with the theme, over 500 guests that comprised the who’s who of the Indo-Canadian community and a number of dignitaries were treated to a veritable feast of Indian royalty that included songs, dances and memorable reflections of Royal culture. Dignitaries at the event included several prominent political leaders such as Hon. Chris Alexander, Federal Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Hon. Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Member of Parliament Parm Gill and Patrick Brown, Consul General Akhilesh Mishra, Mississauga’s newly elected Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Senator Asha Seth, and a number of MPPs, Councillors from Brampton, Mississauga and other parts of the GTA. MPP Dipika Damerla read the message of Ontario Premier Hon. Kathleen Wynne who could not attend due to her busy schedule.

Hon. Deepak Obhrai released Chamber's first research report titled “Unlocking the Potential of Canada-India Partnership: Present Initiatives and Future Agenda”.

Ms. Gugni Gill and Mr. Bobby Sahni were the MCs of the event.

December 9: Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC and Mr. Tony Chawla had a successful meeting with Ms. Ruby Latif, City of Toronto. They discussed the future collaboration between the city and the chamber and talked about City's representation in upcoming India Mission Delegation as well future sponsorship to the chamber.

December 9: Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce has organized a workshop for Canadian exporters to discuss how Export Development Canada (EDC) can provide guidance, support and assist you in growing your international business on 9 December 2014. Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC said that EDC provide insurance and financial services, bonding products and small business solutions to Canadian exporters and investors and their international buyers. They also support Canadian direct investment abroad and investment into Canada. Mr. Navi Dhami, Account Manager, EDC said that EDC can help the exporters with their commercial banking experience to boost their international trade. Canadian exporters can grow their international business financial & risk mitigating solutions. Ms. Amesika Baeta, Small Business Account Manager EDC said that small business exporters can get the maximum help from EDC to develop their international business especially in the Import Export sector. Mr. Brij Sharma, VP-Finance and SME, moderated the event.

December 10: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC and Mr. Naval Bajaj, Immediate past President, attended the facilitation event of Mayor of Mississauga Bonnie Crombie. Event was also attended by ICCC board members Mr. Sanjay Makkar and Mr. Jagdish Bajaj. ICCC past President Ms. Asha Luthra and Mr. Satish Thakkar were also present at the event. ICCC President extended invitation to the City of Mississauga for joining India Mission 2015.

December 15: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC participated in the NCIC Event to meet and listen to top health innovators from India and focussed on India funded by Grand Challenges Canada. Hon. Chris Alexander, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship was the key note speaker at the event which was also attended by several other Chamber members.

December 16: Dharma P Jain, Naval Bajaj, Brij Sharma and few other chamber members attended the Annual General meeting of Panorama India, a partner organization and get them updated of progress in the Canada India space.

December 17: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC met Mr. Amit Shah, Trade Representative, Government of Ontario in Mumbai. They discussed the future cooperation for the promotion of Ontario India trade ties. They also discussed opportunities available through their trade office which can help Chamber's trade mission in future.

December 17: Indo- Canada Chamber of Commerce organised an interactive session on Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Rebates on New Homes and Condos on 17-December 2014 at the Nanda & Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation, Mississauga. Mr. Jagmohan Singh Nanda, founder, Nanda & Associate Lawyers, and Ms. Sabrina Hussain in the joint presentation said that HST as it relates to the real estate industry. The awareness of HST among the new home buyers is very low. The interactive session covered topics such as HST on commercial properties, exemption of resale homes from HST, HST rebates for new homes and new condos, qualifying for the HST rebate as a purchaser through the builder, qualifying for the HST rebate as an investor, and claiming the HST rebate when flipping a new house or new condo. Chamber president, Mr. Jain , himself being a practicing CGA, also emphasized need of understanding this complex subject and advised audiences to seek guidance from professional. Mr. Tony Chawla, gave vote of thanks.

December 18: Mr. Jain and Mr. Brij Sharma met Ms. Carmen Jacques, CPA, CGA, business development officer, CPA, Ontario. They discussed opportunities of CPA, Ontario being Chamber sponsor and organizing joint events for mutual benefits.

December 18: Mr. Dharma Jain, Mr. Naval Bajaj and Mr. Tony Chawla participated in a live TV broad cast show at South Asian Channel of Rogers TV to promote ICCC Winter Gala and India Mission 2015.

December 19: Dharma P Jain met Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Country Head, UAE Exchange to discuss the opportunities of mutual cooperation, organizing joint events and future sponsorship.

December 22: Mr. Dharma P Jain had a luncheon meeting with Mr. Shaun Rath, Regional Director, Strategy Implementation, BDC and other BDC representatives to discuss the possible sponsorship opportunity for the year 2015-16. Mr. Jain briefed them with the different levels of sponsorship available with ICCC. Mr. Shaun promised to review sponsorship packages. They also discussed scope of organizing joint events.

December 26: President Mr. Jain and Immediate Past President Mr. Bajaj and Director Ajay Gupta attended luncheon meeting with Mr. Rajesh Gupta, CEO and President State Bank of India (Canada) and other officials to discuss Canada India business relations, economic reforms in India, CEPA and sponsorship opportunities for the coming year.

December 30: Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce organised a small briefing session for the India Mission 2015 delegates. Mr. Dharma P Jain said that the chamber is leading India mission delegation from the last three years coincides with Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. India mission 2015 will be the fourth Mission. Delegates will also attend the Vibrant Gujarat Summit at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Over 40 delegates have registered with Chamber. In our past missions, over 300 delegates have participated in our activities in different Indian cities. All the queries were answered during the briefing.

UPCOMING EVENTS

26 January 2015

Open House – ICCC Women Entrepreneurs & Professionals (WEP)

28 January 2015

Estate Planning: Investment Strategies for different Life stages

For details please see www.iccconline.org

ICCC in news

Interview of ICCC president Mr. Dharma P Jain with South Asian Week

http://canadianimmigrant.ca/work-and-education/ethnic-connections-pros-and-cons-of-community-specific-mentoring

http://zeenews.india.com/news/education/iccc-seeks-permanent-residency-status-for-foreign-students_1520100.html

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-12-25/news/57395576_1_indo-canada-chamber-foreign-students-immigration-policy

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/news/36148768_1_indo-canada-chamber-iccc-canada-and-india

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.

Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/IndoCanadaCC

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Indo-Canada-Chamber-Commerce-96776

https://twitter.com/Indocanadacc

https://plus.google.com/114415559209056713978/about

https://www.flickr.com/photos/icccorg

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-iTZTk0fhqT9Xs0SPNyow

DISCLAIMER

The above material is compiled by Chamber and is being used solely for its membership. Any unauthorized use of this newsletter and its contents are strictly prohibited.

Emerging India: The new Economic Superpower 21-01-2015

21 Jan 2015 10:54 AM | Anonymous

Emerging India: The new Economic Superpower

from LtoR: Tony Chawla, Dharma P Jain, Andre Kent & Bhim Asdhir

India is an emerging market with business friendly stable government which is working to attract investment for development. India is a lucrative market for the new investors to manifold their returns. Bhim D Asdhir, Founder, Excel Funds Management Inc. said on January 21, 2015.

Mr. Bhim D Asdhir was addressing members and invited guests at the Interactive session of Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in Mississauga organized in association with CIBC Wood Gundy and Excel Funds Inc. He further said that the new majority government in India focuses on making the procedures of the business simple by limiting the government bodies as facilitators to attract investments. Ongoing policy reforms, globalisation of the resources, demography of India and rapid urbanisation provides immense opportunities for investment. The Indian government’s decision to develop 100 smart cities, diamond quadrilateral project of high speed train network and development of industrial regions will help the economy to grow in the double digit in the coming decade. India is the fastest emerging global economy and is poised to reach at US$ 10 trillion by 2020, he added.

Mr. Dharma P Jain, President, ICCC said that ‘Make in India’ is the major policy reform in attracting new investment and boosting manufacturing sector. Canada has its expertise in a number of sectors such as mining, information technology, and automobiles, aerospace etc. in which the Indo Canadians have the capacity, connections and capability to invest. Mr. Jain said that in the recent IMF report India is expected to grow at 6.3% in 2015 and 6.5% in 2016 by when it is likely to cross China’s projected growth rate, while terming the new government’s reforms as “promising” but insisted that their implementation is key. In 2014, India’s growth rate was 5.8% against China’s 7.4%, said the World Economic Report update released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). India’s growth rate in 2013 was 5% as against China’s 7.8%.

Mr. Andre Kent, Vice-President & Investment Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy, gave a brief introduction of the CIBC Wood Gundy that it is a division of CIBC World Markets Inc. and a trusted Canadian investment dealer since 1905. The bank is providing full-service brokerage with more than 1,000 Investment Advisors nationwide and have assets of $139.5 billion. It operates in Canada with 80 branches.

Tony Chawla, Vice President, ICCC gave a vote of thanks and said that the chamber is promoting such types of events to benefit its members so they can get quality information for doing business and investment abroad.

Mr. Harmandeep Arora introduced the speakers and the event was well received by members and other participants.

Participants at the event

Participants at the event

ICCC’s India Mission – meetings in Gandhinagar & Ahmedabad 2015 -11-01-2015

11 Jan 2015 3:51 PM | Anonymous

ICCC’s India Mission – meetings in Gandhinagar & Ahmedabad 2015

• Hon. Deepak Obhrai Awarded Global Vision Award
• Visit to Cadila Pharmaceuticals
• Briefing Session with Canadian Consulate
• B2B Meeting with GCCI

ICCC President led India Mission delegates attended the Global Vision Award ceremony at Ahmedabad. Hon. Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada was awarded 'Global Visionary Award'. The award was presented by the Vision World Organization of Ahmedabad, on January 10, 2015. The award honors Obhrai for strengthening Canada's political and cultural relations with India. Over 10 prominent overseas Indians received the award.

The delegates visited the Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited for a luncheon meeting. Mr. S V Suresh, Deputy Vice President said during its presentation that Cadila is one of the largest privately held pharmaceutical companies in India, headquartered at Ahmedabad, in the State of Gujarat. Over the last six decades, the company has been developing and manufacturing pharmaceutical products in India and selling and distributing these in over eighty-five other countries around the world. More than 300 scientists in its various Research and Development setups reinforce the competitiveness of research in the therapeutic areas which have high unmet medical needs. Meeting was attended by Mr. Tony Chawla, Mr. Hardesh Marwaha, Mr. Badar Shamim, Mr. Kam Rathi, Dr Atul Tolia, Mr. Naval Bajaj, Mr. Ramesh Chotai. Delegates explored the opportunities of cross boarder businesses.

ICCC President Dharma P Jain informed the representatives of the Cadila of the proactive role the Chamber has been playing in fostering B2B linkages between Canadian and Indian companies for the purpose of enhancing trade. Mr. Jain also invited them to visit Canada with a business delegation.

ICCC and CIF led delegation was also given a briefing by the Canadian High Commissioner H.E. Nadir Patel in the presence of Hon. Deepak Obhrai along with representatives of ICBC, KPMG and EDC. Canadian High Commissioner gave a detailed presentation on ‘Doing Business in India’ for Canadian delegates before Vibrant Gujarat 2015. MP Devinder Shory and MPP Dipika Damerla were also present at the event.

The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), a MoU partner of ICCC organized a business reception for the India Mission 2015 delegates. Apart from the ICCC delegates Canada India Foundation, UK Chamber of Commerce, American Chamber and others were also present. Mr. Rakesh Shah, President GCCI and Mr. Samir Patel, Vice President GCCI lauded the efforts ICCC has been undertaking in promoting closer economic ties between India and Canada.

Mr. Dharma P Jain, president ICCC was honored with bouquet and plaque. Delegates have fruitful and result oriented discussions with over 200 participants at the event.

Apart from that ICCC president met with Ms. Nadira Hamid, Chief Operating Officer, Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) and explored the possibilities of working jointly in the Canada India Corridor. Mr. Jain invited them to lead a trade delegation to explore the possibilities of trade with Canada.

ICCC released its Report on Canada India Partnership - 10-01-2015

10 Jan 2015 3:47 PM | Anonymous

ICCC released its Report on Canada India Partnership

The Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is pleased to announce the release of its Report on “Unlocking the Potential of Canada-India Partnership: Present Initiatives and Future Agenda” by Honorable Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to The Minister of Foreign Affairs in Ahmedabad, India on 10 January 2015, in a business reception hosted by GCCI. The booklet was earlier released in Canada in Dec 2014. Canadian High Commissioner H. E. Nadir Patel, Mr. Devinder Shory, Member of Parliament, Ms. Dipika Damerla, Associate Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario, representatives of BC and Ontario Trade commissioner officers in India, members of CIF, ICBC, GCCI, and other business chambers from UK, America and Australia were present along with other eminent Indo Canadians. The event was attended by over 200 people. Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC said that the ideas and suggestions contained in the Report will be found useful and serve as a guide for its members and other interested readers for their contribution to the building of sustainable, strategic and comprehensive partnership between the two countries. The Report clearly points out the tremendous opportunities for mutual learning and mutual advantage in a closer Canada-India partnership involving businesses and governments at all levels, Jain said. H.E. Nadir Patel, High Commissioner of Canada to India lauded the efforts ICCC in promoting the Canada India relations. He assured all sort of help for the visiting Canadian delegation in branding Canada in India. The Chamber firmly believes that within a decade or two, Canada-India relationship will be one of the top three or four relationships that Canada will have. For details of the report please click here
ICCC - A report for Unlocking the Potential of Canada-India Partnership
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ICCC started its India Mission 2015 - 09-01-2015

09 Jan 2015 2:06 PM | Anonymous

ICCC started its India Mission 2015

Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce’s (ICCC) India Mission 2015 under the leadership of Mr. Dharma P Jain, reached Gandhinagar and started their first leg of meetings with business leaders, decision makers and others at the Gandhinagar, India. The delegation attended the inaugural session of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2015. The session was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Modi said that the government of India has merged the PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards to ease the travel of the overseas Indians. He further said that many possibilities are awaiting you as time is changing rapidly and India has risen with new strength.

Hon. Deepak Obhrai, co-leader of the delegation was also present during the inaugural session as official representative of the Government of Canada.

Hon. Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Canada opened the Canada Pavilion at the Vibrant Gujarat 2015.

Dharma P Jain, President ICCC met Mr. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Member of Parliament from Bikaner, Rajasthan along with over 30 delegates. Mr. Meghwal is also Member of Business Advisory Committee, Government of India. Both the leaders discussed the scope of the Canada India trade and business ties in general and particularly the Canada Rajasthan trade ties. He offered all the possible help for the Canadian business owners to start their ventures in the state of Rajasthan. ICCC board members Mr. Tony Chawla, Mr. Hardesh Marwaha and Mr. Naval Bajaj were also present during the meeting.

ICCC president also held discussions with Mr. Rohit Bhargava, Chief Representative and MD, TD bank India and discussed the progress of cooperation in the banking sector. Discussions were held among the other participating business chambers to work out common grounds for cooperation to expand the trade ties between the two nations.

ICCC delegates also have an interactive session with the officers from Canadian Consulates from Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Delegates have fruitful B2B meetings with the various business leaders and policy makers to discuss the ways and means to start their businesses in India.

ICCC president Mr. Dharma P Jain was also have media interaction along with Mr. Deepak Obhrai and was interviewed by the Indian mainstream media like Lok Satta, IBN, TV Asia and other media presented in Gandhinagar.

Interactive Session on HST Rebates on New Homes and Condos-17-12-14

17 Dec 2014 6:30 PM | Anonymous

Interactive Session on HST Rebates on New Homes and Condos

From Lto R: Sabrina Hussain, Jagdish Bajaj, Dharma P Jain, Jagmohan Nanda, Tony Chawla & Kanwar Dhanjal

Indo- Canada Chamber of Commerce organised an interactive session on Interactive Session on Harmonised Sales Tax (HST) Rebates on New Homes and Condos on 17-December 2014 at the Nanda & Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation, Mississauga.

Mr. Jagmohan Singh Nanda, founder, Nanda & Associate Lawyers, and Ms. Sabrina Hussain in the joint presentation said that HST as it relates to the real estate industry. The awareness of HST among the new home buyers is very low. The interactive session covered topics such as HST on commercial properties, exemption of resale homes from HST, HST rebates for new homes and new condos, qualifying for the HST rebate as a purchaser through the builder, qualifying for the HST rebate as an investor, and claiming the HST rebate when flipping a new house or new condo. The session provided information on obtaining the HST rebate even the builder of the new home or condo refuses to provide said rebate upon closing or worse if the CRA claims that you do not qualify for the rebate after you have already claimed it.

Mr. Dharma P Jain, President, ICCC in his welcome remarks said that new home buyers and owners renovating their own homes continue to be in a confused state of mind when it comes to HST rebate. The reason is that there are different rules governing this tax depending on your plan.

Tony Chawla, Vice President, ICCC said, that the session on HST rebate this evening is aimed to create awareness among its members and it is Chamber’s continuing effort to provide first-hand information from an expert to benefit our members.

Jagmohan Nanda

Attendees at the event

ICCC-December-2014 Newsletter

17 Dec 2014 2:48 PM | Anonymous

ICCC Newsletter December 2014

President's Message

India Mission 2015

Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) will lead the trade mission to India from 04-18 January 2015, which will provide an opportunity to Canadian small businesses to explore the Indian market. The India Mission 2015 will visit Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Jaipur and New Delhi. Delegates will participate in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and Vibrant Gujarat 2015 in Gandhinagar, where Canada is declared as partner country.

The mission will provide golden opportunity to meet captains of industry, government officials, diplomatic corps, and vibrant leaders of India. There will be briefing sessions by Canadian diplomats from trade commissioner’s office and network with local chambers of commerce and industry association.

The trade mission will focus on energy, education, science & technology, bilateral investment and other sectors. ICCC welcomes the leaders in the Canadian Small and Medium sectors to join the India Mission 2015 and explore the emerging opportunities in India.

For registration and other information please contact ICCC office or send an e-mail to indiamission@iccconline.org.

Chamber's lapel pins:

New lapel pins are available at chamber’s office for its active members. New members are receiving them in their welcome package. Those who do not have they can contact chamber’s office for collecting one. All members are requested to wear the pin with great pride while attending chamber’s events.

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 OCTOBER 2014

November 13: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC met Mr. Bob Delaney and discussed with the role of chamber in the development of Canada India relations. Chamber is working as a bridge builder through its vibrant members especially in the business sector.

November 14: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC has successful meetings with Susan Viegas, City of Toronto, BDC, Mississauga Branch and Mr. Anil, India Tourism regarding the different opportunities for sponsoring ICCC.

November 14: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC met with Drake International for affinity partnership to benefit the ICCC membership in the coming years.

November 14: Dharma P Jain President, ICCC has a meeting with Dr. Gurmeet Bambrah for exploring the possibilities for the government funding for the chamber’s promotional activities and also for the upcoming ‘Centre for Excellence’. She has already arranged funding for CAPE and other organisations.

November 26: Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional Committee organised its first networking event ‘Meet & Greet’ on 26 November 2014 in Brampton. The event provided a platform for young entrepreneurs to network and discussion about their future plans to grow their career, professional and business endeavours. Mr. Sameer Sharma, Chair, Young Professionals Committee welcomed all the guests and informed to host events such as "Chai with CEO" and career fairs. Dharma P Jain, President of ICCC appreciated the committee’s initiative and congratulated them for the successful event. Mr. Tony Chawla, Vice President of the chamber informed the upcoming mega event of the chamber ‘Winter Gala 2014’. The event was attended by over 50 young professionals.

November 27: Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce organized an interactive panel discussion on, “Women in Business - Breaking the Glass Ceiling” on 27 November 2014 at the ICCC headquarter in Toronto. The session was part of ICCC-CIBC speaker series. It was focussed on the ICCC’s Women Entrepreneurs Professionals (WEP). Ms. Ginni Sethi, Director WEP of the Chamber welcomes all participants and said that the panel discussion will provide information on how women can get success in their businesses to scale new heights. Ms. Gillian Whitebread, Vice President- Diversity & Inclusion and Executive Talent Management was the main speaker. Ms. Hazel Fernandes, Senior Director- Executive Talent Management, Ms. Supreet Warna, Senior Director, Frontline Effectiveness and Fahra Murad, Manager, Sponsorship Marketing were the other panelist.

UPCOMING EVENTS

6-13 January 2015-India Mission 2015

For details please see www.iccconline.org

ICCC in news

http://canadianimmigrant.ca/work-and-education/ethnic-connections-pros-and-cons-of-community-specific-mentoring

Interview-South Asian Week-14-Nov-14.pdf

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.

Follow us on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/IndoCanadaCC

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Indo-Canada-Chamber-Commerce-96776

https://twitter.com/Indocanadacc

https://plus.google.com/114415559209056713978/about

https://www.flickr.com/photos/icccorg

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-iTZTk0fhqT9Xs0SPNyow

DISCLAIMER

The above material is compiled by Chamber and is being used solely for its membership. Any unauthorized use of this newsletter and its contents are strictly prohibited.

ICCC's Workshop on Growing Your Export Business -09-12-14

09 Dec 2014 11:04 AM | Anonymous

ICCC's Workshop on Growing Your Export Business

Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce has organized a workshop for Canadian exporters to discuss how Export Development Canada (EDC) can provide guidance, support and assist you in growing your international business on 9 December 2014. Mr. Dharma P Jain, President ICCC said that EDC provide insurance and financial services, bonding products and small business solutions to Canadian exporters and investors and their international buyers. They also support Canadian direct investment abroad and investment into Canada. Mr. Navi Dhami, Account Manager, EDC said that EDC can help the exporters with their commercial banking experience to boost their international trade. Canadian exporters can grow their international business financial & risk mitigating solutions. Ms. Amesika Baeta, Small Business Account Manager EDC said that small business exporters can get the maximum help from EDC to develop their international business especially in the Import Export sector. Mr. Brij K Sharma, Vice President, ICCC said, that the session this evening was aimed to create awareness among the Chamber’s continuing effort to provide first-hand information from an expert to benefit our members.
Participants at the event

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05 Dec 2014 6:30 PM | Anonymous

ICCC's Winter Gala 2014

THE ROYAL DARBAR

Indian Royalty is known to the world for its majestic life style, attractive Rajput and Mughal era architecture and delicious dishes. Royal families in India have been instrumental in creating a new cultural identity for India. Bollywood have been themed its movies on royal families; the one among them was ‘Mughal-e-Azam’. Apart from that there were immense number of stories on the royal families which we heard from our parents and grandparents.

Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce celebrated Winter Gala 2014 with its theme ‘The Royal Darbar’. In keeping with the theme, over 500 guests that comprised the who’s who of the Indo-Canadian community and a number of dignitaries were treated to a veritable feast of Indian royalty that included songs, dances and memorable reflections of Royal culture.

Dharma P Jain

Chris Alexander

Deepak Obhrai

Dignitaries at the event included several prominent political leaders such as Hon. Chris Alexander, Federal Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Hon. Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Member of Parliament Parm Gill and Patrick Brown, Consul General Akhilesh Mishra, Mississauga’s newly elected Mayor Bonnie Crombie, and a number of MPPs, councillors from Brampton, Mississauga and other parts of the GTA. MPP Dipika Damerla read the message of Ontario Premier Hon. Kathleen Wynne.

Akhilesh Mishra

Parm Gill

Bonnie Crombie

The highlight of the evening was the release of ICCC report on “Unlocking the Potential of Canada-India Partnership: Present Initiatives and Future Agenda” by Honourable Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to The Minister of Foreign Affairs. The report is yet another initiative of the chamber to explore the possibilities of developing bilateral trade and commerce between Canada and India.

from LtoR: Sanjay Makkar, Jagdish Bajaj, Brij K Sharma, Rajni Tekriwal, Deepak Obhrai, Dharma P Jain, Naval Bajaj, Tony Chawla, Hardesh Marwaha, Ajay Gupta

The Winter Gala - popularly known as the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC)’s Annual Holiday Dinner & Dance - is one of the Chamber’s marquee event and one of the most popular Indo-Canadian community events in the Greater Toronto Area.

*Tony Chawla*		Dharma P Jain, Kris Kratiuk, Tony Chawla

Attendees at Winter Gala 2014		Attendees at Winter Gala 2014