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BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha requests the honor of your presence at BAPS WOMEN'S CONFERENCE on March 29th, 2014 from 8am to 2pm. This year's theme is Lead from Within. Mothers, Daughters, Professionals - these are just a few of the roles we play each day as women. This year's conference will help us learn how we can strengthen ourselves from within. By enhancing our foundation, we can develop skills to make ourselves a positive influence to inspire our families and in turn, our community. Please join us in creating an insightful dialogue on this thought provoking topic. Program will be in English. Breakfast and Lunch will be served. Registration website has Program Highlights and Distinguished Guests information. Pre-registration is recommended: http://register.na.baps.org/wc/dallas Please contact Maidiki Patel for more information at dallaswc14@gmail.com or 254-493-8361.   Date of Posting: 09 March 2014 Posted By: BAPS Dallas Women's Conference BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (4601 North State Highway 161, Irving, TX) http://register.na.baps.org/wc/dallas/

2 out of 5 South Asian women have experienced partner violence, a rate disproportionately higher than that of other minority groups. CHETNA, a non-profit organization, provides needed services in the form of confidential helpline during times of crisis, peer support, counseling, community education and outreach. Since 2005, the organization has been providing services to its clients in conjunction with existing resources and mainstream agencies. It has a confidential helpline and receives approximately 1,000 calls in a year. CHETNA is presenting a fundraiser called Peace at Home, featuring dinner, music, dance and art. The keynote speaker is Krish Dhanam; an ambassador for the Ziglar Group of Companies, motivational speaker and author. Our guest of honor is Joya Dass, one of the first South Asian females to be seen on mainstream television in the US. She has been a TV anchor for major networks for the last 15 year. Ms. Dass can currently be seen delivering business news on NY1. She has also been host of a popular Saturday morning entertainment show AVS since December 2002. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. on March 29th at Hyatt Regency North Dallas, 701 E. Campbell Road, Richardson. Tickets cost $100 per person and can be purchased through the organization’s website, www.chetna-dfw.org, or by calling 1-888-9CHETNA. The recommended attire is formal. <br /><br /><br /><br />   Date of Posting: 07 March 2014 Posted By: CHETNA Hyatt Regency North Dallas www.chetna-dfw.org

Dear Colleague, Here we are in February of 2014 already – it's mazing how time flies! I certainly hope everyone is having fun… Did you ever wonder, what it takes to be a successful consultant? What are the skills, capabilities and competencies needed? The ASP February program entitled, “Skill, Capabilities and Competencies for Successful Consulting -- An Inside Out View,” addresses just that! We have assembled a panel of industry leaders, representing established organizations, who are looking forward to sharing their perspectives on this hot topic. On behalf of ASP-Dallas - Fort Worth, we extend a special invitation to join us for what we know will be an interesting presentation and conversation with Patrik Strebel of Hewlett Packard, Kenny Kwong of Balfour Beatty Construction, Sree Sreenath of Southwest Airlines, Nimesh Shah of Jabian and Raj G. Asava of Asava Consulting, Inc. Your ASP - Dallas - Fort Worth chapter, is bringing this program in collaboration with The Consulting Club of University of Texas Dallas (UTD). I encourage you to register early and join us in this highly interactive session. Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you on Thursday, February 20, 2014, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the University of Texas - Dallas, School of Management in Richardson. Raj Asava, President ASP (DFW Chapter)   Date of Posting: 18 February 2014 Posted By: Association for Strategic Planning (ASP) UTD https://eventling.com/index.php?file=event_details&companyId=7&event_id=844

The Riddle of the Exporter seminar has been presented throughout the US and in Guam. This unique, hands on approach is the only seminar of its kind that teaches the "nuts and bolts" of exporting from an entrepreneurial point of view. Sponsored by Richland College International Business Program. Thursday, January 30th, 2014 9:00 am- 4:00 PM Fee: $139 http://www.richlandcollege.edu/ce/rapid.php Course Number: IBUS 1091 82001 For information on the seminar: www.exportconnector.com or contact ElyseEriksson@gmail.com   Date of Posting: 17 January 2014 Posted By: The Riddle of the Exporter 1 Day Seminar Richland College, 12800 Abrams, Sabine Hall SH-118 www.exportconnector.com

PRESS RELEASE: Aegis makes donation to One Irving to benefit area schools Dallas, TX (May 1, 2013): Aegis Limited, a leading outsourcing and technology services company and part of the $27 billion conglomerate Essar, announced today that it has made a donation to “One Irving – Making the Grade,” an initiative of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation. One Irving aims to provide strategic education programs and image campaign over the next five years for Irving, Texas. “Aegis has deep roots in Irving and is a longstanding member of the Metroplex community,” said Sandip Sen, Global CEO of Aegis. “Making an investment in our schools will provide benefits to the entire area for years to come. Providing better public education options will help all businesses in the area to recruit and retain top talent. We are honored to help contribute to Irving’s long term economic development.” The donation will contribute to Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) courses at Irving Independent School District. AVID is a prestigious program with international credentials designed to propel students toward college or higher learning. “The Chamber has been successful enlisting strong support for ’One Irving‘ because it is both strategic and focused on areas that impact businesses,” said Chris Wallace, President & CEO of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to partner with leaders in the community like Aegis who are committed to the unlimited potential of our youth and advocating the importance of educating our future workforce.” About Aegis Aegis is a global outsourcing and technology company committed to impacting clients’ business outcomes by focusing on enhancing customer experience across all touch points and channels. Aegis was founded 30 years ago in the US and now has operations in 56 locations across 13 countries with more than 55,000 employees. Aegis services over 300 clients from verticals such as Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Technology, Telecom, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Retail, and Energy & Utilities. The company is wholly owned by Essar, a $27 billion conglomerate. About Essar Essar is a multinational conglomerate and a leading player in the sectors of Steel, Energy, Infrastructure and Services. With operations in more than 25 countries across five continents, Essar employs 75,000 people, with revenues of $27 billion.   Date of Posting: 09 May 2013 Posted By: Aegis Limited http://www.aegisglobal.com/

IIM AMERICAS invites you to its Dallas Annual Conference. The theme of this year's conference is "Innovate, Integrate, Motivate". The convention features scintillating speeches, thought-provoking interactive discussions and powerful networking. Lunch, hors d'oeuvres, beverages will be provided. This is a great opportunity to expand your network, create business contacts and catch up with the community! Place & Time The Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel 900 E. Lookout Drive, Richardson, TX 75082 Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM (EDT) For more details on registration and agenda, please visit the visit: https://iimpulse2013.eventbrite.com/   Date of Posting: 09 May 2013 Posted By: IIM Americas Renaissance Dallas, Richardson https://iimpulse2013.eventbrite.com/

28th Annual Fundraising Banquet - Saturday May 4th, 2013 Hyatt Regency North Dallas/Richardson (Grand Ball Room) 701 E. Campbell Road, Richardson TX 75081 / Phone-972-619-1234 Contact for sponsorship details - Dallas Indian Lions Club Charities, Inc. - Non-profit organization registered under IRS Code 501(c)(3) Phone- 972-672-1931   Date of Posting: 22 April 2013 Posted By: Dallas Indian Lions Club Hyatt Regency North Dallas/Richardson, 701 E. Campbell Road, Richardson TX 75081 http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/dallasindian

THE GREATER DALLAS INDO-AMERICAN CHAMBER LAUNCHES BUSINESS INNOVATION CHALLENGE $10,000 in Cash Awarded to Students with the Best Business Ideas March 13, 2013 (Dallas, TX)—The most recognizable and successful companies today were started by college students. The most notable of these collegiate start-ups are Apple, Dell, Google, Facebook, FedEx and Microsoft. Their combined value is approximately $2 trillion dollars. They employ tens of thousands of workers around the world and their products and services have improved the quality of life of millions. In the support of every college student inspired by these trailblazers, the Greater Dallas INDO-AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce along with Texas Instruments, Aegis Global Communications and FunAsia announce the 2013 Business Innovation Challenge (BIC). All full-time college students in North Texas are invited to submit their business ideas on or before May 30, 2013 by going to the chamber web site at www.gdiacc.org. Along with $10,000 in cash, finalists will be introduced to other successful entrepreneurs and business executives to help turn their ideas into real businesses. “Innovation is the fuel that moves the economy forward,” says Sunil Maini, Chairman of the Greater Dallas INDO-AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce. “Our chamber and our corporate partners want to support our youth in a meaningful way that demonstrates our commitment to them.” Finalists will be selected upon the uniqueness of the idea, research within the particular industry segment and the demand for the service or product. These three categories will be judged by a committee comprised of successful entrepreneurs and business executives representing those specific areas of business. All ideas submitted will in the form of an Executive Summary, which can be downloaded from the chamber’s web site. “The BIC is unique because of its inclusiveness to all educational institutions and students from around the area,” said Arnel Trovada, Executive Director at the Greater Dallas INDO-AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce. “Most universities have their own programs but we want the BIC to be extension of those programs and tap the collective ideas from the region. The official rules of the 2013 Business Innovation Challenge can be viewed by going to the chamber web site at www.gdiacc.org. Finalists will be awarded and honored at the chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet. About the GDIACC The Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GDIACC) is a non-profit 501(c) (6) organization created by successful Americans of Indian origin. The chamber’s exclusive programs are directed to promote bi-lateral economic trade between North Texas and India, promote business-to-business transactions among its membership and connect local, state and federal government agencies to members. Contact the chamber at 214.346.9559 for more information or visit www.gdiacc.org.   Date of Posting: 18 March 2013 Posted By: Greater Dallas INDO-AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce All universities and community colleges in North Texas www.gdiacc.org