News & Events
- Welcoming the Hon. Sanjiv Arora Consul General of India Houston at the law offices of Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP, an international law firm in Miami, Florida.
Special thanks to Mr. Sumeet Chugani! - MAHINDRA INDO-AMERICAN ARTS COUNCIL (MIAAC) FILM FESTIVAL.
- INDIA'S FUTURE by Gurcharan Das - Too Good, A Must Read.CLICK TO DOWNLOAD.
- Monday, August 16, 2010 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! The U.S. International Trade Commission is hosting a free session in Miami at the Miami US Export Assistance Center. CLICK FOR MORE CURRENT EVENTS.

Other Events
Desh-Videsh - read the magazine promoting the Indian Sub Continent since 1993 online now. Click here to read and get updates about events and activities in your area.
DON'T MISS THE SUMMER SPECIAL AT THE INDIAN PALATE RESTAURANT.
Absolutely delicious and great for your
summer plans! South Indian Palate Dinner.

Upcoming Chamber Events
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
As a follow-up to the first public presentation on the New Broward County Targeted Industries Study, the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Alliance will present a public Broward County Targeted Industries Study Forum to discuss development strategies for Broward County’s new targeted industries for economic development.
Please RSVP for the Broward County Targeted Industries Study Forum by filling out the registration form. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Marketing Magic Summit 2010. From 8.30AM - 5PM. Where: Millenia Atlantic University, 10395 NW 41 Street, Suite 100, Doral, Florida 33166.
The Doral Chamber of Commerce has lined up some of the best Marketing speakers in South Florida (one from Tampa - Ed Tate) for this one grand, educational event: Bruce Turkel, Milton Olave, Kevin Lerner, Leo Sarmiento & Manny Sarmiento.
Marketing Magic Summit 2010 is the best Corporate Event of the Year!
Hurry up and reserve your seat for this event. Seats are limited and the event will sell out! Mr. Sarmiento promises you a rewarding time where you will learn some amazing tools to grow your business and explode your sales and profits!
Hurry up and register today!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Join the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and the Caribbean Trade Center Panel Discussion. Don't miss the Caribbean Trade Center Breakfast Briefing & Panel Discussion.
Be a part of one of Caribbean Trade Center's coordinated events designed to foster increased business relations between Florida's business community and trading partners in the Caribbean region.
This event, which will be focusing on Strategies for U.S / Caribbean Trade & Business Development,
constitutes an ideal networking platform bringing together a cross section of South Florida's trade and commerce sectors, Caribbean country trade representatives as well as transportation, legal, logistical, and other professionals.
From 7.15 - 10AM at the Courtyard by Marriott, 2051 Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, Florida. Please RSVP at info@ctcbiz.org or call 305.498.3109. Visit the event registration form and register for this fantastic event today.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Social Media Mastery Introduction Course Free, Miami, from 9:30AM to 12.30PM. Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites Miami Airport, 4101 NW 11 Street, Miami, FL 33126. For driving directions please click here.
If you want to increase traffic to your web site you must learn to use Social Media Marketing the correct way! The are thousands of Social Media sites. How do you know which ones to use correctly to impact your search engine rankings and increase your sales and profits?
In this two hour seminar you will learn how Social Media Marketing really works, which tools to use and how to use them to generate more business and increase your bottom line!
This is a no nonsense workshop! You will learn alot of useful information. Bring a notepad and pen. You will want to take lots of notes.
Topics Include: Using Social Networks for Business; What are Blogs, Microblogs; Social Media Press Releases; Creating a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Business; The least you need to do with Social Media.
Click here to reserve your seat today! The seminar will be completely booked, so arrive early! Manny Sarmiento, President - New Media, New Marketing, Inc., President / CEO - Doral Chamber of Commerce, is looking forward to welcoming you to this event.
P.S. For more information please send an E-mail to Carmen or call Carmen at 305.450.4344.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Invitation from the Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce Florida Inc. The Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce of Florida Inc. requests the pleasure of your company at its celebration of the Sixty Third Independence Day of Pakistan. Starting at 6.30PM at the Double Tree Miami Mart Hotel, 711 Northwest 72nd Avenue, Miami Florida 33126.
The event will promote Pakistan, Gateway to Goldmine. The gala event will be attended by local and state elected officials and Pakistan American business communities from South Florida. Please click here for the event flyer.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION of all the Indian Organizations. Noon - 3PM. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 210 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Important Announcement! The U.S. International Trade Commission is hosting a free session in Miami on from 10AM - noon at the Miami US Export Assistance Center (5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 203), which is across from Miami International Airport.
The subject is Export Opportunities in India, and their India Desk Officer, David Nufrio, will lead the roundtable discussion. If you or others are interested in registering the deadline is August 1st. Registration is done online at www.buyusa.gov/florida/indiaroundtable.html.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - June 15, 2011
The City of Fort Lauderdale announces the upcoming Free Business Education Seminar Series. Find out everything you need to know about beginning a business, writing business plans, business financing and marketing on the web. Beginning August 18, 2010 at War Memorial Auditorium, this free series kicks off with the topic:
So you Want to Start a Business - Seminar Facilitator: Greg Burton of TMG Associates.
For more information please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/businessseminar or click here for the seminar flyer. To register, click here or call 954.828.4752.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
The Bengali Association of South Florida (BASFL) and Databazaar Media Ventures (DMV) presents their screening pick for August "Jodi Ek Din", Life is Magic.
Please visit www.basfl.org/BASFL%20Movies%202010.asp for all updates.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Become a proud sponsor of the world renowned Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia Concert. Together with Pt. Anindo Chatterjee on Tabla and Mohini Athavale on Tanpura Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater.
The renowned Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, considered unparalleled for his mastery of the bansuri (bamboo flute), has performed throughout the world winning acclaim from varied audiences. He has collaborated with some of the world’s greatest musicians such as John McLaughlin, Jethro Tull, George Harrison, Mickey Hart, Jan Garbarek, Egberto Gismonti and Larry Coryell. Today he is one of the most sought-after contemporary musicians in the world.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
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Presenting Sponsor > $5,000
- Business / organization name will be placed on cover of program brochures, press releases, any promotional materials and APAI website.
- Full advertisement page in color.
- Networking opportunity in the lobby at a table station provided.
- Special mention on sponsor board in lobby.
- Two VIP tickets and dinner. Cultural Sponsor > $3,500
- Full black and white advertisement page within the program brochures.
- Networking opportunity in the lobby at a table station provided.
- Special mention on sponsor board in lobby.
- Two VIP tickets and dinner. Encore Sponsor > $1,500
- 1/4 advertisement page in black and white within the program brochures.
- Special mention on sponsor board in lobby.
- Two VIP tickets.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA, South Florida Chapter, proudly presents in concert Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Winner and Bollywood Singer Sanjeevani Bhelande & Group. Hear The Nightingale "Kareeb Se". From 6 - 10.30PM at the Hollywood Center for Performing Arts. Please click here for the event flyer and detailed event information.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
The Bengali Association of South Florida (BASFL) and Databazaar Media Ventures (DMV) continues in September with their screening of new Bengali Movies in the Fort Lauderdale area, showing quality Bengali films released simultaneously in India & USA. Please come and enjoy "Angshumaner Chhobi".
Monday, September 20, 2010
2010 Taiwan Trade Delegation to Miami. The Taiwan Trade Center Miami, are please to invite you to join the 2010 Taiwan Trade Delegation to Miami. Their multi-industry trade meeting and conference with the inbound trade delegation will be held on Monday, September 20th, 2010. This first of its kind trade delegation to Miami aims to provide and develop a link between Taiwan and the local marketplace as the Gateway for trade with Latin America.
The business-to-business trade meetings will begin at 11AM and end at 7PM at the Intercontinental West Miami. Please review the delegation list here for all 32 participating companies and view profiles and time availability.
Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, 2010
The BASFL (The Bengali Association of South Florida - Bangalees and Indians of the South Florida) is organizing Durga Pujo 2010. For Bangalees and Indians of the South Florida Region, BASFL Durga Pujo has become a very familiar and popular annual event where we enjoy Pujo, Food, Music, Dance, Drama, Literature, Movies, and Adda.
We are planning a lot of different events keeping everyone's enjoyment in mind. There will also be a few hours to showcase the performances by local talents on Saturday, October 16th, 2010.
Keeping this in mind, the BASFL would like to welcome you all to take part in the cultural program and make it a colorful success. Please come forward if you wish to participate in solo or group performances and let the BASFL know by 9th of August, 2010. That will leave the BASFL with more than 2 months to plan and prepare.
You can reach the BASFL via E-mail or by calling them at 954.689.2113.
On Behalf of Bengali Association of South Florida (www.BASFL.org). Please visit www.BASFL.org for more information.
Sunday, November 7, 2010 - SAVE THE DATE!
DIWALI GALA India US Chamber of Commerce, Inc., South Florida. At the Intercontinental Hotel Miami, details to follow.

