Michelle at Notes from Memphis writes about her experience at IndiaFest 2010
Jonathan Devin writes about India – Memphis connections on the Daily News
Cultural Program Videos:
Unity in DiversityKerala State Program
Tashan – The Fashion ShowBlues City Bhangra
Spirit of India
We have the following things in our possession from IF 2010 that belongs to someone out there:
A cell phone - Owner Found 
A pair of Sunglasses
A purse
A nice looking kids water bottle
A black sling backpack
A black rectangular tube bag
A ladies jacket
If you think that an item belongs to you, email us at committee@iamemphis.org with the item description.
Attached below are images of the four-fold event brochure that will be handed out to visitors on the Fest day. Just a sneak preview for you internet-savvy folks !
Clicking on an image will display the full sized image.
So,…… what’s the feeling??
WREG Channel 3 (aired on Aug 24) Fox 13 Memphis (aired on Aug 26):
WMCTV Channel 5 (aired on Aug 28)
Here’s the radio advertisement for India Fest 2010 that will play on WRVR tomorrow (Aug 27)
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Does that sound enticing enough ?? The ads will play at :
15 second ads – 9:22:30 AM, 2:54:00 PM
30 second ads – 7:54:30 AM, 11:22:30 AM, 1:53:30 PM
India Fest tickets are now available for purchase at:
Asian Groceries (click to view map)
5054 American Way
Memphis TN 38115
Phone: (901) 368-0068
Dwaar – Passage to India (click to view map)
8100, Macon Station, Suite 102,
Cordova, TN – 38017
Regal USA Indian Grocery (click to view map)
4273 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: (901) 366 – 5555
Sai Gruha India Mart(click to view map)
7227 Winchester Rd
Memphis TN, 38125
Phone: (901) 755-3558
Sam’s Indian Groceries (click to view map)
Ste 103, 305 New Byhalia Road
Collierville, TN 38017-3769
Phone: (901) 850-9330
This list will be updated as we get tickets to other locations.
Buy your tickets today and avoid the lines on Aug 28th!
The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce will be holding a seminar on ‘Doing Business in India‘ as part of India Fest celebration in August.
Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce
Doing Business in India
Friday, August 27, 2010
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
939 Ridge Lake Blvd.
Memphis TN 38119
Event Pricing: Member $25 , Non-Member $35
Description
India Fest:Deputy Chief of Mission Ambassador Arun K. Singh, Embassy of India. Export and Invest Opportunities.
Program Outline
MEMPHIS AND INDIA: TRADE DEVELOPMENT
EXPORT & INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
8:30 – 9:00 Registration & Networking
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and introductions
- Charles Blatteis, Chair, Memphis International Business Council
- Sharan Salian, Chairman IndiaFest 2010
9:15 – 9:45 India’s Current Impact on Memphis
- Dr. Ben Kedia University of Memphis
9:45 – 10:15 Business Opportunities in India
- Dr. Abdul Quader Shaikh, Senior International Economist, U.S. Department of Commerce
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11: 00 ‘Doing Business in India’ – Due Diligence!
- David Spann, Director, US Export Assistance Center
11:00 – 11:45 My experiences in India (Case Study)
- Skip Hannah, VP, International
- Varco Pruden
- PJ Thakkar, CEO Universal Scaffolding
11:45 Break
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch and Keynote
- Deputy Chief of Mission Ambassador Arun K. Singh, Embassy of India, Washington, DC
More Information, Contact:
Mike Demster
Phone : 901.543.3570
Fax : 901.543.3510
Here are some pictures of the kids enjoying themselves, dancing to some good old Indian folk tunes. The kids did a fantastic job on Saturday Aug 14 and lit up the faces of everyone who attended. Faaaaaaantastic!!!
The Magic Carpet Series at The Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal School is proud to host a session on Indian Dance and Music on August 14th as a part of their Magic Carpet Series.
Magic Carpet Series @ The Buckman
When: August 14 at 10 AM
Where: The Buckman @ St. Mary’s Episcopal School
