IF2010: Media Coverage

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We met Hannah Sayle of Hungry Memphis at the India Fest Media Chai-Samosa session. True to her word she came over to check us out and has put together a beautiful pictorial depiction of the event here.

Blake Palmer writes about his experience at India Fest 2010 on the Commercial Appeal Blog. Thanks for the mention Blake!

Jon Sparks of Commercial Appeal pens his thoughts on what to expect at IndiaFest 2010. We hope you heeded his advice and were present to take it all in!

Michelle at Notes from Memphis writes about her experience at IndiaFest 2010

Photos by Mike Maple of the Commercial Appeal (One has to give a search keyword India Fest and check the photos section under the results)

Jonathan Devin writes about India – Memphis connections on the Daily News

Cultural Program Videos:

Unity in Diversity++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Kerala State Program

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Tashan – The Fashion Show++++++++++++++++++++++++Blues City Bhangra
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Spirit of India ++++++++++++++++++++++++

Quick Note: Lost & Found

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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.

The Event Brochure…Details, Details, Details…

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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??

IF2010: TV Show Segments

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WREG Channel 3 (aired on Aug 24) +++++++++++++++++Fox 13 Memphis (aired on Aug 26):

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WMCTV Channel 5 (aired on Aug 28)

IF2010 : WRVR 104.5 ‘The River’ Radio Ad

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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

Doing Business in India – Agenda Published

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Visit the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce’s website to view the complete program schedule:

click here.

India Fest 2010 Tickets on Sale…

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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.

imagesBuy your tickets today and avoid the lines on Aug 28th!

India Event: Doing Business in India @ GMCC

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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

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

Photos – Magic Carpet Series at the Buckman

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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!!!

India Event: Indian Dance & Music @ The Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center

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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

Magic Carpet Series @ The Buckman

When: August 14 at 10 AM

Where: The Buckman @ St. Mary’s Episcopal School

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