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EVENTS 2024

India Rising – Honorable Shri Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan

Real Estate Investment

Real Estate Investment

When: 23 Jul 2024 5:00 PM, EDT
Where: Queen Building Conference Room, 5 Concourse Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

EVENT DETAILS:

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming event on July 23, 2024. The meeting will feature an insightful presentation on Real Estate Investment, covering the following topics:                       

1. Investing in Today’s Market

2. Real Estate Strategies

Speaker:

Eric Matthews | Senior Financial Advisor | Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Eric grew up in eastern North Carolina and studied at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.  He completed both his Master of Public Administration and B.S there.  After graduate school he started working with Bank of America and had the good fortune to work in several great communities throughout the country, eventually settling in Atlanta.  He has been a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch for over ten years now working with families and small business to protect and grow their wealth.  When not working, Eric and his wife, Heather, enjoy hiking and travel.  Eric is an avid golfer and baseball player.

Thomas Tropea | Managing Director | MaxCap Real Estate Services, LLC

Mr. Thomas Tropea is a distinguished commercial investment real estate entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. As a visionary leader and strategic thinker, he has overseen the acquisition, development, and management of high-value real estate assets across top-tier domestic markets, managing assets exceeding $5 billion in capitalized value and over 20 million square feet of commercial space.

Mr. Tropea’s expertise includes acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, marketing, property management, accounting, finance, and business development. His superior analytical skills and creative value-add mindset have driven substantial growth and profitability, enhancing asset performance and maximizing investor returns.

Renowned for his leadership skills, Mr. Tropea excels at building strong, collaborative relationships with clients, investors, lenders, brokers, tenants, and vendors. His commitment to compliance and best practices, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, consistently drives new opportunities and value creation.

Notable projects under Mr. Tropea’s tutelage include Class A office high-rises like Tower Place and One Atlantic Center, and mixed-use retail developments such as Avalon, The Collection Forsyth, The Forum Peachtree, and Ashley Park. He has represented esteemed clients such as JP Morgan, AEW Global Real Estate, Starwood Capital Group, MET Life, and many others.

Mr. Tropea currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner at AdvisorCRE. In this role, he oversees sourcing investments, negotiating deals, and managing client assets with a dedication to excellence and innovation. He is passionate about fostering new business relationships and continuously seeks opportunities to expand AdvisorCRE’s portfolio and services.

Mr. Tropea is committed to serving the interests of AdvisorCRE and its clients, ensuring that each transaction and project meets the highest standards of quality and profitability. After this presentation, Mr. Tropea is available to speak with anyone interested in learning more about AdvisorCRE’s services. He welcomes the opportunity to schedule a free consultative meeting to discuss your real estate needs and how AdvisorCRE can help achieve your goals.

Jake Griffith | Attorney | Campbell & Brannon, LLC

Jake grew up in Sandy Springs after moving to Georgia at a very young age. Jake completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide), and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Mercer University School of Law. Jake is a Closing Attorney with Campbell & Brannon – a premier closing firm in the Metro Atlanta area committed to providing high-end service to a diverse clientele, and who continuously explores innovative solutions to enhance real estate practices within Georgia.

When he is not in the office, Jake enjoys spending his time with his Wife, Carole, and both his Dobermans (Lexi and Louie). Jake enjoys walking the Beltline, the Silver Comet Trail, playing recreational lacrosse, and simply continuing to experience new and exciting things.

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Date: July 23, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm

Location: 5, Concourse Parkway, Conference Room

Agenda:

5:00-5:45 pm – Registration and Networking

5:45-6:45 pm – Presentation and Q&A

Pricing:

Members – Complimentary

Non-Members and Guests – $15

We look forward to your participation and engaging discussions on these critical topics.

Best regards,
Georgia Indo American Chamber of Commerce

GATE (GIACC Atlanta Trade Event) 2024

 

Sponsor Recognition Event

Invitation to all our esteemed members to join us in celebrating a successful year and to express our gratitude to the incredible sponsors who made it all possible in 2023.

Join us for an informative evening and listen to amazing insights on the economy and investing from Anil Kathod. Light hors-d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.

Title – Sponsor Recognition Event
Date – February 20, 5:30 pm
Venue – 5, Concourse Parkway, Conference Room, Atlanta, GA 30238
Speaker – Anil Khatod, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Partner at Argonaut Private Equity
Event Sponsor – Ironman Unity Resource Group

Event Sponsor – Ironman Unity Resource Group

Anil Khatod is a Senior Partner at Argonaut Private Equity and George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) with more than $6 billion under management. He is the founding partner and directs Argonaut’s and GKFF’s global investments. His investments include both public and private companies in technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors in the US, India, China, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Israel.

Khatod has helped build several early and growth-stage companies including taking them through M&A and IPO processes. He serves or has served as a director of more than 25 public and private companies, angel-invested in more than 40 companies, and is a mentor and adviser to several companies and boards. Khatod currently serves on the board of directors of six companies and on the advisory boards and investment committees of more than a dozen venture and private equity funds.

Formerly Khatod was the CEO of AirDefense, a cyber security company that was acquired by Motorola, and the group president and member of the chairman’s executive council at Nortel Networks where he played a leading role in building global leadership in the optical and wireless network businesses with P&L responsibility for more than $25 billion in annual revenue.

Welcome Reception for New Consul General of India – Atlanta, USA

Spotlight – Relationship between India & Georgia

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4:30 to 6:30 PM ET
Venue: Queen Conference Room, 5 Concourse Pkwy, Atlanta GA 30328

Guest of Honor
Ramesh Babu L
Consul General
Consulate General of India, Atlanta GA

Complimentary Drinks and Dinner will be provided.
Limited seats.

Registration on a first come first served basis

GIACC August Business Networking Event

Please join GIACC for the
August Business Networking Event
August 17, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
King Building Conference Room
5 Concourse Parkway
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

 

Non Members & Guest: $15

Register

HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN INDIA

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HOW TO DO BUSINESS IN INDIA

The Cobb Chamber and Select Cobb invite you to attend our upcoming International Seminar: How To Do Business in India, on Tuesday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Breakfast will be provided.

This program will be held at the Chamber offices and is open to all interested attendees. The in-person seminar will feature subject matter experts discussing export opportunities to India for Georgia companies, resources their respective organizations can provide interested businesses, unique challenges in regulations and requirements, and things to consider when entering the Indian market.

CONFIRMED PANELISTS & MODERATOR

Mr. David Gault, Vice President, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce

Ms. Sonjui Kumar, Founding Partner, KPPB Law

Ms. Anita Ninan, Founder & Principal, Ninan Legal LLC

Ms. Amber Mehta, Partner, KNAV Accounting Consultants

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

Cobb Chamber of Commerce

1100 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339
9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

RSVP by Monday, June 5 using the link above.

 THANK YOU TO OUR YEAR LONG PROGRAM SPONSOR

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNER SPONSOR


 More about the Indo-American Chamber

The GIACC’s mission is the help promote business between Georgia and India for bilateral trade initiatives. For the past 25 years the GIACC has been a staunch promoter of Georgia’s wide-ranging industries, agriculture, and services to the Indian business community.   This introductory seminar will discuss the current opportunities in selling to India and finding Indian businesses to work with in the future.

theNETT – Networking with the GWINNETT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

theNETT – Networking with the GWINNETT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

June 16, 2023

Exchange at The NETT

The NETT creates a space where businesses
can network, engage, transform, and thrive

June 16, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Festival Center
3142 Hill St
Duluth, GA 30096

We are very excited about this opportunity which is centered around how to build and grow an effective network. We are partnering with the Gwinnett Chamber for The Exchange at The NETT where we bring together our members with one of our partner organization’s members, so the two groups can network together. We are honored to join with the Gwinnett Chamber for this exchange format to be held on June 16, 2023, from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Everyone who attends will get the opportunity to share their 30-second elevator pitch with the group.

For this event, the attendee fee has been waived so it is complimentary for our members. We just ask that you register on the Gwinnett Chamber website so we can plan accordingly for the correct number of attendees.

*** For planning purposes, please register prior to the event if you plan to attend this complimentary business networking opportunity.

International Seminar: How to Do Business in India

You are invited to join GIACC, the Cobb Chamber, and SelectCobb to attend the upcoming

International Seminar: How to Do Business in India

Tuesday, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
1100 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339
Breakfast will be provided.

This in-person seminar is open to all interested attendees and will feature experts discussing:

  • Export opportunities to India for Georgia companies
  • Resources their respective organizations can provide interested businesses
  • Unique challenges in regulations and requirements
  • Things to consider when entering the Indian market

Confirmed Panelists and Moderator

  • Mr. David Gault, Vice President, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
  • Ms. Sonjui Kumar, Founding Partner, KPPB Law
  • Ms. Anita Ninan, Founder & Principal, Ninan Legal LLC
  • Mr. Amber Mehta, Partner, KNAV Accounting Consultants

RSVP by Monday, June 5

Calender 2023

Member Networking

July

Frachise Opportunities Panel and Member Networkig

August

  • 30-08-2023
  • 4-6 pm

India Tourism Expo

September

  • 13-09-2023
  • 11am to 2 pm

Atlanta Indian Film Festival

October

  • 10/05/23 to 10/07/23
  • All day

CODISSIA Business Delegation from India

October

Co Hosted Multi Chamber event with Gwinnett Chamber

November

GIACC Atlanta Trade Event (GATE)

November

  • 01-11-2023

GIACC HOLIDAY PARTY

December

  • 12/3/2023 or 12/09/23

GIACC August Business Networking Event

August

  • 17-08-2023
  • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Sponsor Recognition and Member Networking

May

  • 31-05-2023
  • 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Member Networking

June

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