Nov 13, 2023
Cultural
Diwali 2023 @ Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Residence
NA-ICC celebrated Diwali at Governor Gretchen Whitmer's official residence.
Governor's Residence
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An unforgettable evening of networking, cultural recognition, and Diwali celebrations with Michigan's top leaders.
The North American Indian Chamber of Commerce (NAICC), Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (MAPI), and the MLK Gandhi Institute co-hosted the 2024 Annual Business Reception & Recognition Event on November 9, 2024. Michigan's most influential business and political leaders gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions of the Indian American business community. Governor Gretchen Whitmer headlined the event and personally presented awards. Exemplary Business Awards: Rupesh Srivastava (Youngsoft) — Outstanding Entrepreneurship; Arvin Shah (Skybird Travel) — Lifetime Business Excellence; Dr. Ashok Jain (Corewell Health Wayne/Taylor) — Healthcare Leadership; Nikil Viswanathan (Alchemy) — Business Trailblazer Award. Partner Excellence Awards: Specialty Medical Center, MAPI, Heartfulness Institute, Mai Family Services, MLK Gandhi Institute for Non-Violence. Distinguished guests: Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Consul General of India Somnath Ghosh, U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, U.S. Representatives Shri Thanedar, Debbie Dingell, Elissa Slotkin, U.S. District Court Judge Shalina D. Kumar. Event emceed by Roop Raj (Fox2 News). Schedule: 5:00–5:45 PM Networking; 6:00–7:00 PM Keynote speakers and guest recognitions; 7:00–8:00 PM Diwali celebration with music, dance, and entertainment; 8:00 PM Dinner and dancing.
Glimpses from this event and previous editions.
NA-ICC celebrated Diwali at Governor Gretchen Whitmer's official residence.
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