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American Indian Foundation: Investing Through Service

citysaheli — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:00:15 +0000

This Wednesday, spend an evening with New York City’s South Asian professionals and learn about one of the American Indian Foundation’s (AIF) signature Programs, the William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India. Every year, the program sends talented and skilled young Americans to work with leading NGOs in India for a period of ten months. The program serves as an exchange of technical skills and intellectual resources which aims to build the capacity of Indian NGOs while developing American leaders with an understanding of India.

Beginning with a pilot class of 21 Fellows in 2001, the program has now sent 169 Fellows to 74 organizations throughout India. A panel of Clinton Fellows will be discussing their experiences and answering questions from the audience. Sanjay Sinho, CEO of AIF, will speak and Kris Dasgupta, COO of AIF, will be in attendance as well.

AIF: Investing Through Service
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Sundaram Tagore Gallery, 547 W 27th St., NY, NY

Online Tickets: $20 | Door Sales: $30

For online tickets: http://newyork.aifyp.com/event
Drinks & Hors d’Oeuvres will be provided. AIF encourages purchasing tickets in advance as space is limited and they cannot guarantee availability at the door.

WLP Honors South Asians in Public Service

citysaheli — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:10:19 +0000

Help build leaders from the South Asian community on Capitol Hill by joining CitySaheli this Friday, December 4^th, at the Washington Leadership Program reception honoring South Asians in Public Service.

The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging South Asian Americans to the political process. Through its fellowship program, the WLP places students in the Washington offices of Members of Congress each summer and provides intensive leadership training workshops. Initially founded by Gopal Raju in 1994, the WLP has placed over 170 fellows.

The guest speaker for the evening will be Jay Goyal, Ohio State House Majority Whip. All proceeds from the event will go to the Washington Leadership Program to support South Asian interns on Capital Hill for 2010.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help build the future! Click here for more information or to RSVP for the event.

WLP: Honoring South Asians in Public Service
Friday, December 4th, 2009 – 6:30 PM
Honey Restaurant/Lounge
243 West 14^th St New York, NY 10011

Voice Your Choice For This Year’s Cause

citysaheli — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:15 +0000

The American India Foundation, New York Young Professionals Chapter, is hosting their annual kick off party, Your Voice for the Cause, on Tuesday, November 10^th at Hudson Terrace. During this event, network with young professionals and help the foundation chose their new initiative for the 2009/2010 fiscal year.

With the goal of accelerating social and economic change in India, NYYPC has focused on engaging and educating young professionals about the work AIF is doing in India. Last year the group invited area young professionals to voice their opinion on the 2008-2009 AIF funding initiative. Based on consensus, NYYPC identified the Apna Clinic, an Urban Health Center for sustained improvement in reproductive, maternal and child health in the slums of Mustafabad in Delhi.

The group now wants your help to decide this year’s initiative. The choice for next year is between three NGOs – Anudip, Saath and Nidan. Anudip creates livelihood opportunities for the impoverished by funding and shaping rural training centers that develop skilled professionals and entrepreneurs. Saath makes human settlements more equitable living environments by running programs focused on capacity building, health, education, physical infrastructure improvement, access to resources and services, slum development and natural resource management. Nidan develops institutions and processes that eliminate exploitation and provide opportunities for fuller growth to unorganized/migrant workers, street vendors, waster pickers, and other informal sector workers.

Don’t miss the chance to voice your choice for this year’s cause!

Date: Tuesday, November 10 2009
Time: 7PM to 11PM
Location: Hudson Terrace, 621 W. 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Online Tickets: $25 | Door Sales: $35

Ticket includes one free drink & hors d’oeuvres

To purchase tickets: newyork.aifyp.com/event

Women’s Leadership Exchange

citysaheli — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:55:31 +0000

Looking to exchange ideas with successful entrepreneurial women like yourself? Don’t miss this year’s Women’s Leadership Exchange which will be held in NYC on Thursday, November 5^th. This conference is geared toward women who want to expand their professional network, grow their business, learn from professional experts or are considering launching their own business.

This day long conference is jam packed with workshops and seminars which focus on strategies for starting a business, surviving the peaks and valleys of a new business, managing time, building relationships and getting clients. In addition, inspirational keynote speakers for the day include Gloria Feldt (Women’s Activist & Author, Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles), Roxanne Jones (Founding Editor, The Magazine & Author, Say It Loud, An Illustrated History of the Black Athlete), Laura A. Liswood (Counsel of Women World Leaders & The White House Project) and Crystal McCrary Anthony (Author, Gotham Diaries & Producer).

Seating for the conference is limited, so register now or call 888-937-5800.

GO AMBA!

citysaheli — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:54:07 +0000

The first ever Asian MBA Leadership Conference and Career Expo is taking place here in NYC from September 10-12 . AMBA is proud to present this event, which will bring together over 8,000 top Asian American MBAs and professionals. This is a great opportunity to meet people in different fields and to reconnect with your peers. It should not be missed!

The leadership conference will take place the first two days. The conference will cover topics on Asian women in leadership roles, opportunities in Asia and the business landscape post Wall Street. The keynote speaker will be Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate 2001.

The final day will be the career expo. If you don’t have time to attend the entire conference, but are presently job hunting, be sure to attend the expo. CitySaheli spoke with the organizers and they are certain that these employers are hiring!

Early Bird Pricing* (Before September 9, 2009) is as follows:

Full Conference Participation: $275
Gala Award Tickets: $200
Career Expo Only: $50

*AMBA is giving CitySaheli readers 50% off these early bird prices. To receive the exclusive CitySaheli discount use registration discount code: ADIAMBA111

Shustir: It Matters Where You Spend

citysaheli — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:52:16 +0000

Are you starting your own business and finding it tough to compete with all the large department stores? Do you miss going to local mom and pop shops where you can find unique products and receive personal attention? If you fall into either category, check out Shustir, a virtual bazaar with numerous individual storefronts. According to Nielsen Online, only a reported 44 percent of small businesses have a website. Online buying is increasing yearly and Shustir’s goal is to bring small businesses closer to their customers on the Internet.

Shustir’s powerful retail platform caters to small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs and people who are looking to recreate themselves. The site’s “marketplace” lets you browse through businesses by geographic location or service provided. If you own your own small business, this is a great place to set up shop because it increases your visibility. The free “classifieds” section provides a forum to search for or post services, items and job openings. The site also provides a “community” space where you can share ideas with entrepreneurs like yourself.

Shustir was started by two women, Shu Kim and Khanh Pham, who formerly worked at Lehman Brothers. The founders believe that you need to “think outside of the box” in order to survive in today’s marketplace. Shu and Khanh recreated themselves from corporate real estate professionals to online entrepreneurs by developing this platform to help local businesses.

Shustir officially launched at the end of May 2009 and already has more than 14,000 storefronts, many of which are women-owned. Setting up a site is free and there is a $25 monthly fee to use the ecommerce functionality.

So whether you are looking to support local businesses or start something on your own, check out Shustir, it’s likely a great resource for you!

Landing a Summer Associate Position

citysaheli — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:32:53 +0000

Want to network with law firm associates and partners? In law school and looking for a summer associate position? Get the inside scoop on how to land a summer associate position from partners and associates at top law firms. Tomorrow, August 5th at 7pm, the South Asian Bar Association of New York is hosting “Landing A Summer Associate Position” at the offices of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, 767 Fifth Avenue.

Panelists Include:

Charan Sandhu, Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Maryann Wou, Manager, Legal Recruiting, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Mala Ahuja Harker, Partner, Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP
Divya Murthy, Associate, Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Light snacks and drinks will be served after the event, a great opportunity for you to network!

Be sure to register if you plan to attend.

Learn More about NetIP

citysaheli — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:56:31 +0000

The NetIP (Network for Indian Professionals) New York Chapter serves to help South Asian professionals in the following areas: Professional Development, Community Service, Cultural Awareness and Political Awareness. NetIP has over 20 chapters across North America and has become a leading organization for South Asian professionals.

NetIP releases a free weekly newsletter describing upcoming events. Free membership also allows access to search for members on NetIP and use of its career center. Paid membership, however, gives access to discounted prices for events, members-only events and discounts with the many partners associated with NetIP.

Events in the NY area have included a Holi celebration, volunteering at soup kitchens, an NGO fair targeted towards India, a trip to Long Island vineyards, and the annual Black and White Charity Cruise.

Urban Girl Squad: Network While Having Fun

citysaheli — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:35:29 +0000

Urban Girl Squad puts the fun back into networking. Urban Girl Squad, a live social networking group for women in NYC, brings young women together in social settings so they can connect and make friends, while having a good time. The group offers private events each month which involve taking advantage of all that New York City has to offer. Founder, Amanda Hofman, has been planning these monthly events since January 2008, some of which included African dance lessons, jewelry design, wine tastings and cooking classes.

Sandal Making at Bendel’s

Just in time for the summer, Urban Girl Squad’s next exciting activity involves making custom sandals with designer Tuccia de Capri on Wednesday, July 8th (6pm), at Henri Bendel.

Participants will get the chance to design their own custom Capri sandals with the designer and will receive a Bendel’s gift bag filled with make-up goodies. Wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres will be served. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet women like yourself and to experience the exquisite art of sandal making.

Tickets are $35 and custom sandals start at $135. If you bring two friends, you’ll get $5 off your ticket. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Networking on Meetup

citysaheli — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:40:38 +0000

Looking for a job, to promote your business, change careers or just meet people with common interests? The most frequent advice for all any of these is to network, network, network. But you might ask yourself, where should I network? And is it better to network through one organization over another?

If you’ve tapped out on your college and graduate groups, it’s time to start networking online. CitySaheli is a huge fan of meetup.com, a great tool to meet people who have common interests. Thinking about a start-up? Meetup.com offers tons of “meetups” for entrepreneurs all over the world. From comic book writers to becoming fashion stylists, there are people you will be able to connect with.

Check it out and you will be astonished at all the different groups out there. The best thing about meetup – you can even start your own group. With Meetup, networking is a just a search away!