Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Monday, July 29, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- Business leaders from the U.S. business hub of Atlanta, Georgia have returned to India to strengthen relationships with strategic partners and to highlight ripe U.S. business opportunities in key market sectors, including life sciences, agribusiness and financial technology.
Among their objectives, the business executives also are taking next steps on an agreement with between the state of Georgia and the state of Karnataka. The business agreement seeks to foster cooperation between the U.S. state of Georgia and Karnataka on biotechnology efforts.
"The Indian market has been, and is, a focus for Georgia. We have seen in the last few years an expanded presence and success of Indian companies in Atlanta. We are here to tell that story and to continue to foster the warm relationship we enjoy," said Jorge Fernandez, Vice President of Global Commerce for the Metro Atlanta Chamber, which plays a key role in recruiting foreign companies to Atlanta and in fostering global trade. "Our timing is right. India's formidable growth and leadership in the technology sector is a great partner for the growth of our industries in Atlanta. The Karnataka MOU is a great model for our continued path to success."
The visit is part of a five-city tour that includes Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi.
The executives also are promoting the fourth annual USA India Business Summit, to be held in Atlanta. The summit promotes business relations between USA and India. Her Excellency Ms. Nirupama Rao, Ambassador of India to the United States and Honorable Nathan Deal, Governor of the State of Georgia will be among the featured speakers: http://www.usaindiabusinesssummit.com/
"The commercial ties between USA and India are strengthening and bilateral trade is growing by leaps and bounds. India's trade with the U.S. reached $100 billion last year and has a potential to grow to $1 trillion," said Ani Agnihotri, Co-Chair of UIBS.
The 2013 summit is poised to attract more than 375 delegates and will focus on the life sciences, agribusiness, healthcare IT, financial technologies and new media sectors. Nominations are now being accepted for UIBS 2013 Awards of Distinction. Nominations are open to all profit or non-profit businesses, individuals, private or government organization from USA and India who have shown outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and commitment to promote USA India Business and Trade.
Nominations are invited in the following categories: Exports to USA or India; USA & India Business Collaboration; Young Entrepreneur; Outstanding Business Leader; and Community Builder.
For more information on Metro Atlanta Delegation, USA India Business Summit or UIBS Awards Nominations Forms, please contact by e-mail at Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com or phone 9582525007.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ani Agnihotri, +91 9582525007, Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com
Among their objectives, the business executives also are taking next steps on an agreement with between the state of Georgia and the state of Karnataka. The business agreement seeks to foster cooperation between the U.S. state of Georgia and Karnataka on biotechnology efforts.
"The Indian market has been, and is, a focus for Georgia. We have seen in the last few years an expanded presence and success of Indian companies in Atlanta. We are here to tell that story and to continue to foster the warm relationship we enjoy," said Jorge Fernandez, Vice President of Global Commerce for the Metro Atlanta Chamber, which plays a key role in recruiting foreign companies to Atlanta and in fostering global trade. "Our timing is right. India's formidable growth and leadership in the technology sector is a great partner for the growth of our industries in Atlanta. The Karnataka MOU is a great model for our continued path to success."
The visit is part of a five-city tour that includes Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi.
The executives also are promoting the fourth annual USA India Business Summit, to be held in Atlanta. The summit promotes business relations between USA and India. Her Excellency Ms. Nirupama Rao, Ambassador of India to the United States and Honorable Nathan Deal, Governor of the State of Georgia will be among the featured speakers: http://www.usaindiabusinesssummit.com/
"The commercial ties between USA and India are strengthening and bilateral trade is growing by leaps and bounds. India's trade with the U.S. reached $100 billion last year and has a potential to grow to $1 trillion," said Ani Agnihotri, Co-Chair of UIBS.
The 2013 summit is poised to attract more than 375 delegates and will focus on the life sciences, agribusiness, healthcare IT, financial technologies and new media sectors. Nominations are now being accepted for UIBS 2013 Awards of Distinction. Nominations are open to all profit or non-profit businesses, individuals, private or government organization from USA and India who have shown outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and commitment to promote USA India Business and Trade.
Nominations are invited in the following categories: Exports to USA or India; USA & India Business Collaboration; Young Entrepreneur; Outstanding Business Leader; and Community Builder.
For more information on Metro Atlanta Delegation, USA India Business Summit or UIBS Awards Nominations Forms, please contact by e-mail at Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com or phone 9582525007.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ani Agnihotri, +91 9582525007, Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com
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