IBG - News Bulletin Issue No. 3/2013-2014 VIKASH MITTERSAIN Founder & President INDIA BUSINESS GROUP 601, Dalamal House, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021, India Phone: +91-22-67471646 Fax: +91-22-67473821 Email: vikash@ibg.org.in Website: www.ibg.org.in IBG NEWS LETTER Issue No. 3/2013-2014 #name# Membership No. : #surname# #company# TO BECOME AN IBG MEMBER, CLICK ON http://www.ibg.org.in/membership_form.html WOW (WORLD OF WOMEN) SPONSORSHIP / ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES In case you would like to advertise in this news letter at nominal rates please write to us at deepika@ibg.org.in. IBG NewsLetter goes to around 30000 people We circulate one or more Women Entrepreneur’s / Professional’s (from IBG Members) story on our Monthly Newsletter and also set a platform for her / them to present at one of our events. In April we had published story of MS. LARA WHITTINGTON in our Newsletter and circulated to around 30000 people. Ms. Ritu Advani & Dr. Vasumathi Badrinathan shared their stories at “WOW - The Potboiler” Event on 5th June, 2013 platform in a crowd of around 150 people. This Month’s Story: 1. MS. GAMYA WIJAYADASA, MISS SRI LANKA - WORLD She has an old world charm about her. She is the perfect blend of beauty and undeniable intelligence. A beauty queen, having won the title of Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World, she adds to her credentials with a Bachelors majoring in psychology and an MBA majoring in Management. She’s not your typical showbiz glam-doll. What drives her is her dedication to the craft of acting. What motivates her is her ambition to bring her country glory. What excites her is the passion for all things cinema. A trained dancer and an acclaimed anchor, she dabbles in many things. She is making waves and wants to make Bollywood her home where she has already been warmly welcomed. To see the Profile of Ms. Gamya Wijayadasa, Miss Sri Lanka - To view sponsorship & advertising details and rates click here http://203.115.112.8/ibg/A&SRates.doc INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS International Individuals / International Companies joining India Business Group (IBG) will benefit with access to IBG Members. IBG is one of the most active business chambers. To know more, click on http://www.ibg.org.in/international-membershipbenefits.html Log on to Live Chat Room on the website for Members and connect, meet, mix and succeed with Members together. ADVERTISEMENTS GOURMET COMPANY info@gourmetco.in Miss World, click on http://ibg.org.in/pdf/Gamya_ver3.pdf 2. MS. PRIYANKA DALAL DigiWhirl is my first entrepreneurial experiment. I started this cloud-based, social media marketing agency in May, 2010. Since then it has been 3 years and I had not imagined that it would be such a great learning experience! In these years my skills of networking, team building, business planning and management have improved in leaps. I have worked with over 25 brands, helping them with their social media efforts. My clients are mainly from the SME industry. Being a company with a highly cloud-based collaboration structure, I have worked on projects from around the world. Apart from India I have worked in the UAE, UK, USA, Malaysia and Hong Kong markets. To know more, click on http://digiwhirl.com If you are also interested, kindly send us your story / details in about 100 words with your company’s web link to deepika@ibg.org.in and get noticed on our Monthly Newsletter & the 'THE POTBOILER' Networking Event. You may bring in other women along to participate in our programmes and also the women entrepreneurs / professionals you know who would like to join IBG. TRIBUTE TO A GIANT, JAZZY JOE: With the passing of the reedman Joe Pereira this month, Bombay’s jazz age has truly come to an end. Jazzy Joe, as he was known fondly to three generations of Indian fans, was the last of the musicians from the swing era. He was 86. To read more on his musical journey, click on the below: http://www.tajmahalfoxtrot.com/?p=2772 VIVANTA BY TAJ SPONSORS LUCKY DRAW PRIZES: Mr. Dinesh Khanna, Director – Vivanata by Taj – Bekal, Kerala gifted 2 Vouchers worth Rs. 25,000 each in the Lucky Draw at the “WOW presents The Potboiler” Event, which entitled complimentary stay (room & breakfast) for 2 nights at their resort at Vivanta by Taj in Bekal, Kerala. For further details on Vivanta by Taj in Bekal, Kerala, click on www.vivantabytaj.com MEMBER’S CORNER: Our Member Company , GMD IT Consultancy Services , is www.gourmetco.in HYATT HOTELS & RESORTS www.hyatt.com HYATT (IBG CORPORATE RATES IN SOUTHWEST ASIA) IBG has entered into deal with Hyatt International South West Asia Limited, a Member of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, who presents corporate rates at Hyatt hotels in Southwest Asia. Other room categories are available upon request. Kindly note that room types are subject to availability at the time of booking. IBG Members will be able to make a reservation in any of the properties listed by mentioning IBG during the reservation process to take advantage of the corporate rates. For Corporate Rates details and procedure click on the link given below: http://ibg.org.in/pdf/Hyatt%20hotels.pdf For details and terms and conditions mail to nica.geronimo@hyatt.com with copy to deepika@ibg.org.in. KEYS HOTELS www.keyshotels.com KEYS HOTELS offers Special Discounts Keys Hotels, a Unit of Bergguen Hotels Pvt. Ltd., offers Special Discounts to IBG Members on The Keys Ronil Resort, Goa and Evershine – A Keys Resort, Mahabaleshwar For details, write to deepika@ibg.org.in Glimpses of June 2013 Event “THE POTBOILER” pleased to share their services and has the below message for all. “We at GMD provide cost effective customized ERP software solutions to encompass your entire IT needs. This web and client-server based customized application is developed as per your requirement. The software can be flexible & improvised as & when the business dynamic require. Our applications are user friendly with easy controls and are of superior specifications. We have interactive sessions with clients throughout the project development, implementation & execution to ensure customer satisfaction. Please visit our website http://www.gmdcs.com for detailed ” Business profile and presentation. For more details, contact them on Tel: Fax: URL: 91-250-6510224 91-250-2336485 http://www.gmdcs.com MEMBER’S SPECIAL OFFERS: InterContinental Marine Drive has introduced Special Offers for IBG Members. To enjoy the offers, click on http://203.115.112.8/ibg/InterContinentalIBGOffers.JPG MEMBER’S ARTICLE: 'Weight Loss & Exercise Myths' Our Member, Ms. Reema Sarin writes, “There is a ton of free advice seen in the media these days and if it is taken seriously can really set you back on your weight loss endeavors. This can lead to the kind of frustration that makes people think they are ‘destined to remain fat for life’! This is not true! To keep fit and healthy, it is important to understand the facts and the myths of healthy weight loss.” To read more on some common Myths of Weight Loss, click on http://ibg.org.in/pdf/Links/WeightLoss_ExMyths.pdf Networking Cocktails Evening PRICELESS TWINKLE: IBG’s overseas Member Ms. Dodo Newman has a great substance to share with all the Members, which we have reproduced below. There is a special bond with the Monaco Princely Family to boost one’s personal and business legacy. There are two special diamond covered luxury pieces cut into half symbolizing the bond with the Royal couple. The left side is located in the Palace of The Principality of Monaco, while the right side is offered to own for 160 000 USD. The complimentary Luxury Piece is currently owned privately by the Inspirationaliste Dodo Newman who is ready to offer it for a great cause. Luxury, majesty, rareness and power are the message of the Diamond covered masterpiece, which is delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity and a special letter from HSH Princess Charlene and HSH Prince Albert of the Principality of Monaco. For further information, click on dodonewman@inspirationaliste.com & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNd3Bcgt5GU&fb_sourc e=message *IBG does not take any financial responsibility in any such transactions. LUCKY DRAW PRIZES Would you like to give some prize at the Lucky Draw from the visiting cards dropped in the visiting card bowl? Please mail to deepika@ibg.org.in for details. You would get great mileage as the event flyer is sent to over 25000 people. DEALS FOR BENEFIT OF IBG MEMBERS Disclaimer IBG does not assume any financial responsibility in the deals brought to the benefit of IBG Members. All dealings with the respective vendors/bodies will be direct with the vendors under reference to IBG only for purpose of confirmation of IBG Member to the vendor. TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IBG Members are welcome to send us details of Buy/Sell they wish to post here. This notification goes to all Members and about 25000 contacts in our database and also to our Cooperating Chambers world wise and Consulates / Embassies who represent countries around the world. WE WELCOME YOUR VIEWS We welcome views of Members to make this news bulletin more useful to IBG Members in particular and businesses at large. Your interest in India Business Group (IBG) is highly appreciated. Dated : 19th June, 2013 IBG Team In case you do not wish to receive mails from IBG, please reply back with the word “Remove” in the subject line.