Chamber Services & Benefits

The US India Chamber of Commerce DFW is a Dallas-Fort Worth based 501(c)(6) organization whose mission is to be good stewards of professional, business, and economic development in the communities we serve. We also support professional, business and economic development throughout North Texas and facilitate bi-lateral trade with India. The Chamber consists of businesses and professional members who are interested in engaging with the Indian-American professional and business community in North Texas and/or interested in bilateral trade and business between Texas and India.

Our vision is to be the catalyst for thriving economically diverse business communities and our core values are to be inclusive, industrious, impactful, member centric, collaborative, and lead with integrity.

The USICOC DFW is your link to the people, programs, and resources you need to grow your business. Member businesses benefit from the Chamber’s leadership development programs, business expansion efforts, world-class speaker roundtables, and high-visibility events throughout the year.

Through the Chamber’s services and events, Chamber members are able to learn about business developments and opportunities, interact with knowledge and thought-leaders, and network with fellow members. The Chamber creates opportunities for its members to connect and grow through the services it provides. Chamber services include, but are not limited to:

1.EVENTS

Business Conferences and Networking Events

The Chamber hosts regular conferences to inspire professional and business development as well as entrepreneurship. At these events, members can meet one another, as well as meet with other business and thought leaders. The Chamber carefully curates these events to maximize the networking value.

  • Annual Women’s Conference
  • Annual Technology Conference
  • Wellness & Workplace Conference
  • Business Enterprise Forum
  • Annual Awards Banquet
  • Young Entrepreneurs & Professionals Events
  • Members-Only Networking Events
  • Franchising Forums
Private Meetings

Occasionally, the Chamber may host private meetings to facilitate member development. These meetings can be for members of a particular size or can be industry-specific.

2.TRADE MISSIONS

Periodically, the Chamber organizes trade missions to India or hosts trade missions from India to promote bilateral trade between North Texas and India. The trade missions provide an opportunity for Chamber members to travel to and interact with business operating in India or North Texas respectively.

3.EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

The Chamber works closely with academic institutions to promote learning opportunities about India and doing business in India. The Chamber also provides support to institutions seeking to better understand and interact with the Indian-American community. Institutions supported include:

  • Independent School Districts and Private Schools
  • Community Colleges
  • Universities (Undergraduate and Graduate programs)

4.BUSINESS CONSULTING

The Chamber provides individualized consultative services that enable each member business to pursue its own unique growth path here in Texas or by connecting with India through the support of the Chamber team and other Chamber members. Through this customized approach, the Chamber may facilitate the following to promote member development:

  • Individualized member meeting(s)
  • B2B or B2C referrals and introductions
  • Business promotion (in social media and in Chamber newsletter)
  • Identifying procurement or other business opportunities

* Business consulting services are provided proportionally based on level of membership.

5.MEMBER ADVERTISING/OTHER MEMBER BENEFITS

The Chamber provides other benefits to its members such as:

  • Members receive free advertising for their organization through the Chamber’s newsletter and social media channels.  Members also receive advertising and promotions at events through sponsorship opportunities 
  • Discounts at Partner Events (may include discounted ticket prices or discounted booth prices)
  • Member Discounts on business services or retail services (when available)

CONSISTENTLY RECOGNIZED

Top North Texas Chamber by the Dallas Business Journal!

The U.S. India Chamber of Commerce Dallas-Fort Worth is the largest Indian American business community in North Texas. We work with our member companies to promote economic development in North Texas by improving commerce, diversity, education, talent attraction, and quality of workplace satisfaction and life.

OUR HISTORY

Inaugurated by Indian Minister of Industry, Vasundhara Raje

Launched the Chamber’s first Signature Event 

  • Supported the passage of the U.S. India Civil Nuclear Bill
  • Established the Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Hosted the Indian Commerce Minister as keynote speaker at the Annual Awards Banquet

  • Rebranded to U.S. India Chamber of Commerce Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Launched the Spirit of Innovation Competition
  • Started the Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals Group
  • Formed the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce as a National Entity
Hosted the first Annual Technology Conference formerly known as the “Billion Dollar Exit”
  • Hosted the first Annual Women’s Business Conference
  • Hosted the first Small Business Forum now known as the Business Enterprise Forum
Supported the development of additional U.S. India Chambers throughout the U.S.

Launched a National Conference for U.S. India Chambers

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. S. Jaishankar
  • Texas Governor Rick Perry
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Mrs. Nirupama Ra
  • U.S. Senator John Cornyn (Texas)
  • Indian Union Minister of State Mrs. Vasundhara Raje Scindia
  • CEO of Hillwood Mr. Ross Perot Jr.
  • Indian Union Minister of Commerce Mr. Anand Sharma
  • Surgeon General of the U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy
  • Ambassador Sripriya Rananathan
  • Consul General Aseem Mahajan 
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. S. Jaishankar
  • Texas Governor Rick Perry
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Mrs. Nirupama Ra
  • U.S. Senator John Cornyn (Texas)
  • Indian Union Minister of State Mrs. Vasundhara Raje Scindia
  • CEO of Hillwood Mr. Ross Perot Jr.
  • Indian Union Minister of Commerce Mr. Anand Sharma
  • Former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas)
  • CEO of Electronic Data Systems Mr. Michael H. Jordan
  • U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (Texas)
  • Surgeon General of the U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy
  • Ambassador Sripriya Rananathan
  • Consul General Aseem Mahajan 
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. S. Jaishankar
  • Texas Governor Rick Perry
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Mrs. Nirupama Ra
  • U.S. Senator John Cornyn (Texas)
  • Indian Union Minister of State Mrs. Vasundhara Raje Scindia
  • CEO of Hillwood Mr. Ross Perot Jr.
  • Indian Union Minister of Commerce Mr. Anand Sharma
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. S. Jaishankar
  • Texas Governor Rick Perry
  • Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Mrs. Nirupama Ra
  • Surgeon General of the U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy
  • Ambassador Sripriya Rananathan
  • Consul General Aseem Mahajan