Each month, the Columbus Chamber spotlights a local young professional or professional organization to showcase what they offer, how to get involved and when to check out their next event. For the month of June, the Network of Indian Professionals, Columbus Chapter is featured.
When and why was the Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) started?
The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals. The primary focus of the organization is to foster a bond among South Asian professionals to unite and support each other locally, as well as to give back and contribute positively to the communities in which they live and work. South Asians are defined as those with roots in the modern day countries of Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Memberships are open to anyone and we value a strong diversity of professional experiences in our membership base.
NetIP evolved in Chicago in 1990 initially as a small-scale forum. Today, the organization includes over 3,000 members and more than 40,000 subscribers in 24 cities across United States and Canada. NetIP has become a premier networking brand in our community over the years. It is the unequivocal voice for an emerging group of South Asians, who excel in every aspect of western society, from business to politics to the arts. The rise of NetIP and its affiliated chapters reflects a general “Coming of Age” by South Asian professionals. The organization focuses on four core pillars: Professional Development, Cultural Awareness, Community Service, and Political Awareness.
The local Columbus chapter was started in 1998 and has about 100 active members today. Columbus is one of the most active chapters; in terms of activity it was ranked #2 across all 24 national chapters in the second quarter of 2010.
Why should I become a member?
Membership to the Network of Indian Professionals allow you access to both local and national events and special benefits. For example, your local Columbus based chapter provides one hour of time with Human Resources professional that is trained in resume makeovers, interview coaching, and career counseling. Your local chapter also provides a wide variety of local events such as networking receptions, cultural celebrations, community service opportunities, and regularly covers political issues that important to the South Asian community.
Nationally, you have access to national webinars and live streaming events with South Asian leaders specifically addressing issues on how they progressed in their own development and taking questions live from members. These leaders range as internationally recognized in a wide variety of fields- from Business to the Arts to Medicine. In addition, we host an annual networking conference, which allows members to meet one another across our 24 chapter cities. This year we are hosting our national conference in Seattle, Washington. In addition, as a national member, our organization helps negotiate discounts at a wide variety of merchants, click here for a full listing.
How do I become a member?
It’s easy! Become a member online at our site here and just select “Columbus” as your local chapter- you can with Debit or Credit card securely online. You can also attend any one of our events to pay for your membership by Check or Cash. We have a variety of membership options that can suit your needs- an Individual Membership for $30, a Joint Membership for $50, or a Student Membership for $20. The sooner you join, the sooner you can get started on getting the full value of your membership. In fact, once your membership is processed you can contact our Professional Development Chair, Suresh Rachuri, at suresh@netipcolumbus.org to schedule your free one-hour resume makeover, interview coaching, or career counseling session today.
Tell me about your upcoming events.
Like most young professionals we also like to look at interactive ways we can reach out to those with busy work schedules. We invite everyone to join us for our national live-streaming event: PrimeTime with NetIP on Monday, June 7, 2010 from 7PM to 8PM at www.humdesiradio.com. This month’s featured guest is Chef/Owner Jehangir Mehta of Grafitti Food and Wine Bar in New York. Besides the author of the book Mantra: Rules of Indulgence (HarperCollins), he was the runner up on the Next Iron Chef, which recently aired on the Food Network, and was also on the Martha Stewart Show. Currently, he is on a multi-city tour in partnership with Whole Foods hosting Kids Food Adventure with Chef Jehangir, while he teaches children to cook and eat healthy. To learn more about this event, please go here.
What are some successes or cool facts about NetIP Columbus?
Most recently- we raised $418 for Haiti Relief through an event that was kindly hosted by The Social Room, “Bhangra for Haiti.” This multi-cultural event featured a networking hour with traditional South Asian snacks, and lively Bhangra music (typical to the Punjab states of Northern India and Pakistan). These funds have been donated to The Grameen Foundation, a charitable partner with NetIP, where micro-loans will be provided to local business owners in Haiti to start producing valuable goods and services for their local communities. To see our event pictures on Facebook, please click here.
Where can I go to learn more?
To learn more about the Network of Indian Professionals, Columbus Chapter you can go to www.netipcolumbus.org or contact our Marketing Chair, Sahar Zaheer, at sahar@netipcolumbus.org.
To learn about nearly 60 other local YP and professional organizations, view the Columbus Chamber's directory of YP and professional organizations.
The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals. The primary focus of the organization is to foster a bond among South Asian professionals to unite and support each other locally, as well as to give back and contribute positively to the communities in which they live and work. South Asians are defined as those with roots in the modern day countries of Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Memberships are open to anyone and we value a strong diversity of professional experiences in our membership base.
NetIP evolved in Chicago in 1990 initially as a small-scale forum. Today, the organization includes over 3,000 members and more than 40,000 subscribers in 24 cities across United States and Canada. NetIP has become a premier networking brand in our community over the years. It is the unequivocal voice for an emerging group of South Asians, who excel in every aspect of western society, from business to politics to the arts. The rise of NetIP and its affiliated chapters reflects a general “Coming of Age” by South Asian professionals. The organization focuses on four core pillars: Professional Development, Cultural Awareness, Community Service, and Political Awareness.
The local Columbus chapter was started in 1998 and has about 100 active members today. Columbus is one of the most active chapters; in terms of activity it was ranked #2 across all 24 national chapters in the second quarter of 2010.
Why should I become a member?
Membership to the Network of Indian Professionals allow you access to both local and national events and special benefits. For example, your local Columbus based chapter provides one hour of time with Human Resources professional that is trained in resume makeovers, interview coaching, and career counseling. Your local chapter also provides a wide variety of local events such as networking receptions, cultural celebrations, community service opportunities, and regularly covers political issues that important to the South Asian community.
Nationally, you have access to national webinars and live streaming events with South Asian leaders specifically addressing issues on how they progressed in their own development and taking questions live from members. These leaders range as internationally recognized in a wide variety of fields- from Business to the Arts to Medicine. In addition, we host an annual networking conference, which allows members to meet one another across our 24 chapter cities. This year we are hosting our national conference in Seattle, Washington. In addition, as a national member, our organization helps negotiate discounts at a wide variety of merchants, click here for a full listing.
How do I become a member?
It’s easy! Become a member online at our site here and just select “Columbus” as your local chapter- you can with Debit or Credit card securely online. You can also attend any one of our events to pay for your membership by Check or Cash. We have a variety of membership options that can suit your needs- an Individual Membership for $30, a Joint Membership for $50, or a Student Membership for $20. The sooner you join, the sooner you can get started on getting the full value of your membership. In fact, once your membership is processed you can contact our Professional Development Chair, Suresh Rachuri, at suresh@netipcolumbus.org to schedule your free one-hour resume makeover, interview coaching, or career counseling session today.
Tell me about your upcoming events.
Like most young professionals we also like to look at interactive ways we can reach out to those with busy work schedules. We invite everyone to join us for our national live-streaming event: PrimeTime with NetIP on Monday, June 7, 2010 from 7PM to 8PM at www.humdesiradio.com. This month’s featured guest is Chef/Owner Jehangir Mehta of Grafitti Food and Wine Bar in New York. Besides the author of the book Mantra: Rules of Indulgence (HarperCollins), he was the runner up on the Next Iron Chef, which recently aired on the Food Network, and was also on the Martha Stewart Show. Currently, he is on a multi-city tour in partnership with Whole Foods hosting Kids Food Adventure with Chef Jehangir, while he teaches children to cook and eat healthy. To learn more about this event, please go here.
What are some successes or cool facts about NetIP Columbus?
Most recently- we raised $418 for Haiti Relief through an event that was kindly hosted by The Social Room, “Bhangra for Haiti.” This multi-cultural event featured a networking hour with traditional South Asian snacks, and lively Bhangra music (typical to the Punjab states of Northern India and Pakistan). These funds have been donated to The Grameen Foundation, a charitable partner with NetIP, where micro-loans will be provided to local business owners in Haiti to start producing valuable goods and services for their local communities. To see our event pictures on Facebook, please click here.
Where can I go to learn more?
To learn more about the Network of Indian Professionals, Columbus Chapter you can go to www.netipcolumbus.org or contact our Marketing Chair, Sahar Zaheer, at sahar@netipcolumbus.org.
To learn about nearly 60 other local YP and professional organizations, view the Columbus Chamber's directory of YP and professional organizations.
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