About IABA

The Indian American Business Association of USA Inc., also known as the Indian American Business Association & Chamber (“IABA”), is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit business organization based in Central Florida.

IABA provides a structured engagement platform designed to enhance professional visibility, encourage business networking, and foster collaborative initiatives within the Indian American business community and broader marketplace.

IABA operates as an independent business association. Participation through business listings, sponsorships, event attendance, contributions, volunteer involvement, or other engagement opportunities provides structured access to visibility and networking initiatives only and shall not be construed as creating ownership interest, governance authority, voting rights, fiduciary relationship, partnership status, agency relationship, or entitlement to participate in management or operational decision-making.

All governance, programming, policy development, financial management, and organizational direction remain under the exclusive authority of IABA in accordance with its governing documents and applicable law.


Our Purpose

IABA is committed to fostering professional connections and creating structured opportunities for businesses and professionals to expand their networks and increase marketplace visibility.

Through curated events, educational forums, sponsorship programs, and organized engagement initiatives, IABA brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, corporate leaders, students, and community stakeholders to encourage meaningful business relationships and collaborative dialogue.

Participation in IABA programs provides access to a professional engagement platform and does not guarantee referrals, placements, revenue generation, contractual relationships, business outcomes, or specific results.


Youth & Student Engagement

IABA supports student development and emerging professionals through structured mentoring and leadership exposure initiatives.

These initiatives may include:

• High school-level mentoring engagement
• College-level professional exposure opportunities
• Career awareness forums
• Leadership development discussions

IABA’s official youth chapter, the Business Student Association (BSA), provides a structured platform designed to promote entrepreneurship awareness, professional exposure, and leadership development among students.

All mentoring and educational activities are voluntary, informational in nature, and designed to provide exposure and engagement opportunities rather than academic instruction, certification, employment placement, or professional advisory services.


Women’s Leadership & Empowerment Initiatives

IABA organizes structured programs throughout the year focused on professional growth, leadership development, and business visibility for women.

This includes the annual Women Empowerment Conference and related engagement initiatives designed to encourage dialogue, collaboration, and professional networking.

Such initiatives are platform-based engagements and do not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advisory services.


Community & Economic Presence

The Indian American community represents a dynamic and economically influential segment of the United States business landscape, with representation across healthcare, hospitality, technology, retail, finance, real estate, professional services, and entrepreneurship.

IABA provides a networking and visibility platform connecting individuals, small businesses, corporations, students, and professionals seeking to expand their professional engagement within this diverse marketplace.


Engagement & Collaboration

IABA may host forums, conferences, and events that include participation from business professionals, sponsors, community leaders, civic representatives, and organizational partners.

Participation by speakers, guests, sponsors, or attendees does not constitute endorsement, representation, or validation of any views, services, products, or statements expressed during such events.

IABA remains a non-political and non-religious organization. Participation in IABA activities shall not be construed as endorsement of any political candidate, policy position, religious affiliation, or governmental initiative.


Community Commitment

IABA may, from time to time, participate in organized community-oriented initiatives consistent with its mission and organizational objectives.

Any such participation shall be voluntary, program-based, and subject to resource availability. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as creating a contractual obligation, advisory duty, fiduciary responsibility, service commitment, or guarantee of assistance to any individual or entity.


Our Vision

IABA seeks to serve as a structured networking and engagement platform for Indian American professionals, students, and businesses across the United States.

Its focus includes:

• Expanding professional visibility
• Encouraging responsible collaboration
• Facilitating relationship-building
• Supporting leadership development
• Promoting structured networking opportunities


Organizational Structure

IABA operates in accordance with its governing documents, bylaws, policies, and applicable federal and state laws as a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit business association.

Participation in IABA through any form of engagement — including but not limited to business listings, sponsorships, contributions, event registrations, volunteer participation, advisory involvement, partnerships, historical or current references to “membership,” or any other descriptive classification — shall not be interpreted as creating ownership rights, equity interest, voting authority, governance privileges, fiduciary relationship, partnership status, agency relationship, statutory rights, or entitlement to participate in organizational control, policy formation, financial oversight, or operational decision-making.

All organizational authority, governance functions, fiduciary responsibilities, financial management, strategic direction, and operational discretion remain exclusively vested in IABA’s duly authorized governing body in accordance with its internal governing framework and applicable law.

Any terminology used in communications, marketing materials, automated systems, historical references, or public-facing content — including but not limited to “member,” “membership,” “business listing,” “sponsor,” “partner,” “supporter,” or similar descriptive terms — shall be construed solely as administrative or programmatic classifications and shall not confer legal standing, governance rights, fiduciary duties, statutory privileges, or ownership interest in the organization.

- Our Team -

Executive Team
Prashant Patel

Prashant Patel

President
Yogesh Bharucha

Yogesh Bharucha

Vice President/Treasurer (Go Realty & Go Construction)
Piyush Mehta

Piyush Mehta

Secretary (Hospitality, Finance & Insurance)
Yogi Patel

Yogi Patel

Director (UPS Store & Realtor)
Mehul Parekh

Mehul Parekh

Director (Engineer & Consultant)
Advisory Panel
Mr. Vinay Rama

Mr. Vinay Rama

Mandala Holdings
Mr. Suresh Gupta

Mr. Suresh Gupta

Developer & Hospitality
Dr. Seela

Dr. Seela

Healthcare
Arvind Nanu

Arvind Nanu

Retail & Shopping centers
Jay VM Patel

Jay VM Patel

Real Estate and Universal Mortgage
Mr. Raj Shah

Mr. Raj Shah

KARS Petro Distributors
Chirag Patel

Chirag Patel

Real Estate and Investments
Mr. Summit Shah

Mr. Summit Shah

Southeast Petro Distributors
Anjali Vaya

Anjali Vaya

UP Orlando (ED)
Mr. Vic Patel

Mr. Vic Patel

Leadership Team
Dr. Manoj Patel

Dr. Manoj Patel

Siva

Siva

Dema

Dema

Rajan Joshi Esq.

Rajan Joshi Esq.

Joshi Law Firm
Orlando
Kam Patel

Kam Patel

Realtor
Gautam

Gautam

Realtor
Hardik Patel

Hardik Patel

Sai Photohraphy
Nishita Patel

Nishita Patel

Sai Photohraphy
Dr. Tracey Joshi

Dr. Tracey Joshi

Florida
Dhwani

Dhwani

Murli

Murli

IT
Amar Mehta

Amar Mehta

Young Entrepreneur
Uday Nair

Uday Nair

Faculty & Professor at UCF
Ambassadors