About Us

Indian American Business Association & Chamber (IABA)

Indian American Business Association of USA Inc. DBA Indian American Business Association & Chamber (hereinafter "IABA" or "IABAC") is a 501c6 not-for-profit business entity, and a leading authority in Central Florida, to advance and promote growth of the Indian business community and voice their concern in collaborative efforts to help bring solutions. Through our open platform, we at IABA encourage professional networking and growth. By creating a community in the business world, we give our members a chance to take part in innovative opportunities. At IABA, we believe that connection and collaboration is key to a successful business. We are using our community to expand spheres of influence and facilitate growth through relationships.

Indian American Business Association of USA is led by young and dynamic entrepreneurs and backed by visionaries who have presence in Florida for over 30 years. IABA helps startups, small & medium size business owners to grow and effectively manage their businesses with all-inclusive, open and innovative platform approach. IABA connects the fast growing and affluent Indian community to advance their success in Florida region and beyond. IABA provides members a liaison with other chambers in Florida, with local elected officials, local, state & federal governments. IABA brings opportunities from Indian Goverment to their members and facilitate connection in sphere of international business trades.

IABA aims to build on the already encouraging and exciting demographics of the Indian community in Florida and the United States

• Indian origin population has more than doubled in last 7 years
• Households headed by Indian immigrants have a median income of $107,000 which is almost twice of the national average
• Indian community accounts for about 7% of total US Doctors
• There are about 1 Million Indian scientists and engineers in the US
• India community owns a sizeable percentage of gas stations, liquor stores, fast food franchises, real estate development companies and much more.

- Our Vision -

• IABA has a vision of becoming the first Networking platform for Indian American community across the United States
• IABA will provide opportunities to build and grow businesses by creating long lasting relationships
• IABA aims to bring more visibility, collaboration and business growth by providing networking opportunities across the country
• IABA connects the Indian community and provides them opportunities to grow in variety of areas including retail management, tourism, hospitality, healthcare, education and many more
• IABA provides a platform to associate individuals, small business owners and corporates to grow their market share within the ever growing affluent Indian community

- Our Team - Executive Team
Prashant Patel (Peter) IT & Low Voltage Technologies President	Yogesh Bharucha Go Realty & Go Construction VP & Treasurer	Jayesh Patel Gas Jobber & C-Stores VP & Director	Dr. Sejal Patel Healthcare Director
Channi Sodhi Healthcare Director

Advisory Panel
Mr. Vinay Rama Mandala Holdings	Mr. Anil Valbh Avista Properties	Suresh Gupta Developer & Hospitality	Dr. Ramesh Seela Healthcare
Mr. Arvind Nandu Retail	Mr. Raj Shah KARS Petro Distributors	Mr. Alpesh Khushal Hospitality & Developer	Mr. Jay Patel Retail & Liquor
Mr. Summit Shah Southeast Petro Distributors	Mr. Alpesh Patel CEO Ravkoo / Healthcare	Mr. Shailesh Patel Hospitality & Developer	Dr. Chirag Patel Healthcare
Mr. Kirit Patidar Developer

 

Leadership Team
Ketan Desai Young Entrepreneur/Hospitality & Food	Murlidharan Information Technologies	Axay Patel Young Entrepreneur/Hospitality	Siva Kondapalli Pharmacies & Restaurants
Madhurima Paturi Immigration Attorney	Rikti Smart Event Management	Rashesh Shah Professional/Corporate	Umangi Patel Event Management
Dr. Suchi Dara Healthcare	Ronak Shah Corporate Management	Mehul Parekh Government Professional	Amit Singh Restaurants & Food Industry
Shubhang Patel Roofing Contractor	Hardik Patel Sai Photography & Coin Laundry	Rajesh Ajavda US Army	Sampada Reddy Young Entrepreneur
Amit Patel Gas Stations & C Stores	Jignesh Patel Food Industry	Apurva Dhruv Marketing & Retail	Saksham Rathore Young Entrepreneur
Palak Patel Liquor Stores	Vipul Patel Gas Stations & C Stores

Ambassadors
Bharat Patel, CHO AAHOA Sarasota, Florida	Sunil Dharma Hospitality Jacksonville, Florida	Kamal Patel Gas Stations & Retail Bartow, Florida	Nilesh Patel Hospitality Lakecity, Florida
Pankaj Patel Hospitality Ormond Beach, Florida	Ken Patel Developer & Hospitality Daytona Beach, Florida	Mehul Dani Liquor & Gas Stations Ocala, Florida	Rakesh Patel Hospitality Port Orange, Florida
Atul Patel Hospitality West Palm Beach, Florida	Rakesh Patel Developer & Hospitality Fort Myers, Florida	Sanjay Patel Hospitality Tampa, Florida	Bhavesh Nath Hospitality Tallahassee, Florida