Announcements

Dear Friends and Members:

As you know, one of the IACC’s main objectives is to introduce and promote Iranian owned businesses to the community. As part of this effort, we would like to invite those of you who are interested in making a 15 to 30 minutes formal presentation of your business and the services you provide in our monthly sessions. Please communicate your availability to the Secretary so that an appropriate time can be scheduled for you.

Thank you and best regards,
IACC President

Informative article about U.S. sanctions against Iran and how it may relate to Iranian-Americans living in U.S.

I.A.C.C. announces discounts being offered by the following Iranian-American owned businesses to our card holding members:

Discounts listed are voluntary and may be modified or withdrawn at anytime by the provider without notice. For services, Please call in advance to arrange for the discount.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Iranian-American Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida is pleased to announce its endeavor to bring financial assistance to students of Iranian descent to attend undergraduate college or university.

To read more about this worthy cause, click here.

I.A.C.C. has published its newsletter containing news that concerns the Iranian-American community in the Central Florida area. To view this newsletter in html, click on the link below:

I.A.C.C. Newsletter

I.A.C.C. announces the nominees for its 2010 board of directors

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Business Name	Discount	Contact
Alibaba Restaurant	20% Dine-in 15% Catering 10% Take out	(407) 331-8680
Shiraz Grill	20% Dine-in	(407) 284-1273
House of Kabob Restaurant	10% Dine-in	(407) 645-0413
EZ Rent-A-Car	15% Car rental	(407) 367-2525
EconoAir Air conditioning Services	10% on labor	(407) 719-3838
Archway Group Roofing	5%	(407) 399-5392
Macro Appraisals	20% Residential Appraising	(407) 435-7683
Global Building Supply	10% Doors / Trims / Windows	(321) 728-9654
Central Florida P & B Body Shop	10%	(407) 816-5550
Royal Cabinets	10% Cabinets & Tiles	(407) 353-3306
Traditional Furniture Gallery	10% Furniture & Cabinets	(407) 330-4430
East Colonial Auto Sale	20% Auto Parts	(407) 568-8444
Noah’s Art Furniture Gallery	25% Furniture	(407) 758-7820
The Law Offices of Ben Zaeri	20% Title Insurance 50% Family Will	(407) 788-8548
Cold Stone Creamery 601 N. Orlando Ave. (hwy 17-92) Winter Park Across from Winter Park Village	10% on any ice cream, shake or smoothie $3 off any med. Round signature cake Free ice cream on your birthday	(407) 539-1644

SBA Report: Iranian-Americans with one of highest rates of immigrant-owned businesses

Source: Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA)

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently conducted a study that found Iranian immigrants among the top 20 immigrant groups with the highest rate of business ownership, contributing substantially to the U.S. economy.

According to the report, there are 33,570 active and contributing Iranian American business owners in the U.S., with an astounding 21.5% business ownership rate. The study also found that the total net business income generated by Iranian Americans is $2,559,450,000.

Overall, the SBA report demonstrates the importance of immigrant business owners' involvement and contribution to the U.S. economy. Immigrant business owners make significant contributions to business income, generating $67 billion of the $577 billion in U.S. business income. According to SBA's report, immigrants are 30 percent more likely to start businesses each month than are non-immigrants. Mexicans represent the largest number of immigrant business owners, while Greeks, Koreans, and Iranians have the highest ownership rates.

The report was released at a panel discussion jointly organized by the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the SBA Office of Advocacy.

The Office of Advocacy, the "small business watchdog" of the federal government, examines the role and status of small business in the economy and independently represents the views of small business to federal agencies, Congress, and the President.

Click here to read the SBA Report.