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NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK

Selected stories about Indian diaspora from our website www.theindianeye.com

KCCI Business Leaders & Industry (KCCI), India, and Choose New Jersey, highlighting the commit-

ment of both regions to enhancing bilateral trade and investment flows.
from Gujarat visit US - India United States, aiming to facilitate new business opportunities, promote col-
The event underscored the growing partnership between India and the

Collaborative Corridor laboration across sectors, and deepen economic ties that contribute to mutual
growth and prosperity.

Indian American

documentary nominated for two

EMMY awards

PISCATAWAY, NJ

n Tuesday, September 16, 2025, a distinguished delegation comprising
16 business leaders from Gujarat, India, representing diverse sectors
Oincluding technology, consulting, chemicals, food, defense, and indus- NEW YORK, NY
trial infrastructure, convened for a high-profile networking and collaboration
event hosted and organized by Entry USA LLC at 1 Corporate Place South, estination Oak Tree Road, a widely acclaimed documentary film about
Piscataway, New Jersey. the meteoric rise to global recognition of a New Jersey retail and resi-
The event, titled “Fueling Trade and Partnerships Between India & the Ddential neighborhood from years of decline, has been honored with two
US,” focused on building meaningful U.S. partnerships through technology 2025 New York Emmy Award nominations. The film, directed and narrated by
collaboration, knowledge exchange, and expanding trade and investment internationally-renowned broadcast journalist Rohit Vyas, received the nomi-
opportunities. It was designed to strengthen cross-border economic develop- nations for Documentary Historical and Performer/Narrator. The recognitions
ment and foster strategic alliances between businesses in India and the United were announced recently at the PIX 11 studios by the New York chapter of the
States. National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NY NATAS).
The partner organizations included Middlesex County and was supported Reacting to the announcement, Vyas said “I am honored that the hard
by Choose New Jersey and NJ Economic Development Authority. Key speak- work put into this production by our entire team has been recognized by es-
ers included, Dr Kalindi Bakshi, Division Head, Life Sciences, Department of teemed peers in the industry. Having spent decades as a broadcast journalist
Economic Development, Rena Sherman, Director of Research and Strategic covering the Indian and South Asian diaspora communities, this first docu-
Partnerships, Ajay Kumar, CPA, Geetha Rajavarapu, Immigration expert. Dr mentary film project is particularly special. It is profoundly gratifying to see
Amit Joshi, Director, Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India that the collective effort has made an impact.”
introduced his 16-member delegation from India. Destination Oak Tree Road spotlights the history of Oak Tree Road, a
The event culminated with an interesting panel discussion on “Exploring mile-and-a-half-long, once-desolate but today bustling cultural and business
Strategic Expansion And Partnerships in the US.” Panel included Larry Rich- district in New Jersey that stretches from Edison Township to Iselin in Wood-
ard, Jayanti Chandrasekar, Chief Growth Officer of Entry USA, Aditya Khu- bridge Township. Officials and long-time residents interviewed in the film
rjekar, Angel and LP Investor The session was moderated by Navin Pathak, attribute the area’s revitalization to the hard work and commitment of the
CEO of Entry USA.
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