The 2025 Annual Business Reception & Recognition Event, hosted by the North American Indian Chamber of Commerce (NAICC), will honor community and leadership-oriented non-profits and celebrate Diwali with vibrant festivities and entertainment.

Event Details

• Date & Time: November 2, 2025

  • Doors open: 2:30 PM for arrivals, cocktail hour, and appetizers

• Venue: Farmington Hills Manor, 23666 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

• Registration: Required for attendance.

Event Schedule

The event begins at 2:30 PM with a cocktail hour and appetizers. At 3:15 PM, the cocktail hour ends. The banquet doors close at 3:20 PM. At 3:30 PM, speeches and presentations start, including Diwali celebrations and entertainment.

Key Awards and Recognitions

• Visionary Business Leader Award: Singh Development

• Legacy Leadership Award: NYX Corporation

Distinguished Guests

• Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Governor

• Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit

• Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Senator

• Aric Nesbitt, Minority Senate Leader

• Jim Runestad, Republican Party Chair

• Congresswoman Haley Stevens

Notable Keynotes

• Gretchen Whitmer: “Investing in Michigan’s Future – Infrastructure, Innovation, and Inclusion”.

• Elissa Slotkin: “The Next Generation of Leadership – How Diversity Strengthens America”.

• Aric Nesbitt: “Leadership in Tough Times – Lessons from the Boardroom and the Statehouse”.

• Gary Grewal Singh (Singh Development): “Turning Challenges into Opportunities – The Entrepreneur’s Journey”.

• Jay Nick Sandhu (NYX Corporation): “Scaling Beyond Boundaries – Success, Struggles, and the Spirit of Entrepreneurship”.

• Jim Runestad: “Civic Engagement and the Power of Community”.

• Congresswoman Haley Stevens: “Shaping Tomorrow – How Innovation and Resilience Drive Our Economy”.

Diwali Festivities

Celebrate visionary leadership, honor achievements, network with respected figures, and enjoy Diwali with music, dance, and a grand dinner—making this event a premier gathering for business and community leaders.