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Indo-American Chamber Of Commerce Diwali Gala Dinner
October 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This annual networking event offers a phenomenal opportunity for professionals and businesses to connect with the right people. It only happens once a year, and the guest list fills up quickly, so attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot early.
The evening will celebrate #Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with vibrant festivities and a carefully curated menu. Renowned chef Ricky Walia will personally select and prepare the dishes, ensuring a marvelous culinary experience for all.
Guests can look forward to great food, meaningful connections, and an unforgettable celebration of Diwali in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Dr. Rich McCormick
Dr. Rich McCormick is a decorated veteran and Emergency Room physician who proudly serves Georgia’s 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.
Raised by a single mother, Rich was a paperboy in middle school and eventually worked his way through college, earning a degree from Oregon State University. A firm believer in service before self, McCormick joined the Marine Corps and became a helicopter pilot.
During his two decades of service, Rich deployed to combat zones in Africa, the Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan. As a Marine, he flew helicopters, was Airborne and attached to Army and foreign forces, and taught at Georgia Tech and Morehouse College as the Marine Officer Instructor. In the Navy, Rich earned the rank of Commander and served as Department Head for the Emergency Medicine Department in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Between deployments, Rich earned his Master of Business Administration from National University and medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where he was honored to serve as student body president. He completed residency in Emergency Medicine through Emory while training at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Most recently, Dr. McCormick served as an Emergency Room physician at Northside Hospital.
In Congress, Rich serves on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Science, Space, and Technology Committees, as well as the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Rich lives in Suwanee, Georgia and is a member of Cross Pointe Church.