An Entrepreneur’s State of Mind

February 22, 2012

This event is a quarterly evening event hosted by the Association of Iranian-American Professionals Thursday, March 8, 6-9 PM Golden Samavar 12126 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77077 Please call 281-497-3290 for more information. An Entrepreneur’s State of Mind What characters define an entrepreneur? How to seize opportunities and turn them into achievements? How to maintain balance in your life while building a start-up? What exit strategies to adopt? Please join us to hear Mr. Shahin Shadfar CEO omNovia Technologies present the various issues to consider before starting a technology start-up.  Mr. Shadfar  will discuss opportunities as well as challenges an entrepreneur will face in their journey. Relying on personal experience, he will focus his presentation on the human factor, as the most critical in defining the success or failure of a start-up company.  This will be an exciting presentation – DON’T MISS IT! –  We look forward to seeing you there.  Please note, admissions is $30 per person and includes dinner. Speaker Bio: Shahin Shadfar is the founder and CEO of omNovia Technologies Inc, a Houston-based software company providing cutting edge web conferencing and webinar solutions in over 40 countries. Prior to starting omNovia in 2004, Shahin was a member of the engineering team that invented the first Java and cryptography based smart card in 1997 and later co-founded the Information Security group at Schlumberger. Shahin’s rare combination of technical skills with business leadership has proven critical to omNovia Technologies’ rapid growth. Shahin holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité in Paris and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech in Atlanta.      

Persian Festival 2012

This is not an ICF event, though ICF will be selling Nowruz Festival tickets at this event. Chahar Shanbeh Soori Tuesday, March 13 at 6pm Live music and DJ with special performance by Mehrdad NY This festival is designed for children. Ayva Center 9371 Richmond Avenue Houston, TX  77063 (Between Gessner and Fondren) Moonwalks, jugglers, face painting, balloons, fireworks, and much more. Persian food, kabob, aash, sholeh zard, and much more. For more information, please call 713-931-4534.

Max Amini Comedy

January 26, 2012

An Iranpad Org. Event Series Tickets: $35 & $50 Refreshments will be served along with Iranian live music (starring Amin & Parya) PG-13 Free Parking Tickets are available through Kasra Persian Grill, Super Vanak and Garson Restaurant as well aswww.standupcomedytickets.com For more information please contact: 818-802-2251

ICF Welcomes Naseem Nikooei

If you visit the ICF office or call us on the phone, you will be greeted with the warm and welcoming voice of Naseem Nikooei, our new Office Manager.  She was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but she travels to Iran at least once a year to visit her relatives and gain knowledge of the beautiful Persian culture. She is fluent in Farsi and English. Naseem is a full-time Pre-Medicine student at the University of Houston and is striving to become a Pediatric Cardiologist. She spends her free time volunteering at hospitals, schools, and clinics. She also loves being a helping hand to her Iranian-American community.  She is very excited to be part of this group effort at ICF to serve our community. She has proven to be a smart, responsible, dedicated employee who is fully capable of performing her assignments with minimal or no supervision. Next time you visit ICF or call our office, please give her a word of encouragement and appreciation.  We all welcome Naseem to the ICF family.

ICF Congratulates Its Three New Board Members

January 18, 2012

The Iranian Cultural Foundation - Houston (ICF) held a general meeting in December of 2011 to fill three vacancies on its board.  Elections were held with five candidates participating.  The three new board members are Majid Jamea, Husein Hadi, and Mehran Talabi.  Congratulations to all of them and the entire organization and community looks forward to their contributions and vision.   Majid Jamea is President of Networtech, a web marketing consulting company that provides online marketing services to corporations and individuals. He was raised in Iran, Tehran and currently Majid lives in Houston with his wife and his daughter. He has been helping and a positive impact for ICF since Nowruz of 2011 and wants to continue to be involved. Majid is also maintaining the ICF website.   Mehran Talabi received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002 and has been a licensed Texas lawyer since November 2002. He is also licensed to practice law in California. Mr. Talabi is licensed to practice before all state courts in Texas, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Prior to establishing Talabi & Associates, P.C., Mr. Talabi gained valuable experience in the fields of insurance defense, subrogation, plaintiff’s mass torts litigation, and immigration law at several prestigious local law firms. Mehran would like to become a active and involved member of ICF.   Husein Hadi graduated in 2006 from the University of Houston with a B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship. He then received his Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University in 2008, and has been a licensed attorney in Texas since May 2009. Mr. Hadi is licensed to practice before all state courts in Texas. Mr. Hadi previously worked at the Gutierrez Law Firm. His current practice includes personal injury litigation. Mr. Hadi believes that ICF is a great impact in our society today and would like to be a part of making ICF expand.  

Ziba Shirazi Concert

A NIGHT OF JAZZ IN AN INTIMATE SETTING WITH ZIBA SHIRAZI 100 SEATS ONLY   DATE :  JAN, 29, 2012   TIME :  7:00 PM (DOORS OPEN @ 6:00 PM)   PLACE:  OVATIONS NIGHT CLUB 2536  TIMES BLVD. #B HOUSTON, TX  77005   ADMISSION: $35.00 ADVANCE  $40.00 @ THE DOOR   To Purchase Ticket Online Please Go To:  http://zibashirazi.com/calendar   If you wish to obtain your ticket in Houston, please contact: saina.esfandiari@gmail.com   Ziba Shirazi www.zibashirazi.com zan@zibashirazi.com  

Iranian Film Festival 2012

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is continuing its proud tradition of hosting an Iranian Film Festival the week of January 20-29.  Multiple films will be screened and a reception will follow one of the films, hosted by the Iranian Cultural Foundation - Houston (ICF) and the Society of Iranian-American Women for Education (SIAWE).   ANNOUNCING THE ANNUAL IRANIAN FILM FESTIVAL   MFAH Films will showcase the best in Iranian cinema, January 20-29   You are cordially invited to a public screening of Good Bye Bé omid é didar   Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof 2011, in Farsi with English subtitles, Iran Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:00 PM   The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Caroline Wiess Law Building 1001 Bissonnet Street Brown Auditorium   A special reception will follow the film sponsored by the Society of Iranian American Women for Education and the Iranian Cultural Foundation 6:30 - 8:30 PM   Please visit http://mfah.org/films/series/10/ for more information on the Iranian Film Festival screenings and to purchase tickets to the film online.  

AIAP Monthly Luncheon

January 5, 2012

The Association of Iranian-American Professionals (AIAP) hosts a monthly luncheon at Garson Restaurant on the first Thursday of every month from 11:30am to 1pm. This is a casual gathering of professionals for professional and social networking. For more information, please go to www.aiap-tx.org.

ICF School Registration – Spring 2012

December 12, 2011

First day of classes is Sunday, January 29.  This is also the last day of registration for the Spring.  Please attend and sign yourself or your children up for Farsi, art, Pre-K, and dance classes.

New Year’s Eve Concert 2012 with Sandy