DICOTA - EXCITING NEWS UPDATES

Exciting New Updates Dear DICOTA member and supporter,  As we wind down the year and prepare for 2016, we would like to share a few updates, View this email in your browser

Mo Dewji Confirmed as 2016 DICOTA Convention Keynote! Mohammed Dewji, Tanzania's businessman and philanthropist who was just named Forbes' Africa Person of the Year, will be our Keynote Speaker in Dallas 2016! Get your seats while you can (www.dicotaus.org). More speakers to be announced soon, not to mention the all inclusive business meetings, networking and entertainment package! Included in the registration: All business and breakout sessions Thursday, April 28th - attend the oil and gas pre-conference workshop/Cocktail event Friday & Saturday ( April 29& 30)- All meals  ( Breakfast, lunch and dinner) Friday 29th- Gala night Saturday 30th –Nyama choma/BBQ & Kwaheri dance New in 2016: The conference mobile app Interactive workshops Diaspora database Not planning to attend the convention? We encourage you to join us and become a member! Membership fees remain at $30 for individuals and $50 for families. Please visit the membership section to view the various membership benefits. Learn about membership benefits and join. Register Member Spotlight!   Periodically DICOTA turns the spotlight on members who are making an impact in their professional field and contributing to the positive image of the Tanzanian Diaspora in the United States. These individuals exemplify the mission and spirit of DICOTA. Go to member spotlight to see the current spotlight If you are interested in being highlighted or nominating another member for the spotlight, please contact DICOTA at dicota@dicotausa.org.     View Spotlights DIASPORA DATABASE & JOB POSTINGS We've developed, tested and are happy to announce that the "Tanzania Diaspora in America Database" is now live and we welcome you to enter your information. You can start with basic information and return to fill more details at another time. To get started, follow the link on the website marked "Diaspora Database." The database now also includes job postings! Current job postings include: The World Bank Exim Bank Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation African Development Bank UNDP USAID and many more! Database registration is open to everyone. DICOTA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER. Join the Database

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