Philanthropist Harry Nadjarian to receive Pride of Heritage AwardJanuary 22, 2014 - 11:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Well-known humanitarian and philanthropist Harry Nadjarian will be the recipient of the 2014 Ray R. Irani Pride of Heritage Award, presented by the Lebanese American Foundation, organizers announced, according to Asbarez. Nadjarian, who is the chairman of the Board of Directors of Industrial Motor Power Corporation, is being recognized for his commitment and philanthropic efforts, as well as his civic leadership and unyielding dedication to the local Lebanese-American community. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, he immigrated to California in 1975, following the start of the Lebanese civil war. In 1977 Nadjarian entered the diesel engine and parts rebuilding industry. In 2000, he founded Industrial Motor Power Corporation. Today, IMP Corporation is one of the largest privately owned industrial power equipment trading companies in the world. Headquartered in Burbank, California, the company supplies industrial generators and power plants from 500 KW to 200 MW. IMP provides substantial power resources within the United States, Africa, the Russian Federation, the Middle East, and South America. Nadjarian serves on multiple Boards, including the Board of Trustees of Haigazian University in Beirut Lebanon, The Amideast, Lebanon Advisory Board, and The Board of Directors of The Lebanese American Foundation etc. “There are certainly many far more successful people than me out there, but so long as I can do my share, I find fulfillment and contentment in that,” said Nadjarian. The Nadjarians continuously donate to many charitable organizations, schools, and religious institutions. Related links: Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |