1997 - Simer Singh, President and Co-Founder of ElectionMall™Technologies (EMT), encourages his brother Ravi Singh, who is running for Illinois State Representative, to use the World Wide Web and make use of Email to communicate with voters. Ravi agrees and holds the first online town hall meeting to explain this concept.
1999 - Simer and Ravi receive angel funding for the creation and development ofEMT and file for 63 International Patents.
June 2000 - Ravi Singh attends the Democratic National Convention and holds a press conference to explain the power of technology to democratic candidates. In Addition, EMT launches an international campaign in India. CEO Ravi Singh becomes the first Internet entrepreneur to introduce the concept of online politics to Democratic candidates in India and is invited as a guest on the show Power Lunch Asia on CNBC.
July 2000 - EMT launches 8 unique sites to provide candidates with various tools and services for e-campaigning. Everyone from the President of the United States to the president of the student body will now be able to communicate with voters using EMT\'s unique products.
August 2000 - EMT holds its very first seminar on e-campaigning with Merrill Lynch in Chicago, Illinois.
August 2000 - EMT signs an agreement forming a strategic alliance with Chicago Kent College of Law, developing the largest database of electronic election information on e-law.
September 2000 - EMT secures an online contract with the Republican National Committee to send out emails for George W. Bush\'s Presidential Campaign, utilizing eYardSigns.com (patent pending).
January 2001 - EMT is invited to attend the George W. Bush Presidential Inaugural.
March 2002 - EMT receives a \"Pollie\" award for Technology from the American Association ofPolitical Consultants (AAPC).
June 2002 - EMT CEO Ravi Singh is invited to sit on the Board of Directors of the Midwest Chapter of the AAPC.
June 2003 - EMT becomes ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. and is restructured as an Illinois Corporation.
July 2003 - ElectionMall.com is re-launched with over 21 unique sites for each of our innovative online products, all designed to help political candidates run their political campaigns…and win!
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\'Bush recognises Indians in America\'
Ravi Singh, fund-raiser, Republican & Democrat National Committees, says President Bush recognises Indians in America and their contribution and \"that\'s great for us.\"
You campaigned for George W Bush Jr in 2000. How was the experience?
Bush is sincere. He\'s a moral leader guided by the best interests of America. He recognises Indians in the US and their contribution, which is great for us.
How exactly do you help the Republican and Democrat National Committees in their campaigns?
We help them with e-yardsigns, which are like electronic greeting cards that allow one to vote and donate. These cards can also be sent to friends. We help these committees with technology that not only helps their publicity but also provides them with security against hackers and scamsters. While in India, I\'ve helped a few MPs raise funds.
What kind of background precedes your tryst with US politics?
I passed out of Marmion Military Academy School and then qualified as a second lieutenant in the US army in 1990. In 1987, new legislation allowed me to wear a turban as a cadet. One of the high points at the military academy was a meeting with the then president Ronald Reagan. However, I gave up a career in the army to major in political science. I started working for the government in 1995. My job was to link various departments by e-mail.
As an America-born Indian, did you face any problems while working for the US government?
While in the government, I had to carry my ID all the time as numerous questions were asked. To safeguard me against awkward situations, my mother had taught me all about Indian and US history and their laws.
When did you decide to contest for public office?
After campaigning for Bob Dole in my capacity as a member of the Asian American National Committee, I decided to run for public office. My parents thought I was crazy! I was discouraged not to stand for the elections with my turban on, but I stood my ground. I even managed to raise $1,50,000 for my campaign. I lost the race though not the spirit
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