Shreekant Patil leads MACCIA Udyogyatra 2025, empowering MSMEs, startups, and women entrepreneurs across Maharashtra through key events and government scheme guidance. Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) launched Udyogyatra 2025 with the aim of creating a robust ecosystem for startups, MSMEs, vyapari, and women entrepreneurs across the state, under the visionary guidance of President Hon. Shri Lalit Gandhi. The initiative seeks to empower local businesses and strengthen the economic fabric of Maharashtra. A key figure in the success of MACCIA Udyogyatra 2025, CE Shreekant Patil, MACCIA Committee Chairman for Startup and Cluster Development, along with his esteemed team members - Mr. Dilip Salvekar, MACCIA Advisor, and Mr. Avinash Pathak, Secretary of North Maharashtra - have been at the forefront of this initiative. Patil's leadership and expertise have been instrumental in guiding over 500 entrepreneurs during the event's journey. The Yatra commenced on 30th January 2025, starting from Nashik, with the first event held at MACCIA's Pune office. The event saw the participation of 50+ MSMEs, with a focus on government schemes and the Startup India ecosystem. Notable guests, including Mr. Dheeraj Kumar, who shared insights on digital transformation, also contributed to the event's success. The gathering was attended by key figures like Mr. Dilip Gupta, Vice President of MACCIA Pune, and Mr. Anand Mittal, Chairman of the Pune Branch. Later that same day, the second event took place in collaboration with the Kolhapur Engineering Association (KEA) at their hall. More than 40 entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and women entrepreneurs from the Kolhapur region attended, engaging in enlightening discussions with keynote speaker CE Shreekant Patil. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session where Patil addressed a range of entrepreneurial queries, further demonstrating his commitment to guiding the next generation of business leaders. On 31st January, Udyogyatra 2025 continued its journey to Vaibhavwadi, where it participated in the Sindhudurg District Vyapari Mahasangh Melava. In a significant address to over 1000 MSMEs, vyapari, and women entrepreneurs, Shreekant Patil shared his valuable insights on the startup ecosystem and various government subsidy schemes, including PMEGP, CMEGP, PMFME, CGTMSE, and NSIC. His guidance aimed to help MSMEs in the Konkan region either start new ventures or scale existing businesses using these government resources to contribute to the vision of "Viksit Bharat by 2047." The event was graced by Shri Nitesh Rane, Cabinet minister in Government of Maharastra and a member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly for the Kankavli vidhansabha constituency, CE Shreekant Patil and the MACCIA team were honored at the event by prominent figures such as Mr. Prasad Parkar, President of Sindhudurg District Vyapari Mahasangh, Mr. Tejas Ambekar, President of Vaibhavwadi, and Mr. Sanjay Sawant, Program Chairman, among others. In a continued effort to support the local economy, MACCIA committed to conducting monthly workshops for MSMEs from Sindhudurg and surrounding regions, offering hands-on support and resources to foster a stronger business ecosystem. Looking ahead, MACCIA has plans to visit various regions across Maharashtra, bringing together leaders, experts, and keynote speakers to share their knowledge and experience with students, MSMEs, and vyapari in the months to come. This ambitious initiative not only seeks to empower entrepreneurs but also strives to shape a more dynamic, innovative, and Atmanirbhar Maharashtra.
Wow everyone, the book is almost ready and I am very excited! I cannot wait to see my book in a complete book format! I am very excited and can't wait! Here is my Landing page for Viktor! Hope you like it?! Julie Ann :) https://julietrentin.weebly.com/
Here is the beautiful book cover that Friesen press created for Viktor. Isn't it awesome?! I love it! I hope you like it too!
Oh my gosh! I am almost there! I have just chosen the cover for my book Viktor which is estimated to be out sometime in the summer of 2020. Time is flying by or have you not noticed?? LOL It is so great to be publishing. I have waited forty years to do this and I am ever so excited. My fantasy fiction novel is about a young vampire who has fallen in love. He desires a normal life and wife and kids and the whole nine yards. He is moral and loving; but, he must fight for all that is good. He is loved by many and wanted by all. In his fight for his life he must save himself and everyone else for if he doesn't; all will fall into hell. I'm proud to say so far that Friesen Press is helping me to Self publish this book. I am so excited and thrilled to be able to see my work in a real book. This is amazing to me and something everyone should try and do. This past summer I retrieved myself another Chi. She is adorable and her name is D'aff N'aia. She compliments my Bonzo quite nicely. Quite the little monkey she is; I might add, yet her lovely demeanor is very loving. Right now she is teething and biting my hands up to shreds. She loves my knuckles and has taken a liking to chomping on them at any chance she gets. She cries whenever she can't see you and has dug up the dirt in my plants. I love that she airrates; but the mess!!!LOL puppies! She's also discovered she likes coffee! Yes, when she kisses me she can taste it on my lips. She is very smart and has come to using her paws to pull my lips apart and get in a few laps. Her nails are so sharp when she paws you, that you cannot help but open your mouth! You're laughing too hard not too and she just jumps in there and starts lapping up the remnants! I swear she's too smart for her own good! Well, she's not getting any more than that! She's definitely hyper already without coffee in the mix! Honestly, she is too cute! Well, at some point this winter I must carry on with "In the Garden of Life". It has been waiting for me. Doing the re-writes for Viktor has taken me away from writing it; but now, I have the time to dedicate to this children's novel about two bees in the garden. I'm trying to make it a magical story and yet I'm not polished at all on magic! Time to study!! Honestly, I haven't a clue how this story will turn out and yet I am excited to write it. Time will tell! Looking forward to hearing from you, Best Regards, Jules
Good Day, Wow wee has time just flown by. This summer I spent my time re-writing my manuscript for the editors. My book Viktor, Into the Light will be out sometime in the summer of 2020 and I am delighted to share this exciting moment in my life with you. I am just thrilled that my dream is on the precipice of coming true! Publishing one of my books and having it made into a real book is so exciting for me.I have waited 40 years for this moment in my life and now it is finally happening for me! This is just wonderful! The whole experience of writing Viktor has been quite magical and inspirational. Since 2014 I have written 5 books, with Viktor being my first for publication. I hope you all have something exciting going on in your lives that just brings you pure joy! Have a wonderful time dancing through life. Look for my book; it will make a great gift for someone you love. Thank you for your time! God Bless, Julie Ann