Mumbai: ICCC Dimensions Global Meet Inaugurated
News & Pics: Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (RD/SB)
Mumbai, Jan 22: ICCC Dimensions Global Meet, a two-day convention was inaugurated at Hotel Trident, Nariman Point here on Friday January 22. It was jointly organized by International Christian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) Maharashtra and Forum of Christian Entrepreneurs and Professionals (Dimensions).
Cardinal Oswald Gracious inaugurated the meet sponsored by Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Bombay Catholic Sabha (BCS), Kanara Entrepreneurs Limited (KEL), Rayan Foundation and other organizations.
Meet commenced with the prayer by Rayan International Group of Schools managing director Grace Pinto.
Internationally acclaimed spiritual counsellor Dr Ravi Zakaria delivered the keynote address. In his message, Dr Zakaria said, ‘Eenterprises can put a check on casteism and also curb corruption through the unity of entrepreneurs. The brotherhood thrives when ego is shunned and one is guided by clear conscience, adhering to rules and regulations, thus accepting full responsibility. Forgiveness is like insurance cover. The entrepreneurial success will come to those who devote themselves to their duties, put in more hardwork and commit themselves to fair practices,’ said Dr Zakaria.
“Divine graces are essential for not only business, but life without which it becomes meaningless. The brotherhood and nature’s love should prevail in the hearts of entrepreneurs, when they aspire to take the challenge of impossible. Work is worship and regard for human values can bring entrepreneurial success,” said Cardinal Oswald Gracias.
CCCI president Henry Lobo, Dimensions chief Freddy Mendonca, Vivek Mendonca, KEL president Ivan Fernandes, Fr Agnello and Education Institutions director Agnello Rajesh Atheide among others were present on the dais.
CCCI founder president Vincent Mathias, vice-presidents Albert W D’Souza, John D’Silva and Antony Sequeira, Malaika Appliances Private Limited chairman Gilbert Baptist, lawyer Pius Vaz, Fr Valerian D’Souza, Fr Patrick Rodrigues, Fr Edwin, Secular Citizen English weekly editor Lawrence Coelho, Daijiworld Media Private Limited operations director Melvyn Rodrigues, Daijiworld Weekly editor-in-chief Steven Mascarenhas (Hemacharya), Bro Rubin Bangalore, Dubai entrepreneur Frank Fernandes, BCS president Dolphy D’Souza, KEL Dubai – Albert Rodrigues, Bangalore branch head Charles Gomes, Mangalore Rachana president Ronald Gomes, Mangalore entrepreneurs Roy Castelino and Roshan Monteiro, Orchid Arts proprietor William Pais and Titus Noronha among others were present.
Susheel Sumitra sang the prayer hymn. ICCC chief Gul Kripalani welcomed the gathering and introduced the guests.
Dr Richard Pereira and Neji Frank offered information on the workshop. Freddy Mendonca proposed the vote of thanks. Suhani Sahani and Sanjay compered the programme.