Day 52 of Mentor on Road, USA

“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.”
- Swami Vivekananda

Day 52 of Mentor on Road, USA started with an event with the Omaha business community organised at business school of University of Nebraska, Omaha. We would like to thank United States Commercial Service (USCS), Greater Omaha Chamber and Nebraska Economic Development Council for putting up a well organised show.

One thing we have learnt and witnessed on our journey is, the reason behind the competitive economy of the USA is the good connect between academia and industry.

Consul General of India presented about the positive and practical aspects of India, followed by my presentation on opportunities for American companies in New India. Good questions were raised to which we successfully answered. The session was then led by a dynamic panel discussion by 6 leading American businesses and professionals.

Seth Isenberg from USCS Select USA then presented on USCS support activities and on Select USA.

After which, Mentor on Road met some good companies dealing in products/services like compost plastic bottles during one to one meetings. We will soon connect them to India.

Greater Omaha Chamber is dedicated to ensuring that Omaha is a vibrant place to do business, work and live. They accomplish this by:

• Advocating for a strong business climate and member businesses 
• Creating opportunities for business connections and member visibility 
• Pursuing investment and jobs for the region 
• Strengthening leaders and the community 
• Enhancing the region’s brand and image

Since 1967, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has been focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state. Their functions include:

• Supporting communities with development efforts 
• Assisting with starting, retaining, and expanding businesses 
• Promoting the state for business locations and expansions

After this, Mentor on Road headed towards the second event of the day which was with a group of highly passionate, driven and motivated women entrepreneurs of Omaha, organized by Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center. Several intellectual questions were raised about India. We would soon be conducting a live session with women owned businesses in India and the USA in October this year. 

                                               

Mentor on Road concluded the day in Omaha on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi at the Hindu temple on Omaha with members of Indian association of Nebraska where we presented about the smart village adoption program and the New India 3.0. We were glad to note that several villages were adopted on the spot by the members. We would soon start working for the same.

The Indian community in Omaha is highly placed in the society. They are well respected and nationalists by heart. They were all very keen in giving it back and working for their country, India, in whichever way possible. Witnessing this, we truly felt proud to be in Omaha.

                                                

                                 

Mentor on Road would like to end by saying, always wake up with determination and go to bed with satisfaction. Hope the journey stays as wonderful as it has been till now. 

Jai ho! (Let victory be yours)