Mumbai: Three Eminent Entrepreneurs Honoured at 'Entreprenet 2012'
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Media Release
Mumbai, Jan 14: 'Entreprenet 2012' is a Global Convention of Entrepreneurs facilitated by Dimensions and KE Global, held on Friday January 13 and 14 at Hotel International -The Lalit, Andheri, Mumbai. Theme of the conference was 'Grow with India'.
The India Story is unfolding at a dramatic pace - the world wants to do business in and with India. Entreprenet - 2012 is an opportunity for Indian Christian Entrepreneurs to network with delegates from across the Globe for mutual growth and development. It is a unique opportunity to listen to internationally acclaimed speakers expound on subjects such as Finance, Business, Development, HR, Technology. Sales and Marketing Synergies, Taxation, Legal Strategies and so on. The keynote address by Prof Prabhu Guptara on "Emerging India - The Growth Story" encapsulates the spirit and is expected to set the tone and direction for the Convention.
A roster of Speakers who constitute the veritable ‘who’s who’ of the Business and Entrepreneurial World are expected to share their insights and wisdom over the two days of the Convention. Panel discussions and Q and A sessions apart from the networking opportunities are inbuilt to exponentially maximize the delegate experience.
At the ‘Presidential Dinner’ on January 13 evening awards for Entrepreneurial Excellence were presented to distinguished Christians people:
Lifetime Achievement Award to Christopher John of Earnest Group
Christopher John has led the ‘Earnest John Group of Companies’ into diversified fields such as Construction, Mining, Shipping, Infrastructure and built the iconic ‘EARNEST HOUSE’, a building in the heart of Nariman Point. More such landmark constructions and property developments were conceived and implemented across Mumbai City. The ‘Earnest John Group’ has developed into a huge conglomerate and is well established in it’s chosen fields. The Group has involved itself in various initiatives and forums, in a relentless mission to promote India on a Global platform.
Currently the Group has diversified into Port Development and is in the process of building one of the largest Ports in Maharashtra – at a cost of at Rs.10,000 crores. The Group intends to develop 12 more Ports around the world. This Global Citizen believes in giving back to Society at large and therefore Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of his business philosophy.
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Albert D’Souza of Printania Pvt Ltd and Aldel Educational Trust
Not content with initiatives in business he has immersed himself in the Educational, Co – operative and Social Service sectors. He is the Chairman of Model Co-operative Bank Ltd and Vice Chairman of Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is the key figure in the establishment of St Francis Engineering College, Borivali, Mumbai; St. Xavier Engineering College, Mahim, Mumbai and Don Bosco Engineering College, Kurla, Mumbai. He serves as Executive Committee Member in these Colleges and is also associated with the several engineering and management colleges besides serving as the Executive Committee member of Karuna Hospital, Borivali, Mumbai and Advisory Board Member of Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Two years ago he established the Aldel Education Trust and started two educational institutions namely, St. John College of Engineering Technology and St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research in the St. John Educational Complex at Palghar, Thane Dist of Maharashtra. A new Institute, St. John Institute of Mgmt. and Research is his recent addition.
The Woman Entrepreneur Award to Dr Francin Pinto
Dr Francin Pinto is the Founder-Director of Garbage Concern Welfare Society established in 2005. The enterprise laudably provides employment for school dropouts.
She is also the Proprietor of 3-S ‘Envosolutions’ since 2006 - an initiative that provides systematic site specific solutions in Water Management, through Rainwater Harvesting, Waste Water Recycling and Waterless Urinal Concepts.
She is the winner of numerous awards such as:
‘Most Pro – active Environment NGO 2006 – 07’ by the Municipal Corporation Of Greater Mumbai
‘Woman Achiever’ by Maanch Environment Action Group
‘Environment Dedication Award’ for planting 45000 plants in Mumbai by the Lion’s International.
The Award ceremony was being held against a backdrop of a fashion show by the redoubtable Wendell Rodricks group and an evening of entertainment led by Rahul Saxena with music by Ron and his Rockstars.
The two-day Convention and public recognition of ‘Role model’ entrepreneurs is expected to give a fillip to Business and Thought Leadership and inspire an Indian generation of Entrepreneurs.