Monday 19 June 2017

Day 15 of Mentor on Road, USA


“When an idea exclusively occupies the mind, it is transformed into an actual physical or mental state.” 
-Swami Vivekananda 

Day 15 of Mentor on Road, USA started with a great session at Jax Chamber of Commerce in Jacksonville with the involvement of US Commercial Sercive (USCS) office and entrepreneurs. We shared information on New India 3.0 and the opportunities it presents. Interesting questions were raised. We might plan to do a sector focussed event here soon.

The Jax Chamber is a not-for-profit organization with more than 3,000 members serving Northeast Florida, helping members to make connections, grow their businesses and prosper in their community.
Following are the functions of Jax Chamber:

  • The Jax Chamber promotes economic development by attracting and retaining companies, creating jobs and fostering a skilled workforce.
  • Through advocacy programs, the Chamber works for business and represents entrepreneur's interests at the local, state and federal level.
  • The Chamber promotes local member-to-member purchasing through various initiatives.
Chamber Councils provide opportunities for members to make connections and hear presentations on topics of local business interest.













Since we had a four hour gap for the second event in Jacksonville, we decided to take a ride to the St. Augustine town. Enjoyed the beautiful historic tourist sites and had a relaxing time at the beach with family.

St. Augustine is a city in south-eastern United States, on the Atlantic coast in north-eastern Florida. It is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement within the borders of the continental United States.

Since the late 19th century, St. Augustine's distinct historical character has made the city a major tourist attraction, and it is also the headquarters for the Florida National Guard.







After the Jax Chamber meet and sightseeing in St Augustine, we headed towards our second event. We had a good interaction with the Indo US Chamber of Commerce members. Also, many of them came forward to adopt villages. Till now, a total of 25 villages have been adopted in 8 cities of Mentor on Road, USA. Many issues were discussed to strengthen Indo US trade. They all felt proud to know about the developments in New India 3.0. We look forward to working with them soon.

The mission of Indo US Chamber of Commerce is to provide an active networking forum among Indian American professionals, business owners and organizations in Northeast Florida, who can advance their interests by the exchange of ideas and promoting professionalism through education and community involvement.


The Indo-US Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1999 by Indian American businessmen and professionals in the Tampa Bay community. The goal was to create an organization that can afford like-minded individuals with an opportunity to work together, grow together, and learn from one another. The programs and services offered by the Chamber are designed to provide the professional community with the tools necessary to continuously evolve and expand their businesses. More importantly, the Chamber cultivates opportunities to network, where business relationships can be established and friendships can blossom.





Awaiting an eventful day tomorrow. 

Jai Ho! (Let victory be yours)

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