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REPORT Opportunities to Grow The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India ’ s (CMAI’s) Western Regional Committee Organised a Seminar that touched upon the Developments and Opportunities that are shaping up in the Apparel Business today. The Western Regional Committee of CMAI Organised a Seminar on ‘New Business Opportunities’ for the benefit of Members of the Western Region on July 25, 2019, at Hotel Basera, Pune. Mr Ranjitsingh Patil of Rakshak Group was the Guest Speaker at the Seminar. The said Seminar was attended by 45 Members, who turned up despite heavy rain, and was conducted within a healthy and friendly atmosphere. The Speech delivered by Mr Ranjitsingh focused on ‘how someone from a financially challenged family without any Investment can become a Business Icon/Entrepreneur’. He shared with Members his own experience and how his family Members and Friends helped him to become a Business Icon. The Session undoubtedly motivated and educated Members to grow their Business. The Seminar was followed by an Interactive Session that highlighted ways in which Small and Micro Business Units can acquire Benefits and Subsidies from Central and State Government Authorities. Mr Sanjay Bhalekar, who is handling 52 I APPAREL I August 2019