Mangaluru : On March 11, 2020 the Commerce department organized a one-day National conference on“Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges” sponsored by BarettoStany Education Trust Endowment.

The Conference was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries. Chief Guest MrStanyBaretto – President, BarettoStanyEducation Trust, Mr Isaac Vas – President, Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mangaluru, Rev. Fr Michael L Santhumayor – Principal,Prof. Lourdsamy- Academic Advisor , MrsLavita Pereira – Conference Convener and MsIvin D’Souza CPL of the college were present on the dais.

Mr Cassin Rodrigues, Vice Principal, welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest Mr Stany Baretto in his inaugural address congratulated the organizing committee for organizing this national conference that would help young entrepreneurs in the days to come. He said that he is not an entrepreneur by profession but he being a teacher finds himself to be an entrepreneur by his generous aid to the needy. He was grateful to the institution for having invited him for thisprogramme.

Mr Isaac Vas, having great experience and knowledge as an entrepreneur, gave a list of key indicators to the gathering and also mentioned the three elements necessary to start a business- they are money, market and mentor. He also stated a few examples apt for the topic and concluded his address by wishing luck to all the upcoming entrepreneurs.

MrsLavita Pereira convener of the conference proposed the vote of thanks and Ms Eva Manorama convener compared theprogramme.

This national conference created a forum for a total of 120 research scholars, faculty and student delegates.