Monthly Business Networking Meet

*MINUTES OF MEETING (MOM)*

Meeting Details

* *Organization:* RCCI Bengaluru Chapter

* *Event:* Business Network Meeting

* *Theme:* Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

* *Date:* Saturday, 29 August 2026

* *Time:* 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

* *Venue:* Springs Hotel

*Attendance & Key Achievements*

* Total Attendees: 28

* Members Present: 18

* Visitors Present: 10

* *New Membership Conversion*: 4 Visitors completed membership formalities and officially joined the Rifah Bengaluru Chapter

* *Business Generated*: ₹29 Lakhs

*Detailed Meeting Proceedings*

* *Opening & Welcome*  
Chapter Mentor, Jb Ikram called the meeting to order, welcoming all members and visitors to the monthly business networking session focused on ethical commerce, collaboration, and mutual growth.

*Qur'anic Recitation* 
​The session commenced on a spiritual note with a recitation of verses from the Holy Qur'an

* *Presidential Address* — Jb Meer Mohiddin 
  * Delivered a passionate address on expanding the reach and economic footprint of the RCCI Bengaluru Chapter.

* Emphasized the core values of ethical entrepreneurship, strategic networking, and collective economic empowerment within the business community.
  
* Urged current members to actively mentor incoming entrepreneurs, foster intra-chapter business referrals, and leverage the platform for sustainable business growth.

* *Educational Slot:* Gift of Giving — *Jb Viquas Mahmood*:
  
* Spoke on the strategic and ethical philosophy of the "Gift of Giving" in business networks.

* Highlighted how giving quality referrals, sharing industry knowledge, and supporting fellow business owners creates a high-trust ecosystem that naturally returns value to the giver.

* Encouraged members to approach networking with a mindset of contribution rather than transaction, reinforcing that sustained business growth stems from strong community relationships.

* *Elevator Speeches / Relationship Builder*:
Moderated by Jb Yusuf Sharief and Jb Habib
Attendees delivered 60-second introductions outlining their products, service lines, and specific referral asks for the month.

* *Company Business Presentation* — Janab Saleem Ahmed, A K Clothing 
  
* Overview: *Janab Saleem Ahmed* presented a comprehensive walkthrough of A K Clothing's operations, manufacturing capabilities, and market footprint.

* *Product & Services:* Highlighted their specialized product portfolio, quality standards, supply chain network, and retail/bulk distribution channels.

* *Growth & Opportunities:* Discussed current expansion plans, target market segments, and potential synergy areas with fellow RCCI members for joint ventures and supply chain collaborations.

* *Gift Giving Round*:

*  Members actively passed business referrals, shared client testimonials, and recorded completed deals. 25+ Referrals were passed among the Members 

* A total of *₹29 Lakhs* in closed business volume was generated during this session.

* *Vote of Thanks & Closing*: 
Concluded by Secretary *Jb Mohsin Akram* with express gratitude to all attendees, welcoming 4 new members who paid their membership fees during the meet, and closing with a prayer for business growth and prosperity.