COWE International Trade Fair 2016 Press Meet at Hotel Jalsa, Hyderabad

COWE International Trade Fair 2016

120 stall would be put up at the fair, including SC Women Entrepreneurs exhibiting their products: K. Srinivas, Zonal Manager, NSIC

The trade fair by women for women is expected to attract 15000 plus National & International delegates including Women Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Government Representatives, Financial Institutions, Students, and Buyers& Sellers etc: Girija Reddy, President COWE India

A Seminar on Kitchen Incubators will be held on the sidelines of the fair on 30th, the purpose of it as stated by organizers is to sensitize the Hyderabad Women entrepreneurs on opportunities through Kitchen Incubator.

Hyderabad, July 27, 2016…..Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India(COWE) in association with National Small Industries Corporation Limited(NSIC) is a PSU established by the Government of India and falls under Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises of India is organizing a three day COWE & NSIC TRADE FAIR 2016 here in city on 29th to 31st July. It will be held at Imperial Gardent , near Sikh Village in Secunderabad , it is their Annual Exhibition Cum Sale.

It is a joint effort of Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India(COWE) and NSIC. COWE is a home grown body of women entrepreneurs which is spread all over the country. National Small Industries Corporation Limited(NSIC) is a PSU established by the Government of India and falls under Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises of India. It's role is to promote and help smaller businesses, including marketing, technology, financial and export services. Tradefair is a small step gearing women towards entrepreneurship.

Geeta Goti informed about a Seminar on Kitchen Incubator. It will be held on 30th on the sidelines of the expo. The purpose of it is to sensitise the Hyderabad Women entrepreneurs on opportunities through Kitchen Incubator, strategise on the way forward of COWE Kitchen Incubator with participants and the panel of experts. A Panel discussion with Successful Food Biz Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Chefs, Marketing experts will be held. It will be held on 30th July from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Imperial Garden. The Key Speakers and Panelists include Raju,Promoter, Hello Curry; Dinesh, Hospitality Navigators Hotel Markets (Total Hospitality, MrGautam, Indian Institute of Hotel Management and others.

K. Srinivas, Zonal Manager, NSIC, who could not make to Press Conference stated in a press note issued post the press conference added that there will be around 120 no. of stalls participating from across the country and from outside country. All the stall exhibitors are exclusively women entrepreneurs, exhibiting their products in the sector of handicrafts, textiles, food industry, engineering, software and other sectors. The event is supported by NSIC in the form of stall subsidy to Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs with subsidy ranging from 85% to 95% of the cost of the stalls.

Even there are SC Women Entrepreneurs exhibiting their products in the show, informed Srinivas. It is a good platform for all exhibitors to develop their business linkages for exhibiting their products and increasing their marketing base. It is an opportunity for all visitors to see new products, technologies, Govt Department to increase their vendors and all industrial and consumer related buyers to explore the products exhibited by women entrepreneurs stated K.Srinivas, Zonal General Manager, NSIC, Hyderabad.

Girija Reddy, President of COWE India, Soudhamini, Geeta Goti, Vandana, Chetana and Jyotsna of COWE participated in the press conference.

Addressing the gathering, Girija Reddy said, COWE International Trade Fair (CITF 2016) is designed to bring together businesses and professional women achievers from all walks of life. This year CITF 2016 will connect with industry leaders to engage & build relationships.

The trade fair is expected to get an attendance of 15000 plus National & International delegates including Women Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Government Representatives, Financial Institutions, Students, and Buyers& Sellers etc. We expect over a 120+ stalls with everything from the best of Indian Handlooms from Telengana, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India to Designer Wear, from Gold Jewelry to the best examples of cosmetic jewelry be it Silk Thread, Terracotta, Quilled and others, from elegant Corporate gift choices

We are inviting the international delegation to participate in the COWE International Trade Fair (CITF 2016) to explore International trends and markets to sustain business in India with latest innovative products informed Giria. We have invited the delegation from countries like Taiwan, Nigeria& Sri Lanka, she added.

Giving details, Soudhamini said, COWE International Trade Fair (CITF 2016) has been planned over a period of three days with 120 Stalls where women entrepreneurs will showcase their products. But we also encourage women who want to set up their own businesses to come and see us at the COWE stall where we will be honoured to help you start your own business.

The event is sponsored by NSIC, Government of Telangana, TSIIC, APSFC, Ministry of MSME Government of India, SIDBI, SBH Radio Mirchi and Click Magic.

Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE India) is an NGO (Not for Profit Organisation) which is a national association of women business owners that propels Women Entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power with a mission to Create centers of excellence for women to gain knowledge, develop skills, provide infrastructure, access to resources and promote marketing avenues to further their business. To inculcate entrepreneurship culture among young women and facilitate in shaping their ideas into workable models of business. To influence public policy and opinion makers and promote exclusivity in the business culture for women.