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November 2021 ISSUE

Greetings NACOC Families!

Welcome to the month of November. Out of many good reasons to celebrate November, we would like to focus on two:

November starts with Dipawali, the festival of lights, and ends with Thanksgiving, the month of gratitude.

Thus, we have decided to make this issue Thanksgiving special.

First of all, Thank-you Nepalese American community of Dallas for your support on making 6th Annual Gala Dinner a huge success. It was not possible without your participation and contribution.

Also, we are thankful to nominate our first woman president Smriti Karki, who has been an integral part of chambers over the years. Chambers is excited to start a new tenure with wonderful team members: Suraj Poudyal - Vice President, Pradip Giri- General Secretary, Shraddha Shrestha - Secretary, Dipak Raj Silwal - Treasures, and the respective Board of Directors: Rajesh Aryal, Sophin Thapa, Santosh Chaudhary, Amod Shrestha, Prem Shahi, CPA, Shailendra Manandhar, Raslina‘Lina’ Joshi, Ramesh Ghimire, Suresh Basyal , and Manoj Katuwal.

Congratulations and Gratitude to all!

Also, please be prepared to attend the 2nd Nepali Technology Summit 2021 on December 11. We are excited to create one more milestone with you all. Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Nepalese American Chamber of Commerce

The Nepalese American Chamber of Commerce is an independent, not-for-profit US Corporation devoted to create, protect, promote and enhance economic opportunities & prosperity to Nepalese Business community in the USA.

It was established in 2014 to advance and promote the economic environment for business, and to advocate responsive government and quality education, while preserving unique characteristics of Nepalese-American communities.

November Birthday Special

July Birthday? Your birthstone is Topaz and your flower is Chrysanthemum.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

― Steve Jobs

National Inspirational Role Models Month

November also is celebrated as the month of National inspirational role models.

NACOC is proud to recognize inspirational business leaders who have impacted the community in various ways.

The leaders were recognized in five categories:

Outstanding Chamber Champion was awarded to the honorable mayor Mr. Rick Stopfer, City of Irving.
Community partnership award recipient was Patel Law Group.
Chamber Champion award was given to Mr. Bilas Upadhya, CPA.
Spirit of Philanthropy was awarded to Vastika Group, and
The visionary Leadership was handed to the Nepalese Spiritual and Cultural Centre, NCSC.

Congratulations to all award recipients. We are thankful having role-models like you in our community. Keep shining! Keep inspiring!

HISTORY OF NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONTH

The concept of entrepreneurship has been a part of our society for thousands of years, bringing innovations to the world while building the economy. Today, entrepreneurs are seen as the cornerstones of a successful capitalist economy. In 2011, President Obama designated November as National Entrepreneurship Month, to celebrate the success of entrepreneurs and innovators. The following year, November 6 was declared National Entrepreneurs’ Day. This was an initiative to motivate and support entrepreneurs by unlocking access to capital and expanding mentorship opportunities.

The word entrepreneurship comes from the French word ‘entreprendre,’ which means ‘one who undertakes.’ The first-ever entrepreneurs were traders and merchants. They exchanged one set of goods for another. With the advent of the agricultural revolution, entrepreneurship experienced a big shift, when humans started to work on farms instead of searching or hunting for food.

As the standards of living continued to grow, the early entrepreneurs began to realize the business opportunities and profitability of innovations. With civilization and the invention of money, capitalism soon became more entrenched in societies, further strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit.

The means of entrepreneurship changed dramatically over the years, but the core objectives for entrepreneurship have remained the same: the innovation and invention of new technologies to solve problems. The entrepreneurs of today are the essence of economies throughout the world. Globalization and modern technology have brought about a new age of competition to entrepreneurs around the world. Cheaper access to means of production has not only made the field of entrepreneurship more challenging but also more rewarding at the same time.

Reference: https://nationaltoday.com/national-entrepreneurship-month/

SBA Administrator Guzman’s Statement on Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month

“Entrepreneurs have long demonstrated the resilience, fortitude and grit it takes to generate ideas and solve the problems facing the world. These trailblazers recognize a need and turn dreams into startups, delivering products and services that help drive our local and national economies. Now more than ever, we recognize their contributions and look to their leadership as we pivot and adapt to meet new challenges.

“During National Entrepreneurship Month and throughout the year, the SBA is committed to providing the funding, networks and other resources that entrepreneurs need to start and grow their businesses. I am proud to be part of an Administration that is working daily to invest in our nation and people to level the playing field for all and ensure entrepreneurs from every corner of the nation can leverage opportunities to innovate to build our global competitiveness."

About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

SBA Press Office United States Small Business Administration Press—[email protected]