CASMB & Amway partner to host 'She Shines' in Nashik; Inaugurates Nashik Chapter and launches Purnabrahma Magazine

The Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB), in collaboration with Amway India, successfully hosted “She Shines: From Aspiration to Inspiration” in Nashik — a dynamic initiative dedicated to celebrating and empowering women entrepreneurs.

The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, with renowned actress Vidya Karanjikar attending as the Chief Guest, inspiring and encouraging the audience. The occasion was further honoured by the presence of Guests of Honour, including Ashish Vaidya, , Regional Corporate Affairs Manager – West & East, Amway India; Jyoti Harne, Assistant Director (Technical), FSSAI – Western Region; and Prof. Smita Lele, Former Director, ICT Marathwada Campus, whose insights and support added immense value to the initiative.

The event marked a significant milestone with the official inauguration of the CASMB Nashik Chapter, strengthening CASMB’s commitment to building robust regional MSME ecosystems.

Adding to the significance of the occasion, CASMB also launched its magazine Purnabrahma — a platform aimed at showcasing entrepreneurial journeys, industry insights, and thought leadership within the MSME and food business ecosystem.

The program featured an inspiring lineup of speakers and panelists from diverse domains. The “Wonder Women: The Game Changer” panel included:

* Vaishali Sayande, Founder, Ved Investments

* Chetana Ipar, Co-Founder, Smart Food Consulting Services

* Usha Jadhav, Amway Business Owner

* Dr. Aparna Pharande, MD, Ashwamedh Engineers & Consultants

* Dr. Vrushali Joshi, Director, Ayurvedic Pratishthan

* Saloni Chindhade, Owner, Jahagirdar Foods Pvt. Ltd.

The discussion was moderated by Vaishali Sayande and focused on leadership, resilience, and the evolving role of women in shaping industries.

Another key panel, focused on building a futuristic ecosystem for women entrepreneurship, brought together:

* Abhishek Ayachit, Founder, Anupriya Innovations Pvt. Ltd.

* Nikhil Kulkarni, GM & Head – Incubation, Nashik Engineering Cluster

* Prof. N.G. Devshete, Principal, K.K. Wagh College of Food Technology

* CMA Pankaj Deshpande Founder- Sai consultancy

* Laxminarayan Baviskar, Head – Innovation & Incubation, SIRISHTI

* Dr. Tejaswini Kale Ithape, Director, Ithape Institutes

Moderated by Abhishek Ayachit, the panel explored policy support, incubation, and the need for structured ecosystems to enable women-led ventures from ideation to scale.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring business leaders across Nashik and nearby regions. Through insightful discussions and meaningful networking, She Shines created a platform that not only inspired but also encouraged actionable growth.

With initiatives like She Shines and the launch of Purnabrahma, CASMB continues to strengthen its mission of empowering MSMEs, promoting inclusive entrepreneurship, and building a future-ready business ecosystem across India.