Mr Chandrakant Salunkhe is the Founder and President, Maharashtra Industrial and Economic Development Association (MIEDA) and SME Chamber of India as well as Marathi Chamber of Business and industries to integrate and support Marathi Entrepreneurs to enhance business contacts and business growth. Mr Salunkhe has been organising State, National and International level conferences & taken many delegations to various countries, project visits and resolved various issues related to industry and business sector. Mr Salunkhe has taken various initiatives and organised many National & International activities and trade promotional events for the empowerment and strengthening of entrepreneurs since 1985.