Meeting Recap
Date: 2024/07/08
Time: 9:00 P.M. EST
Participants: Mohammad Nadi, Morteza Abbasi, Mehdi Mohammadi Tehrani
Subject: Entrepreneurship and Production Workshop
Key Points Discussed:
- Production Workshop Management:
- The proposal involves transferring the management of a production workshop to individuals with physical disabilities.
- The workshop should not be operational for 6 months initially to allow for adjustments.
- In France, there is a branch specializing in automatic machinery production, with packaging costing 15 euros per hour. This model may be considered as a reference.
- Funding and Investment:
- The ESAT Foundation collaborates with companies to employ people with disabilities.
- There is a concern that our current funds are not yielding profits. The aim is to maintain our capital to create jobs and specifically employ individuals with disabilities.
- Instead of investing in property, it is suggested to invest in machinery to enhance production capabilities.
- Ideas and Strategy:
- Unique ideas and investment opportunities were discussed.
- In Arak, it is crucial to have skilled and trustworthy individuals due to the lack of direct oversight.
- It was noted that starting from scratch might not be necessary if there is existing familiarity with the industry in Arak.
- A portion of the production factory could be integrated into a philanthropic group, potentially operating separately from the main production line.
- Collaboration and Industry Engagement:
- There is potential to collaborate with industrial owners in Arak.
- The importance of establishing links with local individuals and joint ventures was emphasized.
- Concept Finalization and Financial Constraints:
- There is a need to reach a consensus on the concept of the project.
- Funds are currently very limited, and a sewing workshop was mentioned as a possible area of focus.
- The goal is to facilitate knowledge transfer and create productive links with existing resources in Arak.
Action Items:
- Explore investment in machinery instead of property.
- Engage with industrial owners and stakeholders in Arak for potential collaboration.
- Develop a clear plan for the production workshop and finalize the concept.
Next Steps:
- Schedule follow-up meetings to discuss progress and address any emerging issues.
- Continue to refine the strategy based on feedback and further analysis.
Next Meeting: 2024/08/12