JITO Canada | Jain International Trade Organization
You Connect You Grow
Vision
JITO endeavors to bring together an array of knowledge, experience and insight through its members, for the common purpose of business growth, economic empowerment and social service.
Our Objectives
Create a body of prominent and successful professionals, industrialists, entrepreneurs and business persons that connects beyond boundaries for the noble causes of economic and social development.
Provide a robust networking platform that will enable its members to take advantage of the synergy of individuals’ core competencies and leverage the power of connectivity.
JITO Canada will promote and protect the interests of its members by inspiring excellence through programs and initiatives in advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, and community involvement.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (AARTHIK SASHAKTIKARAN):
Promote governance based on democratic processes that ensure equality, right conduct and value-oriented decision making. Encourage members to proactively participate in, contribute towards, and represent organizational values at the business, political, governmental, social, legal and industry platforms.
EDUCATION (SHIKSHA):
Promote, facilitate and foster education, academia and mentorship at a national and global level. Networking, professional growth and knowledge-sharing are key initiatives in JITO.
SERVICE (SEVA):
Support our local, regional and national communities through humanitarian, civic and charitable projects.
Our Goals
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Facilitate a network of business professionals to achieve higher economic growth and prosperity.
Promote and invest in Jain startups by facilitating availability of venture capital funds.
Co-create employment opportunities and job banks for graduates and working professionals.
Assist young professionals through one-on-one sessions, seminars and workshops for skill development and professional growth through mentoring, counseling and training.
COALITION BUILDING
Build business and trade alliances among faiths and ethnic groups to advance issues of common concern. Our core belief is that the well being of the Jain community is directly linked to these partnerships.
DIPLOMACY
Organize high-level meetings with top business leaders and government officials to plan strategic, long-term trade and diplomatic policies on the critical issues affecting our respective professional and business members.
Influence the public debate on top priorities of the Jain community.
GLOBAL TRADE
Create a network of business owners and professional leaders across all industries and sectors to promote economic development among Jains.
Enhance and foster collaboration between Jain business persons and professionals across the Canada.
Conduct summits, trade shows and professional networking events to foster economic growth among Jains.
LEAVE NO JAINS BEHIND
Provide scholarship and educational loans to needy Jain students.
Foster charitable and humanitarian community services to bring Jains from poverty to prosperity.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
Educate business owners on workforce relations, legal rights and responsibilities, tax reforms, insurance and employment benefits.
Advocate with national, state and local elected officials to promote domestic policies and pass legislation that supports JITO’s agenda.
Mobilize government lobbying efforts for favorable trade, immigration and business policy for JITO members.
Prepare and promote future generations of Jains for Canada Civil and Foreign Services and political positions.
Plan advocacy days and action alerts.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Amplify advocacy efforts through global media, television interviews, press releases, and op-eds.
Use social media as a powerful marketing tool to spread our message and gain support for important initiatives.
Publish an online Jain trade directory and business network.
Recognize and award people with extraordinary achievements in business, professional, academic, government and social services.