FREE Access to OMPEG’s members only exclusive events
FREE or subsidised booking for business expo stalls
Preference booking in OMPEG’s open events
Access to OMPEG’s partner / industry collaboration events, wherever possible
Social Media
OMPEG FB / Twitter channels
Preference to member’s relevant posts to promote their business / events / initiatives
Access to OMPEG’s MyOMPEG app platform
OMPEG Membership Benefits
Represent the Maharashtrian community within the Indian diaspora.
Join the movement to support and grow Maharashtrian professional and enterprises
Expand your network for enhanced career and business opportunities.
Contribute to establishing a UK-Maharashtra corridor to unlock new opportunities.
Facilitate global connections for the benefit of all members.
Connect with like-minded Maharashtrian organizations to strengthen your network.
Showcase your business services to a broader audience.
Foster an ecosystem for future Maharashtrian professionals and entrepreneurs.
Gain valuable insights from renowned industry speakers.
Access industry leaders and mentors to support your professional development.
Access industry leaders and mentors to fuel your entrepreneurial growth.
Utilise exclusive content from a members-only mobile app to promote your services.
Event Participation: Attend our annual events, showcase events, and other networking opportunities as part of your membership.
General Membership Information and Terms
OMPEG membership is open to all entrepreneurs, i.e. a person running a business with 1 or more employees
OMPEG membership is open to all professionals, i.e. either self-employed, one-person company or professionals in corporate or public sector institutions including health services
OMPEG is a community- based organisation and our primary work is to nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship in the UK based Maharashtrian community. The key criteria will be a member’s existing or ancestral association with the state of Maharashtra, India
As such a member need not be affluent with the native language of the state (Marathi) as long as there is a direct personal association with the state by means of birth, residence, extended business operations etc
All our current work and events are UK based only
All OMPEG members are expected to work collaboratively to grow this community by following OMPEG member guidelines for values and behaviours
When applying for the membership, you will need to provide a reference from an existing/active OMPEG member. The Core Group of OMPEG reserves the right (at their discretion) to deny or cancel a membership.
Membership Fees
The fee will be £10 / per month. This fee will be refunded if your membership is not approved by the Core Group at the time of application.
The fee can be paid in advance (rolling automatically) on a Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly or Annual basis.
Membership Types
General Membership (Fee based): This comprises of open membership for entrepreneurs and professionals across the UK. Please note: Those who joined OMPEG as a member on the day of its formation in 2016 are also often termed as “Chartered Members”.
Honorary Membership (Free): This comprises of membership extended to industry leaders, academicians, donors, patrons, political leaders.
