Mangaluru: CMM Arena Megastore celebrated its first anniversary in the basement of its building at Chilimbi, on November 2.

Customers, staff, their families and guests lit the ceremonial lamp. Several cultural programmes prepared by the staff such as Ati Kalanja dance, Dandia dance of the girls, dance recollecting childhood days were presented on the occasion.

Chief guest Walter Nandalike, speaking on the occasion said that CMM Arena Megastore has a bright future. “I had come here once earlier only to have a look. I was carried away by the hospitality of the staff, their talk and the way they communicate with the customers who bought several items. Store manager Keshav M is a polite person. The store progresses under his able leadership. Quality items found here are hard to find anywhere else. May the store achieve twice as much success,” he wished.

Walter Menezes, another guest said that the products and services found here make the customer come again. “This is the only place where furniture for home and office is found under one roof. Therefore it is convenient for customers. May the business grow as much”, he said.

Store manager Keshava Poojary welcomed the guests. He said that the business has earned the trust of people within a short span of one year. “It already has a large number of customers which is a reflection on the quality of the products and service. The cooperation of the customers and opportunities have filled us with confidence”, he said. He thanked the customers, distributors and staff on the occasion.

Customers, staff, their families, guests Walter Nandalike, Gokul Bhat couple, Walter Menezes couple, S L Nayak, Edna Colaco, Ramakrishna, Saketh Bhandary and others were present.

Assistant manager Yashwanth compered the programme. Nagaveni proposed the vote of thanks.