Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The Sounds of Eskişehir 2010-2011 Tax Record Holders Award Ceremony, held by the Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce, took place with the attendances of TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Eskişehir Governor Kadir Koçdemir.

Speaking at the ceremony Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that TOBB has contributed greatly to the changes in the new Turkish Trade Law; that TOBB lit the red light before the ship sunk.

Reminding that there have been a lot of changes to the Turkish Trade Law, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “If the Turkish Trade Law had not been changed we would all have paid 3 billion TL in 6 months. We have been freed from a yearly burden of 6 billion TL.”

Stating that when you are withdrawing credit from banks, the spouse needs to be the bondsman and that this is causing problems in the business world, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that they are working towards a solution to this end and that they will hold meetings with the relevant ministers following the budget allocations.

Hisarcıklıoğlu, drawing attention to the fact that there is an increase of 97% in dishonored checks this year in comparison to the previous year, said, “If prison sentences are being removed, then we have a request. When I go to a bank for credit they have access to all of my financial information once they have my name, last name and the name of my company; whether I have any protested bills, dishonored checks, whether I pay my debts. They are able to see my whole financial record. What do I do when I want to sell goods on credit? I have to make a decision by judging the person by the car he drives or the house he lives in. You’ve given this right to banks. They sell money; we sell goods. We shoulder labor and risk. Why can’t we see the records of the person we are selling goods to on credit? We have said that we want to see this information as well. I want to see the financial records of the person I am selling goods to on credit so I can take on the risk. This was promised to us when the prison sentences were being removed. We had a meeting last week where we reiterated our complaints. It has been promised to us that this will enter into effect at the end of this year.”

- “Claim insurance needs to become widespread”

Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that claim insurance need to become widespread in Turkey, reported that they have started work to this end.

Stating that they have established the Greater Anatolia Logistics Organization in order to organize logistic matters in developing the exports of Central Anatolia, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “To this end, we will start freight train runs going right to the middle of Europe.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the worst problem for employers in Turkey is the tax burden put on employers and the lawlessness in the energy and retail sectors and said, “We have been unable to instate a legislation to bring order to the retail sector but we are working to this end.”

Stating that there is a defunct system in Turkey and that a new constitution is necessary to fix it, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Only then can we start the construction of a new system.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the thing which will bring Turkey into the top 10 economies of the world is Turkey entrepreneurial spirit and went on, “Would this be enough for us? No. I will not be satisfied with top 5. My generation deserves to be number 1.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that they are working to bring to fore women entrepreneurship in Turkey and that they are the forerunners in this regard in Turkey.

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that there is but one formula for being rich in the world; that you are as rich as the number of entrepreneurs you have.

- School promise to Eskişehir

Hisarcıklıoğlu promised to build a school in Eskişehir and said, “The school built by TOBB in Van has suffered an act of arson. I condemn everyone who had a hand in this and those who have betrayed this country by going so far as to denying our children their right to education.”

Stating that Eskişehir is in need of a third university, Hisarcıklıoğlu replied to an attendant’s remark that they are counting on TOBB for the university with, “If you want a university then I will do my utmost but you must also contribute. My condition is that you provide the land and the buildings; we will provide the education.”

Speaking at the ceremony, Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce President Harun Karaca stated that the best sound is the sound of production said, “The sound of shutters opening early in the morning is the sound of prosperity.”

- Award winners

Companies receiving the 2011 Golden Plaque and Patent of Excellence for institutional taxes were Eti Food Industry and Trade Inc. Sarar Clothing Textile Energy Industry and Trade Inc. TÜSAŞ Motor Industry Inc. Eti Marketing and Industry Inc. Eskişehir City Natural Gas Distribution Trade Inc.

Receiving the 2011 Golden Plaque and Patent of Excellence for income taxes were Gülay Kanatlı, Naci Özçetin, Ali İnci, Metin Soyiç and Serdar Gül.

The highest exporting members in 2011 were TÜSAŞ Motor Industry Inc. Magnesit Inc and Sarar Clothing Textile Trade Inc.
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