Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Emphasizing that Düzce is a city of brotherhood, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Düzce is how our country should be. If our country wants prosperity then first it must find peace. Where there is peace, there is prosperity and success.”

Pointing out that the Düzce Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a 5-star chamber, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that the number of newly established companies in Düzce for the first 9 months of 2014 are twice the national average and emphasize the need to encourage the enterprising spirit of the people of Düzce.

Stressing that the way for countries and cities to prosper is through entrepreneurship, the TOBB President said, “You are as rich as the amount of entrepreneurs you have. A million people join the workforce each year. Thanks to you, 15 million people are employed. We must raise our youth with an enterprising spirit in order to keep being able to provide employment to the new people who join the workforce.”

Speaking about the Specialized Vocational Training Centers (UMEM) Project, Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed the importance of the project for employer and employee alike. He went on to outline the various incentives and advantages provided for UMEM by the government.

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu also visited Governor Ali İhsan Su and Düzce Municipality Director Mehmet Keleş as a part of his Düzce itinerary.

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Düzce is a shining star and a province with a promising future.

Afterwards, Hisarcıklıoğlu praised the Düzce Municipality Director Mehmet Keleş for his professional approach to municipal services as well as thanking him for the Municipality’s cooperation with TOBB and the TSO.

Following the Düzce Chambers and Exchanges Joint Meeting, the protocol signing ceremony for the 24 classroom school to be built in Düzce by TOBB was signed.