Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Afterwards, attending the gala dinner, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that Kırıkkale produces 8% of Turkey’s seeding sunflowers as well as 10% of total appetizer sunflower seeds.

Stating that sunflower seeds are very important for the promotion of Kırıkkale, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “What separates our sunflower seeds from those of other cities is that ours are not for oil but rather as appetizers. We must raise awareness to the Kırıkkale’s place in sunflower production in order to promote the city.” Hisarcıklıoğlu went on to stress the importance of branding and promoting the city in order to prosper.

Stating that the way to end unemployment and attain prosperity is through entrepreneurship, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed the importance of tapping into our unused resources, women. Reporting that half of the population are women, however they are not encouraged towards entrepreneurship, Hisarcıklıoğlu spoke about the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council and their efforts throughout the country.

Attending the gala dinner were TOBB Presidential Council Member and Board Member Faik Yavuz, Kırıkkale Governor Ali Kolat, Kırıkkale Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Ekrem Gök, Kırıkkale Women Entrepreneurs Council Chair Suna Arpaçay Özer.

Following the dinner, plaques were presented to those who contributed to the festival.