Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

During his visit to Gönen Chamber of Commerce Chair Hasan Çağlayan, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Balıkesir is making a name for itself in the field of renewable energy as well as agriculture and livestock husbandry.

Drawing attention to Gönen’s prominence in regards to natural springs, Hisarcıklıuoğlu said, “Balıkesir is an important city in agriculture and livestock husbandry. It is fortunate that the value of agriculture and livestock husbandry increases as the human population does. The first thing that comes to mind when speaking of Gönen is the poet Ömer Seyfettin, followed by natural springs. Gönen’s natural springs have been left behind by the competition. You need to catch up with your price advantage. In regards to industry, leather, dairy, fruit and vegetable sectors are advanced. There are also significant opportunities in the field of renewable energy, you have access to 5^th region incentives.”

- Gönen Exchange Livestock Market tour

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Gönen Commodity Exchange and toured its Livestock Market, receiving information from Gönen Commodity Exchange Chair Hasan Özçağlayan.

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the city is very competitive in the field of agriculture and that, agriculture and livestock husbandry are the future of Turkey and the world.

Stating that 500 million people have risen to medium income within the last decade, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “There is money to be made in agriculture and livestock husbandry. These were for subsistence while now they bring in significant gains.”