Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The Aegean Region Industry Chamber (EBSO) Successful Industrialists Award Ceremony was hosted at the İzmir Hilton Hotel by EBSO Chair Ender Yorgancılar and attended by Customs and Commerce Minister Bülent Tüfenkci, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, the region’s chamber presidents as well as many businesspeople.

Stating that they put great importance on the transfer of the agricultural warehousing system to the private sector, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that licensed warehousing is very important in this regard.

Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that the opening of the way for product specialized exchanges is a very positive development for the sector.

Stating that problems are of course present in the economy, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “However, there is a government aware of our problems in Ankara. We are constantly in consultation and hold meetings regularly.”

- Customs and Commerce Minister Tüfenkci

Customs and Commerce Minister Bülent Tüfenkci said, “Despite terror, we will produce more, work more, embrace each other more and bring forth love.”

Tüfenkci stated that İzmir, with its various properties is a global brand city and in a position to compete with many countries by itself.

EBSO Board of Directors Chairman Ender Yorgancılar pointed out the importance of the industry for a strong country and economy.

Drawing attention to the terror attacks, Yorgancılar said, “We vehemently condemn those who’ve lost their minds and consciences; those who’ve left their humanity behind, those who are traitors to their country. There is a grand betrayal at hand. The heart of our country must be united.”

EBSO Council Chair Salih Esen reported that they’ve awarded 139 companies and 2 successful entrepreneurs in the categories of production and investment.