Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he is proud of the works of Gebze Chamber of Commerce and stated that Gebze, a 5-star accredited chamber, provides the same standards as the Paris and London trade chambers.

Reminding that Gebze Chamber of Commerce has switched to e-room system, Hisarcıklıoğlu informed that any kind of document can be generated online. Indicating that TOBB took responsibility and created Respite Credits, Hisarcıklıoğlu underlined that the SMEs have been given credit with 9.9 of annual interest. Noting that he takes part in Board of Directors of KOSGEB as representative of the business world, Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that they also gave 50,000 liras of interest free loans with 3 years of grace period to each one of 390,000 companies. Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that this figure corresponds to 29% of the total number of living members. Indicating that they vouch for 221 billion TRY used by members as Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF); Hisarcıklıoğlu announced that they vouch for one third of all the members of Kocaeli in this context. Hisarcıklıoğlu asked the chamber chairs to inform the members of these services.

Stating that TOBB is the most democratic institution of Turkey, Hisarcıklıoğlu gave a message of unity and solidarity said, “Do not alienate each other.”

- Visit to TÜMSİAD

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TÜMSİAD) Gebze Branch after his visit to Gebze Chamber of Commerce. Hisarcıklıoğlu, who had the opportunity to converse with members of the Association here, then left the province together with his delegation.