Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We salute our security forces, who are fighting at the cost of their lives for peace and security. I pray for the grace of Allah upon the martyred and speedy recovery for the wounded. May Allah protect our soldiers and make our army victorious.”

- “I am the only TOBB President to visit all chambers and exchanges”

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they asked him why he travels so much, “I am the first and only TOBB president to visit and see 365 Chambers/Exchanges in all provinces and districts. Why? It is impossible to identify all problems and developments by staying in Ankara. You have to go and see. Only then can you be the voice of those who elected you in Ankara. We have transformed and developed both TOBB and our Chambers. We have made the places that provide the best service for you. Karacabey Chamber and Commodity Exchange Chairs are working with enthusiasm and harmony with the same determination. For the development and enrichment of Karacabey, they are doing their part. I have been to Karacabey 3 times in the last 3 years. I see the development of Karacabey in at every visit. Besides its strong economic structure and agriculture-based industry, Karacabey recently a became popular tourism spot. Bursa's longest coastline is here. Karacabey also has a strategic value. Canakkale on one side, İzmir on the other; between Istanbul and Ankara.”

- Points to consider

Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that while one side takes the agricultural land and the other side develops the industry in a planned manner, measures should be taken against the unprofitable use of first class agricultural land, unplanned industrialization against Uluabat Lake, Nilüfer Stream and inland waters. One advantage of Karacabey is the raw material richness in food and agriculture, the TOBB President said, “In the fertile lands of Karacabey, agriculture can be done throughout the seasons. Turkey's highest quality linden here. All of these are important blessings for us. In fact, the companies are already aware of this. 14 of the 500 largest industrial companies in Turkey are here. Already in the list of tax record holders, the power of Karacabey's economy has been registered. Both Bursa's institutional tax and income tax firsts came from Karacabey. Mr. Muharrem Yılmaz (Sütaş) and Matlı Yem. We are proud of our champions with these two distinguished companies, I am proud of all our companies, who make their names heard to the world with their production, investments and exports which add power to the Karacabey economy. I congratulate them all.”

- What was accomplished last year?

Hisarcıklıoğlu, in regards to what TOBB and the chambers community has been doing in the for the past year, underlined that they are doing very important things in financing. Stressing that that they provided 8 billion TRY to 290,000 companies with 9.9% interest under the Respite Credits, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that KOSGEB also provided loans to 290,000 companies with a 0-interest, 3-year maturity and that as Credit Guarantee Fund, they are guarantors for 364,000 companies for 221 billion TRY. TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that a total of 681,000 companies were reached in Turkey, with 234bn TRY provided in finances.

Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that the cost employment is the most important complaint of the business world, and thanks to the mobilization of employment initiated to this end, the Turkish private sector has provided 1.5 million additional jobs. The TOBB President also said that Bursa kept its word and provided additional 1.3 employment people per company. Hisarcıklıoğlu underlined the importance of incentives provided as a part of the employment mobilization. “The monthly minimum wage support of 100 TL will continue in 2018. When you hire someone, new premium and tax is covered by the state. You will only pay salary. So 1,600 TL is from you, 800 TL is tax + premium. Incentives will be in full force for 3 years. In the meantime, remember to request your retroactive incentives.”

As a part of the Industry-First Reform Package, the 2% TRT tax, OIZ property tax and stamp tax have been, amount to a total of 1 billion TRY in costs saved for the business community. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish business community has undertaken the task of producing the.

Hisarcıklıoğlu said: “At our 73^rd General Assembly, the President of the Republic of Turkey call upon us, to find the brave entrepreneurs among TOBB to build the domestic car. We said ‘If you stand with us, we will do it.’ We’ve been working busily with the Minister of Industry to be ready to reveal the 5 braves. We announced them together with our President. Now the provinces are competing to have the factory set up there. This will be decided according to feasibility results. I hope the first prototype will emerge in 2019. In 2021, commercial sales will also begin.”

- School promise

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu responded positively to the school request by the Karacabey Chamber and Exchange, stating that they want to build schools in all counties once the 81 schools in 81 provinces project is completed.

In addition to the award ceremony opening of the Grain Warehouse and foundation laying ceremony of the Vocational Training Center were streamed live to the meeting hall.