Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that now entrepreneurs are the source of the power of countries and cities, “If the entrepreneur is strong, the nation will be strong and the city will be strong. So, in the first place, our public administration, this community, must embrace these people. Because these people are Gebze's pride. Gebze business world’s pride. On such a day, I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to be among you and for inviting me.”

Congratulating the Gebze Chamber of Commerce, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The chamber is doing a very accurate job in 2 aspects. First, ingenuity is subject to compliment. We will appreciate our successful entrepreneurs, our institutions, and encourage them to do better. So we will be able to create more entrepreneurs. Because we do not have oil and gas; the treasures of our land are not below the soil but on the surface. Entrepreneurship is the source of Turkey's prosperity. Direct your children and women to become entrepreneurs.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu said that every company in Gebze is a star and that each deserves to receive a medal separately.

Noting that Gebze Chamber of Commerce is among the most successful chambers, the TOBB President noted that “Gebze is not a province, but the chamber has become able to compete with provincial chambers with its quality. It is an accredited chamber. That documents its service at the international level, providing a quality of service on par with those found in Paris, Berlin or London.

During and after the treacherous coup attempt of July 15^th, the chamber has shown its attitude regarding democracy in line with the will of the nation. It was one of the 7 Chambers who gave the most support to the charity campaign that Mr. President launched for our martyrs and veterans, leaving 74 provinces behind.

Similarly, Erciş earthquake, Soma mining catastrophe, Hopa flood disaster, they immediately rushed to help. They offer entrepreneurship training. Thanks to that, up to 633 people have started their own business. They have cooperated with Gebze Technical University and they give scholarships to successful students. They are an E-test center; they are beginning license exams. They have set up five "112" emergency service centers. In Dilovası, they are opening public education and community health centers; private high school in Gebze OIZ; Kızılay building in Çayırova OIZ. A member of the council is a member of the country's leading national software company Logo software. They are bringing the informatics profession to Gebze. They have received funding for a great project from the World Bank again. Technoparks and companies will raise qualified personnel for R & D departments.”

 “What else should the Gebze Chamber of Commerce do?" Hisarcıklıoğlu said, "Wherever there is trouble, if there is a need, Gebze Chamber of Commerce given of itself. Gebze has provided added value to you, has produced services for every issue for you. Having such an active chamber is another fortune Gebze.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu concluded, “I am hopeful that the future of our country. See, PKK, DAESH, FETO, and a myriad of other terrorist organizations are attacking. us We have also experienced a treacherous coup attempt. If another country experienced these, be sure, they would collapse. But we stand tall. 7 nations are not enough; not even 70 could destroy us together. As long as we maintain our unity.”

- Customs and Trade Minister Tüfenkci

Customs and Trade Minister Bülent Tüfenkci explained that Gebze is one of the most important centers of the country's economy with its production, employment and export capacity despite being only a county.

Bearing in mind that the economy is sometimes viewed only in numbers, but beyond the figures, many other criteria must be taken into account; and that the most important of these are the human capital, entrepreneurial spirit and the organizations behind this spirit, Tüfenkci said that Turkey's economic success is primarily the real sector's success. He stated that they put their trust as the government in the Turkish entrepreneurs, industrialists and businessmen as they set their 2023 targets.

Tüfenkci, pointing out that the chambers of industry and commerce represent 1.5 million business people today, “We therefore certainly place great importance on the views that come from these chambers as the government, not just the Customs and Trade Ministry, but every ministry are standing ready to solve the issues and problems of the business world.”