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 24.05.2012     
   The private sector pulled a rabbit out of the hat  
    
Speaking at the Contributors to the Kırıkkale Economy Awards Ceremony, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, emphasizing that it is a great success for Turkey to be the world’s third fastest growing company despite being 75th on the world ease of business index, said, “The Turkish pulled a rabbit out of the hat.”
 
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 23.05.2012     
   Investors will come to the Southeast to assess investment opportunities  
    
Attending the “Contributors to the Şanlıurfa Economy ‘2012” tax award ceremony, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the new Incentive Law presents important opportunities for the eastern and southeastern provinces, “Especially in the southeast; we’re hoping to bring in foreign investors here.”
 
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 23.05.2012     
   Those who educate their daughters also educate society  
    
Attending the opening ceremony of the Şanlıurfa TOBB Science High School, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the importance of education and said, “We have an extraordinary human resource. If we can educate our youth then the 21st century will be our century. Those who educate their daughters educate the family; those who educate the family educate society.”
 
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 23.05.2012     
   TOBB’s 2023 off-the-record economy goal is to bring it to below 20%  
    
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking at the “Social Security Reform, Goals, Social Insurance and Incentive Applications” meeting held by the İstanbul Independent Accountant and Financial Advisors Chamber (İSMMMO), stated that after the 2001 crisis the most talked about institution in Turkey was the Social Security Institution (SGK) and said, “Today, SGK is steadily rising thanks to the significant reforms it has enacted.”
 
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 20.05.2012     
   Turkey will march towards its great goals with entrepreneurs  
    
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) conducted its 67th General Assembly with the attendances of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and CHP President Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.
 
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 20.05.2012     
   TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu’s closing speech  
    
In his closing speech at the General Assembly, the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “How joyous it is for us if we are able to but provide one person with employment and sustenance, if we are able to keep someone’s shop or stand open.”
 
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 19.05.2012     
   TOBB 67th General Assembly Reception  
    
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) held a reception in honor of its 67th General Assembly and the 60th anniversary of its foundation.
 
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 19.05.2012     
   TOBB in the presence of Atatürk  
    
On the occasion of the 67th General Assembly of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), TOBB Board of Directors, Councils, chamber and exchange presidents, delegates, Women Entrepreneurs’ Council and Young Entrepreneurs Council members led by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Anıtkabir and paid their respects to Atatürk.
 
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