Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

US Commerce Minister Penny Pritzker and the delegation of US Ministry Export Council Members and high level US companies attended a work breakfast held at TOBB by TOBB and the US Chamber of Commerce.​

In a message in regards to the European SME Week which will take place between 29 September and 5 October, celebrated in 37 countries, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the activities of the week will light the way for SMEs. Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that SMEs must increase their competitive power.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu released a press statement in regards to the passing of Ali Osman Ulusoy, an important figure in Turkish business and sports communities. Stating that Ulusoy was a very respectable and valued person, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Ali Osman Ulusoy, who rendered great services for Turkey will never be forgotten.”​

Austrian Trade Undersecretary Konstantin Bekos and Trade Advisor Christian Maier visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with US Minister of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Prime Minister Deputy Ali Babacan during a business dinner.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Vocational Proficiency Institution Board of Directors President Bayram Akbaş.​

During the third quarter of 2014, news regarding TOBB’s activities for increasing domestic and international trade were on the headlines.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the dinner held by the Aksaray Commodity Exchange President Hamit Özkök as a part of his Aksaray tour.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the Aksaray Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s new service building. Hisarcıklıoğlu also signed the protocol for the building of the TOBB Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Aksaray. The TOBB President stated in his speech that entreprneeurs should be the apple in Turkey’s eye.​

Attending the opening of the Aksaray Chamber of Commerce (ATSO) in Aksaray, Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Governor Şeref Ataklı at his office. Stating that they are closely following the activities of ATSO and the Commodity Exchange, Hisarcıklıoğlu thanked those responsible for their endeavors. Expressing his view that Aksaray has a very bright future, Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed that Aksaray is a shining star of the province.​