12.08.2017 Niğde
Attending the Niğde Economy Awards Meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that chambers and exchanges have accomplished great works for the business world; enabling access of 600,000 companies to credit loans as well as providing employment to 1.6 million people as a part of the employment mobilization. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, "We have succeeded a province in the world, we have kept our promise".
Hosted by Niğde CCI Chair Şevket
Katırcıoğlu and Niğde Commodity Exchange Chairman Zafer Uyanık and attended by Bor
CCI Chairman Nurettin Eriç and representatives of chambers and exchanges of the
region and the business world, the Niğde Economy Awards Meeting was held at the
Niğde Grand Hotel. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was the guest of honor
at the meeting.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated this is his 8th
visit to Niğde and that his morale is boosted each time. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “This
is my hometown, too, and the residents of Niğde are my brothers. I do not say
this out of politeness. Three years ago, the Mayor and the Municipal Assembly
decided to grant me Niğde citizenship. I also received an honorary doctorate
from Niğde University. Our university bears the name of the hero of national
resistance against the perfidious July 15th FETO coup attempt, the
martyred Ömer Halisdemir. I will carry both these titles with pride,” and went
on to praise the unity and solidarity of the province.
- Niğde's successes
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Niğde's Parliamentary
Representatives, Governor, Mayor, Undersecretary, Chamber-Commoidty Exchange Chairs
all stand together. If there is a unity, your will never lose.” Hisarcıklıoğlu stated
that he is proud of the chamber and commodity exchange in Niğde, “One of Niğde’s
strengths is that diligent, ambitious people are the exemplars of our sector.
Our Niğde chairs are very active. Niğde’s chamber and commodity exchange are also
both 5-star accredited. Niğde CCI established a techno-park together with the
university. It's an endeavor of great vision. Niğde Commodity Exchange,
together with KOSGEB, are training new entrepreneurs in Niğde. Bor CCI has
applied for a geographical marker for the Bor Eggplant Stew. These are all very
important things. May the grace of Allah be upon you all.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Niğde is one of
the most active provinces of Turkey in MEYBEM. “Up to now, 243 people have been
qualified in Niğde. I especially congratulate Niğde Ditaş. An institutional and
meticulous company which has been very helpful to us. I hope to visit in person
soon. I would also like to congratulate its Deputy General Manager and the Niğde
Women Entrepreneurs Board Chairwoman Goncagül Bilen.
There was an issue that Niğde has been
long waiting a solution to. The chamber and exchange chairmen asked the
President and the Prime Minister in Ankara during the TOBB Economy in February
and they have received results. The Ankara-Niğde highway tender which has been
dragged on for years has finally been finalized, to be completed in 3 years.
Hopefully, we now hope to obtain an airport in Niğde with the support of our
Parliamentary Representatives. Niğde deserves the Ömer Halisdemir Airport.
Exports in Niğde increased by 14%, while
Turkey's average grew by 8%. The number of protested bonds increased by 16% in
Turkey, while it decreased by 13% in Niğde. The total number of bounced cheques
in Turkey is 35% lower, while this number decreased by 54% in Niğde.”
- Every company is a star
TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu spoke about
the reforms demanded by chambers and commodity exchanges which have been
brought to life. Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that important works have been
completed in the field of finance, said that 27,900 have people benefited from Respite
Credits with an interest rate of 9.9%. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that KOSGEB
provided credits of zero-interest 3-year terms to 260,000 companies and reported
that the Credit Guarantee Fund is acting as guarantor for 313,000 companies for
a total of 207bn TRY of credit.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they provided
historical support for employment mobilization and that they’ve provided jobs
to 1.6 million people in 6 months.
TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that
each company is a star in Niğde, “Each deserves a medal. I do not say this out
of politeness. When there are so many troubles in the world, it is not for
everyone to stand up and excel to such a degree. I am proud of you who added
value to Niğde.”
- Niğde CCI President Katırcıoğlu
Niğde Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chairman Şevket Katırcıoğlu said that they offered a much better service as an accredited
chamber. Katırcıoğlu stated that they have been following the city’s problems in
trade and industry and are working towards a solution. He also reported that
they’ve contributed 40 million TRY for the TOBB Respite Credit campaign.