21.09.2017 İzmir
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the new service building of the Torbalı Chamber of Commerce. TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu said that Torbalı is the shining industry star of the country at the Consultation Meeting of the İzmir Provincial and District Chambers and Stock Exchanges held after the opening.
Hisarcıklıoğlu talked about Torbalı's success and potential.
Congratulating the Torbalı Chamber of Commerce on its work, TOBB President
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that his visit coincided with Torbalı's 95th anniversary.
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The new service building is a matter of vision. Because the
chamber wants to provide the best quality service. For this, they’ve built this
beautiful facility for Torbalı. I congratulate the chamber and the chairman for
their vision. Torbalı deserves all these services. Because it is the fastest
growing city of İzmir.”
- Approximately 700 factories
Noting that Torbalı has 2 OIZs, 700 factories and 2000 firms from 45
different sectors, Hisarcıklıoğlu recalled that 12 of the top 100 companies in
the Aegean region and 6 of the 500 largest companies in Turkey are from
Torbalı. Noting that 1 of the 100 fastest growing companies in Turkey is also
from Torbalı, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “You stand out in agriculture as well as industry.
All kinds of cereals, industrial plants, vegetables and fruits are grown here. Torbalı
supplies the world's dry tomato demand. Torbalı has become a center of attraction
for investors, with its proximity to highways, airport, train Line, the Aegean
Free Zone and İzmir port. With the completion of the Torbalı-Kemalpaşa railway
line and the Istanbul-İzmir Highway, its star will shine even brighter. Here is
my brother Vahap, working diligently to create a Chamber of Commerce that suits
Torbalı. He ensured that the chamber became accredited. It brings every service
to the foot of its member. Thanks to him, among the districts, the first KOSGEB
representation was opened at the Torbalı Chamber of Commerce.
- Solutions to chamber / exchange
members’ problems
Hisarcıklıoğlu explained that they communicate the issues of the members
of the chambers of the chambers and commodity exchanges to the government and
they have reached solutions to many problems. The TOBB President reported that
they’ve provided loans to 27,000 companies with 9.9% interest for SMEs who
suffered financial difficulties. Hisarcıklıoğlu also reported that 1,714
members in İzmir used 211 million TRY of Respite Credits. Moreover, KOSGEB, has
provided loans to 260,000 companies with 3-year maturity and zero interest.
335,000 firms, 217 billion TRY in bail was reported for Credit Guarantee Fund.
Hisarcıklıoğlu, reporting that with the employment mobilization under
the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the government has provided
historic support and the private sector provided 1.6 million additional jobs as
a result.
In addition, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that 5% tax reduction is applied for
those who regularly pay tax. Square Coded checks have entered into force; 2%
TRT tax has been removed; In the OIZs, a total savings of 1 billion TRY were achieved
via removal of taxes such as estate tax, stamp tax, etc.; Furniture - Home
Appliances - Housing tax reductions were provided; Home Appliances and
Furniture sales increased by 30% in 6 months, housing sales increased by 10%.
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Allah grants grace and prosperity when there’s unity and
solidarity. Let's not alienate each other, let's not discriminate.”