The third phase of the First Step to Export
The third phase of the First Step to Export
The implementation process is started for the third phase of the `The First Step to Export Program (İİAP)` realized by the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC) to transform SMSEs into exporters. Companies were introduced to each other and to their consultants at the meeting held at ICOC for the third phase of İİAP. The opening speech of the meeting held for this purpose was served by ICOC Secretary General Dr. Cengiz Ersun. Dr. Ersun pointed out that ICOC has adapted to Turkey the ‘PIPE 2000 Project` of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and 20 companies in 2005, and 40 companies in 2006 became exporters. Dr. Ersun stated that their aim is to give training to SMSEs who have not made any exports up to date or who did not realize regular exports; and emphasized that such training is a first in Turkey; and under this program direct consultancy service is given to companies. Ersun talked as follows: `We should make good use of this opportunity. You have to acquire new skills in order to survive in the global competition environment; and we have started the İİAP program exactly for this purpose. We, as ICOC give you full support.` Dr. Ersun, who said that practical export training will be given to 20 companies in 4 monthly training terms, emphasized that Garanti Bank gives special services to companies under the program. After the meeting, companies had their first gathering with their consultants.