"Preparing Yourself for a Lender to Say 'yes' to a Business Loan"

The new series of monthly seminars & workshops will kick-off on Tuesday, November 26th, with a SBA Lead Workshop on "Preparing Yourself for a Lender to Say 'yes' to a Business Loan"

The workshop will feature presentations by Martha D. Soffer, Economic Development Specialist with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Mark Meirowitz, Attorney at Law. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the various types of financing available to businesses and the steps to take in order to apply and qualify for them.

Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Time: 5 pm - 6 pm

Location: Executive Suites At The Hippodrome 1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor,

The topics at the workshop will cover,

• How do I prepare myself and my business to get a loan?
• What are the essential requirements?
• How much money can I owe (debt) and still get a loan?
• What about personal credit and legal status?
• Do I need to guarantee the loan with my personal property (https://turkishuschamber.org/assets/front)?
• Where are the grants?
• Are investors (venture capitalists) and "Crowd Funding" better for my business?
• What can I do if I don't qualify to go to a bank?
• What role does the U.S. Small Business Administration play in the process?
• Where can I get free assistance and help by a Turkish speaking business advisor?

Mark Meirowitz will also review the legal issues associated with the loan procedures, including;

• The need for proper loan documentation - formation and basic documents - banking authorizations and corporateresolutions - having your corporation or LLC in good standing
• Representations and warranties; indemnities; events of default
• Security for the loan and personal guaranties.

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The registration is free. Please feel free to circulate this invitation to your professional colleagues who may be interested in the workshop.

The second edition of the Match4Industry Business Matching Event organized by the Enterprise Europe Network partner East Marmara ABİGEM in close collaboration with Kocaeli Chamber of Industry, as well as many other Enterprise Europe Network partners and professional business support organisations, will take place in the TOSB Automotive Supplier Industrial Park on 24-25 September 2013 in Kocaeli, Turkey.

TACCI will be partnering in the event and will be glad to see you join us in Kocaeli, Turkey. Please contact TACCI offices for more information at or via .

• Present your services and solutions to leading companies
• Explore perfect opportunities to initiate qualified contacts
• Discuss and compare the latest industry development Discuss and compare the latest industry development
• Expand your activities and network
• Create strong bonds with international companies
• Reach new markets through Turkey

In addition to targeted b2b meetings that will be organised in the Industrial Zones, participating companies will have the opportunity to follow-up their meetings with personalised visits to the company facilities in order to concretise the negotiations and assess the business environment of the region.

• Automotive Supply
• Metal and Machinery
• Plastics and Rubber
• Tire
• Chemical (Automotive Paints and Coatings, Automotive Care Products)
• Electronics
• Information and Communication Technologies

• B2B Matching
• Local travel to meeting points
• English to Turkish, Turkish to English translation
• 1 dinner, 2 lunch and coffee break

1. Register your profile on www.een-b2b.org/Match4Industry/
2. Select your partner
3. Create your cooperation

On Tuesday, July 30th, Young Executives Committee of Italy-America Chamber of Commerce and Young Executives Committee of Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce&Industry had an opportunity to meet each other at BICE, one of the most famous and charming Italian restaurants in NY City. In such a beautiful venue like this, where great people from two great cultures had a chance to meet each other, network, and enjoy some tasty Italian foods and drinks, the evening was definitely a bless for both parties.

More than just a business meeting, this event gave all the guests a great chance to chat with friends, taste delicious Italian cuisine, which tasted like it was made fresh from Italy, and enjoy the evening with great people, exactly what they were hoping for! All the guests who had joined this fun event, Aperitivo Italiano, were given tickets to win a $200 value gift card from the restaurant. The guests also had a chance to purchase tickets for an exciting raffle of a brand new VESPA which will be drawing on September 15th.

Other than just these two committees, TACCI's supporters as well as other guests from other organizations from many different sectors were also at this fun event chatting and enjoying their evenings, seemed glad to join us and meet with people as well as tasting the best Italian foods in a welcoming atmosphere.

Thanks to the big crowd who gathered, not only limited to Italian and Turkish Cultures but from all backgrounds, the evening was definitely a great networking opportunity for all! Please to view more photos from the event.

Reported by TACCI PR Assistant Balca Okkan

On Monday, July 1st, patrons of all backgrounds and job titles gathered at the Rogue Space Chelsea and socialized over fantastic Turkish wines that were accompanied by great food such as stuffed cabbage, or Lahana Dolmasi, and "Turkish pizza" which is originally called Lahmacun. The atmosphere was wonderful and transported everyone to Turkey for the night even though it was located in a Chelsea space. Along with the food, drinks, and Turkish music playing in the background, there was also a display of lovely pictures photographed by New York based photographer, Richard Crawford, truly adding to the whole experience.

New Yorkers got a taste of the best that Turkey has to offer. Truly where Easts meets West, Turkish cuisine offers many delectable dishes that are simply delicious. With restaurants, cafes, and bistros scattered around the island of Manhattan and it's neighboring boroughs, there is a demand for the tastes of Turkey! And with the help of The Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TACCI) and our event sponsors, this demand is being met with its supply. We are thankful for Nar Gourmet, for serving samples of their olive oil and preserves as well as for the very well known Turkish restaurants from the area ; Turkuaz, Sip Sak, Gulluoglu and Taskin Bakery for serving the delicious food that we enjoyed. However, it was not only the delicious food that we enjoyed very much, but also samples of Sevilen Turkish Wines by Kalara Corp. and the ice tea served by another sponsor, T-Salon.

With great nights, come great experiences, and TACCI has done just this for everyone who arrived. In hopes of creating a larger market and awareness of Turkish cuisine in New York TACCI hopes that these events create a new craving for New Yorkers. So if you're feeling like you want to try something new for tonight and you're tired of eating out of cardboard box, find the nearest Turkish eatery, where you're sure to leave with a full stomach and no regrets!

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On July 24th, Turkish American Chamber of Commerce and Industry ("TACCI") with the U.S. Small Business Administration organized an exclusive workshop for its members on "Marketing Your Business on a Budget".

The workshop was led by Martha D. Soffer, Economic Development Specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration.Throughout the workshop, Soffer mentioned in details the key elements of a successful marketing strategy and the 4 P's of marketing; Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. By giving examples of various successful marketing campaigns, she also emphasized the importance of asking right questions to keep a strategy in line with the target market's interests. Click here for the PowerPoint presentation given by Martha Soffer, the SBA Economic Development Specialist.