Turkish Food fans & Food Industry Professionals Gathered at the Most Delicious Networking Event of the Year
TACCI hosted hundreds of food enthusiasts at its latest networking event at T-Salon of Chelsea Market, on the evening of June 28, Monday. The event was created to bring together the “Fancy Food Show” attendants, Turkish restaurants and food distributors in the US, TACCI member companies and Turkish food fans. The event was held at “T Salon” located in Chelsea Market, New York. More than a hundred people enjoyed the Turkish food, Turkish wine and “raki”, desserts, nuts and dried fruits, offered by some of the most popular Turkish restaurants in town. Also T-Salon’s exclusive tea cocktails were served to the guests. At the end of the evening, the guests had the chance to enjoy a promenade at the beautiful High Line Park, located right next to the Chelsea Market. Among the guests were Consul General of Republic of Turkey Mr. Mehmet Samsar and Mrs. Samsar, General Manager of Danish American Chamber of Commerce Mr. Morten Zolde and Mrs. Zolde, Secretary General of Aegean Exporters Association Mr. Sezmen Alper.
Mr. Orhan Yegen of Sip Sak restaurant, Mr. Claude Alain Solliard of Serra Mediterranean Bistro and Ms. Miriam Novalle of T Salon, served their specialties and shared their stories with the guests. Many food companies which were also present at the Jacob Javits Center for the “Fancy Food Show” came to this exclusive “after-party” and got behind the story of our great Turkish Culinary History. Rated among the Top 3 cuisines from around the world, Turkish Cuisine is becoming more popular day by day and it can be discovered by numerous Turkish restaurants in the city.
We would like to thank everyone who showed up and celebrated the Turkish Food Show with us. Also, our special thanks to those who made this event possible: Sip Sak Restaurant (Mr. Orhan Yegen), Serra Mediterranean Bistro (Mr. Claude Alain Solliard), Gulluoglu Baklava Café (Mr. Ercan Karabeyoglu), Taskin Bakery (Ms. Derya Taskin and Mr. Kadir Taskin), Vintage Food Corporation (Mr. Levent Demirgil), The House of Burgundy (Mr. Mehmet Yorukoglu), Nar Gourmet (Mr. Samir Bayraktar).
May 13:Gateway to International Trade
TACCI Participated at "Gateway to International Trade Conference" and Represented Turkey
Turkish American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TACCI) participated at this year's "Gateway to International Trade" and made a presentation about Turkey, Turkish Economy and the current investment opportunities for the foreign investors. TACCI President Mr. Celal Secilmis made a presentation about Turkey, and then a 10-minute clip about Turkish economy was shown to the guests in Turkey session. At the end, Commercial Attache of Republic of Turkey in New York, Mr. Ahmet Canli made another presentation and answered the questions from the attendees. The guests were also given giftbags, full of items, complimentary from TACCI member companies like Turkish Airlines, The Marmara Manhattan Hotel, Gulluoglu Baklava Cafe and etc.
Among the participants, there was Brazil, Canada, Greater China and surrounding areas, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, briefings were presented on topics including IFRS, U.S. Tax Structuring of Outbound Investments, Citibank International Trade and Banking Solutions, and Structuring Transactions to Minimize Duties and Penalties.
TACCI would like to thank the organization committee for a successful event.
NEWSSTORY FROM J.H. COHN WEBSITE:
J.H. Cohn LLP, one of the top 15 accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and Citibank’s Commercial Banking Group, a leading provider of commercial loans to small- and medium-sized businesses, in affiliation with Nexia International, the world’s tenth largest global provider of accounting, tax, and business advisory services, presented the Gateway to International Trade conference on May 12, 2010 at the New York Marriott Marquis. More than 450 people, including business owners and executives, attended the conference.
The international trade conference afforded U.S.-based businesses with plans to expand internationally, as well as foreign-based enterprises importing goods or services into the U.S., the opportunity to speak with international business experts from J.H. Cohn, its associates from Nexia member firms, and Citibank Commercial Bankers, as well as foreign trade consultants, about global expansion and the unique aspects of doing business in each country.
Attendees of the half-day conference had the opportunity to attend their choice of three breakout sessions focusing on trade opportunities and business practices in specific countries and regions, including Brazil, Canada, Greater China and other Asia-Pacific countries, Eastern Europe, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Professionals from top U.S. trading partners and emerging markets around the globe gave briefings on trade and banking in their country as well as presentations on specialized international trade topics, such as IFRS; U.S. Tax Structures for Outbound Investments; Structuring International Trade Transactions to Minimize Duties and Penalties; and an International Banking Solutions Showcase by Citibank.
“This is an unprecedented time for global business, and as international business and accounting standards continue to shift, it is paramount that corporate executives stay abreast of how they will be impacted and the opportunities that exist in a global economy,” said Roy W. Hoffman, CPA, J.H. Cohn partner and the Firm’s Nexia International liaison. “Attendees expressed that this event was an exceptional opportunity to network and share information with others involved in international trade.”
Seth Pinsky, president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), presented at the general session about New York City’s role in the nation’s international trade programs.
John Ahern, Global Head of Trade within Citi's Global Transaction Services business, presented on trends in global trade, the value of trade finance for internationally focused businesses, and Citi's leadership in these areas.
Gateway to International Trade was supported by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with World Trade Week NYC, as well as by the chambers of commerce of many of the countries represented at the event. The conference serves as an unofficial kick-off to Manhattan’s World Trade Week, which began Monday, May 17, 2010 and for which Hoffman served as chairman for the fifth time.
April 6: Panel Discussion on The Energy Sector in Turkey
The president of TACCI and TACCI members attended to a Panel Discussion between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm on 6th of April, 2010 at Chadbourne & Parke LLP. The American Turkish Society Presented the Panel on The Energy Sector in Turkey. The conversation was about the latest developments and investment opportunities in the energy sector in Turkey with a particular emphasis on renewable energy. The panel was moderated by Governer George E. Pataki and the speakers were Onur Goker, Ali Iz, Sameer Shukla and Adam S. Umanoff who are experts in their businesses. The panel was sponsored by Chadbourne & Parke LLP.
TACCI General Assembly and Presidential Elections 2010
The leading Turkish – American business organization of the USA, Turkish - American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TACCI) held its Annual General Assembly and the bi-annual elections for a new Board of Directors, on March 16, 2010, at The Turkish Center in New York at 6 pm. The assembly elections were attended by the majority of the current TACCI members and by Vice Consul Mr. Basar Sen who also made the opening remarks. After the introduction of the agenda by Ms. Sevil Ozisik, and following the review of the previous term, the attending members voted for the new Board of Directors, Audit Committee and the Disciplinary Committee. According to its bylaws, 18 out of 20 members were elected based on the results of the voting process. The other two permanent members of the board are the Commercial Attache of Turkey in New York, and the US Representative of the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB).
The newly-elected Board Members of Turkish - American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TACCI) gathered at the first board meeting after the General Assembly, and internally elected the new President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer and the Secretary General of TACCI. We would like to announce that, Mr. Celal Secilmis will be serving as the new President of TACCI, after his precessor Ms. Sevil Ozisik, who will also serve as a Vice President in the new board. The full list of the TACCI Board of Directors can be found below. The new TACCI Board of Directors will serve for a 2-year term and TACCI will continue its mission to contributing to increase and foster bilateral trade and investment opportunities between U.S. and Turkey with the support of its members.
TACCI Staff Mr. Safak Dogan - Director
Ms. Gamze Demirkan - Public Relations Assistant
Ms. Didem Karlidag - Public Relations Asistant
Ms. Selen Sen - Public Relations Assistant
THE ANNUAL POWER DINNER TURKISH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
& GLOBOND INTERNATIONAL
Sevil Ozisik and Kirstin Myers during their opening speech
TACCI and Globond joined their powers together and created an exquisite gathering on January 21st, at the New York Athletic Club. The event hosted many distinguished guests, Turkish and International business leaders and entrepreneurs from all over the world. The night was hosted by Philip Berry, and it featured the following speakers: H.E. Ertugrul Apakan (Turkey's Ambassador to the U.N.), H.E. Mehmet Samsar (Consul General of Turkey in New York), Sevil Ozisik (President of TACCI), Kirstin Myers (Founder of Globond), Elizabeth Rose Daly (Director of International Business) and Fatima Shama (Commissioner of Immigration) from Mayor Bloomberg's office and Mert Goker (spokesperson for the Platinum Sponsor ATA Freight Line).
Among the attendees, there were also internationally famous celebrities, such as Montel Williams (Emmy winning TV host and actor), Sinem Saniye (Turkish American singing sensation who also made a performance during the night), Carol Massar (famous Bloomberg TV anchor) and Cathy Maguire (Internationally famous Irish singer).
Governor David A. Paterson also sent his greetings with a special letter.
EVENT SPONSORS
PLATINUM Sponsor: ATA Freight Line
GOLD TABLE Sponsor: The Marmara Manhattan SILVER Table Sponsors: Derya Staffing - Pano Displays
SOME OF OUR RAFFLE SPONSORS:
Many thanks to the generous sponsors who
made this event possible:
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