# Manavgat Chamber of Commerce presidential campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manavgat-chamber-of-commerce-presidential-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-05T13:22:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Önem Gök, a candidate for the presidency of the Manavgat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MATSO), has introduced several initiatives as part of her campaign ahead of the October 4 elections.

Initially, Gök announced the ‘MATSO Visa Bridge’ project, which proposes the creation of a free Visa Support Office. This office would assist members with document verification, appointment scheduling, and file tracking to reduce bureaucratic hurdles during international business travel and increase export capacity.

As the campaign progressed, Gök met with local industrialists and business leaders to present a broader vision centered on project-based management and collective decision-making. Her platform includes initiatives targeting tourism, agriculture, and digital transformation, while calling for unity around a ‘Red List’ prior to the election.

In recent campaign developments, Gök has continued to promote her vision of change for MATSO, specifically emphasizing the importance of project-oriented management and digital transformation for the chamber.

## Claims

- Önem Gök is a candidate for the presidency of the Manavgat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MATSO). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The MATSO elections are scheduled to take place on October 4. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Gök's proposed projects cover tourism, agriculture, digital transformation, and grants/supports. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Turkish business leaders campaign for Chamber of Commerce roles

Candidates for several Turkish Chambers of Commerce are campaigning on platforms of economic reform, tourism development, and reduced financial burdens for local businesses and tradespeople.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nem-gk-campaigns-for-manavgat-chamber-of-commerce-presidency

### 2026-08-28: Önem Gök announces MATSO Visa Bridge project for Manavgat businesses

MATSO presidential candidate Önem Gök announced the 'MATSO Visa Bridge' project to provide free visa consultancy and support to help Manavgat businesses access international markets.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nem-gk-announces-matso-visa-bridge-project-for-manavgat-businesses

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Cite as: Manavgat Chamber of Commerce presidential campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manavgat-chamber-of-commerce-presidential-campaign