# Turkey chambers of commerce outreach

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-chambers-of-commerce-outreach
> Updated: 2026-08-05T13:28:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In late July, candidates for leadership of local trade and industry chambers in Malatya and Nevşehir visited business associations to hear merchants’ concerns and outline plans for boosting regional products and commercial activity. By early August, the focus had broadened as chambers in Zonguldak and Kütahya hosted delegations that included civil‑society groups, provincial officials and prosecutors. These meetings emphasized joint projects, inter‑institutional coordination and investment in industrial infrastructure.

On 5 August 2026, the outreach expanded further. International Rotary Governor Orhan Uludağ met Zonguldak Chamber officials and civil‑society representatives, while Bursa Trade and Industry Chamber candidate Özer Matlı addressed merchants in the historic Kapalı Çarşı. Ankara Chamber leaders toured Gölbaşı’s natural‑stone and marble plants, urging stronger training and export assistance. In Kütahya, Organize Industrial Zone heads discussed growth with the newly appointed chief prosecutor, and in Konya the KTO chairman showcased environmentally‑friendly sandwich panels. Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology Oruç Baba İnan inspected the Sarayönü OSB, outlining infrastructure projects to boost capacity and jobs.

Together, these visits illustrate a continuing effort by Turkish chambers of commerce and industrial zones to align business communities with local authorities, civil‑society actors and national policymakers in order to promote regional economic development and cooperation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Turkish Trade Chambers and Industrial Zones Host Official Visits

Officials including a Rotary governor, BTSO candidate Özer Matlı, Ankara Chamber leaders, Kütahya OSB heads, KTO chairman, and Deputy Minister Oruç Baba İnan visited Turkish trade chambers and industrial zones,

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-chambers-of-commerce-host-delegations-to-boost-regional-development

### 2026-07-29: Turkish chamber election hopefuls tour local business associations

MTSO candidate Mahmut Boyraz and NTSO candidate Mustafa Ertaş toured local Turkish business groups, discussing economic challenges and promoting regional products ahead of chamber elections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-chamber-election-hopefuls-tour-local-business-associations

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