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Dear TACCI Members and Supporters,
As TACCI we hope you had a great Labor Day long weekend!
August was another busy month with a lot of events despite the slow days of the holiday season.TACCI hosted an Iftar Dinner at Turkuaz on August 2nd. On August 23rd, TACCI Board hold a meeting with representatives of Eastern Black Sea Development Agency (DOKA). On August 26th, we had a Goodbye to Summer Picnic in Central Park with the participation of TACCI members and supporters. You can read more about these events and our upcoming events in our newsletter.
We had a very special interview with Deniz Kocak who is the manager of Turkuaz Restaurant. Mrs. Kocak told us about her career path and restaurant business ,Turkish cuisine, and how Turkuaz has became a well-known Turkish restaurant in US.
Please take a look at upcoming events for the next weeks. Join us for an Open Buffet Brunch on Sunday, on September 16th with MIM!
Thank you for your continuous support and hoping to see you at our upcoming events!
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Interview with Deniz Kocak
Mrs. Kocak, can you tell us about your career path? How did you decide to pursue a career in the restaurant business? What inspired you? I have a very diverse career path. I was born in Sweden, therefore I am fluent in Swedish and that's how I found my job at the trade section of the Swedish General Consulate in Istanbul. Later on, I moved to the trade section of the South African General Consulate. When the consulate closed down in Istanbul, I started to work in the private sector as a marketing manager for another Swedish company, Scala, and after that I joined the insurance company of Boyner Holding as a sales and marketing manager. When I moved to the United States, I started to work in an American textile company as a project coordinator and stayed there for 7 years.
How did you get started? How and why did you decide to open a restaurant that serves Turkish cuisine? I didn't actually start the restaurant business. When I met my husband, Dr. Ali Kocak, he already owned Turkuaz, which he founded with his partners in 2000. I met him in 2004, so he was already in the restaurant business. I wasn't very much involved; he had his partners and it was just like a family business. Therefore I started getting a bit familiar but I can't say that I was experienced in this restaurant sector. In 2009, my husband took over the restaurant from his partners and since then I have become more and more involved. In 2011, I resigned from my job at the textile company and have been working at Turkuaz full time ever since.
To read more please click here...
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Our August Events
TACCI Annual Iftar Dinner, August 2nd, 2012 at Turkuaz Restaurant
Dinner was attended by over 20 guests at Turkuaz Restaurant. Among the attendees that gathered were TACCI President Celal Secilmis, TACCI Vice President Tahir Erimli, as well as several members of the board of directors and committees, such as Istikbal President Mehmet Bilici, Tulair President Gulay Oguzcan, Mr. Mark Meirowitz, Vakifbank General Manager Guldal Sisman, Mr. Ayhan Ogmen, Mr. Bahadir Inozu, Mr. Ercan Karabeyoglu, Mr. Mahmut Topal. This exclusive members-only event provided a friendly atmosphere for our guests, accompanied by delicious Turkish cuisine as we welcomed Ramadan together.
DOKA Meeting with TACCI Board Members on August 23rd, 2012
On August 23rd, TACCI hosted a meeting with representatives of Eastern Black Sea Development Agency (DOKA). Among the guests were; H.E. Mustafa Hamarat, Parliamentarian, Justice and Development Party Ordu Representative, H.E. İhsan Sener, Parliamentarian, Justice and Development Party Ordu Representative, Orhan Duzgun, Ordu Governor, Cetin Oktay Kaldirim, DOKA General Secretary, Hasan Simsek, President of Unye Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mustafa Ceceloglu, President of Fatsa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The meeting was started with the introduction of both parts. First TACCI President Celal Secilmis gave a short introduction on history of TACCI and its organic link with the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). He also underlined TACCI's role in increasing the trade margin between Turkey and US. Later on, Ordu governor Orhan Duzgun informed about construction, hazelnut and textile sectors in Eastern Black Sea. He continued by giving examples of export values. He also talked about the growing tourism sector in Ordu. He went on to emphasize the fact that Turkey is highly eligible for expanding into foreign markets especially the US market. Mr. Tolga Kaan Isik, from Sarkuysan, affirmed that American work power and Turkish administration can be successful together by giving examples from his own firm and experiences. He also informed the guests about the incentives that are provided in the US.
Throughout the meeting, Turkey's increasing appeal for foreign direct investment and the growing economy of Turkey were among the main subjects that were talked about.
At the end of the meeting, Mr. Ihsan Sener expressed their appreciation about the meeting by presenting gifts to Mr. Celal Secilmis.
TACCI Goodbye to Summer Picnic, August 26th, 2012 at Central Park
TACCI hosted the "Goodbye to Summer" picnic on August 26th in Central Park's Heckscher Picnic Area. The event brought TACCI members and supporters together from 1 to 6pm on a beautiful, sunny Sunday. The guests brought their families and enjoyed the great weather accompanied by appetizing food and beverages that were served. Some guests chose to spend the day playing frisbee, some preferred to play Volleyball, and some simply chose to relax and savor the wonderful day quietly. TACCI's guests and their families mingled and chatted with each other throughout the event. The day was a great success and fun for all; TACCI and its valued guests said goodbye to summer season together, and welcomed the beginning of fall. We look forward to seeing all our members and supporters at our upcoming events and get-togethers.
TACCI would also like to thank Turkuaz Restaurant for providing the delicious food at the event for our guests to enjoy.
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Our Upcoming Events
- MIM Open Buffet Brunch on Sunday, September 15th at Turkuaz Restaurant
Turkish American Chamber of Commerce (TACCI),
Turkish American Society of Civil and Environmental Engineers (TASCEE),
Middle East Technical University Alumni Association,
Istanbul University Alumni Association USA (IUMEZ-USA),
Turkish-American Architects Engineers and Scientists Society (MİM)
To develop unity and dialogue among our communities we are organizing a joint Brunch
on September 16th, 2012 between 12pm-3pm
Additional information is as follows:
Open Buffet Brunch
Price: $25 per person (including tax and tips)
Place: Turkuaz Restaurant
Address: 2637 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10025
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to info@turkishuschamber.org by 9/13/12.
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We would like to welcome our newest member!
Barton LLP
(General Member)
New TACCI Member Barton LLP is a law firm that was founded in 1959 and continually evolving with its focus on building strong specializations in the most business critical practice areas of the law. Barton LLP represents and advises clients across a range of industries and provides services to Fortune 1000 companies and privately held businesses.
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
Nepal, Turkey Chambers of Commerce Sign a Deal
The Nepal Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NTCCI) and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce have signed a Protocol of Cooperation at a meeting of the two bodies on Saturday in the capital. The two parties have agreed to foster opportunities to improve economic and commercial ties between Nepal and Turkey. For more click here...
Novaces LLC
Lean Healthcare Training Now Available for Local Healthcare Professionals in Georgia and Northern Florida
NOVACES will host a Lean Healthcare Training in Valdosta on September 24 thru 28. Rising pressure for medical facilities to become more efficient and to control costs is creating a need for professionals who can implement Lean Healthcare, a process improvement methodology that has proven to speed up the adoption of new ideas and change to create the best place for patients and their families to receive care. For more click here...
Turkish Airlines wins a 2012 Silver Stevie Award in the International Business Awards global competition
Turkish Airlines has been awarded a silver medal by the Stevie Awards in the category "The Best Internal Recognition/Motivational Event". THY was recognized for the March 15th event held at the Turkish Technic Hangar in Istanbul. For more click here...
Vital Planning Group
Landmark Decision: The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act
On June 28, 2012 - two years and two months after passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) - the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law by a vote of five to four.1Unless Congress takes further action, the provisions of the act currently in effect will remain so, and most others will become effective as planned in 2013 or 2014. As a consumer, taxpayer, and investor, you may want to consider the potential ramifications of this landmark decision. For more please
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Open Buffet Brunch on September 16th
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