U.S.-Turkey Business Council Virtual Reverse Trade Mission to Texas

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Event Description

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Turkey Business Council in collaboration with The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and State of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, Office of Governor Greg Abbott cordially invites you to join us for a virtual reverse trade mission to the State of Texas, featuring high-level representatives from U.S. & Turkish private sectors and state officials. 

This trade mission will focus on opportunities for Turkish companies interested in or currently doing business in Texas and will provide insights from state representatives on investment incentives. 

Details

Wednesday, March 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Open Greetings
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Welcome from U.S.-Turkey Business Council Executive Director, Jennifer Miel
  • Greetings from Dr. Tamer Saka, Vice Chair, U.S.-Turkey Business Council
  • Greetings from the Union of Chambers and Commodity's Vice President, Ayhan Zeytinoglu
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Overview of Texas business climate (advantages and incentives)
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Larry McManus, Director of Business & Community Development, Economic Development & Tourism, Office of Governor Greg Abbott
  • Q&A
10:45 AM - 11:10 AM
Collaboration Model and Success Stories
10:45 AM - 11:10 AM
  • Robert Fee, Vice President for International Affairs and Climate, Cheniere
  • Onur Yazgan, Commercial Vice General Manager, CimSA
  • Barbaros Karaahmet, Chief Operating Partner, Herrick Feinstein, LLP
  • Mike Sarimsakci, Chair & CEO, Alterra Wolrdwide
  • Josh Croix, Chief Commercial Officer, Borusan Mannessman Pipe U.S., Inc. 
  • Q&A
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Closing Keynote
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17)