Texas Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME TO THE TTACC

Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce (TTACC), a non-profit and a non-political organization, was established in Houston, Texas by a group of investors, educators, business and legal consultants to facilitate commerce between the US and other countries and to establish partnerships among organizations.

Our mission is to promote partnership of reciprocal businesses worldwide by using their comparative and competitive advantage as a ramp towards new commercial relationships. The IICP will utilize indigenous resources to provide data, training, workshops, and logistics to public, individuals, and its members.

TTACC at Turkic Fest

TTACC participates in Turkic Fest Last weekend as a sponsor and introduces TTACC to the visitors of the Turkic Fest. TTACC president, Ali Kemal Civelek, said that We are proud of being sponsor such a wonderful event. Turkic Fest stayed two days in downtown Houston. Historic Ottoman Army Band came to festival from Turkey and gave several concerts in Festival and Houston. Many dignitaries visited Turkic fest and TTACC booth among them Houston judge Edd Emett, congressman Al Green, State representative Dora Oliva.

Turkic Cultures and Children’s Festival was organized on November 1st and 2nd at Hermann Square, in front of Houston City Hall, to celebrate the rich heritage of such Turkic sister nations as Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Bosnia. Raindrop presented an authentic Turkic weekend which pleased the whole family’s eyes, ears and palates. This year, the festival drew over 15,000 participants of all ages.

Dear Community members, Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce asks your generous support for:

"The Texas Antalya Friendship Commemorative Forest"

Recently, fire destroyed approximately 9,800 acres of forested area in Antalya, Turkey. (http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/02/turkey.fires.) Because of the loss of thousands of trees, the people of the region have suffered a devastating loss.

In an effort to revitalize the region, we have initialized a project to support a tree reforestation effort in the area. We would like to name the reforestation effort "The Texas Antalya Friendship Commemorative Forest."

Condolences for IKE victims.

Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce expresses condolences for those who lost their lives and homes by the ferocious Hurricane Ike. The devastation could only harm the homes and belongings but not the hearts of the people. We will do anything we can for a fast recovery in this community throughout the affected areas. Our members have already taken action and opened their homes for those without power and shelter, shared their meals with those affected ones.

We believe Houstonians will overcome the difficulties easily.

May peace and security be with you!

TTACC board members visited Houston Port

20 August 2008

Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce Board Members visited Houston Port Authority . TTACC president Ali K. Civelek and board members Vedat Alpkiray and Ertugrul Akkus participated in visit. Mr Civelek gave brief information about TTACC and its activities. Houston Port Authority officals introduced Houston Port to the TTACC members.

The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located just a few hours' sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico. The port is ranked first in the United States in foreign waterborne tonnage and second in the U.S. in total tonnage.

The Port of Houston is made up of the Port of Houston Authority and the 150-plus private industrial companies along the Houston Ship Channel. All together, the port authority and its neighbors along the ship channel are a large and vibrant component to our regional economy.

Breakfast Program in new Raindrop Turkish House

20 July 2008

TTACC organized a breakfast program in the new building of Raindrop Turkish House.

Newbuilding of Raindrop was finished last month by the help of Turkish Community in Texas. It is established on more than 8 acres of land on W. Belfort. New Turkish House has 28.000 sf building.

Raindrop Turkish House officials gave a building tour to TTACC members and talked about new projects of Raindrop. For More information about new Raindrop facility: Raindrop Turkish House

After breakfast TTACC president Ali K. Civelek gave a presentation about new agenda of 2008 and 2009.

TTACC at US-Panama Business Council

July 14, 2008

President of Texas Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce, Ali K Civelek and Executive Director of Raindrop Turkish House, Ali R Candir participated in the inauguration dinner of US-Panama Business Council Southwest Chapter. Business Council was created to strengthen the relationship between two countries and promote business opportunities. Minister of Commerce & Industry of Panama, the Hon. Carmen Gisela Vergara gave a speech about the importance of this council. Mr. Candir and Mr. Civelek thanked to Hon. Adsinar Cajar Bocek, Consul General of Panama for the invitation and the kind hospitality. (July 14, 2008, HOUSTON)

Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce Dinner Program

May 29, 2008

As TTACC, we are aimed at providing opportunities for small business supporters to come together around common concerns, hear the latest on policy issues from the experts, and utilize networking as a tool to establish strong business relations.

About 100 small business owners gathered at the dinner program on May 29th at Hilton Medical Center. The evening featured US Small Business Administration District Director, Mr. Manuel R. González , as keynote speaker. Mr. Gonzales introduced US Small Business Administration Services to local businessmen and women.

10 April 2008

TTACC’s april lunchen hosted City Controller Annise Parker. City Controller Annise Parker is Houston’s second-highest elected city official and serves as the city's Chief Financial Officer. She talked about current City of Houston issues, financial position and credit ratings of city, waste elimination methods.

TTACC March Luncheon

18 March 2008

Lone Star Bank president Jeff Berkley was keynote speaker at the TTACC march luncheon. He is from a long line of bankers in Kansas also the president of Alliance Bank in Topeka Kansas. He talked about current banking industry trends and issues. Mr. Berkley said small and local banks can still compete at today’s marketplace along with the national banks. Local businessmen and media attended the luncheon.