Kemal Hıra Held a Launch Event for His FTSO Presidential Candidacy

Kemal Hıra, a candidate for president of the Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FTSO), announced his candidacy at an event held ahead of the chamber’s elections.

The launch drew a large crowd consisting of Fethiye-based shopkeepers, merchants, industrialists, and chamber members. A group photo was taken with the participants following the event.

The Common Sense Platform was also among the groups that participated in the launch event.

Footage from the launch

For a video recording of the event: Kemal Hıra’s candidacy launch — video

The launch was covered by numerous local media outlets operating in Fethiye.

Why are Chamber of Commerce elections important?

Chambers of commerce and industry play a decisive role in the economic life of their districts. Chamber administrations work across a broad spectrum of areas, ranging from document and registration procedures for member businesses to vocational training, from tracking investment incentives to bringing issues in the fields of tourism, agriculture, and trade to the attention of central government agencies.

With thousands of members in the district, the Fethiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry ranks among the region’s largest professional organizations. In the chamber elections, professional committees and assembly members are first elected; the resulting assembly then elects the executive board and the president.

Fethiye Forum will continue to provide balanced coverage of all candidates throughout the election process; statements from candidates and groups will be featured.