A Historic Breakthrough for UEB in the U.S.: A New Era Begins in America for Turkish Small Business Owners and Merchants

The International Small Business Association (UEB), which aims to help Turkish small businesses and SMEs expand beyond national borders, has now set its sights on the U.S. market. UEB Founding President Mehmet Özdil hosted a high-level economic delegation from the U.S. in Istanbul.

Juliet Abdel, President of the Iowa World Trade Center and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, participated in the meeting.

What Opportunities Will Be Available for Turkish Small Business Owners in the U.S.?

So what does this critical meeting mean in practice for Turkish small business owners and merchants? The concrete outcomes of the summit are as follows:

• Bureaucratic and Legal Process Support: Turkish companies seeking to enter the U.S. market will receive one-on-one guidance regarding investment, incentive systems, and legal procedures.

• Direct Trade Guidance: UEB members looking to bring their brands to the U.S. or engage in e-export will receive full support from the U.S. side.

• Quick Communication via the Goodwill Ambassador: Following the meetings, Juliet Abdel, who accepted the role of UEB’s “Goodwill Ambassador,” announced that she will personally facilitate the processes for Turkish businesspeople in the U.S.

Abdel: “Doing Business with the U.S. Is Now Much Easier”

Addressing the Turkish business community after the meeting, Juliet Abdel stated, “From now on, doing business with the U.S. will be much easier. We eagerly await all UEB members and Turkish businesspeople who wish to do business in the U.S.”

UEB President Mehmet Özdil, meanwhile, emphasized their determination to empower Turkish businesses to have a voice in the global market, noting that this strategic move will add a new dimension to trade between the two countries.