SoGreen and Local Development Push Program Presented at Bartın TSO
An information meeting held within the scope of the Local Development Push carried out by the Western Black Sea Development Agency (BAKKA) and the Socially Inclusive Green Transition (SoGreen) Repayable Financing Support Program took place in the Conference Hall of the Bartın Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The meeting, held with broad participation from the provincial protocol, attracted great interest from attendees.
Delivering the opening speech of the meeting, Bartın TSO Chairman Halil Balık said: "In the global process of transformation, the green economy and an approach to sustainable production are no longer a choice but a necessity. The SoGreen and Local Development Push Programs implemented in this context offer important opportunities that will increase the competitiveness of our businesses. We attach importance to the Bartın business community benefiting from these supports to the fullest extent."
Within the scope of the program, the information presentations were delivered by Dr. Şahin Baş, Coordinator of the Bartın Investment Support Office, and Alper Erenler, Expert of the BAKKA Innovation and Competitiveness Unit.
In the presentations, it was stated that under the SoGreen Repayable Financing Support Program, interest-free loans of between TL 2.5 million and TL 7.5 million are offered to the relevant sectors, while under the Local Development Push Program, various support elements and tax advantages are provided.
At the meeting held for SMEs and businesses, detailed information was shared on investment opportunities in many areas, particularly green transformation investments, energy efficiency practices, environmentally friendly production processes, and projects supporting women's and youth employment.
The meeting, which attracted great interest from participants, concluded after a question-and-answer session.
