2023
The "Support for Women's Cooperatives and Women Entrepreneurs Project" won first place in the Gender Equality category of the World Chambers Competition.
2022
"GTO VOC-Test Merkezi" was opened to meet the qualified workforce demand of the gastronomy sector, to support standardization and quality improvement.
2022
"Gaziantep Gastronomy Academy (GAGA) and Application Restaurant" were launched and put into service.
2021
In the 2021 Audit Period of the TOBB Accreditation System, it was once again a CLASS A ROOM as the 2nd Chamber with the highest score among the Chambers of Commerce.
2020
GTO became the first chamber in the region to receive the "Covid-19 Safe Service Certificate."
2020
"Gastro A.Ş." was established with the aim of enhancing Gaziantep's gastronomy culture and improving service quality.
2020
The Foreign Trade Intelligence Center was established to provide guidance for its members' foreign trade activities.
2019
The GTO Arbitration and Mediation Center has been established to contribute to fast and economical resolution in commercial disputes.
2019
GTO achieved the EFQM Excellence 5-Star Certificate of Competence. With this success, GTO became the first and only chamber of commerce in Turkey to receive this achievement
2019
With the "Syria Desk Project," GTO won the first prize in the "Extraordinary Projects" category at the World Chambers Federation (WCF) competition.
2017
The first industrial design and hybrid modeling center in the region, named "GETHAM," was established within the chambers.
2017
With the establishment of "GTO Arbitration and Mediation Center" became the first civil society organization in the region to provide ," vocational qualification certificates.
2016
“SYRIAN BOARD” was established within the chamber to serve Syrian chamber members
2015
GCC received EFQM "Four Stars in Competence”certificate
2015
GCC was increased in ranking to class A in the accreditation system evaluations held by Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB)
2015
Geographical mark “MADE IN ANTEP" was registered by GCC
2014
A sectoral foreign trade company named MODA GAZIANTEP A.Ş. was established with the leadership of a chamber for the first time in Turkey
2014
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COALITION PLATFORM was established with the participation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Region
2014
The first furniture fair in Gaziantep was organized by GTO
2014
The first overseas liaison office between the Chambers of Commerce was established by GCC (Erbil Office of Commerce)
2012
GCC Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School was established by GCC
2008
GCC organized the first carpet fair in Gaziantep
2008
Syrian trade office was opened by GCC
2005
The first mosaic training center was established by GCC
2005
International Iraq and Neighboring Countries Fair was held in Gaziantep
2005
The first and only fine arts high school of Gaziantep which was established by GCC, opened its doors to students.
2005
GCC became one of the first chambers to be accredited by Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB).
2004
GCC Fine Arts High School was established as an educational institution and Küsget Emergency Healthcare Station was established as a healthcare center.
2001
The first EU Business Development Center of Turkey (ABİGEM) was founded by GCC.
2000
Gaziantep's trademark “pistachio” has received its geographical indication registered by GCC.
1999
GCC became one of the first chambers to implement ISO 9001 quality management system.
1997
Development Agency Model GAP-Entrepreneur Support Center was established.
1996
For the first time in the history of chambers of commerce, "SAY NO ECONOMIC EMBARGO” rally was organized by GCC.
1996
The first European Union (EU) Information Office of Turkey was established by GCC.
1994
Investment and Export Incentive Board was established.
1987
Consumer Complaints Board was established.
1985
TSE Gaziantep Representative Office was opened
1957
Participation in the 13th İzmir International Fair was ensured, thus, local products of Gaziantep were introduced internationally.
1939
Gaziantep Pistachio Exporters Association was established.
1938
Hasankeyf Tobacco Exporters Association was established.
1933
Intern students were sent to Istanbul textile factories for quality improvement of rug and textile manufacturing, and financial assistance was provided from Chamber budget for the trade course opened in Gaziantep.
1933
Gaziantep Tobacco Producers Cooperative was established.
1930
Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce organized the first exhibition of domestic goods in Gaziantep.
1929
An Art and Commerce Museum was opened within Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce.
1929
Gaziantep “Commodity and Produce Exchange" was established.
1925
Gaziantep Konserve ve Mamulat-ı Ziraiyye T.A.Ş was established.
1924
An "Antep Pistachio" plantation was established under the leadership of GCC
1923
Gaziantep Mensucat T.A.Ş was established
