Timeline
2025
The "Women Breaking Boundaries with GCC" project received the UNDP Special Award at the 23rd Golden Compass Public Relations Awards of Türkiye, organized by the Public Relations Association of Türkiye (TÜHİD).
December 2025
The "Women Breaking Boundaries with GCC" project received the UNDP Special Award at the 23rd Golden Compass Public Relations Awards of Türkiye, organized by the Public Relations Association of Türkiye (TÜHİD).
The Station Gaziantep project received an award in the Local Initiatives category at the Social Impact Awards organized by Dünya Newspaper.
November 2025
The Station Gaziantep project received an award in the Local Initiatives category at the Social Impact Awards organized by Dünya Newspaper.
BULLA, the training restaurant of the Gaziantep Gastronomy Academy (GAGA), was once again recognized in the “Excellent” category of the İncili Gastronomy Guide, earning 4 Pearls.
November 2025
BULLA, the training restaurant of the Gaziantep Gastronomy Academy (GAGA), was once again recognized in the “Excellent” category of the İncili Gastronomy Guide, earning 4 Pearls.
Gaziantep Gastronomy Academy (GAGA) professional culinary arts students won Second Place at the Kayseri Cooking Competition.
October 2025
Gaziantep Gastronomy Academy (GAGA) professional culinary arts students won Second Place at the Kayseri Cooking Competition.
2024
The "In Pursuit of Blue" film, produced for the 30 August Victory Day celebrations, received an Honorable Mention Award in the Artificial Intelligence Category at the Golden Baklava Film Festival.
December 2024
The "In Pursuit of Blue" film, produced for the 30 August Victory Day celebrations, received an Honorable Mention Award in the Artificial Intelligence Category at the Golden Baklava Film Festival.
2023
The "Support for Women's Cooperatives and Women Entrepreneurs Project" won first place in the Gender Equality category of the World Chambers Competition.
July 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.
September 2022
"GTO VOC-Test Merkezi" was opened to meet the qualified workforce demand of the gastronomy sector, to support standardization and quality improvement.
"Gaziantep Gastronomy Academy (GAGA) and Application Restaurant" were launched and put into service.
September 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.
September 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."
November 2020
GTO became the first chamber in the region to receive the "Covid-19 Safe Service Certificate."
"Gastro A.Ş." was established with the aim of enhancing Gaziantep's gastronomy culture and improving service quality.
January 2020
"Gastro A.Ş." was established with the aim of enhancing Gaziantep's gastronomy culture and improving service quality.
The Foreign Trade Intelligence Center was established to provide guidance for its members' foreign trade activities.
January 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.
December 2019
The GTO Arbitration and Mediation Center has been established to contribute to fast and economical resolution in commercial disputes.
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
November 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
With the "Syria Desk Project," GTO won the first prize in the "Extraordinary Projects" category at the World Chambers Federation (WCF) competition.
July 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.
November 2017
The first industrial design and hybrid modeling center in the region, named "GETHAM," was established within the chambers.
With the establishment of "GTO Arbitration and Mediation Center" became the first civil society organization in the region to provide ," vocational qualification certificates.
May 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
January 2016
“SYRIAN BOARD” was established within the chamber to serve Syrian chamber members
2015
GCC received EFQM "Four Stars in Competence”certificate
March 2015
GCC received EFQM "Four Stars in Competence”certificate
GCC was increased in ranking to class A in the accreditation system evaluations held by Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB)
February 2015
GCC was increased in ranking to class A in the accreditation system evaluations held by Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB)
Geographical mark “MADE IN ANTEP" was registered by GCC
January 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
April 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
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COALITION PLATFORM was established with the participation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Region
March 2014
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COALITION PLATFORM was established with the participation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Region
The first furniture fair in Gaziantep was organized by GTO
February 2014
The first furniture fair in Gaziantep was organized by GTO
The first overseas liaison office between the Chambers of Commerce was established by GCC (Erbil Office of Commerce)
January 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
March 2012
GCC Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School was established by GCC
2008
GCC organized the first carpet fair in Gaziantep
February 2008
GCC organized the first carpet fair in Gaziantep
Syrian trade office was opened by GCC
January 2008
Syrian trade office was opened by GCC
2005
The first mosaic training center was established by GCC
April 2005
The first mosaic training center was established by GCC
International Iraq and Neighboring Countries Fair was held in Gaziantep
March 2005
International Iraq and Neighboring Countries Fair was held in Gaziantep
The first and only fine arts high school of Gaziantep which was established by GCC, opened its doors to students.
January 2005
The first and only fine arts high school of Gaziantep which was established by GCC, opened its doors to students.
GCC became one of the first chambers to be accredited by Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB).
January 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.
March 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.
January 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.
January 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.
January 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.
January 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.
February 1996
For the first time in the history of chambers of commerce, "SAY NO ECONOMIC EMBARGO” rally was organized by GCC.
The first European Union (EU) Information Office of Turkey was established by GCC.
January 1996
The first European Union (EU) Information Office of Turkey was established by GCC.
1994
Investment and Export Incentive Board was established.
January 1994
Investment and Export Incentive Board was established.
1987
Consumer Complaints Board was established.
January 1987
Consumer Complaints Board was established.
1985
TSE Gaziantep Representative Office was opened
January 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.
January 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.
January 1939
Gaziantep Pistachio Exporters Association was established.
1938
Hasankeyf Tobacco Exporters Association was established.
January 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.
February 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.
Gaziantep Tobacco Producers Cooperative was established.
January 1933
Gaziantep Tobacco Producers Cooperative was established.
1930
Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce organized the first exhibition of domestic goods in Gaziantep.
January 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.
February 1929
An Art and Commerce Museum was opened within Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce.
Gaziantep “Commodity and Produce Exchange" was established.
January 1929
Gaziantep “Commodity and Produce Exchange" was established.
1925
Gaziantep Konserve ve Mamulat-ı Ziraiyye T.A.Ş was established.
January 1925
Gaziantep Konserve ve Mamulat-ı Ziraiyye T.A.Ş was established.
1924
An "Antep Pistachio" plantation was established under the leadership of GCC
January 1924
An "Antep Pistachio" plantation was established under the leadership of GCC
1923
Gaziantep Mensucat T.A.Ş was established
January 1923
Gaziantep Mensucat T.A.Ş was established
