Gümüşhane Traditional and Organic Products Business Development Centre Project

In order to increase the number of entrepreneurs in traditional products sector with an equal opportunity in enterprise, business and income a business development centre (İŞGEM) is established in Gümüşhane. 20 entrepreneurs are being placed in İŞGEM, 25% of which are aimed to be women and young entrepreneurs. Business plans of the entrepreneurs are redesigned by professional consultants and export oriented business plans are developed.

Within the İŞGEM premises there is a common use production and packaging unit for churchkela (traditional sweet) and dried fruit roll-up products in addition to a training hall. Through the packaging unit the products are stored under healthier conditions with longer shelf-life, and with this entrepreneurs are able to create their own brand and market their products to internal and external market, more easily.

Through the seminars organised in the region İŞGEM is introduced to the entrepreneurs and information is provided on business development, entrepreneurship and how SMEs are supported.