Cyprus is coming to St. Tammany

Cyprus is coming to St. Tammany. The St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce is taking part in a foreign Executive Exchange Program this month. Niyal Ozturk, a program development officer for the Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry, will visit the chamber to observe its operations, meet with community leaders, take part in events and exchange ideas. The Cypress Turkish Chamber of Industry focuses on enhancing the private sector development within the Turkish Cypriot community in Cyprus. “We see this as an exchange of ideas where we will learn as much about Ms. Ozturk’s organization as she will about ours,” says St. Tammany West Chamber President & CEO Lacey Toledano. “We believe this is an excellent learning opportunity for all of us. This is a program that our organization wholeheartedly endorses.” During her visit, Ozturk will attend all committee meetings, board meetings, special events and seminars hosted by the Chamber. She will also engage in dialogue with other business and organizational leaders throughout the area, including the East St. Tammany Chamber, GNO Inc., Southeastern Louisiana University’s Small Business Development Center, and Idea Village. The chamber is one of just three nationwide taking part in the program this summer.