The Bornova Municipality Industrial Council gathered at Dramalılar Mansion with representatives from trade chambers and industrial estates to discuss problems and propose solutions. Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized that all possible support is provided for businesses to resolve licensing issues, while also stressing that legal sanctions will continue against those who avoid obtaining licenses. He also shared information about the recycling and disposal facility being established in Işıkkent. The meeting also included a heartfelt call for support for children in Bornova living with SMA and DMD.

The Industrial Council of Bornova Municipality convened at Dramalılar Mansion in a friendly meeting with representatives of industrial estates and trade chambers. Participants discussed Bornova’s industrial strength, the problems faced by tradespeople, and possible solutions.

Problems and demands on the table
The meeting brought together the heads and administrators of tradesmen, artisans, and drivers’ chambers located in Bornova, as well as chambers such as shoemakers and foundrymen based in the district. Site presidents and representatives from estates including MTK, Shoemakers’ Estate, Foundrymen’s Estate, Truckers’ Estate, and Car Mechanics’ Estate were also present. Deputy mayors and directors of licensing, sanitation, municipal police, public works, zoning, and parks and gardens departments attended as well. In a sincere atmosphere, tradespeople took turns voicing their problems, demands, and suggestions.

Special thanks were extended to Bornova Municipality for addressing needs such as truck parking, road paving, cleaning, parking, and environmental arrangements. Support was requested for further asphalt works in industrial estates. Reşat Gençtürk, President of the Çamdibi Tradesmen and Artisans Chamber, thanked the municipality and requested installment options for license fees as well as simplified licensing processes for small-scale tradespeople.

Mayor Eşki’s call for licensing
Reminding participants that Bornova hosts many industrial estates and large-scale industrial facilities, Mayor Ömer Eşki underlined the need to share the city’s industrial burden together. He stated:
“There are many unlicensed businesses in Bornova. We have provided every convenience for licensing and will continue to do so. But we will also take action against those who resist obtaining licenses. Licensing is essential both for the well-being of businesses and for us to deliver better services to Bornova.”

Mayor Eşki also shared details about a recycling and disposal facility being established in Işıkkent on a 6,000-square-meter site in cooperation with the Metropolitan Municipality:
“No one can simply dump their waste in unauthorized places and expect the municipality to handle it. You are responsible for proper disposal of your waste. We have launched a pilot project at the Shoemakers’ Estate. Our Belkahve company will collect the waste from your doors, and a licensed recycling firm will ensure its disposal. Naturally, there is a cost, and it will be charged to you. While industrial waste management is not normally a municipal duty, we are taking responsibility for a cleaner Bornova. You may work with Belkahve or another firm, but from now on, irregular dumping of waste will no longer be tolerated.”

An emotional appeal to industrialists: “Let’s save our children”
At the meeting, Mayor Eşki also made a heartfelt call for support for children in Bornova. He reminded attendees that donation campaigns authorized by the governor’s office are ongoing for SMA patients Esma Gönültaş and Abbas Miran, as well as DMD patient Berk Yıldız. Eşki addressed industrialists, saying:
“I ask for your support. Let’s save these children.”

Informative brochures about the campaigns were distributed to participants at the end of the meeting.