On June 16, 2011, IIA was visited by Iranian businessmen, representatives of MARCOPOLO Asia Company. The guests became interested in the tourism development of Ajara region and they plan to construct a 3-star hotel in Batumi.

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On June 7, 2011, International Investors Association was visited by the 16 people businessmen delegation from Giresun, Turkey. The main goal of businessmen’ visit was the establishment of trade partnership and getting acquainted with investment environment of Georgia. Based on the guests’ information, the implementation of Georgia-Turkey joint economic projects is planned in near future.The business delegation was hosted by the IIA staff and the representatives of its member companies.

On June 1, 2011 International Investors Association was visited by Mrs. Eva Berger, Honorary Consul of Austria to Georgia and Mr. Konstantin Bekos, Trade Delegate of Austrian Chamber of Commerce in Ankara. The main goal of their visit was to get acquainted with the investment environment of Adjara Region. According to their information, Austrian businessmen are interested in the development of mountain-ski resorts as well as implement investments in the sectors of construction and agriculture. The guests were informed about the structure and activity of International Investors Association.

On June 2 of the current year, graduates of University of California, Berkley visited International Investors Association of Georgia who were interested in the business environment of Georgia. They do the research about economic and investment potential of Georgia. The guests were informed about the structure of International Investors Association and got acquainted with the activities of association member companies.

On May 29, 2011, International Investors Association of Georgia hosted the representatives of Chamber of Commerce of Turkish City of Kayseri. The main aim of Turkish businessmen’ visit to Georgia was to study the Investment environment of Adjara Region. IIA member companies’ representatives shared their experience of working in Georgia with the guests as well as gave the information about IIA structure and activity.

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On May 21 of the current year, in the International Investors Association of Georgia, Giorgi Pertaia, the Tax Ombudsman of Georgia held a meeting with the representatives of IIA member and candidate member companies. Issues regarding production losses and obligatory bank guarantees for customs clearance were discussed during the meeting. Business Ombudsman stated that mentioned issues are being discussed in the Revenue Service and they will be resolved. Outreach meetings were also planned with IIA member companies for the nearest future.

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