"I am glad to see you in Panevėžys and I hope that this is not the last time you visit our city. I hope that this joint project will be progressive and involve as many business representatives as possible, ”said Mayor R. Račkauskas.

Panevėžys investment environment, economic, cultural, social situation in the city and the projects under implementation were presented to Turkish business women representatives.

During the business mission, guests from Turkey will visit the companies of Panevėžys Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, get acquainted with the region's business and investment opportunities. During 4 days of the visit, the delegation of businesswomen will meet with women entrepreneurs from Panevėžys, Vilnius and Klaipėda, and will gain experience in  successful managent of companies. It is also planned to meet the creators of Lithuanian heritage, the head of one private kindergarten, the owner of a construction company, the heads of consulting companies, a real estate appraiser, a creator of amber products, etc.

Panevėžys Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, together with the Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is implementing the project “Promoting Women's Entrepreneurship and Initiative”. In September, the delegation of Panevėžys Businesswomen Network visited Alanya, where they conducted trainings for start-up entrepreneurs, shared their experience in creating and expanding businesses.