Turkish Heritage Organization Offers Support to Native American Community, Participates in Reservation Economic Summit

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the Turkish Heritage Organization (THO) will participate in the twenty ninth annual Reservation Economic Summit event hosted by the National Center for American Indian Development. Based on its experience working with Turkish-Americans, the THO will offer its expertise on policy areas related to economic development and help strategize on how to increase economic growth in the Native American community.

"The Reservation Economic Summit is a valuable opportunity for the THO to connect with another like-minded community with similar challenges, goals and aspirations," commented Halil Danismaz, President of THO. "Turkish-Americans and Native Americans have much in common and it is our pleasure to share lessons learned and work together to increase economic opportunity for all."

Turkish Embassy Counselor Aydan Karamanoglu will also be speaking during the Reservation Economic Summit, highlighting charitable contributions made by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) to The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation and Indian farmers in Guatemala, Peru, and Bolivia. These grants have been an important part of the National Center for American Indian Development's work to improve the lives of American Indians by providing federal grants, small business assistance, and college scholarships.

During the tradeshow at the Reservation Economic Summit on Wednesday, June 17, the THO will offer participants information on its work to improve the U.S.-Turkey relationship as it relates to the economy, energy, trade and creating business opportunities in the U.S. In addition to the THO, the Turkish Coalition of America is also a sponsor of the event and participant in the tradeshow.

For more information on THO and its experts, visit TurkHeritage.org and follow @TurkHeritage.

The Turkish Heritage Organization (THO) is a non-profit organization founded to promote discussion and dialogue around issues of importance in the U.S.-Turkey bilateral relationship and Turkey's role in the international community.

SOURCE Turkish Heritage Organization

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