Mares: Turkey, The Country
Wednesday, 11/16/11 5:55pm
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By Bill Mares
billmares_150_24.jpg(Host) Especially this time of year, when we hear the word "Turkey," most of us think about hunting, or Thanksgiving dinner. But for commentator Bill Mares, the word has recently taken on new meaning.
(Mares) Our older son works for a Chinese-American wire company that has sent him to Turkey six times in the last year. He considers Turkey the perfect bridge to serve both Europe and the Middle East. It's not part of the EU yet, but its favorable taxes and lower manufacturing costs make it very competitive. And the population of Turkey is young and English-speaking, with a strong work ethic and a business-minded attitude.
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