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1. “GEORGIAN BAKERS” TO EXPAND PRODUCTION ASSORTMENT
   (Daily News: November 3, 2011)

   Confectionary producer Georgian Bakers plans to broaden production assortment from February of 2012. At this stage, the company is engaged in production of confectionary only, but other directions are expected to add in early 2012 as well, the company told Sarke without specifying the details, however.

2. “WISSOL PETROLEUM GEORGIA” BECAME EXCLUSIVE PARTNER OF “AS24”
   (Daily News: November 3, 2011)

   Wissol Petroleum Georgia (oil-products distributor) became exclusive partner of international chain of filling stations AS24. The sides have signed corresponding memorandum in Tbilisi today.

3. EPI’S EXPERT: GEORGIAN GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION IS CAPABLE TO REPLACE IMPORT FULLY
   (Daily News: November 3, 2011)

   According to deputy head of agriculture unit of USAID’s Economic Prosperity Program (EPI) Lasha Dolidze, currently production of Georgian greenhouses holds 30% of local market in winter. We goal to replace import fully through development of the mentioned sphere in 4 years at most, he said.

4. “MCDONALD’S” BUILDING ON RUSTAVELI AVENUE IN TBILISI UPGRADED
   (Daily News: November 2, 2011)

   According to businessman Temur Chkonia, upgraded McDonald’s has been opened at Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi today. Rebranding of the restaurant cost $925,000 lari, he said.

5. MORE THAN 50 COMPANIES TAKE PART IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRY EXHIBITION
   (Daily News: November 2, 2011)

   The 11^th international exhibition of agriculture, food and drinks industry, packing and processing technologies has been launched in Tbilisi exhibition center ExpoGeorgia today.

   More than 50 companies will present their production and services on 40 stands until November 5.

6. THE EU TO ALLOT 1.4M EUR FOR METROLOGY AND STANDARDIZATION STRENGTHENING IN GEORGIA
   (Daily News: November 2, 2011)

   The project “Metrology and Standardization Strengthening According to the EU’s Best Practice” was launched today in Tbilisi, being funded by EU with 1.4 million EUR.

   The project aims assistance provision to Economy and Sustainable Development Ministry’s National Agency of Standards, Technical Regulations and Metrology.

7. BIDZINA IVANISHVILI DRAWS ATTENTION TO EMPLOYMENT
   (Daily News: November 1, 2011)

   According to businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili, who announced recently his political ambitions, he will place priority on job creation. He underlined the mentioned issue two times at the press conference, held toady, but did not specify arrangements necessary for the mentioned goal.

8. Rezonansi: “GEORGIAN GOVERNMENT RETURNS TO THE REPEATEDLY FAILED PROJECTS”
   (Economic Press Monitor: November 1, 2011)

   Updated plan of the Georgian government for 2011-2015 envisages construction of 5 industrial zones in the regions.

   It is obvious that existing free zones do not prove themselves, but the government does not step back, the newspaper reports.

9. Rezonansi: “CONSENT ON RUSSIA’S ACCESSION TO WTO NOT TO BRING US ECONOMIC BENEFITS”
   (Economic Press Monitor: November 1, 2011)

   Giorgi Gaganidze, subdean of Economics and Business Faculty of Tbilisi State University, says that Georgia has never considered economic dividends as subject of bargain on negotiations concerning Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). “Our consent to this offer means that Abkhazia and South Ossetia are occupied territories for Georgia and we do not to resign ourselves to violence”, he declares.

10. SHARE OF TBILISI IN ISSUED CREDITS IS DECLINED
    (Daily News: October 31, 2011)

    National Bank of Georgia reported that in terms of loans’ distribution among Georgian regions, Tbilisi accounted for 78.8% of total credits issued as of October 1.

    To compare, as of the 1^st quarter, the same rate made up 80.8%, decreasing to 79.8% in the 2^nd quarter.

11. 6,541 CONSTRUCTION PERMISSIONS ISSUED WITHIN 9-MONTHS
    (Daily News: October 31, 2011)

    Sakstat reported on 6,541 construction permissions, issued within 9 months of the year. To compare: there were 6,635 permissions issued during whole 2010.

12. CONSTRUCTION OF 1,098 OBJECTS COMPLETED WITHIN 9 MONTHS
    (Daily News: October 31, 2011)

    Sakstat reported that construction of 1,098 objects was finished within 9 months, resulting in total area of 569,793 square m.

    Residential housing accounts for 41.3% of completed objects (455 objects with area of 231,425 square m).

13. Kviris Palitra: “BOOTHS’ ECONOMIC”
    (Economic Press Monitor: October 31, 2011)

    As the newspaper notes, even to prolong permission on existing booths was impossible in resent years, leaving alone taking permission for new ones. Now the City Hall has decided to install 1,000 new booths and to simplify permission.

14. “ALCATEL” PRESENTED ITS “ONE TOUCH 818” IN TBILISI
    (Daily News: October 28, 2011)

    Mobile communication operator Mobitel (trademark of Beeline) reported that its strategic partner, French Alcatel held “the world premiere” of new mobile phone model ONE Touch 818 in Tbilisi today.

    After Tbilisi, presentation is planned in Paris, Shanghai, etc., Mobitel noted.

15. “AMERICAN MONOLITH” OPENED COOLHOUSE IN POTI
    (Daily News: October 28, 2011)

    Company American Monolith has opened coolhouse in Poti, being equipped with modern technologies. The building with storage capacity of 10,000 t is located on 6,500 square m.

16. “PRIVATBANK” CONTINUES NETWORK EXPANSION
    (Daily News: October 28, 2011)

    PrivatBank has reported that one more service-center will be opened in Tbilisi (Dadiani Str. 34 in Nadzaladevi district) for coming days, which will became the 33^rd in the city. After it’s opening, countrywide number of the bank’s outlets to reach 93.

17. DUTY-FREE SHOP IS OPENED FOR DIPLOMATIC CORPS IN VAKE
    (Daily News: October 27, 2011)

    Company Duty Free Alliance opened today duty-free shop Diplomat in Tbilisi’s elite district Vake (Chavchavadze Ave. 74b). The shop, located on 150 square m, will serve diplomats, working in Georgia, and persons, equated to them.

18. “NARCISSUS” INTRODUCES ISO 2200 AND HACCP
    (Daily News: October 27, 2011)

    Confectionary producer Narcissus has announced that introduction of ISO 22000 and HACCP standards is started in its enterprise, located in Isani district of Tbilisi. The process is expected to complete within 9 months, the company said.

19. “GWP” SPENT 1.5M LARI ON MODERNIZATION OF CENTRAL LAB FOR WATER QUALITY CONTROL
    (Daily News: October 27, 2011)

    Georgian Water&Power (GWP, Tbilisi water company) reported that modernization of central laboratory for water quality control is completed. Modernization of this lab, located in Grmagele filtering station, cost the company 1.5 million lari.

20. Bankebi da Finansebi: “MP, CHEATER, BUSINESSMAN OR USURER – GIORGI GOGUADZE’S BUSINESS INTERESTS”
    (Economic Press Monitor: October 27, 2011)

    The article reviews business interests of Giorgi Goguadze, majoritarian deputy of the Parliament from ruling National Movement in Isani district of Tbilisi.

    The newspaper reports that according to Business Register, Goguadze is single owner of company Asset Management Group as of July 12 of this year.

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