TBC’s Premier Education Programs: Registration Resumes in March!
TBC is relaunching its highly popular free education programs for high school seniors and students eager to explore technology and business. Starting in March, enrollment for online courses at TBC Tech School and campuses across Georgia will be open once again.
TBC Tech School offers students in grades 9–12 the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in technology. Led by industry experts, the program covers website development (Front-End: HTML, CSS) and programming (Back-End: Python), mobile app development, UI/UX design, graphic design, and digital marketing.
TBC Campus is designed for young people aged 18–24 who want to gain or enhance their expertise in both technology and business. Unlike traditional university settings, TBC Campus focuses on practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge, helping graduates secure employment in competitive fields. The curriculum includes technology project management, data analysis, graphic design, UI/UX design, entrepreneurship and business planning, advertising content creation, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital marketing.
To ensure access to high-quality education, participation in TBC Tech School and TBC Campus is completely free and open to students from all regions of Georgia. The only requirement is a passion for learning, growth, and innovation in the world of technology.
Stay updated on program registration and news at tbceducation.ge.
Program Opens Registration for March Trainings
TBC Business is launching a new series of educational sessions in March as part of the TBC Business Education Program. Five expert-led trainings will provide business representatives with essential insights on key topics, equipping them with valuable knowledge to support their business growth.
March Training Schedule:
- March 6 – Tax Issues (Online)
Trainer Davit Papiashvili will cover the fundamental principles of tax obligations in Georgia, explaining key concepts and providing practical calculation examples. - March 11 – Food Safety and HACCP System (Online)
Inga Tsertsvadze, Internal Auditor of Food Safety at Adjara Group, will guide participants through food facility requirements, essential production principles, and the HACCP system. - March 12 – Financial Essentials for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Online)
Natia Skhvitaridze, Managing Partner of FAS Group, will share insights on accounting and financial management, helping entrepreneurs navigate financial reporting and bookkeeping. - March 20-21 – Selling Products on Shopify (Online)
E-commerce specialist Kato Ramishvili will provide practical knowledge on online product sales and share real-life success stories from the field of e-commerce. - March 25-26 – Strategies for Entering Online Marketplaces (In-Person)
Experts Ia Nadirashvili and Miranda Manjgaladze will discuss key steps for placing products in online markets, outlining essential considerations for a successful entry into digital retail platforms.
Registration and Participation
TBC business customers can register for the trainings at this link , where detailed course information is also available. Participation in the TBC Business Education Program is free of charge, reinforcing TBC Business’s commitment to providing accessible, up-to-date knowledge to entrepreneurs.
TBC ESG Academy Launches Training for Business Representatives: “Business Path to Sustainability – Create a Green Future”
On March 18, at the TBC Concept multifunctional space in Tbilisi, business representatives will have the opportunity to attend the TBC ESG Academy training session titled “Business Path to Sustainability – Create a Green Future.”
Designed specifically for business professionals, the training aims to provide essential insights into climate change-related risks. Participants will gain knowledge of sustainable business models, their benefits, and expected long-term advantages. Additionally, the course will help businesses integrate sustainability-driven practices into their operations.
The TBC ESG Academy’s program is not limited to theoretical knowledge; it incorporates modern teaching methods designed for practical application.
In the first part of the training, participants will engage in interactive learning methods, including cognitive board games, videos, practical exercises, and theoretical discussions. Key topics covered will include waste management and the circular economy, greenhouse gases, sustainable urbanization, sustainable agriculture, and the regional impacts of climate change in Georgia. The second part of the training will offer sector-specific insights tailored to various industries.
TBC business customers have a unique opportunity to participate in the ESG Academy course with full funding. Registration is available at the following link: Register 🌏 ESG Academy.
The launch of the ESG Academy’s first course is supported by two European funds—the EFSE Development Facility (DF) and the GGF Technical Assistance Facility (TAF)—as part of their technical assistance programs. The training program was developed through an active collaboration between TBC and Develor, leveraging TBC’s expertise in sustainability and Develor’s proven teaching methodologies.
TBC ESG Academy is the first long-term educational platform in Georgia offering fully funded sustainability training programs in the Georgian language.
TBC Leasing Wins BARTA 2024 for the Fourth Time
On February 28, the winners of the Best Annual Report and Transparency Award (BARTA) 2024 were announced. For the fourth time, TBC Leasing received this prestigious award in the small and medium-sized company category (up to 500 employees).
Since 2024, the BARTA initiative has been supported by the World Bank’s Accounting, Auditing, and Sustainability Reporting Program (EASURE), implemented by the Center for Financial and Sustainability Reporting Reform (CFRR).
TBC Leasing highlights that this recognition once again underscores the company’s adherence to the Common Corporate Reporting Standard and its commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of financial reporting.
“The BARTA competition holds special significance for TBC Leasing. Winning for the fourth consecutive year is both an honor and a responsibility, reinforcing our dedication to customers and investors. High-quality reporting, transparency, and reliability are standards we have upheld for years. These principles enable us to attract additional resources from international financial institutions and further develop leasing products in our country,” said Tornike Egnatashvili, Head of the Finance Department at TBC Leasing.
BARTA was established in 2019 as part of a joint project between the European Union and the World Bank on Financial Inclusion and Accountability. This initiative followed the European Union’s efforts to fundamentally reform corporate reporting standards.
Lari Outlook: Strong FX Inflows, EUR/USD Dynamics, and Stable Domestic Conditions – TBC Capital Update
“As highlighted in our previous update, net foreign exchange inflows in January improved both month-over-month and year-over-year. Before delving into domestic factors affecting the lari, it is essential to note recent movements in international currency markets—specifically, the weakening of the U.S. dollar and the strengthening of the euro. This trend is a positive development for the lari.
In the context of the GEL/USD/EUR option strategy, these fluctuations reinforce the importance of focusing on medium- to long-term indicators, as we recommend, rather than reacting to short-term volatility, which often leads to significant losses.
A notable trend in this regard is the declining share of the euro in the corporate sector’s foreign currency loan portfolio. This shift aligns with our decision-making framework, given our assessment that the euro remains weak against the dollar in the medium to long term. This outlook considers Georgia’s economic risk profile and key trade linkages.
On the domestic front, demand for foreign currency weakened slightly in January, reflected in lower net purchases by households and businesses, as well as a slowdown in deposit conversions. However, demand remains elevated compared to historical levels, suggesting that overall market sentiment has not changed significantly.
According to TBC Capital’s short- and long-term equilibrium framework, the GEL is currently aligned with macroeconomic fundamentals. As a result, barring external shocks, significant short-term fluctuations in the lari are not part of our baseline scenario.
In terms of broader economic indicators, Geostat reported an 11.1% economic growth rate for January, exceeding our expectations. More insights into the underlying growth drivers will be available once quarterly national accounts data are published.
Inflation in February rose by 2.4% annually. However, excluding one-off factors, core inflation approached the target, reaching 2.9%. Notably, falling prices for durable goods are influencing inflation trends. This is a key area of focus for us, particularly as non-cash spending on durable goods through TBC channels continued to slow in February.
Read the full publication here: TBC Capital Weekly Update.
