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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Mandatory Registration Prior to Visa-Free Travel to the United States

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a Web-based system for the collection of information on Visa Waiver Program (VWP) nationals prior to boarding U.S.-bound air or sea carriers. Registration in ESTA became mandatory for citizens of all 34 VWP countries on January 12, 2009.
For further information, please visit http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html

Fast-Track Visa to the U.S.

The Chamber assists its Members with a fast-track service for interviews for visas to the U.S. The service is designated only for business trips. The service includes a fee. For information, contact the Chamber.

Chamber Boardroom

The Chamber is providing its Members, at a symbolic price, its boardroom on the 8th floor in the America House in Tel Aviv. Up to 18 people can be seated around the table, or up to 35 people in a theatre configuration. Services include a first-rate projector, a "barcode" for presentation purposes. To make use of the boardroom, contact the Chamber.

Improve your English in your own free time, conveniently – online!

The Chamber, with The Q Group, is offering members an online, low-intermediate-level English business course for all your international business and travel needs. Q Business Traveller allows you to study the specific English you will need in 16 business and travel situations, including: travel, hotels, greetings, eating out, socializing, work, directions, and appointments.

Visas to the U.S.

The Chamber provides its Members a fast-track visa process to enter the U.S. This service is designated solely for Chamber Members for business purposes. For more information, call 03-6952341.

Periodical Medical Examinations

Malram

Malram, part of the Ichilov Medical Center, offers AmCham members periodical examinations by senior medical staff. These include complete physical examinations, laboratory tests, cardiologic evaluations, hearing and ophthalmologic examinations, chest X-Rays, dental examinations, etc. Also an HS-CRP checkup, which forecasts heart and blood-related diseases. Costs for members - NIS 1,000. For further details contact the Chamber.

The Sheba Medical Center

According to an agreement with the Center, Chamber members may benefit from a medical follow-up and periodical check ups (examinations by internists, eye specialists, X-rays, cardiologic evaluations, etc.) at the hospital. The follow-up is based on results of the hospital examinations and upon request by the patient. Cost for 2006 - NIS 1,400 per person.
For further details contact the Chamber.

Hotels

Atlas Hotels, Dan Hotel Chain, Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, Hilton Tel Aviv and Eilat, Sheraton Tel Aviv, Sheraton Moriah Israel Chain, Holiday Inn Israel Crowne Plaza Hotels - Keter Business Club, Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel, David InterContinental Tel Aviv, Renaissance Tel Aviv, Rimonim Chain, The David Citadel, Eldan Jerusalem Hotel, Vital Hotel, Tal Aviation/American Airlines, Verlain Hotel in Paris

Work Visas to the U.S.
The Chamber with collaboration from Erin Green Esq. of Kan-Tor & Acco Law Offices, all Chamber members, will provide Chamber members a preliminary legal consultation by phone regarding U.S. work visas. read more »

For Rent, at the Chamber: An office is available, for at least one year.
For further Information, contact the Chamber: 03-6952341

Chamber Boardroom
The Chamber is providing its Members, at a symbolic price, its boardroom on the 8^th floor in the America House in Tel Aviv. Up to 18 people can be seated around the table, or up to 35 people in a theatre configuration. Services include a first-rate projector, a "barcode" for presentation purposes. To make use of the boardroom, contact the Chamber.

Apr. 26, 2010 : Conference on International Taxation, at the Chamber. An agenda will be sent in the upcoming days.

Jun. 15, 2010 : The Chamber Annual Awards Dinner at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Israelin Herzliya. Invitations will be sent shortly.

Mar. 22, 2010 : Cyber Security and Data Management:
The U.S. Market - Opportunities and Challenges

The Chamber, together with Maryland/Israel Development Center and the Israel Export Institute, is hosting a seminar on Cyber Security and Data Management: The U.S. Market - Opportunities and Challenges, on Monday, March 22, 2010,8:30a.m.-1p.m., at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 145 HaYarkon St., Tel Aviv.