Israel-America Chamber of Commerce

Future Events

Seminar: "Transfer Pricing - How it works"

A seminar on "Transfer Pricing - How it works" will take place on Monday, February 23, 2009, 9-11am at the Chamber offices, America House, 8th floor, 35 Shaul Hamelech Blvd., Tel-Aviv.

The speaker: Lior Harary-Nitzan, Partner, ITS - Transfer Pricing & TESCM,

Ernest & Young, Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer.

Topics of discussion include: principles of transfer pricing concept; international transfer pricing standards; Israeli transfer pricing regulations, and how to plan your structure and business model to align with the transfer pricing standards. 

The presentation is in Hebrew. The seminar is aimed at CEOs of international companies, CFOs, corporate lawyers and CPAs.

Place is limited, participation fee: NIS 100 (including VAT). Parking is available at Asia House, Europe House ( Dafna St.), or at the  Museum Tower ( Berkowitz St.). 

Kindly confirm to the Chamber: Tel. 03-6952341, email: amcham@amcham.co.il.

Business Delegation from Louisiana

The Chamber will host a breakfast meeting with a delegation from the Coushatta Tribe in Louisiana, arriving for its first business trip to Israel to examine opportunities for investment and cooperation.

The event will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2009, 8:30 a.m., at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Delegates include: Mr. David Sickey, Vice Chairman; Mr. Ernest Sickey, Economic Development Advisory Committee Member and Ms. Janice Halfon, Liaison, International Affairs

The event is aimed at companies in the hi-tech, agro-tech, bio-tech and HS fields.

Companies wishing to meet with the delegates should contact the Chamber: Telephone – 03-6952341 or email: amcham@amcham.co.il.

Further information on the Coushatta tribe can be found in the following links:

http://www.coushatta.org

http://www.coushattacasinoresort.com/about_us/coushatta

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-151556

http://www.jeffdavis.org/PageDisplay.asp?p1=4703

Work Visas to the U.S.: The new administration in the U.S. that was committed to a reform in the immigration laws, along with the current economic crisis, is leading to a major change in the ability of foreign experts to work in 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.

The consultation will be provided courtesy of Kan-Tor & Acco every Sunday during the month of March, between 4-7 p.m., subject to prior registration. To register, kindly contact orel@ktalegal.com or call 03-6138202.

Business Opportunities from Israel

1. An Israeli company, developer of footwear that corrects flat-feet while getting rid of insoles and allowing freedom of movement at the ankle, is seeking a manufacturing agreement or a joint venture agreement.

2. An Israeli business development company would like to assist companies in penetrating the Israeli market or expanding its operations here (225).

3. A producer of red light phototherapy devices is seeking importers or distributors in the health care or cosmetic industries (226).

Business Opportunities from the U.S.

1. Mr. Georg Hasse, vice president of International Business Development at Cross Match Technologies, will visit Israel at the beginning of next month to explore potential partnerships. The company produces biometric management systems, applications and services. Its products are in operation in 75 countries, including US-Visit and UK Visa Biometrics. The company's website: www.crossmatch.com. Companies interested in meeting with Mr. Hasse should contact Irit van der Veur at the U.S. Commercial Service in the U.S. Embassy. Telephone: 03-5197540.
2. Office 1 fabaSuperstores is seeking a large Israeli franchisee. The company is a franchise of about 600 office supply stores in more than 32 countries. The company's website: www.office1international.com. For further information, contact Alan Wielunski at the U.S. Commercial Service in the U.S. Embassy. Telephone: 03-5197390.
3. Delaware provider of services for the life science industries is seeking buyers. Services include Scientific Software, Research Instruments, Chemical Reagents, Biotechnology Products, Scientific E-commerce and Biotech Portals (WTCDE02-2-2009- 1).
4. Georgia designer and developer of high-end fashion jewelry is seeking representatives (768).
5. Delaware manufacturer of copper-to-fiber connectivity products is seeking representatives and distributors (WTCDE02-2-2009- 2).
6. An advanced wound care medical application company from Georgia, in the soft tissue regeneration market, is seeking representatives (769).
7. Delaware manufacturer of NEB fertilizer additives is seeking representatives, distributors, agents and importers (WTCDE02-2-2009- 3).

1. Delaware management consultant and investment banker is seeking service providers (WTCDE02-2-2009- 4).
2. Delaware engineering plastics technology consulting, testing and development company is seeking agents and sales representatives (WTCDE02-2-2009- 5).
3. Pennsylvania manufacturer and supplier of reagents to the fertility, drugs and infectious disease test kits, is seeking representatives (771).

Would you like to publish your own business opportunity in the U.S. and Israel? Contact Amos Fabian, amos@amcham.co.il.

Benefits for Members

Improve your English in your own free time, conveniently – online! 60 hours – Just 250 NIS

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.

The Q Business Traveller offers you the chance to improve your:

• reading, pronunciation, grammar, and speaking skills.
• overall vocabulary – including words and expressions.
• American and British spelling, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

You can purchase the course only through the Chamber, at a special discount – 250 NIS for Chamber Members, 350 NIS for others. The number of licenses is limited. For more information, contact Amos, amos@amcham.co.il

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.

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. 

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

New Members

11 companies have joined the Chamber in 2009. The following six companies have joined the Chamber in the last month: