Future Events
Meet Yarom Ariav
The Chamber is hosting Yarom Ariav, Director General of the Finance Ministry, on Thursday, Dec.18, 2008, 1 p.m., at Lilit Restaurant, 2 Dafna St., Tel Aviv.
Registration Fee: 180 NIS (including VAT). Space is limited.
To RSVP, contact 03-6952341 or email amcham@amcham.co.il.
Past Events
Lecture: New Regulations for Investors in the United States
Chamber members participated in a lecture – on New Regulations for investors in the United States – by Ben Davis, Treasury Financial Attache at the Consulate General of the U.S. in Jerusalem on Dec. 10.
Following the lecture, participants raised questions during a video conference call with representatives from the Foreign Investments Department at the U.S. Treasury Department.
The event took place at the offices of Shrem Fudim Kelner investment company in Tel Aviv.
For information on the new regulations, from the U.S. Department of Treasury website, click here.
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" U.S. and Israel: 60 Years of Business Partnerships" – Dec. 2, 2008 More than 200 leading businesspeople from Israel and the U.S. participated in a conference at a conference, organized by the Chamber, on " U.S. and Israel: 60 Years of Business Partnerships," at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Participants included Hon. Sallai Meridor, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., who opened the conference, and David Rubinstein, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Carlyle Group. David Brodet, former Director General of the Finance Ministry, and Eli Hurvitz, Chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, presented the highlights of "Israel 2028: Vision and Strategy for Economy and Society in a Global World." According to this document, Israel will among the 15 leading countries in terms of income per capita, while raising its quality of life, preserving its values and strengthening ties with world Jewry. Participants were divided into five roundtable sessions:
The Israeli delegation was headed by the Chairman of the Chamber, Chemi Peres, and Hon. Danny Gillerman, outgoing Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. They participated in a two-day seminar organized by the America-Israel Friendship League in New York, visited Morgan Stanley, Madison Square Garden and McGraw-Hill. While in New York, the delegation opened trade on the New York Stock Exchange, which celebrated Israel Day. Following these discussions, the Chamber will hold forums, in Israel and abroad, and develop position papers to be submitted to both governments. Photos from the event can be accessed from our website, here. |
Business Opportunities from Israel
Would you like to publish your own business opportunity in the U.S. and Israel? Contact Amos Fabian, amos@amcham.co.il.
- An Israeli business development company would like to assist companies in penetrating the Israeli market or expanding its operations here (225).
- Investment banking firm would like to source investment opportunities in Israel for U.S. investors (229).
- 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.
- Delaware manufacturer of custom fabrication to customer specifications of all thermoplastic laminate products, is seeking manufacturers (WTCDE12-1-2008- 1)
- Georgia manufacturer of steel pipes for bridges, parking decks, oil platforms, walls, jail cells, condominiums, hotels, etc, is seeking representatives (763).
- Georgia manufacturer of hand crafted watches, made to order, is seeking distributors (764).
- Delaware provider of emergency notification software packages is seeking distributors (WTCDE12-1-2008- 2).
- Georgia provider of banking equipment, parts, imaging supplies and technical support for customers searching for ATM machines, is seeking representatives (765).
- Delaware manufacturer of natural gas heat pumps is seeking agents and distributors (WTCDE12-1-2008- 3).
- Illinois manufacturer of fingerprint recognition systems designed to verify and identify individuals to eliminate fraud, is seeking representatives (766).
- Delaware consultant of management and financial issues, including information on registering as a company in Delaware, is seeking representatives (WTCDE12-1-2008- 4).
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
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.
New Members
In 2008, 61 companies have joined the Chamber. The following companies have joined in the last month:
| Coronis BD Partners Ltd., investment fund | Dr. Eric Messika |
| G.B. Axelnet Technology Solutions, content management | Mr. Lev Kacnelson |
| Medica Venture Partners, VC fund | Dr. Pennina Safer Dr. Ehud Geller |
| Mila Tova International Translations Ltd. | Ms. Tova Ichai |
