Sponsored by
Future Events
n this Issue:
Dec. 30, 2010 Seminar: Increase your Odds of Going Viral
Jan. 10. 2011 Seminar: Business and Regulatory Issues Concerning Foreign
Companies Trading on U.S. Stock Exchanges
March 1-2, 2011 IsraMedTech 2011
March 9, 2011 2011 Innovation Summit
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Dec. 19 Seminar: Commercial Real Estate in the U.S.:
Yes, No and How
Dec. 20 and 22 Seminar: Last Minute Year End USA Income Tax and
Estate Tax Planning
Dec. 10, 2010-Feb. 2, 2011 Upcoming Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.
The Israeli Economy – Special Developments
Chamber Committees
Business Opportunities
New Members
Benefits for Members
Chamber Events
Seminar: Increase your Odds of Going Viral
The Chamber, in cooperation with Signal Business Development and DLA Piper, Members of the Chamber, and Never Stop Marketing is holding a seminar titled "Be Remarkable, on Dandelion Marketing: How to Increase Your Odds of Going Viral."
The lectures will take place on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, 9a.m.-11a.m., at the Chamber Conference Room, 35 Shaul Hamelech Blvd., Tel Aviv.
For further information and registration, click here.
Seminar: Business and Regulatory Issues Concerning Foreign Companies Trading on U.S. Stock Exchanges
The Chamber, in cooperation with the Directors Roundtable Institute, is inviting its members to a seminar on Business and Regulatory Issues Concerning Foreign Companies Trading on U.S. Stock Exchanges. The seminar will take place on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, between 8:30 a.m. and noon, at Leonardo City Tower Hotel, 14 Shalom Zisman St., Ramat Gan.
The event, including breakfast, is geared toward directors and advisors. There is no fee and breakfast will be provided. To register, click here or email Jack Friedman, Karen.f.todd@gmail.com.
Save the Date
March 1-2, 2011: IsraMedTech 2011
The Chamber is co-sponsoring IsraMedTech 2011, organized by MedEvents, on March 1-2, 2011, in Haifa. This event is of particular interest to innovative companies developing and marketing products within the following areas: Medical Devices; Imaging; MedTech; Coatings and Polymers; Medical IT; Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals; Medical Equipment; Venture Capital/Finance and Delivery Platforms.
For further information, click here.
March 9, 2011: 2011 Innovation Summit
The Chamber is co-sponsoring the 2011 Innovation Summit, organized by The Economist, to take place on March 9, 2011, in Tel Aviv. For further information, and to inquire about
discounted fees, click here
Past Events
Seminar: Commercial Real Estate in the United States: Yes, No and How
The Chamber held a seminar on Commercial Real Estate in the United States on December 19, 2010 at the Dan Hotel in Tel-Aviv. More than 200 guests listened to presentations on various aspects of real estate, including U.S. Real Estate Market: Overview, Trends and Opportunities; Structuring and Operating Real Estate Investments in the U.S.; The Israeli Institutional Investor's Perspective; U.S. Taxation of of Foreign Companies Investing in U.S. Real Estate and Legal Issues for Foreign Companies Investing in U.S. Real Estate.
Adv. Monte Silver of Wasserman Comden Casselman & Esenten said that new U.S. tax regulations will render foreign investments unworthy, unless foreign entities provide loans to U.S. companies, allowing the latter to purchase investments for the former.
Adv. Gil Raveh, Partner at Erdinast Ben Nathan Law Firm, said that U.S. taxation laws treat foreign investors like any U.S. business owner, including in all aspects of taxation.
The event was sponsored by Wasserman Comden Casselman & Esenten; Gerber & Co.; Fox Rothschild LLP and Profimex and EBN & Co.
Seminar: Last Minute Year End USA Income Tax and Estate Tax Planning
The Chamber, together with Gerber & Co., held a seminar on Last Minute Year End USA Income Tax and Estate Tax Planning. Selwyn Gerber, Founder & Managing Partner, Gerber & Co., CPAs, a Member of the Chamber, discussed the new laws and answered numerous questions.
Mr. Gerber provided information on the implications of the re-introduction of estate taxes on worldwide assets effective 1/1/11, and reviewed planning opportunities to reduce taxes significantly. The event took place on two occasions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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The Israeli Economy: Current Developments I-Biz – Israel Business Information Services, supplier of value-added intelligence, analysis and forecasts on the Israeli macro-economy, is offering Chamber Members a subscription to its monthly electronic macro-report – The Israel Economy Current Highlights – at a significant discount. For more information and the latest issue of the report, contact Yaacov Fisher, CEO, at fisherya@i-biz.co.il or 050-4180420. Website: www.i-biz.co.il. |
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Chamber Committees
The Chamber has a number of committees which are used as platforms for the Chamber activities:
* Advisory Committee on the Annual Conference in the U.S., headed by the Chairman of the Chamber, Chemi Peres * Strategy, headed by Chemi Peres * Energy – Zvi Rome, Chairman * Cleantech – Booky Oren and Moshe Gaon, co-Chairmen * Membership – Avi Friedman, Chairman * Visas – Liam Schwartz, Chairman * Real Estate – Monte Silver, Chairman Chamber Members are invited to participate in one or more committee. For further information, please contact the Chamber, email: amcham@amcham.co.il
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Upcoming Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.
Jan. 6, West Bloomfield, MI
Lecture: Resources More Valuable than Oil. For information, click here.
Feb. 2, 2011, Philadelphia, PA
Presentation: Game-Changing Software and Internet Solutions. For information, click here.
Feb. 12, Oak Park, MI
Lecture: Showcasing Successful Michigan-Israel Partnerships. For further information, click here.
Feb. 24, Baltimore, MD
Partnership between Teva Pharmaceuticals and the University of Maryland.
For information, click here.
March 20, Chicago, IL
Seminar: Banking on Israeli IT. For information, click here.
May 22-23, Chicago, IL
Israeli Wines and Tasting. For information, click here.
Business Opportunities
Members interested in distributing and/or seeking business opportunities in the U.S. are invited to contact Amos Fabian at the Chamber, amos@amcham.co.il.
Business Opportunities from Israel
- Manufacturer of jewelry is seeking sales representatives (232).
- Turnkey company specializing in electro optics, micro electronics and software design is seeking clients (230).
- Marketer of industrial grease and chemicals is seeking industrial oil dealers on the East Coast (233).
- Developer, marketer and supporter of software solutions is seeking to market, implement and support the products of U.S. companies (234)
Business Opportunities from the U.S.
- Delaware manufacturer of items for public restrooms is seeking representatives (826).
- Georgia manufacturer of decorative wood products for cabinetry and furniture is seeking clients and distributors (817).
- Illinois producer of BBQ sauces is seeking new ideas for products and marketing (827).
- New York designer and manufacturer of women's swimsuits is seeking distributors and buyers (822).
- Oklahoma marketer of horse hay is seeking distributors (818).
- Pennsylvania manufacturer of merchandise custom-designed for holidays and other special occasions, is seeking representation (830).
- Rhode Island manufacturer of agricultural commodities is seeking clients (823).
- New York pharmaceutical company, which specializes in care and pharmaceutical products, is seeking clients (821).
- Pennsylvania manufacturer of energy-efficient products is seeking representatives (831).
New Members
Beilink International Relations
Dr. Yossi Beilin
www.beilink.com
Cliniworks (Israel), Clinical Research
Mr. Nitzan Sneh
www.cliniworks.com
Cloud Engines Israel, Content
Mr. Oren Gross
www.cloudengines.com
Dori Media Darset, TV Dramas
Mr. Yoni Paran
www.dorimedia.com
DuPont Products
Mr. Eyal L. Eliassi
www.dupont.com
Gerber & Co., CPAs
Mr. Selwyn Gerber, Mr. Jonathan Gerber
www.gerberco.com
Gravity, Content
Mr. Yoram Altman
www.gravity.co.il
Hod Assaf Industries, Metal
Mr. Benjamin Sarig
www.hodmetal.co.il
Jason & Jason Visual Communications
Ms. Nikki Jason, Mr. Jonathan Jason
www.jasonandjason.com
Mekorot, Water
Mr. Yossi Yaacoby, Mr. Raffi Ifergan
www.mekorot.co.il
Nicole Levin Law Offices
Ms. Nicole Levin
www.levinlawoffices.co.il
Orlev Construction Industry & Work 2000 Ltd.
Mr. Itai Noach
www.shikunbinui.co.il
Ray Technologies, Nano-Diamonds
Ms. Olga Levinson
www.nanodiamond.co.il
Source Vagabond Systems, Hydration Solutions
Mr. Yoki Gill
www.sourceoutdoor.com
U. Dori Construction
Mr. Elad Katz
www.dori.co.il
Vital View, Image Technologies
Mr. Eyal Peleg
www.vital-view.com
Benefits for Members
Member to Member Services
* Chamber members will enjoy initial consulting for free, and other special reductions, from Corporate Resources Group (Israel) Ltd. (CRG), a member of the Chamber.
CRG provides global HR consulting and Relocation of employees all over the world, including the U.S., or to Israel. The company also assists in recruiting employees for relocation to the U.S. or in recruiting Israeli talents in the U.S. CRG, an approved supplier of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, also provides inter-cultural training together with its U.S. partners, Dean Foster Associates of New York.
For further information, please call Amos at 03-695 2341 or e-mail: amos@amcham.co.il
* Chamber Members will enjoy a free initial consultation from Tech Pubs, a Member of the Chamber. The company provides technical writing and training programs, as well as translation services for government projects and general issues.
The company is a vendor approved by the U.S. Department of Defense and Israeli Ministry of Defense, and meets U.S. Foreign Military Financing requirements. The company has 25 years of relevant experience.
Chamber Members may receive a free initial consultation. For further information, contact Amos Tel: 03-6952341 or email: 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. Make sure your employers hold valid visas and renew them well before the expiration deadline.
The Chamber and Staff
wishes you a Happy New Year
and Numerous Business Opportunities
