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In this Issue:
Nov. 28-29 Chamber Annual Conference in New York - U.S. and Israel A Partnership of Business Innovation
Nov. 7 Meeting: Business Delegation from Rhode Island
Nov. 8 Seminar: Preparing New Medical Technologies for the U.S. Market
Nov. 16 Seminar: Minimizing the Cost of Debt Collections in the U.S.
Dec.13 Seminar: Developing Commercial Real Estate in the U.S.
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Nov. 13-29 Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.
* Joint R&D Projects between Massachusetts and Israeli Companies –
Initial Request for Proposals
Fast-Track Visa to the U.S.
Chamber Events
Nov. 28-29, 2011, New York City
The Chamber, in cooperation with the America-Israel Friendship League and the Stock Exchange, is organizing a major league business summit - U.S. and Israel: A Partnership of Business Innovation – on Nov. 28-29 in New York City. Further details can be found on the Chamber website- www.amcham.co.il.
Nov. 7: Meeting with a Business Delegation from Rhode Island
The Chamber, in cooperation with the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, invites its Members to a luncheon with a business delegation from Rhode Island, on Monday, Nov. 7 2011, 10:30a.m.-2p.m., at IDC Herzliya.
The event is geared toward potential investors in Rhode Island. Participation is at no cost but requires pre-registration. To register, click here.
Nov. 8, Seminar: Preparing New Medical Technologies for the U.S. Market – Patents, the FDA and Reimbursement Issues
The Chamber, in cooperation with JMB Factor Law Firm, is holding a seminar on Preparing New Medical Technologies for the U.S. Market, on Tuesday, Nov. 8 2011, 3-6p.m.,at the Beck Science Building, 8 Hartom St., Har Hotzvim, Jerusalem.
Admission is free but pre-registration is required by email: seminars@israel-patents.co.il.
Nov. 16, Seminar: Minimizing the Cost of Debt Collection in the U.S.
The Chamber, in cooperation with Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten law firm, will hold a seminar on Minimizing the Cost of Debt Collection in the U.S., with Advocate Monte Silver, partner in the law firm. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16 2011, 8:30-10:30a.m., at the Conference Room of the Chamber, 35 Shaul Hamelech Blvd., Tel Aviv. The seminar is geared toward companies that are debtors.
Admission is free but pre-registration is required, as space is limited. To register, contact the Chamber at telephone 03-6952341 or via email, amcham@amcham.co.il.
Dec. 13, Seminar: Developing Real Estate in the U.S.
You are invited to the Chamber 2nd annual seminar on Developing Real Estate in the U.S., on Tuesday, Dec. 13 2011, at the Dan Hotel, 99 HaYarkon St., Tel Aviv.
Registration fee: 150 NIS, VAT included. Number of places is limited. To register, contact the Chamber, tel. 03-6952341 or email: amcham@amcham.co.il.
Upcoming Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.
Nov. 13, Owing Mills, MD Israel Advocacy Conference. For information, click here.
Nov. 13-15, Boston, MA Conference: Data Storage & Security Summit. For information, click here.
Nov. 14, Chicago, IL Annual Awards Dinner, with the Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel. To register, click here.
Nov. 15, Los Angeles, CA Conference: Medical Biotech. For information and registration, click here.
Nov.15-16. Philadelphia, PA Conference: U.S. Israel Health Care IT. For information, click here.
Nov. 15-18, Seattle, WA Data Storage & Security Summit. For information, click here.
Nov. 29, Chicago, IL Conference: Innovations in medical treatment in Israel and in the U.S. For information, call 1-847-597-7070.
Joint R&D Projects between Massachusetts and Israeli Companies - Initial Request for Proposals
The Israel Industry Center for R&D (MATIMOP) – the government agency that generates and implements international cooperative industrial R&D programs between Israeli and foreign enterprises – invites Israeli companies to apply for cooperative R&D projects with Massachusetts companies in the fields of life sciences, clean energy, or information technology.
The deadline to submit applications is Feb. 6, 2012.
Every selected project will be financed by up to 50% of acknowledged R&D expenses, subject to R&D regulation and regulations of the Chief Scientist office at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor. Further information can be found at the website www.matimop.org.il. To apply with project proposals, contact David Miron-Wapner, US Desk, MATIMOP, david@usistc.org.
Business Opportunities
Business Opportunities from Israel
- 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).
- Manufacturer of jewelry is seeking sales representatives (232).
- Company specializing in R&D and promotion of robotic devices for gym, sports and medical purposes is seeking evaluation/licensing/market adaptation by professionals, production collaborations and investors.
- Developer of a 30-50 megawatt vertical turbine, patent included, is seeking partners or investors.
- 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.
- Pennsylvania exporter of new and used cars – American, German, Japanese and Korean – is seeking dealers (839).
- Oklahoma manufacturer of encoded plastic cards is seeking partners and distributors (845).
- Delaware manufacturer of fiber optic connectivity products is seeking distributors (840).
- New York designer, producer and seller of quick-acting fasteners, aimed at securing industrial panels, covers and removable parts, is seeking an agent or distributor to provide sales and technical support.
- New Mexico provider of remote sensing and GIS (Geographic Information System) services, specializing in hydrologic analyses, is seeking distributors (770)
- A U.S. entrepreneur is seeking a partner and/or advisor to establish a wine and tapas bar, in Israel, which includes Internet access.
Members seeking business opportunities in the U.S. are invited to contact Amos Fabian at the Chamber, amos@amcham.co.il.
Fast-Track Visa to the U.S. - for Business Trips Only
The U.S. Embassy in Israel has prepared a short video describing the additional steps required for applicants for visas in scientific and technical fields. For the video, click here.
The Chamber assists its Members in establishing an earlier interview date for a visa to the U.S. For information, contact the Chamber.
