Future Events
Seminar: Buy American
The Chamber, in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor and the Manufacturers Association of Israel, invites you to a seminar clarifying the affect of the "Buy American" provision – which is included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – on exporting Israeli products to the U.S.
The seminar will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Manufacturers Association of Israel, Moshevitz Hall, 16th floor, 29 HaMered St. in Tel Aviv.
Agenda:
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8:30-9:00 |
Gathering and refreshments |
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9:00-9:20 |
Opening Remarks: * Rachel Hirshler, Deputy Manager, Foreign Trade Administration, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor * Yehuda Segev, Managing Director Manufacturers Association of Israel * Tamar Guy, Executive Director Israel-America Chamber of Commerce |
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9:20-9:35 |
David R. Burnett, Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv |
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9:30-10:30 |
Public Procurement in the U.S. and Legislating the "Stimulus Package" Advocate Christopher Yukins, advisor at the Washington, D.C. office of Arnold & Porter |
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10:30-11:00 |
Break |
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11:00-11:30 |
Step-by-Step Guide to Approaching U.S. Government Tenders |
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11:30-12:30 |
Panel detailing the experiences of Israeli companies |
Target Audience: CEOs, CFOs and export managers.
Participation is free but requires advanced registration, as space is limited.
To register, email: amcham@amcham.co.il or call 03-6952341 (You may forward questions to the speaker ahead of time).
Mark your Calendars
On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, the Chamber will hold its Annual Conference on U.S. & Israel: Confronting Challenges, in the "Broad 55" Conference Center in New York City. Details to follow.
Past Events
Meeting with Dr. Yossi Vardi
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“The Internet is only in the 2nd inning of a long baseball game” said Serial Entrepreneur Yossi Vardi, at a Chamber-sponsored event that took place on Aug. 8 at the Green House in Tel Aviv before dozens of Chamber Members. He discussed Trends of Internet Development in Israel and around the World. Dr. Vardi, who invested in 1996 in Mirabilis, creator of ICQ, continues to invest in Israeli hi-tech companies. “Israelis have something no one else has. They have the will and the strength to follow up on what they want without giving up," an essential quality for entrepreneurs. He said that in many instances, he has never met the entrepreneurs in which he invested. If the idea is decent and they seemed nice, they would get my money. If I lose the money, at least it allowed somebody nice to follow his dream." |
Dr. Vardi concluded that the Internet is just at the beginning. "There is plenty more that is going to come, things that we maybe can’t imagine just yet." Dr. Vardi opened the Chamber monthly series of morning meetings. Future guests include U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Hon. James B. Cunningham, and Eli Yones, CEO of Mizrachi Tefahot Bank. |
Upcoming Events – by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.
Aug. 19, 2009, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor: Prof. Doron Aurbach of Bar Ilan University will discuss: "Current Energy Challenges: a U.S. and Israeli Perspective." For further information, contact Ron Perry, rperry@michiganisrael.com.
Aug. 19, 2009, University of Texas in Dallas: Lecture on "Innovation in Manufacturing." To register, click here.
Aug. 27, 2009, the Selig Center in Atlanta, Georgia: Seminar on the Effects of the Economic and Political Changes on U.S.-Israel Business." To register, click here.
Sept. 15, 2009, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Cleantech seminar for cleantech companies and investors. For information, click here.
Sept. 15, 2009, Mountain View, California: Conference on hi-tech recovery in 2010. RSVP to Tami Lev.
September 23-25, 2009, San Diego, California: A conference by the Industrial Fabric Association. For further information, click here.
Feb. 22, 2010, Austin, Texas: Texas-Israel Cleanovation Conference. To register, 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
- An Israeli business development company would like to assist companies in penetrating the Israeli market or expanding its operations here (225).
- A producer of red light phototherapy devices is seeking importers or distributors in the health care or cosmetic industries (226).
- Turnkey company specializing in electro optics, micro electronics and software design is seeking clients (230).
- 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.
Business Opportunities from the U.S.
- Delaware designer and manufacturer of copper-to-fiber connectivity products is seeking distributors (WTCDE08-3-2009- 2).
- Illinois manufacturer of industrial heat-treating and related equipment is seeking representatives (791).
- Delaware manufacturer of NEB fertilizer additives is seeking representatives, distributors, agents and importers (WTCDE08-3- 2009- 3).
Member to Member
ComBtas, a Member of the Chamber, specializes in the development of travel management systems for business companies and organizations. The company is offering Members of the Chamber a 20% discount off its price list for consultancy services or a TAS system, designed to save on travel expenses abroad – until Aug. 31, 2009.
For more information, contact Ms. Rama Davidson, Sales & Marketing Coordinator at ComBTAS. Phone: 09-7603230. email: ramad@combtas.com
Recruitment – through the U.S. Embassy
The Global Employment Initiative at the assists family members of U.S. government employees assigned to embassies and consulates abroad with full time, part time or temporary jobs, in any field, including social work, international trade, medical research, teaching and more.
For further information, contact Devorie Friedman at the U.S. Embassy, tel: 03-5197677 or via email: FriedmanDR@state.gov.
Benefits for Members
English in your own free time – 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 Traveler 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 Traveler 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 – NIS250 for Chamber Members, NIS350 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 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.
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 you renew your visa well before its expiration deadline.
New Members
37 companies have joined the Chamber in 2009. The following companies have recently joined the Chamber:
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Alvarion Ltd. wireless communications |
Ms. Kinneret Eshed |
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Calcident Active Ltd. pharmaceuticals |
Mr. Amnon Engelberg |
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Corporate Executive Board decision making |
Mr. Daniel Frankenstein |
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Digital Layers music |
Mr. Yaniv Davidson |
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One On One Ads Ltd. media technology |
Mr. Shahar Matorin |
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Solar Power Technology |
Mr. Isaac Engelberg |
