TheChamber Annual Conference in New York:
U.S. & Israel - Confronting Challenges
On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, the Chamber will hold itsAnnual Conference: U.S. & Israel: Confronting Challenges, at Broad55 Conference Center in New York City.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Hon. Danny Ayalon, Deputy Foreign Minister
- Prof. Stanley Fischer, Governor of the Bank of Israel
- Prof. Jacob A.Frenkel, former Governor of the Bankof Israel
- Abby Joseph Cohen, Partner, Goldman-Sachs
- Bilal Kaafarani, Senior VP for R&D, The CocaCola Company
- Dean Kamen, Founder, DEKA Research & DevelopmentCorporation
- Joel Klein, Chancellor, NYC Department of Education
- Hon. Daniel C. Kurtzer, Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel
- Israel Makov, Chairman of Netafim
- Chris Myers, VP for solar energy, Lockheed Martin
- Hon. Michael Oren, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.
- Dan Senor, Author,"Start-Up Nation"
- Jigar Shah, Founder, SunEdison
Host: Chemi Peres, Chamber Chairman and ManagingGeneral Partner of Pitango Venture Capital
Space is limited. For information and registration, click here.
Seminar: |
Relocating Israeli Employees to the U.S.:
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TheChamber will hold a seminar on Relocating Israeli Employees to the U.S.: Taxand Visa Considerations, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, between8:30-11a.m., at the Chamber Conference Room, America House, 35 Shaul Hamelech Blvd., Tel Aviv (pleasenote the different location).
Program:
| 08:30-08:45 | Gathering |
| 08:45-08:50 | Opening remarks |
| 08:50-09:30 | Successful Visa Strategies forLaunching into the U.S. Susan J. Cohen,Member of Mints Levin's BostonOffice Founder & Chairman of theImmigration Practice |
| 09:30-10:10 | Tax Planning and Considerations in RelocatingIsraeli Employees to the U.S. Doron Sadan, Tax Partner,PricewaterhouseCoopers Israel Yaki Itzhaki, Tax Manager- International AssignmentSolutions, PricewaterhouseCoopers Israel |
| 10:10-10:30 | The Story of Rosetta Tami Fishman Jutkowitz, General Counsel, Rosetta Genomics |
| 10:30-11:00 | Q & A |
ParticipationFee: NIS 150(including VAT)
RSVPat Tel: 03-6952341. Email: amcham@amcham.co.il
Mark the Date: Chamber Hosts Dan Meridor
The Chamber will host MK Dan Meridor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intelligence and Atomic Energy, on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Invitations will be sent.
RSVP at Tel: 03-6952341, email: amcham@amcham.co.il
Past Events
Doing Business in the U.S.
The Chamber, together with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, held a seminar on Doing Business in the U.S. on Nov. 12 at the Federation offices. The keynote speaker was Aaron Wise, partner in the New York City law offices of Gallet Dreyer & Berkey.
Upcoming Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.
| Dec. 4, 2009, Philadelphia, PA | Meeting with leading bankers. For information, click here. |
| Feb. 9. 2010, Houston, TX | Israel Innovation Seminar, with the Chairman, President and CEO of Continental Airlines. For further information, click here. |
| Feb. 22, 2010, Austin, TX | Texas-Israel Cleanovation Conference. To register, click here. |
New Members
The following companies have recently joined the Chamber:
| Company | Representative | Website |
| A.B.Dental Devices Ltd., Dental Equipment | Ms.Ofra Bar Shalom | www.ab-dent.com |
| ABNSquare Investments and Assets Ltd., Project Management | Mr.Avihu Ben-Nun | |
| DLAPiper LLP (US), law firm | Mr.Jeremy Lustman | www.dlapiper.com |
| GaiaReal Estate | Mr.Danny Fishman Mr.Amir Yerushalmi |
www.gaiare.com |
| GreenbergTraurig, P.A., LegalServices | Ms.Meital Stavinsky Mr.Bob Grossman |
www.gtlaw.com |
| I.E.Mittwoch & Sons Ltd., Information Services | Ms.Shelly Friedman | www.mittwoch.co.il |
| KuglerDevelopment & Investments | Mr.Hezi Kugler | |
| NipendoLtd., Electronic Trade | Mr.Eyal (Oscar) Rosenberg | www.nipendo.com |
| OrangeBlossom Ventures Ltd., Local Representatives of Florida | Mr.Ariel Makov | www.obv.co.il |
| Texas IsraelChamber of Commerce | Mr.Terry Anderson | www.texasisrael.org |
| U.S.Airways | Ms.Esther Castiel | www.usairways.co.il |
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
- Business development company would like to assist companies in penetrating the Israeli market or expanding its operations here (225).
- 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).
- 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.
- Provider of targeted advertising services according to geographical locations is seeking advertisers.
Business Opportunities from the U.S.
- Georgia interior designer specializing in creating hotel, conference centers and country club spaces is seeking partnerships with local firms for hotel or hospitality projects (792).
- Oklahoma manufacturer of internal and external vehicle covers is seeking customers (796).
- Pennsylvania manufacturer of professional grade tools and supplies for the construction industry is seeking distributors and representatives (797).
- Delaware designer and manufacturer of copper-to-fiber connectivity products, used for data, voice, and video applications, is seeking distributors (799).
- Georgia pest-control company is seeking partners (793).
- Pennsylvania manufacturer of pneumatic controls for the compressed air industry is seeking representatives (798).
- Delaware manufacturer of NEB Fertilizer additives, which decreases fertilizer usage by 50%, is seeking representatives and distributors (800).
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 an initial consultation visit at no cost. 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 your employers hold valid visas and renew them well before the expiration deadline.
