Israel-America Chamber of Commerce

In this Issue:

Aug. 25                                    Introduction: the Global Energy Executive MBA

Sept.12                                    Concert in honor of the new U.S. Ambassador to Israel,                                                        Hon. Daniel Shapiro

Nov. 29                                   Chamber Annual Conference in New York 

Aug. 11                                    Meeting with the Deputy Health Minister, MK Yakov Litzman

Aug. 15                                    Seminar: Your U.S. Tax Obligations – and OVDI

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Aug. 24- Nov. 29                     Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.

* Business Opportunities

* New Members

* Benefits for Members

Chamber Events

Sept. 12: Reception and Concert Honoring New U.S. Ambassador to Israel

 Save the Date – Tuesday, Nov. 29, New York

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, The Chamber Annual Conference will take place in New York. The conference will take place with the cooperation of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, America-Israel Friendship League and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. Information on the agenda will be provided in the next few months.

Aug. 25: Introduction to the Global Energy Executive MBA

The Chamber, together with IHS CERA, is hosting Dr. Len Waverman, the dean of the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, Canada. Dr. Waverman will discuss a new type of MBA - the Global Energy Executive MBA (GEMBA) - on Thursday, Aug.  25, 2011 at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the conference room of its sponsor, Kleinhendler, Hodak, Halevy, Greenberg & Co. law firm, 1 Azrieli Center, Round Building, 39^th Floor, Tel Aviv.

Refreshments will be served. The event is free of charge, seating is limited. To register, contact the Chamber, tel: 03-6952341 or email: amcham@amcham.co.il.

The 16-month program will combine the academics with practical insights into the global energy business.  Courses will be taught on location in the world's key energy locales, including Houston, Texas; Calgary; the Imperial College Business School in London, and the China University of Petroleum–Beijing School of Business.

In addition to shifting the curriculum focus somewhat to increase the emphasis on teaching issues such as project finance, climate change and sustainable development, and sovereign and geopolitical challenges, the GEMBA will be highly international, drawing students from around the world. The GEMBA has garnered interest from more than a dozen firms around the globe, including BP-TNK, Baker Hughes, Pertamina, Rosneft, Shell, Lukoil, and others, which have committed to sending students.

GEMBA will be taught in conjunction with IHS CERA (Cambridge Energy Research Associates), a leading global energy strategy advisory firm headed by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin.

Past Events

Aug. 11: Meeting with the Deputy Health Minister

The Chamber hosted Deputy Health Minister, MK Yakov Litzman, in a meeting with representatives of Pharma companies, including Abbott Labs, Pharma Israel, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Israel and Pharma-Medis, on Thursday, Aug. 11. He discussed the physicians' sanction, as well as his reforms in the fields of dental care for children, caretakers and mental health. MK Litzman responded to health-related issues raised by the participants.

Aug. 15: Your U.S. Tax Obligations – and OVDI

The Chamber held a seminar on "Your U.S. Tax Obligations – and OVDI," on Aug. 15, with Alan Cohen, Managing Director of US Tax & Financial Services Middle East GMBH, and Bradley Albin, International Corporate Tax Director, at the Asia House.

The seminar was aimed at U.S. citizens and residents, and green card holders, who are required to file annual income tax returns reporting worldwide income. The OVDI (Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative) encourages people who have not complied with their U.S. tax reporting requirements – to do so by Aug. 31. To access the presentation, click here.

Upcoming Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.

Aug. 24, Chicago, IL                            Lecture: The Intel-Technion Connection,                                                                           with Prof. Uri Weiser of the Technion.                                                                               To register, click here.

Aug. 25, Atlanta, GA                           Seminar and luncheon: here

Aug. 31, Ft. Lauderdale, FL                  Lecture: Congressman Allen West will report on his                                                              recent visit to Israel. For information, click here.

Sept. 12, Baltimore, MD                      Seminar: Patents, Patent Law and Licensing                                                                        Technology outside the U.S.                                                                                            For information and registration, click here.

Sept. 14, Houston TX                        Texas-Israel Cleanovation Conference.                                                                                For information and registration, click here.

Sept. 14-15, Akron, OH                      The Ohio Alternative Energy Conference.                                                                            An international conference featuring companies from                                                          Israel, Europe and Asia.  Areas include wind, solar, fuel                                                          cell, bio-fuels, advanced materials and supply chain.                                                              For further information, click here.

Sept. 20, Catonsvile, MD                     Showcasing Israeli companies in Maryland.                                                                            For information and registration, 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.

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities from Israel

1. 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.
2. Turnkey company specializing in electro optics, micro electronics and software design is seeking clients (230).
3. Marketer of industrial grease and chemicals is seeking industrial oil dealers on the East Coast (233).
4. Manufacturer of jewelry is seeking sales representatives (232).
5. Developer, marketer and supporter of software solutions is seeking to market, implement and support the products of U.S. companies (234).
6. A sales & marketing professional (recently returned from a 7 years stay in the USA), specializing in sales, marketing in North America & management of international sales networks, is seeking employment at an Israeli Company or a local branch of a U.S. company

Business Opportunities from the U.S.

1. Pennsylvania exporter of new and used cars – American, German, Japanese and Korean – is seeking dealers (839).
2. Illinois manufacturer of dental products is seeking distributors (834).
3. 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.
4. Delaware manufacturer of a device enabling the rescue of people trapped in high rises during emergency situations is seeking distributors (846).
5. New Mexico provider of remote sensing and GIS (Geographic Information System) services, specializing in hydrologic analyses, is seeking distributors (1)
6. Oklahoma manufacturer of temperature and strength sensors, used during concrete construction, is seeking stocking distributors (843).
7. A U.S. entrepreneur is seeking a partner and/or advisor to establish a wine and tapas bar, in Israel, which includes Internet access.
8. Delaware manufacturer of fiber optic connectivity products is seeking distributors (840).
9. Illinois manufacturer of hose reels is seeking representatives (835).
10. Oklahoma manufacturer of encoded plastic cards is seeking partners and distributors (845).

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.

New Members

Benefits for Members

Member to Member Services

The following companies offer free initial consultation to Chamber Members. For contact information, contact Amos Fabian at 03-6952341 or amos@amcham.co.il

• Ronen Kenan, Managing Director of BizDev Israel, has lived in the U.S. for 14 years and has 30 years of experience in Business Development and sales in all fields. He consults companies interested in penetrating the U.S. market
• Michael Carmi, a business development consultant from Israel and CEO of Targeted Media Services, and Amos Inbar, a business coach from New York, are offering business coaching and consulting to entities and companies that intend to penetrate and operate in the US market.
• Corporate Resources Group (Israel) Ltd. (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, and provides inter-cultural training together with its U.S. partner, Dean Foster Associates of New York.
• Nir Savitzki, Founder of Job Voyage, represents Rewardlife, which assists companies in managing the frequent flyer miles of their employees, thus reducing their total travel spending by 25 percent.
• Tech Pubs 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.

Fast-Track Visa to the U.S. - Solely for Business Trips

The Chamber assists its Members in establishing an earlier interview date for a visa to the U.S. For information, contact the Chamber.