Israel-America Chamber of Commerce

In this Issue:

Jan. 25, 2012               Seminar: Israeli Brands in the Big Apple: Key Lessons for Successfully Launching Israeli Consumer Products in New York City and Beyond 

Dec. 19, 2011             Seminar: State-owned Funds and the Israeli Market

Dec. 15, 2011              Seminar: U.S. Tax Reporting Requirements for U.S. citizens  (and Green Card holders) who are residents of Israel and How to Solve Compliance Problems

Dec.13, 2011               Seminar: Developing Commercial Real Estate in the U.S.

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Jan. 9-31                      Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.

* Joint R&D Projects between Massachusetts and Israeli Companies – Initial Request for Proposals

* Business Opportunities

* New Chamber Members

* Fast-Track Visa to the U.S.

* Renewal of Membership

Chamber Event

Seminar: Israeli Brands in the Big Apple: Key Lessons for Successfully Launching Israeli Consumer Products in New York City and Beyond 

The Chamber, in cooperation with Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer law firm, is holding a seminar on Israeli Brands in the Big Apple: Key Lessons for Successfully Launching Israeli Consumer Products in New York City and Beyond, on Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012, 8:30-12:00, at the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, 99 HaYarkon St., Tel Aviv.

Registration fee: 150 NIS (VAT included). Space is limited.

Past Events

Lecture: State-owned Funds and the Israeli Market

The Chamber held a lecture on State-Owned Funds and the Israeli Market with Dr. Efraim Chalamish, an international economic law scholar and advisor to corporations and governments and a lecturer at New York University, on Dec. 19, 2011. The lecture focused on activities, trends, fundraising and potential of Israeli-owned funds. The event was geared toward Corporate Executives, lawyers, accountants, investment professionals, fund managers.

Seminar: U.S. Tax Reporting Requirements

The Chamber held a seminar on U.S. Tax Reporting Requirements - for U.S. citizens and Green Card holders who are residents of Israel - and How to Solve Compliance Problems on December 15, 2011 at the Dan Hotel in Tel-Aviv. Ehud Kisch, Managing Partner at Kisch & CO CPAs, and Dave Wolf, Partner at Partner at Hacohen Wolf Law Offices, discussed significant issues related to taxation of U.S. citizens residing abroad.

Seminar: Developing Real Estate in the U.S.

The Chamber held its 2nd annual seminar on Developing Real Estate in the U.S. on Dec. 13, 2011 at the Dan Hotel in Tel Aviv, in cooperation with companies and investors geared toward further developing their investments in the U.S. More than 150 people were in attendance. The event was sponsored by Wasserman Comden Casselman & Esensten; Fox Rothschild LLP; Profimex and Erdinast Ben Nathan & Co.

 Dec. 13, Seminar: Developing Real Estate  in the U.S.

 You are invited to the Chamber 2^nd 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.

Jan. 9, Memphis, TN     Meeting: Israeli Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation, with Advocate Jeremy Ben-David. To register, click here.

Jan. 11, Charlotte, NC         Meeting: Israeli Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation, with Advocate Jeremy Ben-David.  To register, click here

Jan. 12, Baltimore, MD     Meeting with Dr. Orna Berry, Former Chief Scientist of Israel. To register, click here.

Jan. 18, Philadelphia, PA   Seminar: Capitalizing on the Clean Economy. To register, click here.

Jan. 25, Bellevue, WA Meeting: New Trends in Social Media, Local and Mobile Technologies. To register, click here.

Jan. 25, Atlanta, GA   Meeting: Mobile Transactions and Security. To register, click here.

Jan. 31, Charleston, SC       Meeting with Israeli Ministry of Defense Procurement Officials. To register, click here.

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

1. Turnkey company specializing in electro optics, micro electronics and software design is seeking clients (230).
2. Marketer of industrial grease and chemicals is seeking industrial oil dealers on the East Coast (233).
3. Manufacturer of jewelry is seeking sales representatives (232).
4. 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.
5. Developer of a 30-50 megawatt vertical turbine, patent included, is seeking partners or investors.
6. 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.

1. Pennsylvania exporter of new and used cars – American, German, Japanese and Korean – is seeking dealers (839).
2. Oklahoma manufacturer of encoded plastic cards is seeking partners and distributors (845).
3. Oklahoma manufacturer of aloe based cosmetic and health products is seeking representatives.
4. New Mexico manufacturer of ergonomic personal protective equipment is seeking representatives.
5. Delaware manufacturer of fiber optic connectivity products is seeking distributors (840).
6. 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.
7. Vermont developer of an application enabling parents to follow their children’s correspondence on social networks, is seeking distributors and end-users.
8. New Mexico provider of remote sensing and GIS (Geographic Information System) services, specializing in hydrologic analyses, is seeking distributors (770).
9. Pennsylvania manufacturer of support surfaces to prevent and treat pressure ulcers is seeking representatives.
10. Illinois manufacturer of a product that improves on the safety of transfusions is seeking representatives.
11. U.S. entrepreneur is seeking a partner and/or adviser 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.

New Members

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

The procedure leading to establishing an interview date for a visa to the U.S. – has changed, effective Dec. 12, 2011. To request a visa, complete the DS-160 form at the following address: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. An applicant must print the confirmation form and present it during the interview at the Embassy.

Applicants for visa are required to establish an interview date, at the following address: http://usvisa-info.com.

For further information or questions, click on the following address:

http://usembassy-israel.org.il/consular/niv/heb/apply2.aspx

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

Membership Renewal

Membership renewal invoices for 2012 have been sent to our members. We would appreciate you taking care of this matter shortly, to enable us to continue our services and activities.