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Meeting Scheduled with new US Ambassador to Israel
Representatives of EDI will participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) on October 2nd to greet James Cunningham, the new US Ambassador to Israel. In that position he also serves as Honorary Chairperson of the AMCHAM during his term of residence in Israel. The AMCHAM is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce’s international network and EDI President Sherwin Pomerantz is a member of the organization’s Management Committee.
Albuquerque Signs Sister City Agreement with Rehovot
At a ceremony at the Rehovot (Israel) City Hall on September 18th Albuquerque (New Mexico) mayor Martin Chavez and Rehovot Mayor Shuki Forer initialed a sister city agreement between the two municipalities. The event was held in the presence of city officials from both communities, as well as community activists in Albuquerque and representatives of the State of New Mexico. EDI participated in the event in its capacity of regional trade and investment office for the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
Invest in New Mexico Seminar Held in Tel Aviv
Close to 50 Israeli company representatives attended a seminar in Tel Aviv on September 21st at the Carlton Hotel to hear about business opportunities in New Mexico. The seminar was conducted by EDI in its role as local representative of New Mexico’s Economic Development Department. Participating on behalf of the Department were Cabinet Secretary Fred Mondragon, Director of International Activities Mathew Woodlee and the President & CEO of STC.NM Lisa Kuuttilla.
Pennsylvania’s Overseas Reps Meet in the US
EDI was represented during the 15 day annual meeting of Pennsylvania’s overseas representatives which began on September 8th in Pittsburgh and ended on September 23rd in Harrisburg, with the group visiting all of the state’s regional development areas during the intervening days. EDI represents the trade and investment interests of the state throughout the region.
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EDI hosts Georgia Guest
EDI, in its role as regional representative of Georgia’s Department of Economic Development, hosted Cobb County (Georgia) Commission Chair Sam Olens during his early August visit to Israel. Cobb County Georgia, with 750,000 residents is the state’s largest county after Fulton County which includes Atlanta. Olens, in addition to chairing the County Commission, also is a member of the Regional Water Resources Board and Chairs the Regional Commission. An elected post, Olen won his position last election garnering 85% of the vote. During his visit he met with government officials, venture capital firms, water technology companies and Mekorot, Israel’s National Water Carrier.
EDI Hosts US Market Entry Seminar with Stratus Marketing
EDI hosted two seminars on July 14th for Israeli companies interested in exploring market entry opportunities in the US. The event was held at the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce in Tel Aviv and featured a presentation by Greg Mower, Managing Partner of Stratus Marketing, along with Jay Longwell, Stratus’s partner. Both individuals traveled from their company’s headquarters in Boise, Idaho, to speak about their strategic platform for entering the US market. EDI has joined with Stratus in a strategic partnership to promote this activity in Israel.
Atlanta’s AquaSmart Visits EDI’s Offices
EDI, in its role as regional representative of Georgia’s Department of Economic Development hosted Harold Stiefel, CEO of Atlanta’s AquaSmart. While here he met with a leading Israeli company in the water and environmental fields to discuss joint activities. Together they will work to facilitate AquaSmart’s entry into the Israeli market.
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