Nov. 24, 2009 Seminar: Relocating Israeli Employees to the U.S. Tax and Visa Considerations

Chamber News – November 2009

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Nov. 24, 2009 Seminar: Relocating Israeli Employees to the U.S. Tax and Visa Considerations Dec. 3, 2009 Chamber Annual Conference in New York Dec. 24, 2009 Meeting with MK Dan Meridor

Dec. 4, 2009- Feb. 22, 2010: Upcoming Events by our Sister Chambers in the U.S.

Business Opportunities Recruitment through the U.S. Embassy Benefits for Members Candidates Sought for 92nd St. Y Leadership Course

The Chamber Annual Conference in New York: U.S. & Israel – Confronting Challenges

On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, the Chamber will hold its Annual Conference: U.S. & Israel: Confronting Challenges, at Broad 55 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 Bank of Israel * Shlomo Grofman, co-Chairman, FaireFund First American Israeli Real Estate Fund * Abby Joseph Cohen, Partner, Goldman-Sachs * Bilal Kaafarani, Senior VP for R&D, The Coca Cola Company Dean Kamen, Founder, DEKA Research & Development Corporation * * 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 Managing General Partner of Pitango Venture Capital

Space is limited. For information and registration, click here. Seminar: Relocating Israeli Employees to the U.S.: Tax and Visa Considerations

The Chamber will hold a seminar on Relocating Israeli Employees to the U.S.: Tax and Visa Considerations, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, between 8:30-11a.m., at the Chamber Conference Room, America House, 35 Shaul Hamelech Blvd., Tel Aviv (please note the different location).

Program:

08:30-08:45 Gathering 08:45-08:50 Opening remarks 08:50-09:30 Successful Visa Strategies for Launching into the U.S. Susan J. Cohen, Member of Mints Levin's Boston Office Founder & Chairman of the Immigration Practice 09:30-10:10 Tax Planning and Considerations in Relocating Israeli Employees to the U.S. Doron Sadan, Tax Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Israel Yaki Itzhaki, Tax Manager- International Assignment Solutions, PricewaterhouseCoopers Israel 10:10-10:30 The Story of Rosetta Tami Fishman Jutkowitz, General Counsel, Rosetta Genomics 10:30-11:00 Q & A

Participation Fee: NIS 150 (including VAT) RSVP at Tel: 03-6952341. Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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 Ms. Ofra Bar Shalom www.ab-dent.com Equipment ABN Square Investments and Mr. Avihu Ben-Nun Assets Ltd., Project Management DLA Piper LLP (US), law firm Mr. Jeremy Lustman www.dlapiper.com Gaia Real Estate Mr. Danny Fishman www.gaiare.com Mr. Amir Yerushalmi Greenberg Traurig, P.A., Ms. Meital Stavinsky www.gtlaw.com Legal Services Mr. Bob Grossman I.E. Mittwoch & Sons Ltd., Ms. Shelly Friedman www.mittwoch.co.il Information Services Kugler Development & Investments Mr. Hezi Kugler Nipendo Ltd., Electronic Trade Mr. Eyal (Oscar) Rosenberg www.nipendo.com Orange Blossom Ventures Ltd., Mr. Ariel Makov www.obv.co.il Local Representatives of Florida Texas Israel Chamber 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, [email protected].

Business Opportunities from Israel

1. Business development company would like to assist companies in penetrating the Israeli market or expanding its operations here (225). 2. Producer of red light phototherapy devices is seeking importers or distributors in the health care or cosmetic industries (226). 3. Turnkey company specializing in electro optics, micro electronics and software design is seeking clients (230). 4. 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. 5. Provider of targeted advertising services according to geographical locations is seeking advertisers.

Business Opportunities from the U.S.

1. 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). 2. Oklahoma manufacturer of internal and external vehicle covers is seeking customers (796). 3. Pennsylvania manufacturer of professional grade tools and supplies for the construction industry is seeking distributors and representatives (797). 4. Delaware designer and manufacturer of copper-to-fiber connectivity products, used for data, voice, and video applications, is seeking distributors (799). 5. Georgia pest-control company is seeking partners (793). 6. Pennsylvania manufacturer of pneumatic controls for the compressed air industry is seeking representatives (798). 7. 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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.