Mission to Israel

Join the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) on a small trade mission to Tel Aviv, Israel. According to the U.S. Qualified Exporters Receive Department of Commerce, “Israel’s dynamic and diverse market offers U.S. exporters opportunities • Pre-qualified appointments with potential partners coordinated by GDEcD’s Trade in a wide variety of sectors. Its high-tech, pro- American business community is familiar with U.S. Representative in Israel. business norms, and a multitude of U.S. firms are • Market intelligence and support. already doing business in and with Israel.” This • In-country briefing. mission provides Georgia with Israeli Market opportunities to meet key contacts, leverage trade opportunities and learn about this expanding • In 2012, Georgia to Israel totaled nearly $159 million. market. Qualified Georgia exporters will receive • The U.S. -Israel Agreement customized, pre-qualified one-on-one eliminates nearly all tariffs between the two appointments. countries and is the first free entered into by the U.S. Mission Details • Israel’s dynamic telecommunications market is Date: March 10-12, 2014 highly developed making it a prospect industry for information and communications Location: Tel Aviv, Israel technology (ICT).

• Easy market-entry conditions and Participation Fee: $400, click here to apply receptiveness to U.S. technologies and services make Israel an attractive destination Deadline: January 1, 2014 for U.S. healthcare exports. Contact: Holly Skorich, • U.S. security and defense equipment enjoys Manager, 404-962-4841 or [email protected] an excellent reputation in Israel and U.S. suppliers dominate the market with a 55% Itinerary market share. Monday, March 10: In-country briefing and GDEcD Experience business appointments • Georgia’s award-winning team helps Tuesday, March 11: Business appointments hundreds of Georgia companies annually. • Georgia’s Trade Representative in Israel is Wednesday, March 12: Business appointment highly experienced, well-known and follow-up or visit Medax trade show consistently delivers outstanding results. Target Industries GDEcD is the Proud Recipient of the President’s E Star Award • Healthcare Products & Technologies • Alternative Energy • Defense equipment and technology

• Information and Communications Technology 10/10/13 • Agriculture Products & Machinery