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Welcome to AmCham Israel

The Israel-America Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AmCham Israel) established in 1965, is a voluntary organization of companies and individuals dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of two-way trade and investment between Israel and the United States of America.
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel serves as Honorary Chairman of the AmCham.

Mark your Calendars

Feb. 22, 2010

Cleantech event in Austin, TX, for cleantech companies and investors. Details to follow.

Past Events

Dec. 03, 2009

The Chamber Annual Conference in New York

On Dec. 3 2009, the Chamber held a conference in New York.
For photos from the event, click here.

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Nov. 24, 2009

Relocating Israeli Employees to the US

On Nov. 24, the Chamber held a seminar on tax and visa considerations when relocating Israeli employees to the U.S.

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United States-Israel Cleantech Forum

The Chamber has established its bi-national forum on Cleantech and Renewable Energy in 2009.
If you are interested in participating in this forum, contact the Chamber, 03-6952341.

U.S. Business News

Buy American Clause

Following the passage of the "Recovery Act" in the U.S., changes have occurred in public procurement following potential demand for the purchase of U.S. products. To clarify the new situation for exporters, Arnold & Porter have prepared, at the request of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor and Israel's commercial attaché in Washington D.C., an explanatory document.

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Work Visas to the U.S.
The Chamber with collaboration from Erin Green Esq. of Kan-Tor & Acco Law Offices, all Chamber members, will provide Chamber members a preliminary legal consultation by phone regarding U.S. work visas. read more »

For Rent, at the Chamber: An office is available, for at least one year.
For further Information, contact the Chamber: 03-6952341

Chamber Boardroom
The Chamber is providing its Members, at a symbolic price, its boardroom on the 8^th 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.

Profile on Chemi Peres,
Globes, Dec. 3, 2009

Article by Chemi Peres, Chairman of the Chamber, Globes, July 4, 2009

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 under Business in the U.S.

New Members

26 companies have joined the Chamber in 2009. The following companies have recently joined the Chamber:

Alvarion Ltd., wireless communications	Ms. Kinneret Eshed
www.alvarion.com
Calcident Active Ltd., pharmaceuticals	Mr. Amnon Engelberg
www.platoral.com
Corporate Executive Board, decision making	Mr. Daniel Frankenstein
www.exbd.com
Digital Layers, music	Mr. Yaniv Davidson

Kugler Development & Investments Ltd., cleantech	Mr. Hezi Kugler

One On One Ads Ltd., media technology	Mr. Shahar Matorin
www.oneoneoneads.co.il
Orange Blossom Ventures Ltd., represents Florida in Israel	Mr. Ariel Makov
www.obv.co.il
Solar Power Technology	Mr. Isaac Engelberg

U.S. Airways	Ms. Esther Castiel
www.usairways.co.il

Israeli Business Leaders Delegation to the U.S. Conference: "U.S. and Israel: 60 Years of Business Partnerships" Dec. 1-3, 2008, Washington D.C.

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Trade Agreements

Israel has entered into several trade agreements in order to strengthen its position in international markets. The most significant agreements are the Free Trade Area Agreement (FTA) with the United States, the Free Trade Area Agreement with the European Union and the Free Trade Area Agreement with the European Free Trade Association States (EFTA). More Information »

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