Illinois Exhibits at WATEC Israel 2017
Illinois brought five local companies to Israel in September to exhibit at the WATEC Israel 2017 conference and exhibition. WATEC is Israel’s biennial international event for the water technology sector. EDI represents the trade and investment interests of Illinois in the Middle East. As such, EDI arranged over 50 pre-scheduled one on one B2B meetings for the Illinois companies.
Ontario Exhibits at WATEC Israel 2017
The Canadian Province of Ontario brought local companies to Israel in September to exhibit at the WATEC Israel 2017 conference and exhibition. EDI represents the trade and investment interests of Ontario in Israel. EDI arranged a number of meetings for the visitors, some of which were off site given the need to actually visit water treatment facilities in the country.
360Water Uses EDI for B2B Meetings
Columbus, Ohio-based 360Water visited Israel during the WATEC Israel 2017 conference as part of an arid lands mission from Ohio. EDI was engaged to schedule the B2B meetings for the company. In addition to setting a number of meetings at the show, company’s president also traveled to Ramallah to meet with potential business contacts there. The company has developed state-of-the-art computerized training programs for operators of production lines, power stations and the like
Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC) Visits Israel
In September the PICC led a mission of companies, state officials and Chamber members to Israel to participate in WATEC and meet with local companies. EDI, in its role as the Authorized Trade Representative for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, arranged meetings for the senior Department of Commerce & Economic Development officials who were in the country as well as arranged and populated a reception for the Israeli business community held in Tel Aviv during the visit.
Pennsylvania International Week Held in September
Pennsylvania held its international week program in September Trade Director Seth Vogelman represented EDI at the meetings in various locales around the state. EDI represents the trade interests of Pennsylvania in the Middle East.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to Visit Israel in October
Wisconsin will bring a business and government delegation to Israel at the end of October. Led by Gov. Walker, the group will meet with business people in Israel as well as with senior government officials. EDI has been engaged to plan and administer the B2B meetings for the companies that will be accompanying the governor.