What’s News at EDI – August 2015

What’s News at EDI – August 2015

August 10, 2015
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EDI to Host Senior Minister of the Berlin (Germany) State

In late September the Berlin Senator for Economics, Technology and Research, Ms. Cornelia Yzer, will visit Israel in order to strengthen the Berlin-Tel Aviv startup cooperation. This year celebrates 50 years of diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and Germany, and the State of Berlin is anxious to find ways to connect tech business in both countries with each other. EDI will be organizing the visit and accompanying the Senator and her entourage.

Illinois to Exhibit at WATEC 2015 in Israel

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity has reserved booth space at Israel’s bi-annual international water technology exhibition and conference, scheduled for October 13-15 in Tel Aviv. It is anticipated that at least six Illinois-based companies will exhibit at this event which draws some 40,000 visitors from Israel and the world. EDI represents the trade and investment promotion initiative throughout the region on behalf of the state.

New Mexico to Bring Business Mission to Israel

New Mexico will be bringing a business mission to Israel in October, to coincide with the WATEC 2015 event. The mission is being organized by the New Mexico Israel Business Exchange in cooperation with the New Mexico Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Association of Commerce & Industry. The Israel Economic Mission in Houston is supporting the mission as well. EDI represents the trade and investment promotion initiative throughout the region on behalf of the state. Three of the participating companies will exhibit at WATEC as well.

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant to Lead Delegation to Israel in November

The Mississippi Department of Economic Development will bring a trade mission to Israel in November led by the state’s governor, Phil Bryant. This will be the governor’s second visit to Israel in 12 months, having been here with a trade mission in November 2014 as well. In addition to meeting government officials, the Governor will speak at the AUVSI Conference (unmanned systems technology) and will meet with companies interested in considering locating in Mississippi. He will be accompanied by Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann along with other state officials and 10 company representatives. EDI is planning and organizing the visit for the state.