What's New at EDI - June 2017

What’s New at EDI – June 2017

June 6, 2017
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Ontario Exhibits at MIXii Biomed Israel in May

Ontario’s Ministry of Trade brought a trade delegation to Israel in May to exhibit in the province’s pavilion at MIXii Biomed Israel 2017, the country’s premier international annual life science conference and exhibition.  The event was held at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv and four Ontario life science companies were in attendance.  EDI represents the trade and investment interests of the province in Israel.

Invest Hong Kong Associate Director-General Visits Israel in May

Invest Hong Kong’s Associate Director-General Charles Ng visited Israel in mid-May to assist in promoting Hong Kong as an investment destination for Israeli companies seeking a foothold in Asia.  During his visit, he met with prospects interested in the region.  EDI represents the investment interests of InvestHK in Israel.

Illinois Participates in Israel’s ISDEF 2017 Defense Show

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) had booth space at the ISDEF show in Tel Aviv in June.  Seven Illinois-based defense product suppliers exhibited at the event which was held at Tel Aviv Convention & Exhibition Center.   EDI represents the trade and investment interests of the state throughout the region.

Wallonia Sponsors Investment Luncheon in Tel Aviv

The Wallonia region of Belgium will sponsor an investment luncheon in Tel Aviv in June at the residence of the Belgian ambassador to Israel.  The event is for Israeli companies thinking about locating a facility in Europe and interested in hearing more about this particular area of southeast Belgium.  EDI was engaged by Wallonia to plan, administer and recruit for the event.

Virginia Participates in Israel’s ISDEF 2017 Defense Show

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership took booth space at the ISDEF show in Tel Aviv in June.  Six defense suppliers based there will be exhibiting at the event scheduled for the Tel Aviv Convention & Exhibition Center.  EDI represents the trade interest of the state in Turkey, Israel and Jordan.

EDI to Participate in Cathay Pacific Tel Aviv-Hong Kong Launch Event

EDI’s Michael Platt, who is the lead consultant for Invest Hong Kong in Israel, will participate in the June 8th launch event for Cathay Pacific’s new nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Hong Kong.  Senior government officials from Hong Kong will be in Israel to mark the occasion as will representatives of Israel’s Transport Ministry.  EDI represents the investment interests of InvestHK in Israel.