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From the President
Vision for the Future
Daniel B. Shure, BeShure LLC, AICC President |
Upon my election as AICC's President at the December Annual Meeting, I commented that despite the economic downturn, AICC's membership had grown, and that I saw the challenges ahead as opportunities to be leveraged.
The continuing poor economy means more of us are looking for ways to make new business contacts. Membership in the AICC will help you do that. You connect personally with like-minded individuals through networking opportunities available to members. And, our constant introduction of business and trade groups gives you the chance to find opportunities for you and your company.
But that is not the main function of the Chamber. The personal gain you hope to find is the icing on the cake. The Chamber lives to promote and create opportunities for bilateral trade between the U.S. and Israel. Our success is Israel's economic strength and security and that of the companies building their businesses together, hopefully doing that through Chicago and the Midwest.
As President of the AICC, I am planning on:
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- Increasing the rate of growth of our membership.
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- Growing the base of organizations we partner with business and networking activities.
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- Maintaining the high quality and frequency of our programming.
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- Continuing to expose our members to important Israeli businesses and their leaders.
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- Raising our Chamber's profile in the community.
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| Our work is only possible because of our members and program supporters. If you are not already a dues-paying member, we ask to become one immediately. This can be easily done online at http://www.americaisrael.org/scripts/mem_Application.asp - or call AICC's Executive Director Michael Schmitt at 847-597-7069.
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From the Executive Director
(1) A Case Study. (2) Networking for the Future.
Michael R. Schmitt, AICC Executive Director |
(1) A Case Study - AICC Speaker Programs Drive Business
You've attended AICC programs, made new contacts, caught up with friends and colleagues, and learned something new about an aspect of business between the U.S. and Israel from a dynamic speaker. But how do programs advance AICC's mission of facilitating between the U.S. and Israel?
On February 25, we presented Ben-Gurion University's noted diabetes researcher Dr. Eli Lewis*. The program brought AICC members together with philanthropists, academics, and scientists from leading life science companies for breakfast, networking, and a fascinating presentation on Israeli advances in understanding and treating diabetes.
By leveraging our unique position in the community, bridging business, science, and philanthropic networks, we secured meetings between Dr. Lewis and senior researchers at area biotech companies.
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I found the Chamber's role very useful to facilitate a dialogue between my company and a researcher with very interesting new technology which may result in a close collaboration with mutual benefits for both parties involved.
Thomas R. Strack MD, Takeda Global Research and Development Center, Inc.
With the outstanding help of the chamber we were able to facilitate meetings for one of our professors with high level professionals at both Baxter and Takeda. This opened up doors to possible collaborations that did not exist before. The AICC connection really helps me do business
Judy Rosen, AICC Member and Director, AABGU Great Lakes Region |
* This program was a presentation of AICC's Life Sciences Practice Group in cooperation with American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU), and the America-Israel Economic Forum (AIEF). |
(2) Networking for the Future
It was one year ago that AICC's immediate past President launched the AICC Employment and Business Opportunity Network in order to help facilitate networking for members and non-members in transition.
A great tool for networking is the AICC Chicago LinkedIn group - a group that today counts 230 contacts and growing. Of those contacts, many are dues-paying AICC members, with the larger balance being people looking for meaningful connections with our members and the State of Israel.
I have been available to facilitate contacts for professionals in transition, and I am asking everyone to continue to make themselves available to people in transition and fellow AICC members who contact you to inquire about providing services to your company or employment opportunities, or just to ask if you know someone and can make an introduction.
And members, if your business has open positions, please send to us information and weblinks that we can post on AICC's Employment and Business Opportunity Network and AICC's LinkedIn group. |
Jobs - AICC Employment and Business Opportunity Network
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LINKEDIN! 230+ Connections and Growing! To ask to be a contact, you will need to have a LinkedIn account. After signing in, click on the groups link and search America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago.
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Israeli Biotech Delegation to Chicago
May 2 - 6, 2010
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Over 20 Israel-based biotechnology companies will be in Chicago the week of May 2, 2010 in a delegation organized by the Government of Israel's Ministry of Trade and Labor, and the Chicago office of the Government of Israel Economic Mission.
The AICC and its Life Sciences Practice Group have been key to bringing together the Illinois biotech community and the Economic Mission. Highlights of the week include:
Welcoming Reception on Sunday May 2 organized by the AICC, Israel's Consulate General to the Midwest and the Israel Economic Mission.
U.S.-Israel Business Partnering Breakfast on Monday, May 3, 2010: Organized by the AICC and the Israel Economic Mission. Welcoming speaker will be Gavin Samuels, Senior Partnering Director of Teva Innovative Ventures. This networking event will give you an opportunity to meet with high level executives from U.S. and Israeli companies participating in Bio 2010. Click here for more information, to rsvp, or see the list of Israel-based companies that will attend this partnering breakfast.
Israel Pavilion #2548 at the 2010 BIO Chicago* Conference at McCormick Place, May 3 - 6. Israel focused activities during BIO include the following (click here for information and to rsvp):
> > Israel's Country Seminar - Innovative Structures Promoting Commercialization of Israeli Life Sciences:
May 4, 3:15pm - 4:00pm, BIO 2010. Featuring Dr. Eli Opper, Chief Scientist, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor (Israel), Dr. Ora Dar, Consultant to the Chief Scientist for Biotechnology (Israel), Dr. Dan Zabrowski, Executive Vice President, Global Head Pharma Partnering, Roche-Pharma (Switzerland), Dr. Tomer Kariv, General Manager, Pontifax Venture Capital (Israel), and Dr. Alex Kozak, CEO, D-Pharm Ltd. (Israel).
> > U.S.-Israel Biotechnology Business Roundtable: May 5, 8:00am - 10:30am, Hyatt Regency Hotel. This roundtable, organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide a forum for bio-tech industry stakeholders in the United States and Israel to discuss the challenges and obstacles to greater biotechnology trade and cooperation between the two countries.
*The Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization (iBIO) is the host organization for 2010 BIO. | |
The America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago's Life Sciences Practice Group is a forum that carries out life science programming, enhances our community's position in Israel, and drives U.S.-Israel life science connections.
AICC Life Sciences Practice Group Co-Chairs
Michael S. Rosen
Forest City Science + Technology Group (Illinois Science + Technology Park)
David L. Gulley, Ph.D.
University of Illinois at Chicago
You may also be interested in:
Chicago's 2010 BIO May 3 - 6, 2010
AICC LSPG Delegation to Israel's 9th National Life Science & Technology Week - ILSI-BioMed 2010 June 13 - 17, 2010
> > > > Click here to sign up for notices of Life Science Practice Group Planning meetings
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Israeli Wine to be Featured at National Restaurant Assoc Show
and more news from Buy Israel Goods - a program of the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago originated and sponsored by Howard I. Bernstein
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Israeli Wines and Tasting Pavilion, at the International Wine, Spirits, & Beer Event at the National Restaurant Association Show: May 23 & 24, 2010 ( McCormick Place). The pavilion is a project of the Government of Israel Economic Mission, with AICC's Buy Israel Goods and the Food, Beverage and Consumables Committee.
Create a Buy Israel Goods Website in Your Market Area: If you would like to create and maintain a buyisraelgoods website in a market area other than those listed, please contact us. We will supply the site template, complete instructions and guidance for securing and inputting the necessary data on brands, products, stores and related websites. Experience is not required, but dedication is.
Are You a Retailer? Do You Provide Consumer Services? Join AICC as a member and explore how the AICC can help promote your sales and services. We are never too busy to meet with you to learn more about your business! Click here to let us know you are interested and we will contact you. |
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Top 10 Israeli Skin Care Products: Click here and visit BLOG section on www.buyisraelgoods.org. The BIG HEALTH AND BEAUTY section includes a series of ten weekly posts that describe the top ten Israeli skin and hair c are products. There are none better. Also see the series about how what we know in advance greatly influences how well we like a wine being tasted.
Interns Wanted For Buy Israel Goods: Marketing students or anyone else interested in Buy Israel Goods are encouraged to send their resumes to Howard I. Bernstein. Dedicated interns are always needed.
February's Top 4's on Buy Israel Goods:
Markets:
1. New York
2. Atlanta
3. Chicago
4. Las Vegas
Product Categories:
1. Food
2. Gifts, Judaica, Art & Music
3. Fashio Jewelry
4. Cosmetics, Health & Beauty Aids |
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Member Profile - Elizabeth Walder, Chicago Immigration Law Associates
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 Elizabeth M. Walder, Esq.
President
Immigration Law Associates, P.C.
8707 Skokie Blvd. Ste. 302
847.763.8500 (tel.)
847.763.8555 (fax)
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AICC Member Since 2007
Member of AICC's Board of Directors
Member of AICC's Life Sciences Practice Group |
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"The Chamber provides a critical forum for dialogue and exchange for Chicago area businesses looking to tap into the Israeli market and for Israeli businesses looking to expand into the US midwest market." |
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BIOGRAPHY:Attorney Elizabeth Walder directs Immigration Law Associates, P.C., the largest woman owned immigration firm in Metro Chicago. The firm handles the full array of family and employment based immigration matters and has developed a national practice in the biotech area representing outstanding researchers, professors and scientists in National Interest Waiver (NIW) matters. The firm guides US employers in preparation for I-9 and LCA Audits and assists foreighn employers and their staff in obtaining the requisite visas to develop and expand their business in the US. Elizabeth sits on the Boards of:
- The Foundation for Learning and Development which funds Jewish Day Schools throughout the Chicagoland area
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- The Walder Education Pavillion, a non-profit Teachers' Center and underwrites the annual Jerusalem Science Contest which provides scholarships to high school students to attend Machon Lev, The Jerusalem College of Technology
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- The Foundation for Learning and Development
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- Anne Blitstein Teacher's Institute - Hebrew Theological College
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- Integrated DNA Technologies, and is also a shareholder
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| About Immigration Law Associates, P.C.
Immigration Law Associates, P.C. is a Chicago area immigration law firm located in Skokie, Illinois. Our immigration attorneys assist individuals, corporations, and other institutions in all aspects of U.S. immigration matters including visas, employment authorization, adjustment of status, national interest waivers and immediate relative petitions for professionals, skilled workers, students, families, religious workers, and businessmen seeking temporary or permanent residence or change of status. Specifically, the firm and its immigration lawyers provide immigration representation for a wide range of immigration issues:
- Employment-Based Permanent Residence
- Naturalization
- Labor Certification and Reduction in Recruitment (R.I.R.)
- H1-B Professional Visa
- E-2 and E-1 Visas for Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs & Investors
- J-1 Visa for Trainees, Vocational Workers & Exchange Visitors (including J-1 waivers)
- Marriage to a U.S. Citizen- Including K-1 Fiancee Visa, K-3 Spouse of a U.S. Citizen, V-1 Spouse of a U.S. Permanent Resident and Removal of Conditions on Permanent Residence
- F-1 Student Visas
- H2-A Agricultural Workers
- Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery
- Employment Authorization
- Adjustment of Status
- Renewal or Replacement of Green Card
- Consular Processing
- A-1 Diplomats & A-2 Foreign Government Officials
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- Family-Based Immigration- Including Immediate Relative Petitions
- I-9 Reviews
- R-1 Religious Workers
- H2-B Seasonal Workers
- L-1 Intra-Company Transferees
- B-1 Business Visitors & B-2 Tourist Visitor Visas
- O-1 Extraordinary Ability
- P-1, Athletes or Entertainers, P-2 Artists or Entertainers
- Visas for Medical Personnel Including H-1C Nurses and J-1 Physicians
- Advance Parole
- Visa Revalidation
- Extension and/or Change of Status
- TN NAFTA Professionals for Canada and Mexico
- National Interest Waivers
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New Members
and other membership news and information
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Agriculture
Yoni Danieli
The Israeli Herb Company
Law
Bruce H. Balonick
Roy L. Bernstein
Cynde Hirschtick Munzer
Howard Jay Swibel
Arnstein & Lehr
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Law (continued)
Ilan Shahar
Charcon & Co. Law Offices - Tel Aviv
Life Sciences
James J. Gillespie
Center for Healthcare Innovation
Dan Maeir
Health o Meter Professional Scales
Elaine Scheye
The Scheye Group Ltd. | |
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There are many chambers of commerce in Chicago, but the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago (AICC) is the ONLY ONE devoted to Israel.
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Facilitate TRADE and INVESTMENT between the U.S. and Israel in both directions.
Present business NETWORKING, informational and educational programs.
Bring INBOUND and OUTBOUND trade delegations and business MATCH-MAKING events.
Work closely with the Government of Israel to EFFECT its BUSINESS GOALS.
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America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago
Daniel B. Shure
AICC President
BeShure LLC
Richard A. Kaplan
AICC First Vice President
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Michael R. Schmitt
AICC Executive Director
500 Lake Cook Road
Suite 350
Deerfield, IL 60015
T:847-597-7070
F: 847-597-7067
email: info@americaisrael.org
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