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Texas is Open For Business, In Israel. June 15 in Tel Aviv Marks First Official Texas / Israel Chamber Event

The Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce is taking its show on the road. 

Literally.

The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Alon Israel Oil, & Continental Airlines cordially invite you to attend a special professional event - June 15 - VIP Networking Dinner Event - Tel Aviv.  Location to be announced.

 "Texas is Open for Business!"

 The #1 business state in America (as reported on CNBC News). Understanding the resources, funding sources, manufacturing/ technology edge and partnering opportunities available in Texas

 A practical discussion featuring VIP's from Texas and Israel who have done business successfully in both States including: David Wiessman Executive Chairman of Alon, Avi Friedman Senior Country Director Continental Airlines, Eitan Yudilevich Executive Director BIRD Foundation, Mark Ellison Former Emerging Technology Fund Director (ETF) now at Texas A&M, Tamar Guy Executive Director Israel-America Chamber of Commerce and others

We hope to see you at what is certain to be an informative and stimulating event, as well as an excellent introduction to the activities of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce and business activity in Texas.

5th in a Series... My Personal Best of 2008: Being A Part of The Texas Israel Chamber Commerce

I'm going on my 16th year of getting to work with some of the brightest minds in the world that are driving Israel's technology economy.

This year I was able to become a Board Member of the Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce.

We're really getting going on our full second year and look forward to bringing new business opportunities, deal flow and exchanges of IP with Texas and Israel technology based companies.

Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce Announces Greg Yavner as President and CEO

Because of the work I do with Israel-based clients, and with my role a member of the Board of Directors, I take great pleasure in welcoming Greg Yavner as President and CEO of the The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce.

Greg is stepping into Russell Levine's place, who joined the
organization in September 2007 when it opened its office in Richardson, Texas.

The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit business organization whose aim is to boost the economies of Texas and Israel by helping member companies develop important business relationships with each other and to explore new market opportunities.

Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce's May Newsletter Now Available

Progress continues with the Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce.

You may download the May newsletter here:

Download texasisrael_coc_monthly_newsletter_may_2008.doc

Texas Israel Chamber Event in Austin Brings U.S. and Israeli Business Leaders Together

Last night's Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce dinner brought together leading business leaders from Texas and Israel to discuss mutual business opportunities for trade and investment.

Client, Rick Seger, President of N-trig USA was a featured speaker sharing the panel with Israel Venture Association President, Orna Berry and BIRD Foundation Executive Director, Dr. Eitan Yudilevich.

Texas Israel Chamber Event in Austin and Dallas

Just a reminder for those of you in South and North Texas.

The Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce's "Building U.S. Israel Partnerships" takes place on Wednesday and Thursday.

Click here to learn more.

Texas Israel Chamber's March Newsletter Available Here; Don't Foget To Register for April 9 and 10 "Building US-Israel Partnerships" Event in Austin and Dallas

The March edition of the Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce Newsletter is now available.  You may download it here:

Download texasisrael_coc_monthly_newsletter_march_2008.doc

Building US - Israel Partnerships Event
As part of the Trade Mission to Texas program, The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, The Government of Israel Economic Office in Houston, and the Israel-Texas Science and Education Foundation cordially invite you to attend Building US-Israel Partnerships - a dinner reception taking place from 6:45pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Dell Jewish Community Center, JCAA Community Hall Stage, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas 78731.

The dinner reception will be an occasion to welcome to Texas our Israeli guests, including featured speakers: Dr. Orna Berry, Chairperson of the Israel Venture Association and Venture Partner at Gemini Israel Funds; and Dr. Eitan Yudilevich, Executive Director of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation.  Joining Dr. Berry and Dr. Yudilevich on a panel discussion will be client, Rick Seger, President of Austin-based N-trig.

We are also greatly honored to have Secretary of State Phil Wilson address our guests.

This dinner is the first event in Austin for the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and therefore also provides a fantastic opportunity for the Austin business community to learn more about the Chamber’s activities.

The cost of the dinner reception is $27 for members of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and $36 for non-members. Please go to http://texasisrael.org/austinreception.php to pay by credit card, or send a check made payable to Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce to: Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, 1302 E. Collins Blvd., Richardson, TX  75081. Please be advised that payment must be received by Wednesday, April 2nd and that seating is limited.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Russell Levine, at 214-576-9639 or rlevine@texasisrael.org.

Building US-Israel Partnerships Reception to Be Held in Austin, April 9

The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, The Government of Israel Economic Office in Houston, and the Israel-Texas Science and Education Foundation cordially invite you to attend Building US-Israel Partnerships - a dinner reception taking place from 6:45pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Dell Jewish Community Center, JCAA Community Hall Stage, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin, Texas 78731.

The dinner reception will be an occasion to welcome to Texas our Israeli guests, including featured speakers: Dr. Orna Berry, Chairperson of the Israel Venture Association and Venture Partner at Gemini Israel Funds; and Dr. Eitan Yudilevich, Executive Director of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation.

Client, N-trig's Rick Seger, To Be Panelist

Joining Dr. Berry and Dr. Yudilevich on a panel discussion will be client, Rick Seger, President of N-trig. We are also greatly honored to have Secretary of State Phil Wilson address our guests. Doug Mangum, Managing Director of Silicon Valley Bank’s Central Division, will emcee the event and serve as moderator for the panel.

This dinner is the first event in Austin for the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and therefore also provides a fantastic opportunity for the Austin business community to learn more about the Chamber’s activities.

Cost / Payment Info.....

The cost of the dinner reception is $27 for members of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and $36 for non-members.

Please go to www.texasisrael.org/austinreception.php to pay by credit card, or send a check made payable to Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce to: Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, 1302 E. Collins Blvd., Richardson, TX  75081. Please be advised that payment must be received by Wednesday, April 2  and that seating is limited.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Russell Levine, President and CEO, Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, at 214-576-9639 or rlevine@texasisrael.org. We hope you will join us in giving Dr. Berry and Dr. Yudilevich a warm welcome to Texas.

I Am In Israel the Week of March 16

I am going to be in Israel from March 16 - 20 and available for meetings with companies who would be interested in learning more about our services in PR and Social Media.

Also, if you are interested in learning more about the Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce and the opportunities to grow your business in Texas, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.

I am also working on the development of a seminar to qualified attendees which I will be elaborating more on once the venue is set

If you are interesting in meeting, please contact me:

• alan at weinkrantz dot com
• +210-820-3075
• FaceBook

Texas Israel Chamber's January Newsletter Posted Here. Check Out The Progress We're Making in Getting Texas and Israel Businesses to Connect

The Texas Israel Chamber of Commerce is progressing in its outreach and development. 

Our progress is best reflected in the monthly newsletter that you may download below.

Coming in 2008:

• Israel Trade Mission to Texas - April 8 and 9 in Austin
• Israel Trade Mission to Texas - April 10 and 11 in Dallas

Check out the Chamber's events throughout 2008 here.

And download the newsletter here:

Download texasisrael_coc_monthly_newsletter_january_2008.doc