U.S.-ISRAEL BUSINESS

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Business Development: Enable companies to find new opportunities forgrowth in Israel, facilitate connections with key business actors in Israel,and navigate such issues as market access, mergers and acquisitionsstrategy, and high level executive visits to Israel. 

Market Insights: Provide key insights into what is shaping the businesslandscape in the U.S. and Israel.  

Policy Advocacy: Advance issues of importance to member companieswith the U.S. and Israeli governments, including regulatory, trade,investment, and innovation policy issues. 

Corporate Support: Access USIBI experts regarding the specific needs ofcompanies and advance solutions to issues that can directly impact theirbusiness. 

ABOUT THEU.S.-ISRAELBUSINESSINITIATIVEThe U.S.-Israel Business Initiative(USIBI) at the U.S. Chamber ofCommerce is the premier nationalbusiness advocacy organizationdedicated to strengthening theeconomic and commercialrelationship between the UnitedStates and Israel.

USIBI Objectives

Serve as a bridge for U.S. andIsraeli business andgovernment leaders to discussareas of shared commercialand economic interest.

Facilitate opportunities formember companies to pursueinvestments in strategicallyvital sectors and areas of hugeuntapped potential for bothcountries. 

Advance policy that promotesU.S.-Israel trade, investment,and cooperative innovation. 

Organize activities and eventsthat promote bilateralcooperation around areas ofcorporate interest.

Educate American businessand political leaders about theimportance of the U.S.-Israelcommercial alliance. 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerceis the world’s largest businessorganization and the leadingvoice for American business,representing the interests ofmore than 3 million businessesof all sizes, sectors, and regions.Located within the Chamber,USIBI serves Americancompanies with investments in Israel. 

Over 200 U.S. companies have

R&D centers in Israel

WHY ISRAEL?Nearly half of all investments in

the U.S. from the Middle East

come from Israeli companies

Israel has the highest

concentration of new startup

companies annually

About 25% of U.S. exports to

the Middle East go to Israel,

despite Israel's representing

just 2% of the region's

population

There are 1,000+ startup

companies conceived annually in

Israel

Israel spends more on R&D per

capita than any other country in

the world

CYBERSECURITY

Advocate for greaterbilateral cooperation oncybersecurity R&D; discussstandards and best practicesfor cyber protection,response, and resilience;and provide private sectorinput for government-to-government dialogue.  

INITIATIVESUSIBI is leading a coalition in support of the "U.S.-IsraelStrategic Economic Partnership" – a policy framework tore-energize U.S.-Israel commercial relations.  Business Israel brings leaders from business associationsacross the U.S. to Israel to strengthen bonds between theAmerican business community and  Israel.  USIBI supports the creation of the U.S.-Israel EnergyCenter to facilitate energy collaboration between the twocountries and work toward a secure energy future. Business H2O events bring together business leaders,government officials, and water experts to discuss practicesin corporate water stewardship and public policies toaddress the growing demand for water.

ISSUE PRIORITIES

ENERGY

Support bilateralcooperation to protectIsrael’s energyinfrastructure, realize thevision of the U.S.-IsraelEnergy Center, and bolsterU.S.-led energy diplomacyin the region.  

WATER &AGRICULTUREPromote bilateralcooperation between theU.S. and Israel on waterpolicy, water technology,and growing bilateral waterprojects.

DEFENSE

Support bilateralcooperation and businessdevelopment opportunitiesto enhance the U.S.-Israeldefense relationship,including aerospace,homeland security, and civilaviation.

Business Israel participants with Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat and Myron Brilliant, ExecutiveVice President and Head of International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

MEET OURMEMBERS

CHAIR LEVEL VICE CHAIR LEVEL

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

CHAIR LEVEL - $50,000/YEAR

Membership on the Board of Directors.Exclusive, company-specific strategic advisory services.A leadership role in setting the strategic direction of USIBI.Priority invitations for briefings, bilateral meetings, and events with Israeli and U.S. government officials.Leadership opportunities in executive trade delegations, briefings, and events.Increased visibility for company branding.Advocacy assistance in resolving company-specific trade or investment issues.Opportunities to host GOI delegations and ministries/sponsorship opportunities.Leadership opportunities in executive trade delegations and missions, meetings, and events. 

Chair level members of USIBI shape the direction of the program. Members enjoy:

VICE CHAIR LEVEL - $20,000/YEAR

Participation in working groups that contribute to setting the Initiative's objectives and advocacy.Priority invitations for briefings, bilateral meetings, and exclusive events with Israeli and U.S.government officials.Networking through plenary meetings, briefings, and working groups.Advocacy counsel on trade and commercial issues.Opportunity to bring one additional guest to all U.S.-Israel Business Initiative events.Event sponsorship throughout the year.

Vice Chair level members of USIBI enjoy:

EXECUTIVE LEVEL - $10,000/YEAR

Networking through plenary meetings, briefings, and working groups.Opportunities to engage in members-only events and briefings.Advocacy counsel on trade and commercial issues

Executive Members of USIBI enjoy:

For more information, please visit www.usisraelbusiness.com

or contact Liz Clark, Manager of the U.S.-Israel Business Initiative at lclark@uschamber.com or 202-463-5484

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Myron Brilliant speaks with ArizonaGovernor Doug Ducey and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper at a water conferencesponsored by USIBI in Las Vegas, NV

U.S-ISRAEL BUSINESS INITIATIVE ACTIVITIES

Former Israeli Finance Minister Yair Lapid addressesthe U.S.-Israel Business Council

Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett addressesthe U.S.-Israel Business Initiative

U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturer'sAssociation of Israel sign an MOU

Business Israel participants visit the Coca-ColaCompany in Israel

"Re-Energizing the U.S.-Israel CommercialRelationship", published by the U.S.-Israel

Business Initiative

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice PresidentMyron Brilliant with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

Netanyahu and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. RonDermer

Business Israel participants visit the Intel IsraelDevelopment Center

U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation meets withIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Business roundtable in Israel sponsored by the U.S.-Israel Business Initiative

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant (center) with U.S.-Israel Business Initiative Executive Director Josh KramBusiness H2O, coordinated by the U.S.-Israel Business

Initiative