As we close out 2012, it is useful to pause and reflect on the year.  For AICC, it was a period of continued success in delivering valued services to Southeast and Israeli companies.  Our strong outreach into the region, particularly South Carolina, are paying off in new members and deals.  Our educational programming continues at a very high level through […]

Rehovot-based BioView has signed a cooperation agreement with Abbott Molecular Inc. under which BioView will develop an automated cancer screening system to carry out Abbott’s lung cancer diagnostic test.  Under the new collaboration, the two companies will jointly conduct clinical trials in order to certify the test for marketing in the US. Yokneam-based Given Imaging has applied to the FDA […]

Members Exposed to Israeli Mobile Technologies Over 70 members and guests were treated to presentations by 3 innovative Israeli mobile technology companies at the December 11th breakfast event hosted by at&t in Atlanta.  Sharing their solutions were Tel Aviv-based C4 that specializes in development, marketing and delivery of Command & Control systems; Netanya-based eVigilo whose mission is to enhance emergency […]

Netanya-based Outbrain has acquired Atlanta-based Scribit, (formerly Vertical Acuity), a content platform that allows brands to curate long form content from leading publications on their site.  The price of the deal was not disclosed, but it has been announced that the Atlanta team will continue to operate. Outbrain is a leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through […]

NeuroQuest Gets Funding, Looks to Open US Center in State Under the auspices of the South Carolina-Israel Collaboration, a delegation of the state’s business, university, and economic development leaders travelled throughout Israel, December 1-6, for a weeklong mission to pursue economic, trade, and research opportunities with counterparts in that country.  Their itinerary included visits to Israel’s major research universities, meetings […]

Duluth, Georgia-based NCR Corporation has announced a definitive agreement for NCR to acquire Raanana-based Retalix, a leading global provider of innovative retail software and services, for a transaction value of approximately $650 million that is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2013.  NCR is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with […]

Lod-based Maman Cargo Terminals and Handling has acquired the UPS Israel franchise for NIS 146 million from Chen Lamdan and Livnat families who own OPSI, the authorized services contractor for UPS in Israel.  The operation has 900 employees, and the acquisition is a strategic change for Maman which will help the company in its tender bid for renewing cargo handling […]

Over the years, our Chamber has pioneered many new economic development models to support and promote US-Israel business.  These have included our award-winning business exchange matchmaker events, industry-specific business missions, regional approaches, seminars, and recognition events. A couple of years ago, we developed a new “combination” concept —the I? Israel Innovation Impact—series that included educational, networking, and matchmaking components in […]

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat spoke to Atlanta area life science industry leaders on November 14th at a luncheon organized by the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, SE Region and hosted at the Marcus Hillel Center by Dr. Raymond Schinazi, distinguished researcher at Emory and legendary pioneer of HIV / AIDS drug discoveries. Barkat has been mayor of Jerusalem, Israel’s capital and […]

Members and guests gathered in downtown Atlanta on October 23rd to welcome Israel’s new Consul for Economic Affairs, Michal Niddam.  The Chamber-organized reception was organized by the was hosted by McKenna Long & Aldridge with support by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast. Niddam assumed her post at the Houston-based Israel Economic Office to the U.S. South in […]

Suwanee, Georgia-based Arris has selected the video-grade Wi-Fi technology of Ra’anana-based Celeno for its new Intel Puma 6-based DOCSIS 3.0 gateway.  Celeno’s dual-band CLR260 3 x 3 802.11n chip, powered by its OptimizAir and digital beam forming technology, maximizes range, throughput and signal consistency.  It delivers the whole-home coverage, reliable throughput and high quality of service required for a Wi-Fi […]

Tel Aviv-based Scopus Security Solutions has opened a permanent, staffed office in Charleston, South Carolina as a base for its US operations.  A global leader in security services, consultation and counter-terrorism training, Scopus works with corporations, municipalities, industry, and the aviation industry on security infrastructure and business continuity programs.  The Charleston International Airport has been a client since 2002 when security and training needs […]

The map applications of Ra’anana-based Waze have been recommended by Apple CEO Tim Cook in the wake of user frustration of the iPhone 5‘s “Maps” application.  Waze collects map data from all its users who can report traffic incidents and delays, and then gives directions based on that data to find the fastest driving route.  Ra’anana is Atlanta’s Sister City in […]

Petach Tikvah-based Sycamore Israel (1994) Ltd.  has opened its American subsidiary in the Atlanta area.  The company manufactures cleaning wipes to industry wholesale and retail channels throughout the Americas.  In its first year, the subsidiary has seen good success in the marketplace with product placement in many of the leading industrial distributors such as HD Supply, White Cap, and in […]