The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC) and McConnell Johnson Real Estate LLC were honored to host Israeli Deputy Consul General Amir Sagie and New Castle County Executive Elect Matt Meyer for a roundtable discussion with Delaware members of the Chamber and stakeholders on December 8 at 1313 Innovation, Wilmington, DE. The group explored opportunities of growing joint Read More
Israeli Health Minister Litzman Visited with the PICC
Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman met with PICC Board Members to learn about health care innovation in the Greater Philadelphia region at the office of Duane Morris in Philadelphia on November. Minister Litzman is considered one of Israel’s most popular health ministers and known for his programs promoting healthy life styles, better dental care for Read More
Breaking the Myths: Investment Opportunities in Israeli Innovation
The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC) and CFA Society of Philadelphia hosted “Breaking the Myths: Investment Opportunities in Israeli Innovation” event on September 29 at Pepper Hamilton’s Philadelphia office. The program featured Israeli Ambassador Dani Dayan as keynote speaker, and Renee Baker, PhD of Aberdeen Asset Management’s Israeli Fund, and Jeremy Bach of Lazaros Israeli Read More
The PICC Bidding the Israeli Consulate in Philadelphia Farewell and Welcoming New Consul General of Israel in NYC Amb. Dani Dayan
Philadelphia, PA (August 10, 2016) – The closing of the Israeli Consulate in Philadelphia later this month, has prompted an historic realignment of services and resources affecting the entire greater Philadelphia community, which will now be served out of New York. The departure of Consul General Yaron Sideman here, coincides with the appointment of a Read More
Four Israeli companies establish Philadelphia operations
Philadelphia Business Journal (June 23, 2016) “None of the 11 Israeli companies that visited Philadelphia in October 2014 established U.S. headquarters here. But city officials and business leaders say the dialogue that took place contributed to four Israel-affiliated companies setting up operations in the city over the past 12 months. During the 2014 visit, the Israeli Read More
DE Gov. Jack A. Markell Receives the 2016 Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award from the PICC
The Governor received the award on April 18th in Philadelphia in honor of his work forming commercial and research ties between Israel and Delaware. Philadelphia, PA (April 20, 2016) – On April 18th, Governor Jack A. Markell of Delaware accepted the 2016 Yitzhak Rabin Service Award at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia. The honor, Read More
Edwin Berkowitz, ‘Zl’, PICC Founder & Past President
STATEMENT OF THE PHILADELPHIA-ISRAEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON THE DEATH OF EDWIN BERKOWITZ The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC) joins the rest of the Greater Philadelphia community in mourning the loss of Edwin “Ed” J. Berkowitz. Ed Berkowitz was one of the founders of the PICC and a past president. He, along with Felix Zandman, Read More
Delaware Governor Jack Markell to Receive the 2016 Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PHILADELPHIA (January 12, 2016)—The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC) announces the recipient of the 2016 Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award is the Honorable Jack Markell, Delaware Governor. The Rabin Award is the Chamber’s highest distinction. It is presented to individuals, businesses, and academic institutes who have broaden the business or academic ties Read More
An Open Letter from the PICC to Local Supporters of Israel
Dear Friends: An article published in the Jerusalem Post on January 6, 2016 (http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Israel-to-close-Philadelphia-consulate-representations-in-4-other-cities-439640) stated that the Israeli Foreign Ministry plans to close its Philadelphia Consulate, along with four other representative offices, in order to better support existing consulates. On behalf of the Philadelphia–Israel Chamber of Commerce (PICC), the go-to independent organization facilitating connections between Read More
New Leadership at Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce Sets Ambitious Business Agenda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Leadership at Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce Sets Ambitious Business Agenda PHILADELPHIA (December 2)—“There’s no better time to be doing business with Israel,” said David J. Allon, in-coming president of the venerable Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Allon, a Financial Consultant with Citizens Securities and more than 20 year veteran of the Chamber Read More