The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce opens in Richardson

by PegNews wire

Richardson Chamber providing office space in STARTech Early Ventures complex.

RICHARDSON — The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit business organization created by the Texas Governor’s office and the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce to promote trade between the Lone Star State and the Middle Eastern nation, today announced plans to open its headquarters in the STARTech Early Ventures complex in Richardson.

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“The formation of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce is the result of widespread recognition of the enormous potential for Texas-Israel partnerships across many industries,” said Russell Levine, president and CEO of the Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce. “The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce will play a critical role in forging ties between these two great sources of innovation.”

Due largely to the U.S.-Israeli Free Trade Area Agreement, trade between Israel and Texas has seen rapid growth in such industries as computer-related hardware and software, biomedical products, electronic data transmission, telecom, cable television and defense products. To continue such growth, the Texas-Israeli Chamber will provide member companies with informational tools, networking events, introductions to potential business partners, assistance with government relations and other benefits.

The Richardson Chamber of Commerce, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2006, was founded in 1946 and is the 4th-oldest Chamber in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Source: Richardson Chamber of Commerce