Services to Israeli Companies
The Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce is a vital resource for Israeli companies seeking to establish a market presence in Texas and increase their business activities in the US. Israeli companies are able to leverage our extensive network and our up-to-date databases to achieve a number of objectives, such as:
Learning about all facets of opening an office in Texas, and building up supporting infrastructure through access to key professional service providers.
Identifying potential Texas-based strategic partners, including: customers, distributors, collaborators in R&D, and investors.
Obtaining guidance on strategic objectives and business plans from our various industry-specific Committees.
Obtaining trade information, investment incentives, R&D grants and more.
Creating lasting friendships and making a comfortable transition to life in Texas through access to our Hospitality Committee.
Texas, the United States’ third coast, is an excellent place for Israeli companies to do business. Texas’ central location makes it convenient for travel within the US and offers companies proximity to strategic markets, including Mexico and Latin America. The state has one of the lowest tax burdens in the US and is one of the country’s most affordable places to live. In addition, Texas has a highly educated workforce and boasts the second largest pool of graduate engineers in the US. Israeli companies may also benefit from competitive financial resources and incentives, such as the Emerging Technology Fund and the Texas Enterprise Fund.
Austin, known as the “Silicon Hills” of Texas, is home to approximately 2,000 high tech companies and was rated as the #1 cleantech city in the country. The Telecom Corridor of Dallas/Ft. Worth is second in the nation in telecommunications manufacturing and software development employment, while Houston is the energy capital of the US, a center of aerospace activity, and home to the largest medical center in the world. San Antonio is a hub for security technologies and has a thriving biomedical business sector. The venture capital industry has recognized the business opportunities that may be found in Texas, as the state ranks third in the nation in venture capital investment.