Midc News

Why Innovation is Thriving in Israel
November 7, 2011

Todd Dollinger, CEO of the Trendlines Group in Israel, recently shared his thoughts on MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan show on why innovation is thriving in Israel. The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) has been partnering with the Trendlines Group for more than 15 years to promote business between Israeli and Maryland companies.

Push to Grow Jobs in Maryland, Israel
September 30, 2011

As the ancient proverb goes, “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day.

The Interview: Barry Bogage
August 22, 2011

The Maryland/Israel Development Center sees itself as a matchmaker — not of a romantic kind but an economic one. For the past 19 years, the nonprofit group in Baltimore has been connecting Maryland companies with Israeli partners to promote trade and investments.

Most recently, MIDC helped secure funding for two Maryland companies to do business with Israeli firms through the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation.

Maryland center's $10M venture fund targets Israeli tech firms
August 19, 2011

Abba David Poliakoff’s “V8 moment” hit when he was plotting the Maryland/Israel Development Center’s future strategy early this year. If the nonprofit he chaired was doing so well in helping grow and develop Israeli companies, imagine what it could do as a for-profit company.

The Baltimore center has since set up its own venture capital fund, a for-profit subsidiary, to fund early-stage technology companies in Israeli incubators. The fund has so far raised $3.8 million toward a goal of $10 million, much of it from investors in Baltimore’s Jewish and business communities.

Three area companies receive millions for innovation - Foundation to help Israeli, Md., D.C. techies
July 22, 2011

By Maayan Jaffe 

Earlier this month at a meeting held in Washington, D.C., the Board of Governors of the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation, approved $8.1 million of funding for nine new projects between Israeli and American companies. Ariadne in Rockville and Sitel/MedStar Health in D.C. are among the recipients.

Startups making a new start: Maryland-Israel Development Center helps local firms set up shop across the pond.
June 27, 2011

By DAVID SHAMAH  
 
The Jewish community of Baltimore has a long and thriving relationship with the State of Israel, even before the establishment of the state.

Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold was born in Baltimore, and the city was home to Joseph Schwartz, head of the Joint Distribution Committee in the 1940s, by whose efforts perhaps a million Jews were saved from the clutches of the Nazis.

MIDC welcomes Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC as Preferred Provider
June 27, 2011

Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander, LLC, established in 1953, is one of Maryland's premiere full-service corporate law firms, with approximately 70 attorneys and 25 paralegals.

Abba David Poliakoff, a Member of Gordon, Feinblatt and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Maryland/Israel Development Center said, “As a Maryland law firm for more than 58 years, we strongly advocate for bilateral economic development between Maryland and Israel and are committed to supporting the mission and programs of the MIDC.

MIDC Welcomes LifeBridge Health and Sinai Hospital as a Preferred Provider
June 26, 2011

The Maryland/Israel Development Center welcomes LifeBridge Health to its network of Preferred Providers. LifeBridge is a regional health care organization, consisting of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Courtland Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LifeBridge Health & Fitness and their subsidiaries and affiliates. The Northwest Hospital Medical Care Center in Eldersburg is also part of this vibrant health care organization.

MIDC Hosts Dr. Rafi Beyar, President of Rambam Hospital in Haifa
May 25, 2011

The MIDC recently hosted a lunch welcoming back Dr. Rafael Beyar, President of Rambam Hospital in Haifa, to Baltimore. The lunch was held at Johns Hopkins.  Dr. Beyar served as Visiting Professor at Johns Hopkins for several years and also completed his fellowship in cardiology in Baltimore.

Maryland Israel Trade News - May 2011
May 4, 2011

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