The mission of the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ-Israel Commission is to foster economic, scientific, educational and cultural ties with the State of Israel, one of Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ's most important trading partners.
The Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ – Israel Commission’s mission is to foster economic, scientific, educational and cultural ties with the State of Israel, one of Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s most important trading partners. The Governor appoints the public members of the Commission, which has five committees that focus on key areas of interest to achieve its objectives.
Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ and Israel share a critical economic and business relationship. The Commission identifies opportunities for increased economic development between Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ and Israel, including joint business ventures, business attraction, and capital investment.
The Commission facilitates supports and encourages bilateral higher educational relations, collaborative research opportunities, and building strong partnerships between leading academic institutions in Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ and Israel from student engagement to commercialization of technologies.
The promotion of cultural programs and people to people interactions between Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ and Israel is a priority of the Commission. This includes building awareness and promoting diversity between communities in both states.
Connecting Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ and Israel’s high tech and scientific communities is of high priority. The Commission is focused on encouraging partnerships, programs, and economic opportunities that strengthen this essential bridge.
The Commission maintains a steering committee with a special focus on participation for official Commission business.