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- Dec 5, 2019
Two RIIC events held December 3rd at Innovate Newport and December 4th in the Nelson Center, Provide
The first BIRD workshop held Tuesday, December 3rd at the Innovate Newport began with opening remarks given by Tuni Schartner, Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Innovate Newport and Kate Grotteberg, Events, Development & Program Director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce who gave background on the Innovation Center and Avi Nevel, President & CEO of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) moderated the event and shared how the RIIC focuses on building relation

RIIC
- Jun 20, 2019
The Rhode Island - Israel Collaborative (RIIC), participated at the 2019 annual RI BAR Meeting: Succ
On Thursday, June 14th, the Rhode Island - Israel Collaborative (RIIC) participated in the Annual RI Bar meeting at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The lecture under the name of: Successful Legal Strategies for Startups from Israel, the Startup Nation, attended by 150 Rhode Island attorneys bar members. The moderator was Attorney Miriam Ross of Law Offices of Miriam A. Ross, Esq. who is also a board member of the RIIC. Mr. Avi Nevel, the President & CEO of the RIIC ga

Ronit Cohen Kott
- Dec 6, 2018
ISRAELI FOOD TASTING WITH CHEF ERAN GEFFEN
The Answer to the Eternal Question, "What is Israeli Food?" Even the first snow and the cold temperature did not deter almost 50 people from getting together for a tasting night with a great Israeli chef in Warren, RI this November. The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), together with Hope & Main produced this event as part of Israeli culinary month, which included a lecture with Israeli TV food critic, Gil Hovav, and a demonstration event of Israeli wine tasting. Bot

RIIC
- Nov 29, 2018
Successful Legal Strategies and Experiences from Israel, the StartUp Nation Event with Attorney Baru
In the last two weeks, Attorney Baruch Perl lectured on the topic Successful Legal Strategies and Experiences from Israel, the StartUp Nation to the RI BAR Association and to students at Roger Williams University Law School. Attorney Perl shared his vast experience and gave real life examples about startups from the law viewpoint and gave points of importance for every attorney when advised their clients have a startup situation. For example, agreement between the partners, c

RIIC
- Oct 17, 2018
Successful Legal Strategies and Experiences from Israel, the StartUp Nation Event November 9, 1:00pm
The Rhode Island Bar Association with the Rhode Island Israel Collaborative (RIIC) is pleased to present Baruch Perl, Esq., special guest speaker from Tel Aviv, Israel on “Startups: Successful Legal Strategies and Experiences from Israel, the Startup Nation” November 9, 2018 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the the Rhode Island Bar Association, 41 Sharpe Drive, Cranston, RI 02920 Event brochure and Registration Online Registration Register before November 5th and receive 15% dis

RIIC
- Sep 21, 2018
Gil Hovav, Israel's leading Culinary Journalist and Television Personality Unique Culinary Event
Rhode Island Israel Collaborative, (RIIC), in collaboration with Pot au Feu Restaurant is pleased to have Gil Hovav, Israel's leading culinary journalist and television personality. During the evening, Gil will give a lively discussion about Israeli cuisine and samples of his food and Israeli wine will be provided. Gil has produced some of Israel's most popular TV cooking shows and written a number of best selling cookbooks and novels. Read more about Gil Tickets $45 per pers

RIIC
- Aug 24, 2018
ScienceAbroad, the Organization of Israeli Scientists Abroad and Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (
ScienceAbroad, the Organization of Israeli Scientists Abroad and Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) announce they have opened a new Rhode Island center as the result of collaboration between the two organizations. The Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) is a not for profit organization that fosters and strengthens trade, business, academic exchange and research between Rhode Island and Israel to benefit the economy and community of both. The Rhode Island-Israel Col

Benjamin Cowen - Whitman
- Apr 5, 2018
Consulate General of Israel to New England hosted its Ninth Annual Executives Forum with guest speak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2018 CONTACT: Benjamin Cowen-Whitman, Director of Community Relations (617) 697-7255 | community@boston.mfa.gov.il PRESS RELEASE: Israeli Consulate Hosts 9th Annual Executives Forum BOSTON –The Consulate General of Israel to New England hosted its Ninth Annual Executives Forum at the Museum of Science on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. About 100 US and Israeli business, political and community leaders, including guests from Rhode Island , Representativ

Jacklyne Vargas, RIIC Intern
- Mar 28, 2018
RIIC hosts Israeli PresenTense delegation event on social responsibility through entrepreneurship wi
March 20, 2018 | Providence, RI On March 20, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs from Rhode Island and Israel came together to discuss making entrepreneurship more accessible and channeling entrepreneurship to focus on improving society. PresenTense is an Israeli startup accelerator with proven solutions to these questions. PresenTense aims to nurture coexistence through innovation and invests in various underserved communities within Israeli society. The event, organized by

: Jacklyne Vargas
- Feb 21, 2018
RIIC and MedMates host event on digital health innovation and opportunities for collaboration with I
Government officials/representatives, corporate leaders, investors and entrepreneurs from Rhode Island and Israel gathered at the Brown Community Collaborative in Downtown Providence on February 26, 2018 to discuss developments in digital health and opportunities for collaboration with MindUP, an Israeli digital health incubator. Government officials and representatives in attendance were Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island Daniel J. McKee and Director of Economic Affairs at

Steven Swartz
- Feb 14, 2018
Reflection of recent Doing Business in Israel event at Bryant University, by Steven Swartz
Doing Business in Israel – a dream coming true? After years of yearning to see Israel, my wife Judi and I finally got there in May, 2017 as a celebration of out fiftieth wedding anniversary. Visiting our wonderful Israeli friends for 10 days, we saw just about the whole country from the perspective of natives. And couldn’t wait to return. Through business connections, I was able to return to Israel in September for the Watertec 2017 conference. A month later, another trip

RIIC
- Jan 18, 2018
Promoting Rhode Island Israel Business Academia and Research & February 7th event Doing Business
Avi Nevel, President & CEO of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) was interviewed by Kate Nagle from Go-Local-Providence about the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative's mission, activities and upcoming event, Doing Business in Israel, February 7th, in collaboration with the Chafee Center at Bryant University. To see the full interview, go to the link #BryantUniversity #ChafeeCenter #KathyTherieau #RonenSimanTov #URI #Herzliya #Newport #EvanSmith #KateNagle #AviNevel #R

RIIC
- Dec 22, 2017
Israel's First Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) Event
Draws Israelis and Rhode Islander
On December 20th, the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) had its first Israel event at the Sailors Club at the Herzliya Marina. The purpose of the event was to discuss how the organization can connect Rhode Island and Israel, have Rhode Islanders meet Rhode Islanders who now reside in Israel, as well as Israelis who now reside or studied in Rhode Island who are interested in developing commerce, academic and research between Israel and Rhode Island. The event host, Jon

RIIC
- Oct 2, 2017
Blockchain, Bitcoin and Crypto - currencies:
Is Your Organization Ready For The Blockchain Revoluti
The blockchain revolution – Blockchain technologies form the basis for bitcoin and other crypto - currencies, and are set to completely disrupt the way business and transactions are carried out online. Whether you’re in the financial or insurance industries, healthcare, government, retail and even farming or manufacturing sectors – blockchain technologies promise to revolutionize the way we conduct business and most likely disrupt your field. Are you ready for the disruption?

RIIC
- Sep 15, 2017
Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC) Gets More News Coverage
Another great article about our new organization published by the Jewish Voice and Herald. See link. We are gaining momentum and recognition and preparing for our two first events in late September and November. Stay tuned and help to spread the word in Rhode Island and Israel. #RHodeIslandIsraelCollaborative #AviNevel #JewishVoice #Israel #riic #RhodeIslandIsraelCollaborativeRIIC #StefanPryor #InonElroy #CommerceRI #EconomicMissiontoNorthAmerica #IsraelConsulGeneraltoNe
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