AICC's membership is drawn from American corporations, emerging businesses, professional service providers, business organizations, and individuals. Each membership group derives unique value from their association with the Chamber.

Large corporations gain access to Israel's unique technologies that can enhance their "top" and "bottom" lines, with the assurance that the Israeli companies have been screened by AICC's committees and are "ready" for business. Many corporations have found a ready market in Israel for their products or services. For example, Atlanta-based BellSouth's joint venture subsidiary, Cellcom, is now Israel's top ranked wireless company. The Chamber assists with regulatory issues, introduction to potential partners and distributors, certificates of origin to take advantage of the US-Israel Free Trade Agreement, and help with reliable professionals and trade associations in Israel. AICC can help with access to grants for joint venture R&D projects and M&A activities.

Emerging companies can also incorporate Israeli technologies into their offerings as well as find opportunities to form marketing and sales partnerships, joint technology development, and other modes of cooperation. Small businesses appreciate the opportunity to interact with AICC's corporate members and Israeli companies in the area. Smyrna, Georgia-based Cell Dynamics recently formed a relationship with Israel-based Proneuron Biotechnologies to provide a cell processing facility for patients of Shepherd Center enrolled in clinical trials for Proneuron's revolutionary treatment for spinal cord injury.

Service providers use the AICC network to develop business with other members, gain greater exposure to potential clients from Israel, and learn the nuances of doing business with Israelis including Cultural Differences. Law firms, accounting firms, financial institutions, real estate firms, consultants, and more provide valuable resources for Israeli companies that are establishing operations in the Southeast or who may be good business matches for their corporate clients.

Individual members (including students) find fulfillment in contributing to the success of the Chamber, enhancing their knowledge of Israel, meeting Israelis and others who share their interests, and gaining satisfaction from supporting efforts to promote growth of the economies in Israel and the Southeast. AICC's network is also a strong source of leads for meaningful career opportunities.

Opportunities to Get Involved
Members have a variety of option to become involved - through committee meetings, networking and educational events, industry-specific business exchanges, and direct contact with Israeli companies. During the course of the year, AICC offers a variety of programs such as the annual Professional Seminar, Eagle Star Gala, visits to Israeli company headquarters, economic briefings, monthly newsletter, and business missions to Israel. The committees are the "heart" of the Chamber.

The best way to take advantage of these oppurtunities is to become a member of AICC. To join, Click here.

To request specific assistance in identifying Israeli companies that could be potential partners or customers, click here.