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What We Do…
The Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) is a non-profit “public-private partnership” of the Maryland Department of Commerce, Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Trade, and The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore to promote bi-lateral trade and economic development.
Check out our 30th Anniversary Timeline and history of the Maryland/Israel Development Center.
Comments from our members…
I am a proud member of the MIDC. Over the years, I have met with and counseled many Israeli companies to help them achieve a successful entrance into the U.S. market. By creating entrepreneurial bridges, the MIDC is at the forefront of developing international business relationships and partnerships.
LYNN SHAPIRO SNYDER SENIOR MEMBER, EPSTEIN BECKER GREENMIDC provides a great platform for U.S. and Israeli businesses to collaborate and work globally to bring innovative solutions to customers around the world. Patriot Technologies has been a proud member of MIDC for many years. This relationship has enabled us to establish partners and foster continued growth for many years to come.
STEVE KEEFE PRESIDENT AND CEO, PATRIOT TECHNOLOGIES INC.Nayax is excited to be a new member of the MIDC. As an Israeli owned global unattended payment solutions company with U.S. operations headquartered in Hunt Valley, we embrace the opportunity to foster new relationships and partnerships with like-minded companies and individuals throughout our community.
CARLY FURMAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, NAYAXThanks to MIDC’s remarkably deep relationships and experience, University of Maryland Baltimore is expanding research collaborations and educational exchanges in Haifa, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv. MIDC’s role is more critical than ever and I’m thrilled that it is meeting the challenge.
JIM HUGHES VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORERecent News
2024-25 Sponsors and Strategic Partners
Sponsors
Embassy of Israel
The Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington, D.C. is Israel’s largest embassy in the world. The ... Read More
Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green has more than 40 years of experience serving clients in health care, financial services, retail, hospitality, technology, and other ... Read More
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara is one of the largest dedicated FDA law firms in the United States, our technical expertise and industry ... Read More
LifeBridge Health
A regional, non-profit health care organization based in northwest Baltimore, LifeBridge Health serves patients in metropolitan Baltimore, the state of Maryland ... Read More
Rekor
Rekor Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority in the development and delivery of roadway intelligence. Pioneering the implementation ... Read More
Marvin Schapiro Family Foundation
The Foundation was created to carry out the charitable, educational and religious purposes of The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, ... Read More
MCEDC
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is the official public-private organization representing Montgomery County, Maryland. We help accelerate business growth ... Read More
MD Department of Commerce
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The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore
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TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. We <... Read More
United Airlines
United connects the world every day through a comprehensive route network to world-class international gateways in Asia and Australia, Europe, Latin ... Read More
The Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington, D.C. is Israel’s largest embassy in the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel formulates, implements and presents foreign policy of the Israeli government; the Embassy in turn works to present those policies to the United States government. The Embassy acts as a liaison to strengthen the ties between the two governments. The Embassy of Israel has many departments that work with the US government on a variety of specific issues. Departments include those of the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Political Department, Congressional Affairs, The Public Diplomacy Department, Press Office, Cultural Affairs, Academic Affairs, Economic Mission, Commercial Mission, Defense and Armed Forces Attache and Police and Security Attache.
Epstein Becker Green has more than 40 years of experience serving clients in health care, financial services, retail, hospitality, technology, and other industries, representing entities from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Operating in offices throughout the United States and supporting both national and international clients, the firm’s lawyers are committed to uncompromising client service and legal excellence. For many years, Epstein Becker Green has maintained strong ties to the Israeli business community. And through the firm’s Israel Initiative, we provide advice, counsel, and representation to Israeli companies that are operating or seeking to operate in the United States, as well as companies and investors looking to do business in Israel, U.S. affiliates of Israeli parent companies, and U.S. investors who crave cutting-edge Israeli technologies. We guide these clients safely through the complex and ever-changing U.S. legal system. Our Israel Initiative consists of lawyers who regularly travel to Israel; appreciate Israel’s economic, political, and social environment; have extensive experience working with Israeli clients; and speak regularly before U.S. and Israeli audiences, providing insights on new developments that may impact their U.S.- and Israeli-based operations. Our lawyers also understand the special and unique challenges faced by Israeli businesses in the United States, those seeking to sell their products in the United States, and U.S. entities looking to invest in Israeli products and companies. Our clients benefit from having a legal team that not only knows their industry but also has the experience and skills required to help them overcome their challenges and concerns and reach their goals. For more information, visit www.ebglaw.com.
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara is one of the largest dedicated FDA law firms in the United States, our technical expertise and industry knowledge enables us to understand your problems and offer practical legal solutions in the context of your business. No legal team handles a broader range of food, drug, and medical device issues. From legal challenges during product development to product approval and marketing, our legal team stays with your product through every step. We counsel businesses throughout the supply chain on regulations and issues involving FDA and many other federal and state agencies.
A regional, non-profit health care organization based in northwest Baltimore, LifeBridge Health serves patients in metropolitan Baltimore, the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. One of the region’s largest, most comprehensive and most highly respected health care providers, LifeBridge Health delivers health care services at four hospitals and a variety of subsidiaries and affiliated units, and advocates preventive, wellness and fitness services, and educational programs. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, founded in 1866 as the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum, builds upon its Jewish heritage in providing care for all. An agency of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Sinai features renowned centers of excellence, with national and international acclaim. The state’s largest independent academic medical center, Sinai trains approximately 400 medical students from around the world each year. Northwest Hospital employs a strong philosophy of patient-centered care with all private inpatient rooms and is highly acclaimed for surgical innovation and outpatient services. Carroll Hospital, a community hospital, offers the latest in medical technology, experienced specialists and programs and services on par with larger urban medical centers. Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital provides quality skilled long-term, respite, dementia, respiratory, comfort/hospice and rehabilitation services. Levindale, founded in 1890 as the Hebrew Friendly Inn, employs a forward-thinking approach to elder care. It also serves as an agency of The Associated.The future of health care is growing far beyond traditional hospital walls. Thus, LifeBridge Health established community partnerships with health-related businesses, expanding its footprint to offer a full continuum of care to community members near their homes and places of work. More than 500 aligned community-based physicians practice in growing areas like Foundry Row, Hunt Valley and Mays Chapel, from greater Baltimore to Harford and Howard counties, with access to the extensive resources that are part of LifeBridge Health.
Rekor Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority in the development and delivery of roadway intelligence. Pioneering the implementation of digital infrastructure in our communities, Rekor is redefining infrastructure by collecting, connecting, and organizing the world’s mobility data — laying the foundation for a digital-enabled operating system for the road. With our Rekor One™ Roadway Intelligence Engine at the foundation of our technology, we aggregate and transform trillions of data points into intelligence through proprietary computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics that power our platforms and applications. Our solutions provide actionable insights that give governments and businesses a comprehensive picture of roadways, while providing a collaborative environment that drives the world to be safer, greener and more efficient.
The Foundation was created to carry out the charitable, educational and religious purposes of The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Inc (The Associated) The Foundation makes grants to public charitable organizations in furtherance of the mission of The Associated
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is the official public-private organization representing Montgomery County, Maryland. We help accelerate business growth for companies that are planning to start, expand or relocate to Montgomery County. Our team of business retention and expansion experts help connect companies to top talent, prime locations and access to business and market intelligence. With 18 federal agency headquarters located within the County, plus proximity to the Nation’s Capital and its numerous federal agencies, Montgomery County offers a premiere business location in the robust Mid-Atlantic region. We are a global innovation center for industries ranging from BioHealth and Technology to advanced manufacturing, financial and professional services. With one of the smartest workforce pipelines in the U.S., 57% of adults over 25 years of age have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 31% hold a graduate degree. Montgomery County is well known for its diversity of people, places and thought, with 138 languages spoken in community households and 4 of the 10 most diverse U.S. cities located right in our County. It’s a fantastic place to work, live and play – and one of the best places in the country to grow business.
The Associated and our agencies are for those in our community who need us most.
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. We identify, invest in, and help grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Funding opportunities are offered through TEDCO’s various funds and programs, along with access to valuable business resources.
United connects the world every day through a comprehensive route network to world-class international gateways in Asia and Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East with non-stop or one-stop service from virtually anywhere in the United States.
United Airlines has resumed its 3 times a week nonstop flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport starting on March 27th (IAD to TLV) and on March 29th (TLV to IAD). United is the first U.S. carrier to operate between Washington, D.C. and Tel Aviv and offers more nonstop service between the U.S. and Israel than any other U.S. airline. United’s Dulles route is one of four U.S. gateways to Israel (San Francisco, Chicago and New York/Newark). The resumption of United Airlines flights will open many more opportunities for both Maryland and Israel to continue to build strong relationships while growing business and expanding tourism.
To book a flight at www.united.com
Strategic Partners
Baltimore County
The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) works to make Baltimore County a thriving location for businesses and ... Read More
Crowell & Moring
Crowell & Moring LLP is a locally-based international law firm with more than 500 lawyers in the US and Europe. Our premiere Israel ... Read More
Elta North America
ELTA North America is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of innovative electronic systems for the United States ... Read More
University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a thriving academic health center for biomedical research. In FY18 UMB’s research enterprise generated ... Read More
United Therapeutics
United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative products to address the unmet medical ... Read More
The Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) works to make Baltimore County a thriving location for businesses and a place where all residents enjoy ample economic opportunity. DEWD provides business and workforce services that attract, retain and expand businesses; foster the creation of high quality jobs; prepare and train residents for in-demand careers; bring employers together with the qualified talent; and expands Baltimore County’s economic base.
DEWD offers finance programs including loans and bonds, tax incentives, workforce hiring services, site selection and permitting assistance to streamline the process of doing business.
For more information, visit BaltimoreCountyMD.gov/business
Crowell & Moring LLP is a locally-based international law firm with more than 500 lawyers in the US and Europe. Our premiere Israel Practice represents more than 50 Israeli companies doing business in the US and a great number of US clients doing business in Israel. Sophisticated, pragmatic, innovative and business-oriented.
ELTA North America is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of innovative electronic systems for the United States government. These proven high performance systems and a focus on customer satisfaction are the foundations of the company’s commitment to providing solutions to the nation’s warfighters, security personnel and first responders. ELTA North America was voted a Baltimore Sun “Top Workplace” in 2017.
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is a thriving academic health center for biomedical research. In FY18 UMB’s research enterprise generated over $665 million, and more than 40 license agreements pushed new vaccines, drug targets, robotics, therapeutics, devices, software tools, and cutting-edge techniques to the marketplace. Eight new startup companies were created using technology licensed from the University.
United Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening conditions. We have five approved products on the market today and are relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life” ®.
