The MIDC is proud of its 33-year history promoting bilateral trade and economic development between Maryland and Israel. As you can see in this winter’s newsletter, and despite the ongoing challenges of a country at war, we are continuing to showcase the best of Israel in Maryland and vice versa. In addition, we are thrilled to welcome Yoav Saidel to the MIDC Board and Janet Kaplan to our staff. Over our long history, we have benefited from outstanding leadership from past professionals and lay leaders, and I have no doubt that Yoav and Janet will be key additions to our continued success.
With that in mind, the MIDC is undertaking a strategic planning process that will examine our mission and how we carry it out, as well as our business practices, marketing and branding. While we don’t anticipate any major shift in our main priorities and goals, we are looking forward to working with Collaborative Strategies, Inc., who come highly recommended by other Maryland nonprofits and organizations. There are several phases to the planning and we hope to wrap up in early 2025. We are looking forward to hearing from many of our key stakeholders, partners and friends about the best path forward for the MIDC.
Thank you to those who have contributed to our rich history. We are looking forward to another 33 years and beyond!
January 2025