jewish business news - october 2011

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In This Issue:

Israel - A Market for

Your Goods & Services Connects Thousands o NetworkersLocation, Location...

Relocation?By Andrea D. Storz

Page 3

By Moshe Klein

Page 8

By Mira Temkin

Page 12

By Jodie Jacobs, Page 4

Chicago Festival of

Israeli CinemaBy Mira Temkin

Page 6

AmericAn compAnies

Doing Business in isrAel


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CONTENT FROM THE PUBLISHER

3 EMPLOYMENT

Location, Location...

Relocation?

By Andrea D. Storz

4 COVER STORY

American Companies

Doing Business in Israel

By Jodie Jacobs

6 ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema

Connects Israel with the Windy City

By Mira Temkin

8 IN MY OPINION

Israel A Market for Your Business

Goods and Services

By Moshe Klein

9 FEATURED NETWORKERS

9 BUSINESS ETHICS

Obligation of Payments

Republished from the Business Ethics

Center of Jerusalem

10 SMALL BUSINESS FORECAST

The Economy - What Can

We Expect?

By Jewish Business News Staff

12 THE BUSINESS EVENT RECAP

The Business Event ConnectsThousands of Networkers

By Mira Temkin

14 JOBS BOARD

On the cover:

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Publisher: Shalom Klein

Editor: Mira Temkin

Contributing Editors: Moshe Klein

Contributing Writers: Jodie Jacobs, Andrea D. Storz

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to participate in President Obamas symposium on job creation, a unique honor and

opportunity to connect and represent my community with others from around the

country in Washington, DC.

In this months cover story,Jewish Business News explores the growing trend of

U.S. companies that are doing businesses with Israeli companies or forming impor-

tant partnerships with Israeli businesses. In this day and age, it is more important

than ever to be well networked and connected to communities outside of your own.

Regional chambers of commerce, ethnic networking organizations, and other com-

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With unemployment hitting record highs, more of us are consider-

ing job opportunities out of city and/or state. Drastic times call for

drastic measures, but knowing some of the key steps for making this

life-altering decision may help.

Deciding to relocate is a blend of personal, nancial, practical and

emotional considerations, and every detail of this major step requires

some in-depth thinking. Todays economy might be a serious moti-

vator to relocate, but there are additional challenges that come with

this choice. Can you incur the costs of maintaining two residences?

Will your spouse nd work in another city? Are you willing to com-

mute during the week and come home on the weekends? How will

this affect your family? Is your family

willing to uproot?

Keep these few strategies in mind when

applying for a job in another state. After

determining a location, check for the

states local listings. Some cities and

states have their own job sites, which

immediately expands opportunity. High

level positions are more likely to consider

out-of-state candidates. Because of the

number of people seeking middle or lower

level positions, locals will be the focus,

which ultimately makes the employers

job easier and more cost effective.

The cover letter can denitely be a strong

tool while applying for out-of-state posi-

tions. When a recruiter contacts you, the

key is to be upfront and exible. If youre

willing or able to pick up the travel costs

for an interview, let the potential employer

know. Revealing personal reasons for a

move is not appropriate. Instead, stress the

fact that youve done your research on the

company and city, and feel relocating is

denitely worth it. You will always have

a stronger chance with employers whohave a history of recruiting out-of-state

employees.

Identify the top 20-30 businesses in your

professional area or other industries

that can realistically use your skill set.

Contact hiring managers and/or recruit-

ers in your eld. Network as much as you

can with residents of the city you choose.

Do your research. Investigate incomes,

property and sales taxes, schools list the pros and cons. Having

the employer pay for your move, temporary housing and travel is

no longer a given. You must have a plan in place to pay for these

expenses.

Finding a new job in a new location can be very exciting and re-

warding, but it can also be quite stressful. Do your homework, talk

to professionals in the location of your choice, and take it one step at

a time. Good luck!

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By Jodie Jacobs

When the bottom line seems stagnant or youre seeing very fewup-ticks, think about Israel as an additional market. Economists,

resource agencies and companies who do business in Israel say the

economy there is growing and the country is a good trading partner.

Midwest company exports to Israel

I absolutely recommend looking to Israel for almost any company

reaching abroad, says Peter Carlson of Minneapolis-based

AgMotion. Carlson is in charge of the companys organic specialty

grains division, which processes the grains purchased from farmersand sends them to overseas customers, including businesses in

Israel. They are good international traders, he says, explaining that

customers in Israel will guide their U.S. business connections through

the process so they comply with Israeli customs.

International business is not extremely difcult, but a mistake could

be extremely costly. Its OK as long as one does the proper research,

Carlson said. He also recommends attending trade shows to nd

overseas customers.

The America-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) Chicago

Connects Businesses

The AICC, a not-for-prot trade association founded in 1958, develops

business relationships between U.S. and Israeli companies. It connects

members ranging from wholesalers and retailers to manufacturers and

distributors with venture capitalists, investment bankers and service

providers. The organization is a good place to start for help in locating

customers and learning how to export.

According to AICC Chicago Executive Director Michael Schmitt,

the volume of trade from the U.S. to Israel is increasing. His ofce

received 145 Certicate of Export requests between January and June

2011 compared to 84 requests in the same period in 2010. Of those

requests for certicates, 32 came from different companies in 2010

and 52 from different companies in 2011.

AgMotion is among the companies who have requested a Certicate

of Export. The export certicate, which documents country of origin,

is needed to move exports from other countries smoothly through

Israeli customs.

The volume has picked up. They have been exporting here, but the

export market between the U.S. and Israel has been under the radar.

Companies here dont always think of Israel when exploring new

markets, Schmitt says.

His ofce is also familiar with the United States-Israel Free

Trade Agreement, so he helps companies both import and export.

Established in 1985, the agreement lowers some barriers in trading

specic products. We help them work through the process, he says.

Indeed, shipping companies often suggest businesses call AICC for

aid with exporting to Israel. I just received a request for help from

a company in Ohio that manufactures orthopedic implants, says

Schmitt. He explains that the U.S. business will be exporting to a

particular company in Israel, so they already have a customer; they

just need help with documentation procedures.

The company was recommended to us by UPS. When a company

calls UPS with export to Israel issues and questions, UPS will often

recommend they call us, he said.

Israeli trade connections have also beneted U.S. companies who nd

the countrys products are a good mix with their own.

Local company imports from Israel

North Suburban plant grower Shlomo Danieli has a farm in Beloit,

Wisc., but also imports from Israel, Thailand, Chile and Columbia

to supply his retail customers with owers and greenery for every

season.

He added his Israeli Herb division in 2009 to provide customers

American Companies

Doing Business in Israel

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn visited the Israel ofces of Illinois-based global telecommunications

rm Motorola Solutions in Airport City on Sunday, July 24, 2011.

Pictured from left to right: Shimon Dick, President & General Manager, Motorola Solutions Israel

Ltd.; Member of Illinois delegation; Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois; Seth Vogelman, Director of

Trade, Illinois Middle East Ofce; State Senator Ira Silverstein.

Photo courtesy of State of Illinois and Motorola Solutions



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superior products year-round. His Alon HaGalil division ar ranges for

fresh owers and greens to be directly shipped from Israeli growers

to his U.S. customers.

Danieli, who grew up in Israel, already had contacts there. So when

the time was right, both from the standpoint of importing from Israel,

and when his own plant business was ready to import, he was familiar

with Israel products and sources.

The owers from Israel are top in the world in quality, says Danieli.

He agreed to sit on AICC Chicagos board two years ago to help

other businesses work through import and export procedures. They

wanted people who have Israeli contacts, he says.

AICC Works Bilaterally

Suggesting contacts, but also arranging

events to meet potential customers and

gather information, is also part of AICC

Chicagos task, according to its president

Dan Shure.

We encourage businesses to look to Israel,

says Shure. Our entire mission is bilateral

trade. We work in both directions. Not only

do we help Israeli businesses sell to Chicago,

but as the America-Israel Chamber, we help

companies here sell their products in Israel,

he says.

Companies range from pharmaceuticals

and technology partnerships to baby

products. No matter what you do, were here

to serve you, says Shure.

Among the ways AAIC assists U.S.

companies is to sponsor programs every few

months that tie into visiting trade and economic ministers from Israel

and trade shows in Chicago.

We did that for the Restaurant Show and will do it for Radiology

Show in November, he says. Companies here and in Israel shop for

partners. We help businesses nd good partners.

Networking and seeking venture capital

Finding a good partner and obtaining expert advice is very important,according to Kellogg School of Management Professor Lloyd Shefsky.

The Clinical Professor of Managerial Economics and Decision

Sciences, Shefsky teaches Successful Entrepreneurship.

A believer in networking, Shefsky recommends setting up initial

informal meetings with contacts in Israel that will eventually lead to

a working relationship.

Someone knows someone who knows someone else. Its seven degrees

of separation, he says. He particularly advises that businesses here

become familiar with how things are done there. Its a guild society

Meet with the associations. Know the culture. He adds, Getting the

right partner is critical.

Another option Shefsky recommends is working with venture capital

companies in Israel. There are over 2,100 venture capital companies

there with portfolios of companies to partner. He also suggests says

that nding a partner in Israel means not having to open an ofce

there.

Among agencies that offer capital is Bi-national Research and

Development, known as BIRD. They provide venture capital grants

from both countries. BIRD helps fund the endeavor.

Shefsky explains: Say you have a marketing company here and

they have a tech company there, BIRD can

help put the joint venture together. You get

everything you would if you opened an ofce

there, only better. It can be very valuable.

State of Illinois Trade Ofces Offer

Assistance

Another place to go for help is Illinois trade

ofce in the Thompson Building, downtown

Chicago. The State of Illinois has trade

ofces throughout the world, including

Israel.

We are matchmakers. We introduce

companies in Illinois to companies here in

Israel, says Sherwin Pomerantz, director of

the Illinois Ofce of Trade & Investments

Eastern Mediterranean Regional Ofce.

Pomerantz works out of the Illinois ofce inJerusalem, but is frequently at the Chicago

ofce.

He points out that his ofce is used to assisting small and mid-sized

businesses. As an example, his ofce worked with Decatur, Ill.-based

Lincoln Diagnostics, a mid-sized allergy skin testing company that

distributes globally and is now adding Israel to its list.

An Abbott or a Kraft doesnt need our assistance, he says of two

Illinois companies with an extensive global reach.

Pomerantz denitely advocates looking to Israel to do business. Ithas one of the best economies in the world.

Jodie Jacobs is a Chicago journalist who has contributed to the Chicago

Tribune for more than 20 years. Her articles have also appeared in Crains

Chicago Business, Lake County Business Journal and Whats Happening.

[email protected]

America-Israel Chamber of Commerce, 500 Lake Cook Road, Deereld, IL 60015, Suite 350,

847-597-7070 http://www.americaisrael.org/

Illinois Ofce of Trade & Investment, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, James

Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 312-814-2828 www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo

Bureaus/Trade/ and Eastern Mediterranean Regional Ofce in Jerusalem 972-2-571-0199www.atid-edi.com

Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC), Tel Aviv, 972-3-563-1020

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Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema

Connects Israel with the Windy CityBy Mira Temkin

Almost like an invisible cultural bridge from Israel with love, the

Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema (CFIC) brings a deeper, more in-

depth understanding of the Israeli experience to Chicago. This years

lm festival runs from Oct. 26 - Nov. 6 in three city venues and

suburban AMC Northbrook Court theatres. The festival, which has

been operating independently since 2005, offers the largest showing

of lms, outside of Israel.

Because Israeli lms are so good (nominated for Academy Awards

three out of the last four years) and their edu-tainment value so high,

were greatly expanding our outreach efforts to those who want to

learn more about Israeli culture, travel to Israeland possibly do

business with Israeli companies, said the coordinator of the CFIC,

Cindy Stern.

Chicagoans cant always grasp the nuances or dynamism of Israeli

society from what they read or from what others tell them, says

Stern. So we bring Israelin the form of the latest feature lms,

short lms and documentariesto them. Its a little like buying a

ticket to Israel for $11, instead of $1100.

The theme of this years CFIC is Entertainment Israeli-Style.

The Opening Night gala takes place Wednesday, October 26th, at

the Chicago Cultural Center. Partnering with the Chicago SisterCities International program and several local autism organizations,

the CFIC will screen a drama by Guy Nattiv called Mabul (The

Flood). Mabul, starring Israeli star Ronit Elkabetz, tells the story

of a young man who comes home to l ive with his younger brother and

parents after the institution in which he lives closes.

Stern continued, The CFIC gives people who want to do business

in Israel deeper insights into the culturethe ethics, sensibilities,

values, humorthey wouldnt otherwise get from a wide cross-

section of the population, even with a guided personal tour within

the country.

On Thursday, October 27th, the screening will be held in conjunction

with Columbia College at the schools Film Row Cinema with

a special appearance by Director Ibtisam Maarana and her

documentary, 77 Steps. On Saturday evening, October 29th at

the AMC 600 on Michigan Avenue, audiences can see some of the

most internationally-celebrated Israeli lms of 2010-11, including

Restoration, a hit at Sundance, about small businesses and

fatherhood; Intimate Grammar, about coming-of-age, around the

Six Day War.

From Sunday, October 30 through Sunday, November 6, screenings

will be held at the AMC Northbrook Court. Films include: Article

of Hope, about Israeli astronaut Col. Ilan Ramons ill-fated journey

on the Columbia space shuttle mission and Strangers No More,

about a K-12 school in Tel Aviv that educates k ids from 48 different

countries as well as other lms. Both of these documentaries were

made in Israel by American companies.

Strangers No More, produced and directed by Simon & Goodman

Picture Co., NYC, brought an American crew over to Israel for

lming, editing, cinematography and used Israeli lm experts for

location and translation services.

Israeli lmmakers are always looking to partner with other countries

for venture capital or production. Many of the companies team up

with studios from the US, UK and France to create their lms, said

Cindy. The Israeli lm industry really is international in scope.

Tickets are $9 before 5 p.m. and $11 weekends and after 5 p.m.

For more information and the complete schedule, visit www.

chicagofestivalosraelicinema.org. Tickets are also available at

fandango.com and movietickets.com.

Mira Temkin is a Highland-Park based copywriter with both advertising and

editorial expertise. She can be reached [email protected].

The lm Mabul will open the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema.



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With Israels booming economy, it makes good sense for some businesses

to consider creating a market for their products and services in Israel. The

US economy is expected to be stagnant at best for the foreseeable future.

Entrepreneurs need to consider market factors to properly determine

growth potential. While Americans and Europeans are tightening their

belts, many Israelis are taking advantage of the strong shekel vs. the

weaker dollar to import like never before.

With a GDP in 2010 of $225 billion, the Israeli economy is compact

and agile. In spite of the most recent recession, the Israeli economy has

already seen substantial consistent growth since January 2009, making it

one of the fastest recovering developed countries in the world.

Roughly 40% of Israels 7.5 million people are concentrated in the greater

Tel Aviv metropolitan area, Israels commercial and financial center.

Another major population concentration is in the Haifa metropolitanarea (15%), a major port city and center for the petrochemical and

high tech industries. Almost all goods are imported through Israels

two Mediterranean ports, Haifa in the north and Ashdod in the south,

and through Ben Gurion International Airport. These ports offer good

transportation links to the rest of the country. While most companies

are headquartered in these areas, a growing number of firms maintain

branches, showrooms, or service facilities in Jerusalem and Beer Sheva.

Consumer malls and shopping centers are popular in Israel. Many

American specialty shops, chain stores, and franchises have outlets in the

200 malls and shopping centers now there. Key to success is offering an

increasing variety of new products and services to the Israeli consumer.

For first-time exporters to the market, its important to note that distinct

cultural differences in Israel may in some cases dictate changes in

selling, advertising, and marketing. Although many strategies used by

U.S. firms can be equally effective in Israel, U.S. companies should not

assume that selling in Israel is the same as selling in the domestic U.S.

market. Companies should carefully research promotional activities prior

to their implementation in Israel.

Partnering with a local representative who has good industry contacts,

proven reliability, technical skills and after-sales service capabilities is

important for selling and maintaining a continued presence in Israel.

U.S. businesses interested in establishing an office in Israel are required

to register with the Registrar of Companies at the Ministry of Justice. The

business must file a copy of documents certifying that it is incorporated

in the United States and other information. If these documents are in

English, they must be accompanied by a Hebrew translation. There is no

requirement for the company managers or directors to be Israeli citizens

or residents. However, U.S. representatives assigned to manage the Israel

office must first obtain work permits from the Employment Service

Division of the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor. Authorization from

the Ministry and, if applicable, the Investment Center, is necessary before

the Ministry of Interior can issue a visa. U.S. businesses establishing an

office in Israel are advised to consult with a local accounting or law firm.

Doing business overseas is not for everyone. However, think about all

options when charting a growth course for your business. In the Chicago

area, the America Israel Chamber of Commerce is a great place to start

if youre considering doing business with and in Israel.

Israel A Market for Your Business Goods and ServicesBy Moshe Klein

Moshe Klein is an accountant and small business consultant. His rm, Moshe

Klein & Associates, Ltd. is based in Skokie and services clients throughout the

United States. To respond to his column, write to: [email protected].



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Obligation of PaymentsQ: Do I have to pay someone who did work as part of the

interview process?

A. Paying workers fully and promptly is a high priority in Jewish

tradition. A number of Torah verses warn us about this. Here is a

verse from the book of Leviticus (19:13):

Do not [unjustly] withhold that which is due your neighbor. Do

not let a workers wages remain with you overnight until morning.

Here is a passage from the book of Deuteronomy (24:14-15):

Do not withhold the wages due to your poor or destitute hired

hand, whether he is one of your brethren or a proselyte living in a

settlement in your land. You must give him his wage on the day it

is due, and not let the sun set with him waiting for it. Since he is

a poor man, and his life depends on it, do not let him call out to

God, causing you to have a sin.

But of course these passages cannot tell us when in fact the

worker is due his wages in the rst place. But there can also be

an obligation to pay which doesnt stem from agreement at all.

The benet provided by the workers actions can itself obligate

payment.

Even when there is no agreement at all, when there is a benet

provided, the beneciary is required to pay some reasonable

approximation of the value of the benet. (In the common lawsystem, this corresponds roughly to the doctrine of unjust

enrichment.)

Even if you never offered to pay your workers, they would have a

justied expectation of getting paid the going wage for the kind

of work that they are doing. Given that the benet provided is

itself a source of obligation, even a simple disclaimer (Im not

offering any payment) would probably not be enough. That

would be enough to negate any wage agreement, but not to negate

any benet. Obviously any benet can be waived, but a rather

detailed waiver would be called for in this case.

Furthermore, in the light of the underlying law it would seem

that the arrangement you describe is not fair. Your criterion for

payment is totally subjective whether you want to keep the

person on; it is not directly dependent on whether the person does

a good job or not.

Locate these and other business networkers and create your own prole online at

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Becky AdelbergManager, Kehilla Program - JCCMy motto: Dont leave any door unopened.

My work: Connect Jewish young adults to

community through a variety of meaningful

shared experiences.

What sets me apart: I am a community builder:

I engage people of varying backgrounds to oneanother.

Abbie Weisberg

Keshet, CEO/Executive DirectorMy motto: I love the children of Keshet like theyare my own.My work: I oversee Keshet, a not for prot thatprovides year round programs for individualswith special needs.What sets me apart: I do not consider what I do ajob, it is my passion.

Audrey S. BehmEmployment SeekerMy motto: I do my best and forget the rest.My work: Skilled in ofce management, admin-istration, organization and meeting planning.What sets me apart: Superior customer serviceorientation, resourceful and trainable withreadily transferable skills.

SOURCES: (1)Babylonian Talmud Bava Metzia 83a (2) Babylonian

Talmud Bava Metzia 101a

The Jewish Ethicist is a joint project of Aish.com and the Business Ethics

Center of Jerusalem and is reprinted with permission. To nd out more

about business ethics and Jewish values for the workplace, visit the

Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem at www.besr.org



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The Economy What We Can Expect?By Jewish Business News Staff

The odds of a renewed recession over the next 12 months,

already one in three, will increase if stock prices continue to fall,

according to Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moodys Analytics.He said the economy must grow 2.5 percent to 3 percent a year

to add jobs fast enough to keep the unemployment rate stable --

something that wont happen anytime soon.

Moodys now expects real gross domestic product to grow at an

annualized rate near 2 percent in the second half of this year, and a

little more than 3 percent next year. That compares with its earlier

projection of 3.5 percent in the second half of 2011 through 2012.

The Federal Reserve last month decided to keep interest rates

extremely low for two more years, saying it expected the economy

to remain weak for that period.

The consensus view among Federal Reserve board members is thatthe unemployment rate will be in the 7.8 percent to 8.2 percent

range by the fourth quarter of 2012.

While commodity prices soared in late 2010 and early 2011,

theyve declined recently on global growth worries. Core ination,

(excluding food and energy prices), appears to have bottomed out in

contracts and has actually accelerated over the past year. Most core

ination measures are now just below the Feds implicit ination

target of around two percent. This is particularly important because

it remains a key metric used to gauge inationary pressure in the

future.

Its important to remember, however, that food and energy prices

have skyrocketed over the past year and they have a direct and

immediate impact on consumers as well as small businesses.

Analysts now say that the recession of the last decade was deeper

than initially estimated and the recovery from it weaker than

thought. The massive stimulus program unleashed by the Federal

Reserve in the form of Quantitative Easing (QE) did not lift jobs

and promote growth as much as expected.

The odds of the economy going back into recession are at least one

in three, if nothing new is done to raise demand and spur growth,

according to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers.

The staff at Jewish Business News cautions readers to remain

conservative in forecasting their sales and business growth for 2012.

While conditions vary greatly from market to market, the overall

negative outlook, lack of jobs and debt reduction in the economy

overall dictates that consumers and small businesses should brace

for more difculty ahead. JBN Magazine will continue to monitor

economic conditions to provide guidance for planning, budgeting

and forecasting critical to small business stability and long term

growth.



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The Business Event is one that certainly lived up to its name. Last August, more

than 2,700 people came together at the Holiday Inn, Skokie to look for job leads,

meet potential employers and talk to small business vendors. Spearheaded by

Shalom Klein, founder of the Jewish B2B Networking and publisher ofJewish

Business News, and also sponsored by the Small Business Advocacy Council,

the event showcased the importance of face to face meetings.

This was an excellent turnout for the rst year of an event. It provided our

company with a lot of visibility and we met a lot of qualied candidates,

said Michael Gluck, Director of Marketing for GCG Financial, who was there

primarily to recruit nancial advisors.

Carla Cenker, Aac representative and full time rabbinical school student at the HebrewSeminary of the Deaf, came to network. She felt the nancial sector was very well represented,

mixed in with entrepreneurs, which she felt was very creative. It exceeded my expectations.

Breakout sessions led by industry experts were presented throughout the day. Seminars

about job searching, networking techniques, LinkedIn, resume reviews and more assisted job

seekers in their quest.

Local Elected Ofcial Show Strong Support

State and federal elected ofcials like U.S. Congressman Robert Dold, U.S. Congresswoman

Jan Schakowsky and State Representative Louis Lang were among the elected ofcials who

attended and came away with the message of we need jobs. Skokie Mayor George Van

Dusen who has attended other Jewish B2B Networking events in the past, was impressedwith the turnout as well as efforts being made to ll the vacant storefront of the citys busiest

thoroughfares.

In fact, at the Village of Skokies August meeting, Mayor George Van Dusen recognized the

efforts of Shalom Klein in helping to stimulate small business and economic development by

issuing a proclamation that declares August 25, 2011 as The Business Event Day.

A Real Networking Event

At its core was a day of meeting people and reaching out to others who needed a little

encouragement and support.

Recent law school graduate Cari Silverman who was there looking for a job said that she

found that people were really helpful. They were willing to pass my resume around and

make connections for me.

Rick Glickman, Dream Kitchens commented, It was an honest and true networking event.

People who were there really wanted to help. It was a great opportunity because people really

need to be in front of each other.

The next Business Event, which promises to be even bigger and better, is set for May 17,

2012. Registration begins October 1, 2011.

By Mira Temkin

Connects Thousands of Networkers

Mira Temkin is a Highland-Park based copywriter with both advertising and editorial expertise.

She can be reached [email protected].

Pictured from left to right: Shalom Klein, U.S. Congresswoman,Jan Schakowsky, Skokie Mayor

George Van Dusen and Moshe Klein.

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