Virginia Israel Advisory Board

Shalag U.S., Inc., will invest $16.6 million and create 52 new jobs. to open a non-woven manufacturing and production facility in Mecklenburg County. The company is the U.S. subsidiary Shalag (Israel, Kibbutz Shamir). https://lnkd.in/dqbVvRsH

Sabra Dipping Company Wins Gold Virginia Manufacturers Association Announces Award Winners at Annual Gala The Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) celebrated excellence and innovation in the manufacturing sector at its annual Virginia Manufacturing Gala, held on November 8, 2024, at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. The event brought together top industry leaders to recognize Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Virginia’s Woman of the Year and “the coolest things” made in Virginia. This year’s gala was made possible by generous sponsors, including Patriot Industries. Category Winners Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Gold:?Sabra Dipping Company?for their Buffalo Hummus made with Frank’s Red Hot. Manufactured by Sabra Dipping Company in Chesterfield. https://lnkd.in/g_9ehT5z

Arlington is hosting a U.S. launchpad for Israeli tech and defense companies for?3 days in Virginia,?all paid. From May 14-16, 2025 at National Landing, Arlington is hosting Israeli Tech and Defense Companies for a tailored program, featuring meetings with top companies like Amazon’s second global headquarters, and to discover funding opportunities, local partners, and more. https://lnkd.in/eTJDD5gJ

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has been named?Business Facilities’?2024 State of the Year, marking the third time the Commonwealth has received this top honor from the magazine. Since 2007, the State of the Year award has recognized a state demonstrating leadership and success in its economic development efforts. https://lnkd.in/ehvFpgNB

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. The annual ranking measures all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness to determine which states are delivering most effectively on the things that mean the most to business. https://lnkd.in/eHp-8M_e

The Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB) is excited to partner with Regent University’s Israel Institute on a new initiative that connects Regent University alumni with Israeli companies in Virginia. This program allows alumni to provide valuable advice and support based on their functional and industry expertise. https://lnkd.in/eBABVjSz

Three Virginia Israel partnerships receive $1 million each in R&D grants from The BIRD Foundation. The Virginia Israel Advisory?Board represents the Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development Fund (The BIRD Foundation) who provide grants up to $1.5M for collaboration between Israeli and American companies. https://lnkd.in/ebquk6_e

Cassiopeia Space Systems, an Israel- Virginia joint venture, is setting-up operations in Virginia after receiving $1 million BIRD R&D funding and commercializing their research. https://lnkd.in/eAmfsDGX

Regent University established an Institute for Israel Studies. The Institute for Israel Studies,?located on the Virginia Beach campus, is headed by VIAB Board member Dr. A.J. Nolte who is Associate Professor and Director of the M.A. in Government and the M.A. in International Development programs at Regent’s Robertson School of Government. https://lnkd.in/erc_uzPz

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) launched a Business Accelerator at their USA HQ in Herndon, Virginia. The Accelerator is a 20 week program (3 in residence) that includes a $100K investment in participating companies, office space in Virginia, pilot projects with IAI, and access to global mentors. The technology focus is Quantum, AI, SpaceTech, and Energy. https://lnkd.in/ePKiZ4ag