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Richmond Hill Mayor Departs on First Business Mission to Israel
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Richmond Hill Mayor Departs on First Business Mission to Israel
Mission to Focus on Life Sciences and Technology Sectors
RICHMOND HILL – Mayor Dave Barrow will lead a business delegation to Israel from November 19-28 to build strategic alliances for both the Town and its businesses, explore investment opportunities and sign a Twinning agreement with The City of Netanya, a key area of innovation in Israel.
Mayor Barrow alongside Deputy Mayor Vito Spatafora, as well as Richmond Hill Economic Development staff and local business leaders leave November 19 to travel to Israel. The nine-day mission will include visits to key technology regions including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Netanya, Ra’anana and Misgav.
The mission will build on Richmond Hill’s existing relationships, connect with potential partners and attract investment opportunities to the municipality. Town staff has pre-arranged targeted meetings for the delegates with key businesses and organizations. In addition, the Mayor and delegates are scheduled to meet with Israeli political and business leaders to exchange knowledge and pursue opportunities on a global scale. As Israeli companies seek to expand their operations to North America, the Town is dedicated to supporting companies to grow their businesses once they make the move to Richmond Hill, expanding Richmond Hill’s leadership position in the health/life sciences and technology sectors.
“Israel is a high-tech nation and boasts a vibrant, modern economy,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “We are both sharply focused on developing strong, competitive business environments that support innovation and growth. This business mission will further our international reach and solidify Richmond Hill as a location of choice for business success.”
Enhancing economic growth is an integral part of Richmond Hill’s Economic Development Strategy. The core priorities of the strategy are to sustain economic growth built on innovation, investment, entrepreneurship, creativity and quality of place.