Taylor Linen Services Now Certified For Hygienically Clean Food Service Laundering

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — November 8, 2019 — Taylor Linen Services, an independent, family-owned linen rental company based in Andalusia (south central), Ala., has earned the Hygienically Clean Food Service designation, reflecting its commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and its capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

The certification confirms the laundry’s dedication to compliance and processing linens and garments using BMPs as described in its quality assurance documentation, the focal point for Hygienically Clean inspectors’ evaluation of critical control points (CCPs) that minimize risk. The independent, third-party inspection must confirm essential evidence that:

  • Employees are properly trained and protected;
  • Managers understand legal requirements;
  • OSHA-compliant; and
  • Physical plant operates effectively.

In addition, Taylor Linen Services’ facility passed three rounds of outcome-based microbial testing, indicating that its processes are producing Hygienically Clean garments and linens and diminished presence of harmful bacteria. To maintain their certification, laundry plants must pass quarterly testing to ensure that as laundry conditions change, such as water quality, textile fabric composition and wash chemistry, laundered product quality is consistently maintained.

This process eliminates subjectivity by focusing on outcomes and results that verify textiles cleaned in these facilities meet appropriate hygienically clean standards and BMPs for full- and limited-service restaurants and other food service operations.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) practices are examined in the Hygienically Clean Food Safety inspection process, evaluating the plant’s techniques for:

  • Conducting hazard analysis;
  • Determining CCPs, monitoring their control, correcting them if not under control;
  • Validating and verifying HACCP system effectiveness; and
  • Documenting and record-keeping to show ongoing conformance.

Inspections also evaluate practices relevant to handling and processing textile products used in food manufacturing/processing establishments for adherence to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives. Introduced in January 2016, Hygienically Clean Food Service brought to linen and uniform service laundering in North America the international cleanliness standards used worldwide by the Certification Association for Professional Textile Services and the European Committee for Standardization.

“Congratulations to Taylor Linen Services on their certification,” said Joseph Ricci, TRSA president and CEO. “This achievement proves their dedication to building their customers’ confidence that their laundry takes every step possible to prevent human illness.”

Posted November 8, 2019

Source: TRSA

Sapience Automation To Establish Operations In Berkeley County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — October 30, 2019 — Sapience Automation, a full-service integrator of robot systems, is establishing operations in Berkeley County. The $500,000 investment is expected to create 26 new jobs.

Focusing on the integration of industrial robots for manufacturers and supporting existing users of robots, Sapience Automation also works with automation, paint, system integration and various other operations.

Located at 2079 Wambaw Creek Rd., Suite 5 in Charleston, S.C., Sapience Automation’s new facility will allow the company to grow current operations and increase collaboration with educational systems and local schools to help encourage and train students for jobs in the automation industry. To support workforce initiatives, the company launched a nonprofit to enrich mechatronics and robotics programs on the high school level and identify students who could excel in the area of automation.

Operations are online, and continue to ramp up. Individuals interested in joining the Sapience Automation team should visit https://sapienceautomation.com/contact.

“Sapience Automation has a lot of experience with advanced automotive and aerospace manufacturing systems but is also designed to work efficiently with smaller shops that may require less complex automation,” said Sapience Automation President and CEO Martin Rola. “That is one of our main focuses, and we’re excited to be in Berkeley County because we are surrounded by many customers in each category.”

“The investment that Sapience Automation is making in our people and our state shows the world that our workforce and competitive business environment can lead to success for companies in every industry,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “We congratulate Sapience Automation on its decision to establish operations in Berkeley County, and look forward to watching the company continue to grow here for a long time.”

“We pride ourselves on the pro-business climate we’ve cultivated in South Carolina, and this announcement today is yet another testament to that environment,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “We celebrate Sapience Automation’s investment in our state and commend the company on its focus on training the next generation of automation professionals.”

“Sapience Automation is a welcome new advanced industry asset for our region’s STEM-based economy,” said Charleston Regional Development Alliance Board Chair John Hagerty. “Advanced industries led the post-recession employment recovery and are America’s best opportunity to support innovative, inclusive and sustainable growth. Sapience Automation’s decision to locate in the Charleston region demonstrates that this market offers the competitive advantages innovative companies need to succeed, including a skilled, adaptable and enthusiastic workforce.”

“We are thrilled that Sapience Automation has chosen to expand into Berkeley County,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb. “This announcement is continued proof that Berkeley County is a top choice for companies in the manufacturing industry to setup, or expand, their operations. We are also confident that Sapience will create high-quality, cutting-edge job opportunities for our local workforce.”

Posted November 8, 2019

Source: Office of the Governor, South Carolina

Albany International Announces Greg Harwell As New Group President Of Albany Engineered Composites Business

ROCHESTER, N.H. — November 4, 2019 — Albany International Corp. announced today that its board of directors has appointed Greg Harwell as group president – Albany Engineered Composites (AEC), effective November 4, 2019.

Harwell brings more than 25 years of aerospace experience in operational roles of increasing responsibility, including most recently as president of Aerostructures for Precision Castparts (PCC) from March 2017 until March 2019, where he was responsible for managing all aspects of the organization for the Aerostructures division with annual revenues of more than $1.5B and 30 facilities globally. Since March 2019, Harwell has been a consultant to Arlington Capital Partners, providing M&A advisory services.

Olivier Jarrault, Albany’s president and CEO, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Greg Harwell as Group President of AEC. Since joining Albany, I have maintained a dual role as President of AEC in addition to my responsibilities as President and CEO of Albany International. With Greg joining our team, I will begin transitioning the AEC responsibilities to him over the following weeks. Greg is a high energy leader who inspires, energizes, and engages high-performance, diverse teams. He is an accomplished operational executive with extensive experience in the aerospace industry and a proven track record of success in organic and inorganic growth, profit margin expansion, and world-class customer service in times of growth and consolidation. Greg has led all aspects of growing global businesses for sites located in Europe, Asia and North America including Mexico.

“I am confident that Greg is an ideal candidate to drive the future profitable growth of our AEC business. His team leadership, results orientation, and capacity to dig into the business to identify opportunities will be valuable assets for Albany’s continued success.”

Harwell, 56, has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University and Masters in Business Administration from Duke University.

Posted November 8, 2019

Source: Albany International Corp.

Tommy Hilfiger Commits To 3D Design To Realize Ambitious Digitalization Journey

AMSTERDAM — November 7, 2019 — Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., announced that 3D design technology is being incorporated into all global apparel design teams at its headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its Spring 2022 apparel collections will be the first to be fully designed using Tommy Hilfiger’s innovative 3D design platform. This commitment builds upon the company’s ambitious target to digitize its end-to-end value chain.

“The potential of 3D design is limitless, allowing us to meet consumer needs faster and in a more sustainable way,” said Daniel Grieder, CEO, Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe. “The technology has become a fundamental tool in our collection design and has the potential to significantly accelerate our speed to market and replace traditional product photography entirely. For our Fall 2020 season, our men’s dress shirts will be 100% 3D designed and require no sample production; the difference will be almost indistinguishable from styles designed and presented historically. This is the future.”

In order to realize their 3D design goal, Tommy Hilfiger has founded a tech incubator called STITCH, dedicated to digitizing the company’s design practices. Since Tommy Hilfiger’s 3D design journey began in 2017, teams of software engineers, 3D design experts, and transformation specialists have developed an ecosystem of proprietary tools that enable a fully digital design workflow. This includes a digital fabric, pattern and color asset library; digital 3D presentation tools and rendering technology. Transforming traditional design and sample production steps into virtual processes allows for faster timelines and seamless integration into Digital Showrooms.

Scaling 3D design technology across TOMMY HILFIGER apparel collections follows two years of targeted pilots that have successfully connected the 3D design platform to Tommy Hilfiger’s state-of-the-art Digital Showroom. While the Digital Showroom technology revolutionized the company’s sell-in methods, the bottom-up approach of its ongoing 3D design transformation will further expand the digitalization of Tommy Hilfiger’s end-to-end value chain. In Fall 2020, Tommy Hilfiger will launch a capsule collection designed, developed and sold digitally, including products modeled on virtual avatars. The initiative is the next step in uncovering the full potential of sample reduction, time savings, cost savings and sustainability by leveraging 3D design.

Associates in more than 50% of the apparel divisions located at Tommy Hilfiger’s global headquarters have been trained and educated in 3D design through the STITCH Academy, with the technology active in 20 product groups and counting. Moving forward, all Tommy Hilfiger product teams will receive 3D design training and upskilling as standard, including designers, patternmakers, fit technicians, product developers, and merchandisers.

Posted November 8, 2019

Source: Tommy Hilfiger

Gap Inc. Announces Art Peck To Step Down As CEO

SAN FRANCISCO — November 7, 2019 — The Gap Inc. board of directors announced today that president and CEO Art Peck will step down from his position and from the company’s board. Peck will depart from the company after a brief transition. Effective immediately, Robert J. Fisher, the company’s current non-executive chairman of the board, will also serve as president and chief executive officer on an interim basis. Additionally, the board has appointed Bobby Martin, chair of its compensation and management development committee, as lead independent director.

“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Art for his many contributions to Gap Inc., spanning a nearly 15-year career with the company,” Fisher said. “Under Art’s tenure as CEO, we have made progress investing in capabilities that bode well for the future such as expanding the omni-channel customer experience and building our digital capabilities.”

As a key member of the founding family, Fisher brings strong leadership and invaluable perspective from his 35-year history with Gap Inc., where he has served in a variety of senior executive positions, including interim president and chief executive officer. Fisher has served on the board of directors since 1990 and has also served as non-executive chairman since February 2015.

Martin has served on the Board since 2002 including serving as the lead independent director from 2003 to 2015. He is a retail industry veteran with over 35 years of experience. As the former chief executive officer of Wal-Mart International and chief information officer for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Martin brings extensive global governance and executive management experience.

“As the Board evaluates potential successors, our focus will be on strong leadership candidates with operational excellence to drive greater efficiency, speed and profitability,”  Fisher said. “In the meantime, we will continue to focus on leveraging the power of our brands and the talented teams that lead them to improve execution and better position the portfolio for growth.”

Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Guidance

In conjunction with this announcement, the company also today reported comparable sales and provided earnings per share guidance for the third quarter ended November 2, 2019, and revised earnings per share guidance for fiscal year 2019.

Comparable sales for the third quarter of 2019 were down 4% versus flat last year. Comparable sales by global brand were as follows:

Gap Global: negative 7% versus negative 7% last year

Banana Republic Global: negative 3% versus positive 2% last year

Old Navy Global: negative 4% versus positive 4% last year

Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Outlook

The company expects diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2019 to be approximately $0.34 to $0.36 and adjusted diluted earnings per share to be approximately $0.50 to $0.52.

The company updated its reported diluted earnings per share guidance for fiscal year 2019 to be in the range of $1.38 to $1.47 and now expects 2019 adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance range of $1.70 to $1.75 versus previous guidance of $2.05 to $2.15.

“This was a challenging quarter, as macro impacts and slower traffic further pressured results that have been hampered by product and operating challenges across key brands,” said Teri List-Stoll, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Gap Inc. “We have tremendous confidence in our brands and the talented organization that supports them, and we are seeing progress in some key areas. However, there is more work to do to leverage the capabilities we have invested in and deliver the profitable growth we know these brands are capable of delivering.”

Estimated adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 excludes costs associated with the company’s planned separation, and costs related to the previously announced specialty fleet restructuring.

Estimated adjusted earnings per share for fiscal year 2019 excludes costs associated with the company’s planned separation, costs related to the previously announced specialty fleet restructuring, the gain on the sale of a building, and the impact of an adjustment to our fiscal 2017 tax liability for additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department regarding the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Please see the reconciliation of adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, from the GAAP financial measure in the tables at the end of this press release.

Third Quarter Earnings

Gap Inc. will release its third quarter earnings results via press release on November 21, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time. In addition, the company will host a summary of Gap Inc.’s third quarter results during a live conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from approximately 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Posted November 8, 2019

Source: The Gap Inc.

National Retail Federation: Retail Imports To See Final Tariff-Driven Surge Of The Year

WASHINGTON — November 8, 2019 — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to see their final surge of the year this month ahead of new tariffs set to take effect in December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“Retailers are highly competitive, but the ability to compete has been challenging this year because of the uncertainty of the trade war and continued tariff escalation,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Retailers are encouraged by reports that China and the United States have agreed to remove at least some of the existing tariffs once a ‘phase one’ deal is signed. We are eager to see concrete evidence that the trade war is coming to an end with a final deal that removes all tariffs.”

President Trump announced tentative agreement on a partial trade deal with China last month, but officials are still working on the details and have not announced a date or location for the measure to be signed. An October tariff increase was canceled and news reports this week indicate that some tariffs could be removed, but there has been no word on a new round of tariffs on consumer goods currently scheduled to take effect December 15.

NRF will host a news conference next week in Washington where officials from the Port of Los Angeles and other groups will discuss the impact of the trade war.

“Industry planning is in a state of confusion with the on-again, off-again tariff increases and the widening of trade disputes,” Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said. “Where is all of this leading us? As long as consumer spending remains relatively stable, economic growth — despite being weaker — will keep the country on track for the next year.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.87 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in September, the latest month for which after-the-fact numbers are available. That was up 0.2 percent year-over-year but was down 4.7 percent from August, when imports saw their second-highest level on record — 1.97 million TEU — ahead of tariffs that took effect September 1. A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent.

October was estimated at 1.93 million, down 5.2 percent from last year’s record 2 million TEU. November is forecast at 1.96 million TEU, up 8.3 percent year-over-year and tying last December and this July for the third-highest number of containers in a single month. But imports are expected to fall to 1.78 million TEU in December, down 9.2 percent from near-record numbers last year ahead of scheduled tariffs that were later postponed. The expected drop from November will come as December’s tariffs take effect, but the month historically sees a falloff in imports because most holiday merchandise has already arrived by that point.

The first half of 2019 totaled 10.5 million TEU, up 2.1 percent over the first half of 2018, and 2019 is expected to see a new annual record of 22 million TEU. That would be up 1 percent from last year’s previous record of 21.8 million TEU.

January 2020 is forecast at 1.85 million TEU, down 2.3 percent from January 2019. February — traditionally the slowest month of the year because of Lunar New Year factory shutdowns in Asia — is forecast at 1.59 million TEU, down 2.1 percent from a year ago. March is forecast at 1.76 million TEU, up an unusually high 9.1 percent because of fluctuations in the Lunar New Year calendar.

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by the consulting firm Hackett Associates, covers the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast.

Posted November 8, 2019

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

P.U.R.E. Manufacturing Is The Latest Innovation In PrimaLoft’s Relentlessly Responsible™ Commitment To Sustainability

LATHAM, N.Y. & MUNICH — November 5, 2019 —PrimaLoft Inc., the supplier of advanced material technology, today introduces PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E.™, a proprietary manufacturing technique that reduces carbon emissions by as much as 48%. P.U.R.E., which stands for “Produced Using Reduced Emissions,” is the latest development in PrimaLoft’s Relentlessly Responsible commitment to make more sustainable products without compromising its industry-leading performance.

“As experts in advanced material technologies, PrimaLoft’s commitment to responsibility drives our developments beyond the product level,” said PrimaLoft president and CEO Mike Joyce. “Over the past four years, we have been working towards manufacturing solutions that will drastically reduce carbon emissions. The result is a brilliant shift in our process, that will make a significant impact for the environment.”
 
The initial insulation product being produced with P.U.R.E. manufacturing technology uses 100% post-consumer recycled material and has all the insulating and performance benefits of existing PrimaLoft Gold Insulation. Converting the yearly production of PrimaLoft Gold Insulation to P.U.R.E. manufacturing results in impressive numbers.

Traditional insulation manufacturing requires that fibers are thermally bonded by moving through a slow, high-heat oven. As part of PrimaLoft’s Relentlessly Responsible™ mission, the company completed a comprehensive environmental assessment of its manufacturing and determined that removing the need for thermal ovens would drastically reduce carbon emissions.

“Once we identified the ovens as a key opportunity to reduce emissions, we set out to find a creative solution,” Joyce said. “Our engineers have developed and perfected a manufacturing technology that uses air, instead of heat, to cure and stabilize the insulation.”

In the fall of 2020, Patagonia will be the first brand partner to incorporate PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E. manufacturing technology.

P.U.R.E. manufacturing arrives a year after PrimaLoft introduced PrimaLoft® Bio™, the world’s first biodegradable**, 100% recycled synthetic insulation and fabric. PrimaLoft® Bio™ will be available in apparel from brands such as Houdini and Norrøna beginning in fall 2020.

* Calculations based on single-year production of 40-100gsm PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation. Calculations verified by independent third-party, SGS North America, Inc

** 93.8% biodegradation in 586 days under ASTM D5511 conditions (landfill environment); 65.5% biodegradation in 639 days under ASTM D6691 conditions (marine/ocean environment). The stated rate and extent of degradation do not mean that the product will continue to degrade.

Posted November 7, 2019

Source: PrimaLoft GmbH

Wastewater Toolbox Launched To Help Textile Industry Improve Wastewater Footprint

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — November 7, 2019 — The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) launched a Wastewater 101 Toolbox to help the textile industry learn about the causes, impact and treatment of wastewater. This free online resource will help manufacturers, retailers and brands improve their wastewater footprint and help the producers of clothing and textiles have a lesser effect on people and the planet’s resources. The Toolbox is a hub for communicating the business case for wastewater treatment and integrates new standards, knowledge and resources across all parts of the textile supply chain.

The Toolbox was created through a TSC-member task force of leaders in the textile industry that include Hanes Brands, Fruit of the Loom, Walmart, NC State, Cotton Incorporated, and the U.S. Department of Energy. The purpose of the site is to help the textile industry learn about the treatment of wastewater as part of the textile manufacturing process, act on this sustainability issue through available resources and trainings and share their experiences with the wider community. The Toolbox connects users to globally relevant resources specific to 17 of the world’s biggest textiles-producing countries. This self-guided website that uses tags to curate results will be a living and breathing resource for years to come.

“The textile industry is very competitive. We believe in a level playing field when it comes to the proper treatment and disposal of wastewater, which is a very important issue,” said Philip Henson, director, Energy and Sustainability, Hanes Brands.

Sarah Lewis, senior director of Innovation for TSC, stated: “The Wastewater 101 Toolbox fills a need — the need to easily connect people with resources and information about properly treating wastewater. Resources and information about wastewater treatment have been available but hard to find in one place. As a result of this industry collaboration, people can now more easily learn about wastewater and its impacts, share resources about treatment, and access information that helps them take action.”

Adam Wade, senior director, Sustainability and Risk Management, Fruit of the Loom Inc., stated: “We were pleased to take part in the development of this Toolbox. The project was a perfect fit to apply our ‘Core Environmental Values’ that include commitments to activities directed toward the presentation and conservation of our natural resources and educating and encouraging our employees in the preservation of our natural resources.”

The Wastewater 101 Toolbox can be accessed online here. TSC translates the best sustainability science into business tools that are used all over the world to create more sustainable consumer products. Founded in 2009, TSC celebrates 10 years of helping companies create more sustainable consumer products.

Posted November 7, 2019

Source: The Sustainability Consortium (TSC)

Hy-Tech Acquires Chicago Area Gear Companies, Blaz-Man Gear And Gear Products, Expanding Expertise In Complex Spiral And Straight Bevel Gear Production

CRANBERRY TWP, Pa. — October 15, 2019 — Hy-Tech Engineered Solutions is pleased to announce the acquisition of Blaz-Man Gear and Gear Products & Manufacturing; both Chicago based companies specializing in the manufacture and distribution of custom gears and power transmission gear products. The addition will triple Hy-Tech’s capacity in gear production, as well as bring new expertise to expand into more complex spiral and straight bevel gear design and manufacture.

“Aside from the advantages this brings to new and existing customers in terms of expanded gear product availability, additional gear design engineering know-how and improved responsiveness, we expect it to help lower costs across the board as the new economies of scale come into play” observes Doug Ciabotti, Hy-Tech’s president. “Adding Blaz-Man and Gear Products means we can better address the needs of dozens of industries for highly engineered gearing, design consulting and reverse engineering”.

“We’re most excited about our expanded capability to handle complex spiral, straight and hypoid bevel gearing applications which have traditionally been difficult to design and manufacture. Combining this bevel gear expertise with our dedicated production capacity for rush and breakdown requirements, as well as for “one-off” special orders, allows us to be a full-service partner to our customers, offering them complete gear solutions”.

The new companies will operate together with Hy-Tech’s current gear company, Quality Gear, forming a new “Power Transmission Division” in Punxsutawney, Pa.

Gears and products available through Hy-Tech’s new Power Transmission Division:

  • Spiral Bevel;
  • Straight Bevel;
  • Hypoid Bevel;
  • Ground Tooth;
  • Shaved;
  • Angular Spiral Bevel;
  • Angular Straight Bevel;
  • Zerol Bevel;
  • Herringbone;
  • Internal;
  • Spur;
  • Helical;
  • Racks;
  • Ratchets;
  • Splines;
  • Serrations;
  • Worms/Worm Gears;
  • Metric;
  • Timing Gears; and
  • Sprockets.

The acquisitions further strengthen Hy-Tech’s leadership position in domestic industrial manufacturing, joining current brands including ATP Tools, Parts and Sockets; ATSCO; Thaxton; NUMATX; Flex-Tech and Quality Gear. Hy-Tech provides engineered solutions and reverse engineering services to many Original Equipment Manufacturers as well as a complete line of industrial air tools; over 20,000 replacement parts for recognized brand names including Ingersoll Rand and Chicago Pneumatic; heavy duty industrial impact sockets; high quality hydrostatic test plugs for pipe, tubing and pressure vessels; hydropneumatic riveting systems; highly specialized machining services and a wide variety of standard and special gears and shafts.

Posted November 7, 2019

Source: Hy-Tech Engineered Solutions Inc.

Israel/Rhode Island Collaborative: Two Opportunities To Learn More About BIRD Foundation Grants Up To $1 Million For R&D Purposes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — November 7, 2019 — Workshop to be held with Andrea Yonah, East Coast Representative of the BIRD Foundation, December 3-4, to explain Israel/Rhode Island Funding Opportunity worth up to $1 million.

There are two opportunities to learn more in Newport and Providence, R.I. If you would like to participate please go to the respective link and register. The event is free but registration is required.

How does the BIRD Foundation Operate?
Any pair of companies, one Israeli and one U.S.-based, may apply jointly so long as they can demonstrate the combined capabilities and infrastructure to define, develop, manufacture, sell and support an innovative product based on industrial R&D.
The key criterion is that each corporate entity shall have the ability to carry out its part of the joint development and commercialization. Their willingness to share in the financial risk of product development as well as in the financial gain of commercialization, are also key factors in BIRD’s evaluation.

The BIRD Foundation offers conditional grants for joint development projects on a risk-sharing basis. The Foundation funds up to 50 percent of each company’s R&D expenses associated with the joint project, up to $1 million per project. Repayments are due if commercial revenues are generated as a direct result of the project.

Opening remarks will be given by Tuni Schartner, director Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Innovate Newport and Erin Donovan-Boyle, Executive Director Newport Chamber of Commerce

The event will be moderated by Avi Nevel, CEO of the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC)

Andrea Yonah, director of Business Development, East Coast/Midwest, U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial R&D (BIRD) Foundation

Yonah is responsible for BIRD’s East Coast and Midwest activities and works to increase the Foundation’s profile among U.S. companies by engaging in business development, strategic growth initiatives, relationship management, and matchmaking between Israeli and U.S. companies. Prior to her position with BIRD, Yonah served for eight years as the executive director of the New Jersey-Israel Commission. She has held positions in marketing, interactive media and Internet application development in companies located both in Israel and the U.S. Yonah began her career at EduSoft in Tel-Aviv as part of a BIRD funded project with Berlitz International. Yonah continued her career at Berlitz as part of the Worldwide Marketing Division at their headquarters in Princeton, N.J. She went on to work in product development and marketing at Princeton eCom, a New Jersey financial IT company. AnYonahdrea holds a B.A. in Urban Affairs and Political Science from Barnard College, Colombia University and a Masters degree in Foreign Language Education/ESL from Tel-Aviv University.

Representative of a Voiceitt grant recipient will share their experience.

First Opportunity:

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Location: INNOVATE NEWPORT 513 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

REGISTER

Second Opportunity:

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm,

Location: Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, 1 Euclid Avenue, Providence, RI. 029067

REGISTER

Posted November 7, 2019

Source: Israel/Rhode Island Collaborative

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