An Israeli-founded tech firm that helps split bill payments and purchases into monthly installments has moved its global headquarters to Atlanta. The move puts Splitit at the center of the […]
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Nonstop Israel Flights Return to Atlanta After Decade-Long Hiatus
After a more than a decade-long hiatus, nonstop flights to the Israeli commercial hub of Tel Aviv are set to take off from Atlanta once again May 10. Delta Air Lines […]
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Boston Scientific to Invest $62M in New Plant in Johns Creek
Boston Scientific Inc., which entered Alpharetta with an acquisition of an Israel-linked firm six years ago, is set to invest $62.5 million into a new plant nearby that will eventually employ 340. […]
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Israeli Startups Look for Atlanta Partners to Drive Future of Mobility
A group of 10 Israeli startups visited Georgia Tech earlier this month to pitch solutions helping steer the future of connected cars. The delegation was led by Drive TLV, an […]
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Atlantan Confirmed as Ambassador to UN Human Rights Council
A Democratic political advisor in Atlanta named by President Biden as ambassador to the controversial United Nations Human Rights Council was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week. Michèle Taylor has served […]
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Israeli Firm Advances Vehicle Tech After Testing in Peachtree Corners
An Israeli firm is taking the next step commercializing its driver-assistance technology in part thanks to its work with Peachtree Corners, city known for its “living lab” for smart-city technologies. Home to CuriosityLab, an innovation center […]
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Conexx Post-Pandemic Growth Plans Call for Revamped Israel-U.S. Business Services
The Atlanta-based American-Israel Business Connector, known as Conexx, is building out its paid service offerings as the 30-year-old organization aims to supplement revenues dented during the pandemic. Conexx has engaged […]
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Israeli Pavilion ‘Brings’ 17 Fintechs to Atlanta
From its beginnings a few years back, Atlanta’s Fintech South conference has played host to Israeli firms as part of its international section. It makes sense, then, that the “start-up nation” […]