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Chambers of Commerce. Amongst the first initiatives of Gibrael,
was a HiTech seminar held on the Rock in October, with visiting companies from Israel, who presented the audience at the John Mackintosh Hall with some of the biggest technologies that have come out of Israel as well as an insight into how equity crowd funding is used as a tool for investing in start-up companies. The Israeli companies were very much keen to learn how Gibraltar can be used as a platform from which to expand onto the bigger European markets.
Another important initiative on behalf of Gibrael has been the publication of a special magazine about Gibraltar, written mostly in Hebrew and aimed at the Jewish/Israeli business community world- wide. The magazine starts with a welcome message from the Chief Minister. It then gives some background about Gibraltar covering its history and geo-political position along with highlights of the economy and tax regime. It continues with a more in depth analysis of the different business sectors such as Finance, eBusiness, Shipping, Tourism and Real Estate,
describing the unique characteristics and specific advantages that each sector offers to new incoming businesses. The magazine also highlights the quality of life in Gibraltar, describing the various leisure and recreation facilities available, nightlife, marinas, shopping, beaches and tourist attractions. It also talks about the culture and festivities (National Day, Queen’s Birthday parade, 3 Kings etc.), the harmony between religions on the Rock along with an insight into the local Jewish community. This first of its kind publication is being distributed to Israeli Chambers of Commerce and Israeli Business Clubs in over 28 major financial centres around the world including Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, Singapore, Capetown, Buenos Aires, London, Berlin and more. It will no doubt put Gibraltar on the map!
Gibrael is the second bi-national Chamber of Commerce to be established in Gibraltar after AmCham was founded a couple of years ago, between Gibraltar and the United States. Bi-national Chambers of Commerce are particularly vital for small business growth as they are a fairly low cost
channel for small business owners to tap into a wide network of contacts and opportunities in new markets, without having to commit substantial resources. Such Chambers also act as useful lobbyists to their respective Governments to take any such actions and measures as may be required to remove any obstacles to businesses and create the correct environment that will facilitate interaction and trust amongst people from different countries so that economic and social prosperity can be attained, for the benefit of both countries.
gibraelchamber@gmail.com
Gibrael seminar at the John Mackintosh Hall
www.gibraltarinternational.com
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