IN THIS ISSUE
Building a National Network for U.S.–Israel Innovation and Economic Growth
Celebrating Naomi Miller: Eight Remarkable Years
Driving Cross-Border Innovation: Recapping the MIBA Smart Mobility Delegation
Building a National Network for U.S.–Israel Innovation and Economic Growth
The inaugural U.S.–Israel Innovation Exchange (USIIE) Summit brought together leaders from across the country to strengthen U.S.–Israel economic partnerships.
With 32 organizations representing 22 states committed to collaboration, USIIE is establishing a national network to expand business opportunities, attract investment, and drive American economic growth.
Discover how this new network will connect regional efforts and create opportunities for collaboration.
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Celebrating Naomi Miller: Eight Remarkable Years
After eight years leading MIBA’s Israel missions, Naomi is retiring. Her work has connected hundreds of Michigan business leaders with Israel’s innovation ecosystem, fostering relationships, opening doors, and creating lasting opportunities for collaboration. As we celebrate her contributions, we invite you to reflect on her impact through two perspectives: a tribute from the MIBA team and a personal farewell from Naomi herself.
Honoring Naomi: A Tribute from the MIBA Team
Eight years of meaningful connections, memorable missions, and lasting contributions to Michigan–Israel partnerships. Read our Tribute→
In Her Own Words: A Farewell Message from Naomi
Naomi shares her personal reflections on eight years of bringing Michigan and Israel closer together, the people who made it meaningful, and what comes next. Read Naomi’s Message→
Driving Cross-Border Innovation: Recapping the MIBA Smart Mobility Delegation
Michigan’s automotive ecosystem is creating new opportunities to connect Israeli mobility innovation with American industry, investment, and manufacturing. Following a four-day delegation in Detroit, MIBA is working to turn introductions into pilot programs, technical evaluations, and long-term business opportunities. Which technologies could help shape the next generation of mobility?
Meet the Israeli companies building their U.S. connections through Michigan
Congratulations to MIBA Elevator members on their recent milestones! Ottopia and Insignito were acquired by Ondas Inc., Fullpath was acquired by Cox Automotive Group, and UltraSight completed a $24 million Series B2 funding round to scale its AI-guided echocardiography platform.
