G.M. The Nazareth Illit Economic Development Unit, working with the CBP liaison, developed an impressive group of supplier companies who met with the G.M. buyer and are poised to take advantage of new opportunities for growth. As a result, several joint ventures are in the pipeline. The Ministry of Tourism is exploring similar co-operation with Partnership 2000, particularly as several Economic Development Units in the Negev and the Galilee already have a strong tourism component. The Ministry of Industry and Trade's Investment Center is revising regulations to encourage aid recipients to employ returning Israelis and new immigrants. Partnership 2000 and the Jewish Federations are in touch with these groups.
Results take much diligent planning, execution, and follow-up.
The process takes a great deal of time. The key to success is flexibility. Sometimes an idea can come from a community abroad, and not be applicable to its own Partnership 2000 partner, but very appropriate for another developing area elsewhere in Israel. At other times, a start-up company in Israel might request the help of its Partnership 2000 partner, and be referred to another community abroad where a match can be successfully made. Either way, the main beneficiary is Partnership 2000 and the Israeli people as a whole, as more jobs for immigrants and others in need become available.