For the sixth straight year, a delegation of South Carolina business people, professional service providers, university researchers and economic development professionals traveled to Israel for a week long business and research mission.  

As the chairperson of The South Carolina-Israel Collaboration, an initiative of Conexx: America Israel Business Connection, Jonathan Zucker led the mission, as he has during the previous five years. 

Abby Pearson, Charlestonian and President of Call Experts, shared her reflections as a participant on this most recent mission. "I am floored by the positive and extensive impact that this collaboration has had on my home state. The media often depicts hate and separatism both within our own communities and in Israel. To counter this, I ask that we remember the growth and opportunity possible when we look past state/country/religious lines and focus on innovation and collaboration."

The SC-Israel Collaboration is a major initiative of the state’s research universities, industries, and economic development agencies as well as the Israeli government. Its mission is to stimulate business and research partnerships between companies and universities in South Carolina and Israel as a way to generate economic development, jobs, and investments to the benefit of all. It is organized by Conexx: America Israel Business Connector with a grant support of Charleston-based The InterTech Group. Additional Collaboration sponsors include Wells Fargo Private Bank, Medical University of South Carolina, University of South Carolina, Clemson University, and Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice.