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Inside the $5.4 Billion Georgia-Israel Economic Corridor: 5W Releases Israeli Tech in Georgia 2026 — 30 Years, 50+ Companies, and a New Generation of Builders

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Atlanta has been a top-five U.S. center for Israeli company activity for nearly two decades — anchored by Coca-Cola, Southern Company, Delta, Robins Air Force Base, and now the newly launched Georgia Israel Business Alliance

NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 5W, the AI Communications Firm, today released Israeli Tech in Georgia 2026, a research report documenting one of the most institutionally developed state-Israel economic relationships in the United States. While most state-Israel economic stories begin in the last five years, the Georgia-Israel story begins in 1992 — and the cumulative numbers, now thirty years on, are larger than nearly any peer state outside California, New York, and Florida.

The headline numbers

$5.4 billion — Cumulative Georgia exports to Israel since 1996, per the Georgia Department of Economic Development. 50+ Israeli-affiliated companies operating in Georgia. $374 million — Georgia exports to Israel in 2024 (manufacturing goods). #10 — Georgia’s rank among U.S. states in exports to Israel. $615+ million — U.S. Foreign Military Financing to Georgia firms for Israeli Defense Forces contracts since 1996. 33 years — Conexx business alliance operating history (1992-2025). $1+ billion — Completed transactions Conexx was involved in over its lifetime. 2025 — Year the Georgia Israel Business Alliance (GIBA) launched, incubated by the Zalik Foundation.

Three layers of the relationship

The report identifies three layers of the Georgia-Israel economic relationship:

A defense and intelligence corridor anchored by Robins Air Force Base and a generation of Atlanta-based contractors including GE Intelligence Platforms, Northrop Grumman Support Services, and HP.A corporate gateway built around Coca-Cola (whose Tel Aviv-based Bridge accelerator is one of the most consistent Israeli-tech-into-Atlanta channels), Southern Company (whose 2018 R&D MoU with the Israel Innovation Authority covers vehicle automation, advanced materials, sustainable energy, public safety, smart homes, and distributed energy), and Delta.An institutional infrastructure that compounded across thirty years: the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Israel office (opened 1994 — predating most peer states by a decade), the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast in Atlanta, and the Conexx alliance’s three-decade run.

From Ronn Torossian, founder and chairman of 5W:

“Most economic-development reports celebrate inflows. This one celebrates compounding. Georgia and Israel have been building together since 1992 — through three administrations, three Israeli governments, and every economic cycle the period covered. The institutional infrastructure they created is what makes the relationship durable. The launch of the Georgia Israel Business Alliance in 2025 is the next thirty years opening. Compounding is the most underrated force in economic development. Atlanta and Tel Aviv have been compounding for a generation.”

The anchor companies

The report profiles the relationship’s flagship anchors, including Itamar Medical (the Israeli medical device company that relocated its U.S. headquarters from Boston to Atlanta in 2016 — a notable choice given Boston’s life-sciences dominance), Southern Company’s R&D partnership with the Israel Innovation Authority, and Coca-Cola’s Bridge accelerator network.

The next generation: GIBA

The 2025 launch of the Georgia Israel Business Alliance, incubated by Atlanta’s Zalik Foundation, is positioned in the report as the institutional handoff: from Conexx’s 33-year run to a next-generation Atlanta-Israel platform that builds on three decades of trade missions, MoUs, and consulate-led activity.

The full report is available at no cost at 5wpr.com/research/israeli-tech-georgia-2026/.

About 5W

5W is the AI Communications Firm — building brand authority across the platforms where decisions now happen: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews, alongside earned media, digital, and influencer channels. 5W combines public relations, digital marketing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and proprietary AI visibility research to help clients measure and grow their presence in AI-driven buyer research.

Founded in 2002, 5W is recognized as a Top U.S. PR Agency by O’Dwyer’s, named Agency of the Year in the American Business Awards®, honored as a 2026 Top Place to Work in Communications by Ragan, and named to Digiday’s WorkLife Employer of the Year list. 5W serves clients across B2C sectors — Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, and Nonprofit — and B2B specialties including Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, and Digital Marketing across Social, Influencer, Paid Media, GEO, and SEO.

Learn more at 5wpr.com

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212NYC New York’s Digital Advertising Club Celebrates Industry Trailblazers at 12th Annual Gala on Nov. 5, 2026

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212NYC 2026 Gala Awards Spotlight “Humanity in Action: Staying Human in the Age of AI” 

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 300 of the advertising industry’s most influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers gathered at Tribeca Rooftop on November 5 for 212NYC’s 12th Annual Gala & Excellence Awards.

212NYC, New York’s Digital Advertising Club, hosted the evening under the theme “Humanity in Action: Staying Human in the Age of AI,” reflecting a pivotal moment for the industry as leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence while keeping human creativity, connection, and impact at the center. Each year, the 212NYC Gala brings together the brightest talent and most influential voices in advertising to celebrate the trailblazers, visionaries, and innovators driving the industry forward and making a lasting impact.

“The 212NYC Gala gives us an opportunity to celebrate the people moving our industry forward,” said Jay Wolff, President of 212NYC. “As AI transforms how we work, connect, and create, this year’s theme is a powerful reminder that our greatest asset remains our humanity. The leaders we’re honoring exemplify the vision, innovation, and human impact that will define the next chapter of advertising.”

The 212NYC Annual Gala is a signature gathering for the New York advertising community, bringing together leaders across media, marketing, and advertising to celebrate achievement, strengthen connections, and explore the forces shaping the industry’s future.

“Since 2002, 212NYC has grown alongside the digital advertising industry, bringing people together to learn, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships,” said Ritu Trivedi, Vice President of 212NYC. “Our community has always been driven by a willingness to embrace change while recognizing the value of human connection. This year’s Gala celebrates that spirit and the people who are helping our industry innovate with purpose.”

The 2026 Gala recognized five distinguished leaders whose work exemplifies this year’s commitment to humanity, innovation, and impact.

The 2026 Honorees:

Chrissie Hanson, CEO, dentsu North America Media Practice & Global Brand President, Carat (Human-Centered Leadership Award)Todd Kaplan, CMO North America, The Kraft Heinz Company (Industry Luminary Award)Jeff Lucas, Chief Revenue Officer, Tubi (Breakthrough Leader Award)Kory Marchisotto, President, e.l.f. Brands (Human Impact Award)Nick Tran, President & CMO, First Round Collective (Innovation with Impact Award)

The evening featured keynote remarks and hosting by Rishad Tobaccowala, 212NYC’s 2025 Industry Luminary Award honoree. A respected industry thinker and leader, Tobaccowala returned to this year’s event to share his perspective on the evolving advertising landscape and the importance of keeping people at the heart of progress.

“We are living through a period of extraordinary technological change, but technology alone cannot determine the future we create,” said Rishad Tobaccowala, keynote speaker and host of the 2026 212NYC Gala. “The real opportunity is to use AI to amplify human imagination, judgment, and connection, not replace them. I’m delighted to return to the 212NYC Gala, where this year’s theme invites our industry to think deeply about what it means to innovate while staying human.”

The evening was made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, including Acast, Amazon Ads, Channel Factory x Omnicom Media, CÎROC Vodka, dentsu, DoubleVerify, e.l.f. Beauty, Fanatics Advertising, Fetch, Fox, Google, iHeartMedia, Instacart Ads, Integral Ad Science, Kraft Heinz, LoopMe, Media.net, The New York Times, Peer39, Raptive, Roku, Skydance Advertising, Tubi, Vevo, Walmart Connect, WPP Media, and Zynga Ads.

 About 212NYC, New York’s Digital Advertising Club

212NYC is New York’s leading organization for the digital advertising industry, reaching more than 5,000 professionals across media, marketing, and advertising. 212NYC connects and educates community members through a year-round slate of compelling panels with industry leaders, signature events, and programs that advance learning and drive impact. A nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, 212NYC welcomes advertising professionals throughout the New York area. Learn more at www.212NYC.org.

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Diana Horowitz,
212NYC Marketing Chair
Phone: 646-709-1420
Email: diana.horowitz@gmail.com / Marketing@212nyc.org

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ORACLE’S ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 18, 2026

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Central Time. This year’s meeting will be conducted virtually via a live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026. Stockholders as of the close of business on September 21, 2026, the record date, are entitled to participate in the Annual Meeting. Guests may also view the Annual Meeting but may not vote or ask questions.

The proxy materials and website www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026 include instructions on how to participate in the meeting and how stockholders may vote their shares of Oracle stock. A recording of the meeting will be available at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ORCL2026 and on our Investor Relations website at www.oracle.com/investor following the Annual Meeting through November 25, 2026.

About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.

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Flex to Host Innovation Day on November 10, 2026

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) today announced that it will host its 2026 Innovation Day on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Austin, Texas.

The event will feature presentations from members of the senior leadership teams of Flex and Axiom, the planned independent, publicly-traded company comprising Flex’s Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment following the expected spin-off. Presentations will focus on each company’s strategy, market opportunities, and financial priorities.

Innovation Day will be held in-person for invited institutional investors and financial analysts. The presentation portions for both companies will also be available to the public through separate webcasts, beginning at:

Flex: 8:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM ET

Axiom: 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

The live webcasts and accompanying presentation materials will be available on the Flex Investor Relations website at investors.flex.com. A replay will be available on the Investor Relations website following the conclusion of the event.

About Flex

Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps leading brands design, build and manage products that improve the world. With a global footprint spanning 30 countries, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions, innovative products and technology, and lifecycle services that support customers from concept to scale. In the AI era, Flex is helping customers accelerate data center deployment by solving power, heat and scale challenges through cutting-edge power and cooling technology and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

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(669) 242-6332
Michelle.Simmons@flex.com

 

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