Chicago, Illinois---Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has announced a $10 million purchase of State of Israel Bonds, saying the investment will strengthen the state’s portfolio and the economic ties between Illinois and the nation of Israel.
Illinois is a long-time major purchaser of Israel bonds. Treasurer Giannoulias views the securities as a safe and financially sound investment, noting that Israel has a perfect 57-year record of prompt repayment and never defaulting.
Israel Bonds President and CEO Joshua Matza hailed the Illinois action and praised State Treasurer Giannoulias for this "vote of confidence in the economy and future of our dynamic country."
From left to right : Dr. Burton L. Herbstman, General Chairman of the Chicago Israel Bonds Campaign; Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias; Howard G. Kaplan Esq., Chairman of the Board of Governors, Chicago Israel Bonds Campaign; and Larry Berman, Executive Director Israel Bonds Midwest Region. Photo credit: Illinois State Treasurer's Office.
Illinois is a long-time major purchaser of Israel bonds. Treasurer Giannoulias views the securities as a safe and financially sound investment, noting that Israel has a perfect 57-year record of prompt repayment and never defaulting.
Israel Bonds President and CEO Joshua Matza hailed the Illinois action and praised State Treasurer Giannoulias for this "vote of confidence in the economy and future of our dynamic country."
From left to right : Dr. Burton L. Herbstman, General Chairman of the Chicago Israel Bonds Campaign; Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias; Howard G. Kaplan Esq., Chairman of the Board of Governors, Chicago Israel Bonds Campaign; and Larry Berman, Executive Director Israel Bonds Midwest Region. Photo credit: Illinois State Treasurer's Office.
Former Prime Minister and Leader of the Likud Opposition Benjamin Netanyahu was invited to address the Greater Miami Israel Bonds Campaign Inaugural at the home of Tania and Israel Lapciuc.
The gala and prestigious event resulted in over $10 million worth of bonds purchases to strengthen Israel's infrastructure and economic development. Bibi praised the Bonds enterprise and stressed the need for unified Jewish opinion and action to safeguard the unity and integrity of Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital.
Israel Bonds President and CEO Joshua Matza introduced Netanyahu and thanked him for his long-time and steadfast support of the organization's vital mandate to provide crucial investment funds in a competitive and cost-effective manner.
From left to right:Israel Bonds President and CEO Joshua Matza, Bibi Netanyahu, host Israel Lapciuc. photo: Tami Amster