Annual Action Report - OR Movement 2020 / 5781

9 VE GROWTH IN THE NEW CENTERS >>> NS -TO EQUITABLE CITIES LEADING TOGETHER MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS 62 INTERESTED COMPANIES Relocating to the Equitable Cities ( 17 to Ofakim, 35 to Acco, 17 to Dimona) with the majority connected to the regional employment cluster field of which 19 are in the process of relocation. 3 TRAINING CENTERS An Innovation Center has been established, specializing in precision agriculture in Ofakim, training centers for programmers, led by MATRIX and JOHN BRYCE, projected to open in Dimona and Acco 3 IMPACT GROUPS Relocated to the Negev and the Galilee , a group of solders in Ofakim and a culture impact group (Acco-system) in Acco 3 INNOVATION CENTERS At an advanced stage of establishment in Acco, Dimona and Ofakim with the aim of creating a regional system of recruitment based on an employment cluster in the city and surrounding areas “Along with OR Movement and the Equitable Cities initiative we chose to focus on advanced industry as the field which will bring about the economic breakthrough to Dimona and the entire Eastern Negev. Dozens of interested companies have shown us that we are on the right track to change the face of the city and the entire region.” BENI BITON Mayor of Dimona ITZIK DANINO “The city of Ofakim’s cooperation with OR Movement brings hundreds of new residents and economic growth to the city, annually. This is in addition to our deepening community activity, turning the city’s Neighbourhoods into welcoming, connecting, entrepreneurial communities.” Mayor of Ofakim SHIMON LANKRY “Our joint activity with OR Movement’s excellent staff is focused on the heart of Acco – the Mandate Quarter. In coming years, the area will become a home for the arts, culture, tourism and business. We are already seeing the first pioneers developing the scene.” Mayor of Acco AVICHAI SHTERN “We are working together with OR Movement to spread the news about Kiryat Shmona- not only within Israel but worldwide. Together, we have launched a campaign to bring dozens of interested parties from the former Soviet Union, the United States and France.” Mayor of Kiryat Shmona