MATI, the Haifa small and medium business support center in Haifa which was established 15 years ago by CJP of greater Boston, the JDC, the Haifa municipality and the Jewish Agency, our partner in focusing on economic assistance for businesses in Haifa, has moved forward quickly to address salient needs.

So far four hundred and seventy businesses have been interviewed to assess need, and this number is expected to grow significantly. Mati director Avi Feigenbaum hired more experts to help immediately those businesses needing help