Larry Hogan says there is ‘real synergy between this nation and our state’; touts partnership with cybersecurity firm in Ra’anana

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday that his delegation made several successful business transactions with Israeli companies during a weeklong trade mission.

Hogan said in an interview with The Associated Press that “there is a real synergy between this nation and our state.”

Business, academic and Jewish leaders from Maryland accompanied the governor and administration officials. About 25 private sector representatives made the trip, which began on Tuesday.

Meetings focused on cybersecurity, biotech and medical industries. Hogan said that Ra’anana-based software company Cyberbit announced a partnership for a cybersecurity training center in Baltimore that will employ about 100 people.

Hogan called Israel one of Maryland’s biggest trading partners, with $145 million in exports last year. He said there has been...read more at Times of Israel