AmCham calls for a focus on economic security

On December 4, AmCham launched its recommendations calling to prioritize foreign direct investment and increase national competitiveness to ensure economic security and well-being. In a difficult geopolitical environment, Latvia's priorities are undoubtedly to increase investments in security and defense, however, ensuring economic security is equally important for Latvia’s national security and future economic growth. Maintaining existing and attracting new investments from key strategic partners such as the United States is essential, which is why AmCham continues to speak to a sustainable and transparent business environment and strong human capital.

Angels above Latvia will help 264 children across Latvia

The Children's Hospital Foundation, an organization taking care of the children's health through raising help from general public, is looking for donations to support campaign “Angels Above Latvia” in collaboration with TV3 Group Latvia. This year the goal is to provide support for at least 264 children with ASD, mobility impairments, neurological disorders or in emergency situations when a child needs special medication, treatment or diagnostics abroad.

AVIS supports Hospiss

AVIS Latvia contributes to good deeds of Hospiss LV for the third year in a row and will ensure their support also in 2024. AVIS provides the foundation the opportunity to drive the reliable KIA SPORTAGE for a year. This support ensures that Hospiss LV doctors, nurses and caregivers can get to their patients every day at their places of residence in Riga and greater Riga region.

Latvian Education Accelerator to bring positive change

On November 30, Latvian Education Accelerator, the first such initiative in Latvia, powered by The World Economic Forum as part of their global "Skills Revolution," was launched in cooperation with Swedbank, Accenture, and the Ministries of Education and Science, and Economics. This is the first World Economic Forum initiative of this scale to be implemented in the Baltic region. Revisit the event HERE

Raising awareness on breast cancer

The Pink Train Foundation aims at ensuring professional, psychological support and physiotherapy to women diagnosed with breast cancer. This support is also extended to women from Ukraine diagnosed with this disease and seeking refuge in Latvia. The foundation will be grateful to receive donations that will help fulfill its mission to continue raising awareness and providing the much-needed support for breast cancer patients.

Latvijas Finieris releases Sustainability Report 2022

The first Sustainability Report 2022 of Latvijas Finieris Group contains information on sustainability areas that are important for the company’s operations. The Sustainability Report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standard, focusing on four key topics: forestry, positive employee experience, environmental impact and CO2 emissions management, as well as the development of side stream product utilization.

Corruption – a threat to national and global security

Delna invites you to join an online conference "Corruption – a Threat to National and Global Security" on 8 December 2023, at 9:30 at Hotel Rīdzene. Latvia's results in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index fall significantly short of what was expected in Latvia's National Development Plan (to reach 64 points in 2024). Over the last six years, Latvia's indicator has improved only by 1 point, reaching 59 points. 

On November 29, the AmCham Labor Force work group met to discuss the recent conference on Human Capital, STEM education support activities, and the group’s priorities for 2024. The group also had an opportunity to learn more about Forte, a potential pilot project promoting digital skills as part of life-long learning. 

Ways to give back this Christmas

As Christmas is the season of giving, we invite all members to consider giving back to the community. You may support one of AmCham's principal charities that are promoting the health and well-being of Latvia’s children and women: Children's Hospital Foundation, Latvian Foster Family Association, Pink Train Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities Latvija, and SOS Children’s Villages. By helping them, you will make a positive impact on the lives of local families. Donate directly or during our Christmas charity raffle!

6 months journey of SEB Growth Program

September marked the conclusion of SEB Growth Program - training for ambitious Latvian small and medium-sized enterprises for confidence in the growth of their companies. Throughout the 6-month journey, 11 teams identified growth challenges and worked diligently to find solutions. The growth program focuses on business sustainability factors offering day-to-day mentorship of international and local business experts.