Are we ready for CETA and TTIP?

The 2nd World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum on July 10 will gather more than than 200 participants from more than 15 countries.

US Senate approves Trade Promotion Authority

The US Senate passed legislation granting Trade Promotion Authority ("fast-track") to the US President. Many business organizations, including the US Chamber and AmChams in Europe believe the legislation is critical to the success of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreements.

AmCham held a luncheon with the US business delegation from Cleveland, Ohio. The event was an excellent opportunity for members to network and connect with various American companies from industries including manufacturing, healthcare, food and transportation. The panel, made up of both young and established companies, shared their views about entering and succeeding in the US market as well as some challenges encountered.

The people are who really matter

Jurmalas aizsardzibas biedriba, Ikskiles Briva Skola, RMHC Latvija and Andris Ceksters were awarded the Human Development Award of Latvia 2015 on April 16 during the Awards Ceremony Dinner at the State Gymnasium No.2. The winners received a custom-made sculpture "Sprout" designed by artist Olga Silova, an Award certificate and other special prizes by the program partners and sponsors. AmCham together with the US Embassy and Civic Alliance of Latvia hosted the Human Development Awards for the 2nd consecutive year.

AmChams in Europe launch The Case for Investing in Europe 2015

The Case for Investing in Europe shows that the transatlantic partnership is critical to the long-term health of the global economy and that Europe remains the most profitable region in the world for U.S. companies.

Modest level of trust in NGOs, research finds

As a result of Corporate-NGO partnership seminar held in December 2014, the research on Corporate Social Responsibility and civil society in Latvia was conducted by Roger A. Ritvo, Ph.D. and Anna Feldmane from Riga Business School. The research shows that Corporate-NGO partnerships are continuing to develop, however, the majority of respondents have a modest level of trust in NGOs.

AmChams from Europe visit Silicon Valley and Washington DC

This June AmChams in Europe held its annual Transatlantic Conference in California and Washington DC.

On June 11 AmCham members were invited to spend a great networking evening at the Indian Raja restaurant terrace.

Annual Membership Directory is out

We have just published our annual Membership Directory for 2015-2016. Let us know if you would like additional printed copies.

Welcome 2 new members

NFC Team and Overbrook International have joined the Chamber this month. Welcome to the AmCham community!