ISP Optics Latvia kindly hosted a great event at their production facility. More than 30 members and guests had a chance to learn more about their products and do some networking.

A small group of Corporate Contributing, Corporate and Small Business members met to discuss their businesses and to provide feedback on AmCham activities.

Comprehensive and ambitious TTIP will benefit business, employment and society

AmCham Latvia sent a letter to Artis Pabriks, Member of the European Parliament for Latvia and Member of the International Trade (INTA) Committee in advance of the vote in the INTA Committee on the TTIP report scheduled for May 28, 2015. Specific recommendations were highlighted in response to the INTA report.

AmChams in Europe joint letter on TPA

Recently AmChams in Europe sent a joint letter to all 535 members of the U.S. Congress in support of the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority.

On May 7 the representatives of the Healthcare Working Group of AmCham EU visited Riga to discuss issues regarding investment in healthcare in Europe and Latvia. They met with representatives of AmCham Latvia and FICIL.

Because He Has You

At the end of April SOS Children's Villages started the campaign "Because He Has You". During the campaign anyone can donate to their cause and become a regular supporter of SOS Foster care.

LAWIN becomes Klavins Ellex

Welcome the new circle of pre-eminent law firms - Ellex! Ellex brings together the region's most highly ranked firms from each State, including Latvia: Klavins Ellex (previously LAWIN Riga).

Latvia's shadow economy is not declining

According to the study conducted by the Center of Sustainable Business at SSE Riga in cooperation with SEB Latvia's shadow economy practically has remained unchanged compared with the previous year.

Integrated alliance of established law offices

Raidla Lejins & Norcous law offices in Latvia and Lithuania have joined with LAWIN in Estonia to continue operating as COBALT.

Riga Toastmasters elects new officers

Recently Riga Toastmaster Club elected new officers for the 2015-2016 term. The eight newly elected officers will commence their duties on July 1, 2015.