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Welcome Kenvue to AmCham
Sep 11, 2023
Kenvue, an American consumer health company, has recently joined the Chamber as a Corporate Contributing member. Formerly the Consumer Healthcare division of Johnson & Johnson, Kenvue is the proprietor of well-known self-care, skin health and beauty as well as essential health brands such as Aveeno, Band-Aid, Olynth, Johnson's Baby, Listerine, Nicorette, Neutrogena, Tylenol, o.b., Carefree, Visine and many more. A war welcome to AmCham community!
Read all >AmChams in #3SI Countries sign joint statement of support
Sep 07, 2023
Building on the past progress of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit and Business Forum in Riga in 2022, AmChams in the 3SI countries along with AmCham Latvia have signed a joint statement to reaffirm the business community's support for the agenda.
Read all >AmCham meets LU Rector
Sep 04, 2023
On September 4, AmCham met with Rector of the University of Latvia Indrikis Muiznieks to discuss the ongoing consolidation of the University of Latvia and cooperation in healthcare and digitalization areas.
Read all >AmCham leadership meets Ambassador Robinson
Aug 31, 2023
On August 31, the AmCham board and staff met with U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson and his economic team for brunch at the Ambassador's residence. It was a great opportunity to discuss mutual cooperation and brief the Ambassador on AmCham's current priorities. On behalf of the Chamber, AmCham President John Tully presented the Ambassador with a certificate of Honorary Chairmanship. We look forward to fruitful cooperation with the Embassy under Ambassador Robinson's leadership!
Read all >Join the International Charity Day on September 5
Aug 31, 2023
On September 5, Ronald McDonald House Charities Latvija (RMHC) invites you to join the International Charity Day which is being celebrated all around the world and is dedicated to the activities of charitable organizations with an aim to raise awareness of charitable foundations. RMHC, in cooperation with TC Origo, invites you, your families, friends, and colleagues to attend the "Good deeds days" event. Families with children will be able to participate in creative workshops on a healthy lifestyle and learn about healthy nutrition, healthy sleep, and the benefits of physical activity.
Read all >Mitigate becomes a top tier member
Aug 31, 2023
Mitigate, a full-cycle software development company dedicated to offering IT solutions to their clients, has joined the Chamber as a Corporate Contributing member. Mitigate specializes in Custom Business Software Development, API development, UI/UX design, Automation, Mobile Apps, Web Frontend, and DevOps. Welcome, Mitigate to AmCham!
Read all >Looking back at the first half of 2023
Aug 30, 2023
On August 29, the AmCham board and staff held its semi-annual retreat at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga to discuss the Chamber's current strategy and priorities aligning them with our 30th Anniversary year. During the first half of 2023, AmCham has focused on fostering trade and investment between Latvia and the U.S., improving the business and investment climate, and enhancing Latvia’s human capital. We have been vocal about addressing tax policy issues crucial for foreign investors to increase competitiveness and promote FDI as well as raising both human capital and healthcare topics in various meetings with closest partners and the Ministers of Finance, Economy, Education, and Health.
Read all >Nasdaq appoints Liene Dubava as Chair of the Management Board
Aug 30, 2023
On August 29, Nasdaq announced the appointment of AmCham Vice President Liene Dubava to Chair of the Management Board of Nasdaq Riga Stock Exchange. Liene Dubava replaces Daiga Auzina-Melalksne who is leaving Nasdaq to continue her career as a professional board member. The appointment of Liene Dubava will be effective on October 1, 2023. We would like to thank Daiga for her continued support of AmCham and wish the best of luck to Liene in her new role!
Read all >Latvia Tours receives Travelife certificate
Aug 29, 2023
On August 29, Latvia Tours received the Travelife Certified recognizing the agency's for the long-term efforts and frontrunner position regarding sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility in Latvia. The travel agency Latvia Tours with the support of ALTA and ECTA within the framework of the EU SUSTOUR project has become the first tourism agency in Latvia to receive the honorable status of Travelife certification.
Read all >Transparency Watchdogs to increase intolerance against corruption
Aug 25, 2023
From September to December 2023 Delna is implementing a project "Transparency Watchdogs" to promote public awareness of how corruption and lack of transparency hinder the development of democracy and involve the public in demanding transparency and responsibility from decision-makers. It will strengthen the anti-corruption community in Latvia as well as increase intolerance of various groups of society against corruption.
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I would highly recommend membership to other professionals looking to expand their business connections.
Gundars Ziemanis, Latvia branch Country Manager, Siemens Healthineers