Building social responsibility on a daily basis

During 2014 GlaxoSmithKline Latvia implemented several CSR projects: Orange Day, two projects within Small Grants Program and supported educational initiative Mission Possible.

Donate to children this Christmas

If you would like to give to someone in need this Christmas, we invite you to support the families of SOS Children's Villages. You may provide the children with the present of your choice: from creative lessons or theater tickets to counseling.

Corporate-NGO partnerships can be challenging, but they offer major benefits for both sides and bring a long-lasting impact on the society and economic development. AmCham and RBS held a seminar to discuss the opportunities and challenges of such partnerships.

The true spirit of Christmas is a spirit of giving. AmCham kicked off the holiday season with its Annual Christmas party and charity raffle. This year together we have raised EUR 1500 for three charities: Latvian Foster Family Association, RMHC Latvija's Care Mobile and SOS Children's Villages in Latvia.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of AmCham EU discussed the priorities of the upcoming Latvian Presidency of the European Council with a focus on TTIP. Competitive Europe, Digital Europe and Engaged Europe will be the three pillars of the Presidency.

Welcome 2 new members

B2B Baltic Travel and BN Golf International have joined the Chamber this month. Welcome to the AmCham community!

AmCham takes part in TTIP Conference in Stockholm

On December 15, opinion makers and thought leaders from Nordics, Baltics and Poland participated in a conference in Stockhlolm to identify and address narratives surrounding TTIP. Organized by the U.S. State Department and Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, the event featured sessions on SMEs, consumer protection, labor issues and protecting and promoting investment.

Greeting for a good cause

For 11th consecutive year, Nordea and children from the "Lejasstrazdi" Family Support Center have been brushing up their creative skills and using them to make special holiday greetings. This year a special holiday countdown calendar was created with the help of actor Kaspars Breidaks and confectioner Anna Bīrmane.

Best New Translator 2014

On 5 December, the annual Best New Translator 2014 competition for Latvian students organized by Skrivanek Baltic was completed. Ieva Aleksandrova was named this year's winner.

TTIP to enhance business ties and geopolitical security

On December 5, a discussion on Transatlantic partnership agreements was held in Riga to discuss the strategic impact of free trade agreements between the EU and Canada (CETA) and the EU and the U.S. (TTIP). MEP Artis Pabriks stressed that both agreements would enhance and strengthen the existing business ties and will contribute to a greater geopolitical security.