Welcome Latvia Sotheby's to AmCham

Latvia Sotheby’s International Realty has joined AmCham as a Corporate Contributing member. The company represents the world’s leading premium real estate brand, Sotheby’s International Realty, offering high-quality properties for purchase, rent, or investment in Latvia and worldwide. In AmCham Latvia Sotheby’s International Realty will be represented by Ilze Mazurenko, Owner, Sales Associate.

A group of members convened to discuss ways how to promote the EmpowerHer initiative, a collaborative effort to advance women's economic empowerment. If you are passionate about promoting equality and empowering women in business and work, please get involved to help drive positive change in our community.

On October 10, precision medicine stakeholders convened at the International Precision Medicine Networking Forum (PMNET) to discuss how to drive the development of precision medicine in Latvia. During the session, the new AmCham position paper on the Development of Precision Medicine in Latvia was presented. 

This week Healthcare work group members convened to discuss releasing of a position paper on Precision Medicine during the PMNET, Value-based procurement sub-group meeting with BKUS representative and the progress of the Secondary data law. Also, two new Co-Chairs of a Digital healthcare sub-group Ieva Palma and Agnese Jonate presented their vision and group directions.

On October 8, AmCham in cooperation with the RTU Riga Business School held an event focused on AI as a tool for economic growth and business innovation. The program included the introduction of RBS AI Studio, the launch of AmCham position on AI opportunities, and was followed by a panel discussion about the potential AI solutions holds for business, public, and academic sectors.

Embracing innovation for a better future

AmCham has released two new positions on the development of advanced technologies – AI and Precision medicine – in Latvia. AmCham believes that by investing in the infrastructure and knowledge in these areas, Latvia has the potential to transform itself into a hub of excellence, attracting global partnerships and fostering innovation that benefits society at large.

On October 4, AmCham was honored to host Prime Minister Evika Siliņa engaging in an open dialogue about the most pressing issues the American and international business community is facing. The Prime Minister offered insights into her government's priorities toward a secure and prosperous Latvia and ways to achieve common goals — stronger economic security, human capital, and transatlantic relations.

Welcome new leadership of Digital Health work group

We are thrilled to announce that AmCham Digital health work group has appointed Agnese Jonate of Novartis and Ieva Palma of Abbott as the new co-chairs of the group. The group has been active over the past 4 years, working closely with the Digital Health Cluster to support the creation and adoption of the State Digital Health Strategy.

Liga Upeslace-Kukaine become a member

We are delighted to welcome Liga Upeslace-Kukaine as a new AmCham member. Liga is currently a Property Valuation Analyst at NEWSEC, a real estate advisory company with over 2,700 professionals in seven countries across the Nordics and Baltics.