Newsletter

Global trends in health care sustainability

On September 26, AbbVie, celebrating its 10th Anniversary in Latvia, hosted an excellent Business After Hours event with an insightful presentation on the sustainability of health care systems by Daiga Behmane, PhD, Riga Stradins University.  Members also had an opportunity to learn more about AbbVie's accomplishments aiming to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that enhance people’s lives. Read more

How to support Ukraine's victory and recovery?

On September 25, members and guests met Anatolii Kutsevol, Ambassador of Ukraine to Latvia who outlined the current hardships and key challenges of Ukraine's fight for independence, justice and freedom. He also touched upon the modernization of the Ukrainian economy along with the role the private sector can play in supporting Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction. Read more

Spotlight Latvia fosters trade and investment between the U.S. and Latvia

Focusing on Technology and Education this year's Spotlight Latvia took place on September 21-22 and brought together the Latvian-American business community, including distinguished guests President of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics, U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Christopher Robinson and AmCham Latvia President John Tully, to facilitate networking and foster trade and investment between Latvia and the U.S. The next conference is scheduled for 2025 in Michigan. Read more

AmChams in Europe celebrates its 60th Anniversary in Athens, Greece

At the end of September, we were honored to join the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce 60th Anniversary and share best practices and advocacy insights with 37 AmChams from all over Europe and Eurasia in Athens, Greece at the AmChams in Europe (ACE) conference. In the conference, AmCham Latvia was represented by Vice President Roberts Melbardis and Executive Director Liga Smildzina-Bertulsone. Roberts joined the Presidents panel to share his insights on Latvia’s investment climate. Read more

Welcome Kenvue to AmCham

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 more

Members meet RTU Rector Talis Juhna

On September 27, a group of AmCham members met new Rector if RTU Talis Juhna to discuss issues related to labor force shortage, upskilling, reskilling, digitalization and lack of data related to innovations and researches. In addition, industry expertise was offered to shape RTU programs in the future.  Read more

AmCham meets LU Rector

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 more

Continuing discussion on healthcare funding

On September 20, AmCham Healthcare work group met Boriss Kņigins, Deputy Secretary of State for financing to discuss challenges and opportunities related to healthcare financing. Other healthcare initiatives and projects such as digital health and value-based healthcare were also addressed. Read more

Human capital remains among top AmCham priorities

On September 21, the Talent and Labor Force work group met after the summer break for a brainstorming session to get ready for the upcoming human capital development conference in November. The work group decided to work to update recommendations on employment policy and talent issues. Read more

What is the benefit of secondary use of health data?

AmCham Healthcare work group is focusing on numerous projects this year, including fostering implementation and development of the legislation of secondary use of health data in Latvia. Agris Bitāns, Senior Partner of Eversheds Sutherland Bitans, Mg. iur., Lecturer of the University of Latvia and Co-Leader of AmCham secondary use of health data work group explains the advantages of secondary use of data in his article “Secondary use of data – new challenges or new opportunities?”. Read more

McCann Riga annouced Agency of the Year

For the 6th year in a row, McCann Riga has been named the Agency of the Year at the Latvian Art Directors Club Awards Festival, and this time they have received 3 golds and 7 silvers. Under the guidance of an international jury consisting of 15 jury members from 11 countries, 256 works of different creative disciplines were evaluated, in total 18 orders of the first degree and 32 orders of the second degree were awarded. Read more

23 new stylish Kempinski Riga Residences

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Latvia’s only international five-star luxury Hotel is delighted to announce the launch of 23 Kempinski Riga Residences as a stylish city living opportunity on top of hotel elegant guest rooms and suites and a truly luxurious and exclusive experience in a prime location. With a range of accommodation and access to 5-star hotel services, it's designed to cater to various needs and preferences.
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Forbes names Kerli Vares as one of best female business leaders

We are proud to share that AmCham Board Member and Head of Retail and Luminor Latvia Kerli Vares has been recognized as one of the most successful female business leaders in Latvia by Forbes Latvija.  Every summer, the magazine publishes the list of the most successful businesswomen in Latvia, and this year Kerli Vares is placed as the 4th in the TOP 50. Read more

Longenesis supports breast oncology screening study

In collaboration with Lindex and Rīga Stradiņš University, Longenesis launched a digital solution to engage women in personalized breast cancer research and screening thus empowering women to proactively engage in hereditary mutation research initiatives and receive a level of personalization and transparency in the process via dynamic e-consent. Read more

AmCham members among the top law firms

In the 2023 Prospera Law Firm Review, four AmCham members - Ellex, COBALT, Sorainen and TGS Baltics - reached the highest ranking in the Baltics. In addition, five AmCham members were recognized among the top law firms in Latvia: COBALT, Sorainen, Ellex Klavins, TGS Baltics and Eversheds Sutherland Bitans.  Read more

AmChams in #3SI Countries sign joint statement of support

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 more

Baltic Sustainability Awards open for applications

AmCham, as an Ecosystem Partner of the Baltic Sustainability Awards and also as a jury member represented by Liene Dubava, AmCham Vice President, is excited to continue building and elevating the third edition of the Baltic Sustainability Awards in collaboration with our member Helve. Business leaders, green-tech startups, progressive organizations, and forward-thinkers across the Baltics are invited to share their innovative contributions to sustainable practices in 6 categories by October 16. Explore more details and send in your entries HERE Read more

5G ecosystem forum – 5G Techritory

Europe’s leading 5G ecosystem forum – 5G Techritory – will take place in Riga from October 18 to October 19 for the sixth year in a row with a focus on the technical issues that need to be sorted out before we can fully make use of 5G across industries ranging from entertainment to mobility and defense. Numerous distinguished speakers have confirmed their participation including Nina Cummins, Head of Connectivity Strategy Policy (Global) of Meta and Silke Holtmanns, Telecommunication Security Expert of PwC Finland. Read more