Newsletter

Welcome to our monthly newsletter. The warm summer months have begun with a string of events both family-friendly and business-oriented. Members joined the Minister of Transport for a luncheon discussion on the logistics shift of the economy, and we discussed hybrid warfare and cybersecurity priorities at an Overseas Security Advisory Council event. AmCham member families also had a chance to enjoy a delightful brunch at McDonald’s, and last weekend nearly 1000 people joined our memorable U.S. Independence Day celebration picnic at Mezaparks.

The Digital Affairs and AI working group met with the Deputy State Secretary for Digital Transformation to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in Latvia's digital future. The Healthcare working group also met to discuss the progress of current projects and brainstorm initiatives for the upcoming season.

Make sure to stay updated on the AmCham program for the upcoming months, and we hope to see you at an event soon. In the meantime, we wish you all a great summer!

SAVE THE DATE

Aug 16, 2024 (11:00-12:30) - AmCham works a position on Digital Affairs & AI. Read more

Aug 28, 2024 (11:00-12:00) - Healthcare Work Group reconvenes after summer. Read more

Feb 21, 2025 (17:30-21:00) - SOLD OUT: Opera Night: Premiere of "SALOME". Read more

PAST EVENTS

Stars, stripes and sunshine! Nearly 1000 gather for a festive family picnic

On June 29, nearly 1000 guests gathered at a picnic to celebrate the 248th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. American traditions, food, music, and various activities highlighted the festive family event. The atmosphere of the event sparkled with positive energy as guests were buzzing all day long. Thank you everyone for joining this special occasion! Read more

A fun-filled family brunch at McDonald’s

On June 19 McDonald's invited AmCham members to a delightful family brunch. Members enjoyed delicious meal, networking, and exciting entertainment. In addition to excellent food, children had a chance to experience an educational science show. McDonald’s ensured that the brunch was as fun and engaging as it was tasty. Read more

The rise of hybrid warfare and its implications

On June 12, the Overseas Security Advisory Council Riga held a meeting on hybrid warfare and its impact on businesses. There are many adverse effects of hybrid warfare on businesses, including uncertainty of economies and reduced confidence in investments. Read more

Latvia's strategic shift in economy and transport

On June 7, members joined a luncheon with Kaspars Briskens, Minister for Transport to get an overview of the transport sector and discuss the latest developments and efforts to reshift Latvia's transport and logistic routes westbound. Read more

ADVOCACY

Discussing ongoing efforts in the digital and AI policy

On June 27 Digital affairs and AI work group met with Gatis Ozols, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development on Digital Transformation Affairs. During the meeting, ongoing efforts in the digital and AI policy and further collaboration were discussed. Read more

Sharing best practices on precision medicine

On June 6, representatives of the Precision Medicine sub-group had an online meeting with Lithuanian colleagues from the Innovative Pharmaceutical Industry Association (IFPA) to discuss the precision medicine development in Lithuania and Latvia. Read more

AmCham and FAL discuss access to banking

On June 3 the AmCham Board met with representatives of the Finance Latvia Association (FAL) to discuss the latest developments in the financial sector and access to banking services. AmCham briefed FAL on its members’ experience and concrete case examples regarding the access to services and KYC process. Members are welcome to report on any issues they encounter either to the Bank of Latvia or FAL. Read more

Evaluating healthcare projects and shaping future initiatives

The Healthcare working group met to discuss the progress of the current projects and brainstormed about future initiatives for the second half of 2024 and 2025. Read more

NEWS

RMHC Latvija raises €27,500

AmCham members continue to contribute to RMHC Latvija's efforts to help children receive qualified medical services throughout Latvia. EUR 27,500 was the amount collected during the charity golf event "Hockey Charity Party" so that RMHC Latvija could buy a new vehicle for the Children's Mobile Health Care Center. Shoutout to the American Latvian Association, BluOr Bank, Reaton Food, Greco Latvia and many others for your generous support and donations. Read more

Meet our summer intern

This summer, AmCham is happy to host an intern, Philip Blumberg, through the American Latvian Association’s internship program. This program brings Americans of Latvian descent to gain work experience in Latvia while immersing them in the country’s culture. Philip is working for the AmCham office in Riga, assisting with the U.S. Independence Day picnic, communications, and various other projects. Read more

SURVEY ON DIRECT FLIGHTS TO USA

Would you like a direct air service to the US?

On behalf of Riga Airport, we would like to invite you to participate in a survey exploring the possibility of establishing direct flights from Latvia to the U.S. and attracting U.S. carriers. As many of you are directly engaged in economic relationships between Latvia and the U.S., we would greatly appreciate if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey! Read more

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