We re-affirm our commitment to the values that AmCham stands for and that we share.
Kārlis Danēvičs, Board member, Head of Credits and Risk at SEB Banka
On November 1, AmCham together with the Saeima Economic, Agricultural, Environmental, and Regional Policy Committee held an international conference on "Human Capital As Key For Economic Growth" at the Saeima to discuss ways to promote investments in Latvia’s human capital with an aim to accelerate economic growth. Parliamentarians, business representatives, and industry experts discussed various policy areas, including economy, employment, education, health, and welfare contributing to the development of human capital. Revisit the 1st panel focused on healthcare investments and 2nd panel focused on employment.
Read all >A group of members, representing various industries joined the AmCham board and staff for a Member Focus Lunch on October 30 to discuss their businesses and provide feedback on AmCham’s activities. We are grateful to Roche Latvija and AmCham Board member Rauls Velins for hosting and providing a delicious lunch!
Read all >On October 26, Kukainu team, represented by Janis Kukainis and Amy Hellkamp made their Kukaiņu Chili a winner at the 17th Annual AmCham Chili Cook-Off at Hilton Garden Inn Old Town Riga. The people’s choice award went to the Riga Graduate School of Law team for their Legally Chilly. Huge thanks to event supporters: AC Hotel by Marriott Riga, El Gringo, Indian Raja, Reaton Food and delicatessen department, Santa Maria and Ziedu Ekspresis.
Read all >On October 18, AmCham held its second American Music Night featuring the music of ELVIS "The King" and members of the "Million Dollar Quarter" at Paddy Whelan's bar. It was a truly unique opportunity to experience American culture and live music played by Marko Ojala and SugarSugar band in the company of friends and fellow AmCham members.
Read all >On October 17, AmCham held its second workshop dedicated to Value-Based Procurement with an aim to raise awareness of value-based procurement in Latvian hospitals. The event was devoted to recently localized RESAH guidelines in Latvia. RESAH is a public Central Purchasing Body specialized in both healthcare and medical-social sectors in France. The event featured lectures by Hans Bax, Partner of the European Alliance for Value in Health, Hugo Senichault, Strategic Pricing and Data Analytics Manager of Abbott France, and experts from several hospitals.
Read all >We re-affirm our commitment to the values that AmCham stands for and that we share.
Kārlis Danēvičs, Board member, Head of Credits and Risk at SEB Banka