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Lower personal taxes but on a tighter leash
The government decided to reduce the social insurance rate for employees by 1% to 34.09% and the plan to reduce the personal income tax to 20% by 2016 has been sidetracked.
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A view from Brussels
Members met with the European Commissioner Piebalgs to discuss economic development around the world and next goals for Latvia.
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Welcome 2 new members
Latvijas Valsts Mezi and Studio Hermansons have joined AmCham this past month.
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Diversity of BAFF programs in the US
Apply for the BAFF programs in the US: the Professional Internship Program, the Research Scholar Program and the Baltic-American Dialogue Program until October 30.
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Welcome new board member
Ingrida Karina-Berzina, Partner of Raidla Lejins Norcous replaces Egbert Boerrigter, Director of Cytec Latvia and begins her service on the Board as of October 2, 2013.
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Microsoft awards best partners
6 Latvian IT companies received "The Partner Excellence Award 2013" from Microsoft Latvia at the beginning of October.
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A view from Brussels
Members met with the European Commissioner Piebalgs to discuss economic development around the world and next goals for Latvia.
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Making reading fun
Happy Studio is a unique, safe and free digital world created by McDonald's aimed to engage and entertain kids and their families.
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Radisson hosts a fun day for children
Radisson Blu Hotels offered a tour for children from orphanage Ziemeli.
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The potential of learning
Our members EY, Exigen Services and GlaxoSmithKline took part in the education initiative Mission Possible in order to strengthen the value of education.
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A view from Brussels
Members met with the European Commissioner Piebalgs to discuss economic development around the world and next goals for Latvia.
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Corporate volunteerism is a win-win
About 30 NGOs and business representatives including AmCham met to discuss the opportunities for corporate volunteering and share best practices about successful volunteer programs.
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