Past events

AmCham hosts second virtual Annual General Meeting
Mar 26, 2021 from 15:00 till 16:00

On March 11, AmCham held its 28th Annual General Meeting to review the past year’s activities, elect the Board of Directors and make other important decisions for the business continuity. U.S. Ambassador Carwile opened the meeting with remarks focusing on the priorities of the new administration and the U.S. response to the pandemic. During the breakout sessions, members discussed advocacy priorities, U.S.-Latvia business ties and how to add value and provide networking opportunities in the virtual environment. In 2021 AmCham will focus on the following policy priorities: 1) Enhancing trade and investment and continuously raising awareness of economic opportunities between Latvia and the U.S., 2) Improving the investment and business climate in Latvia, 3) Getting prepared for the future of work and 4) Improving health outcomes of Latvia’s society. 

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The knowns and unknowns of COVID-19 vaccines
Mar 26, 2021 from 13:00 till 14:00

On March 26, members had a unique opportunity to engage in an online discussion on the development and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines with Professor Kaspars Tars, Senior Researcher at the Biomedical Research and Study Center of Latvia. Professor Tars gave an in-depth presentation on different vaccine types, how they work and their efficacy against new variants. 

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We The Possibility
Mar 17, 2021 from 20:00 till 21:00

Yet another virtual event was held in partnership with Tatarklubben where Harvard Business School professor Mitchell Weiss explored ways for harnessing public entrepreneurship to solve our most urgent problems.

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The Recovery and Resilience Facility: Opportunity for a leap forward
Mar 17, 2021 from 13:00 till 14:00

On March 17, AmCham together with VA Government hosted a public discussion on the Recovery and Resilience Facility that foresees investments for green transformation and digital transition, sustainable transport and digital infrastructure. Among the speakers were Agnese Dagile, Acting Head of the EU Commission in Latvia, Gatis Eglitis, Member of the Saeima, Arturs Toms Pless, Minister for Environmental protection and regional development and Ints Dalderis, Advisor to the Minister of Finance of Latvia. Experts touched upon key directions and projects within the national RRF plan, allocation of the funding and long-term liabilities to Latvia, timeframe for implementation of reforms as well as challenges and potential solutions to critique expressed by social partners. Revisit the event HERE!

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The CEO Test
Mar 10, 2021 from 15:00 till 16:00

On March 10, AmCham in partnership with Tatarklubben invited members to inspire from Harvard Business Review authors Adam Bryant and former CEO of Amgen Kevin Sharer who explored the topic -  The CEO test. 

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