Ilze Cīrule, the new Director General of the State Revenue Service - gave an insight into the main principles of cooperation with customers and interested parties as well as the main areas of improvement during the first AmCham luncheon in of 2017.

EUR 1500 raised in 2016 for principal charities

The true spirit of Christmas is a spirit of giving. AmCham kicked off the holiday season with its Annual Christmas party and charity raffle. This year together we have raised EUR 1500 for our principal charities: Latvian Foster Family Association, RMHC Latvija's Care Mobile and SOS Children's Villages in Latvia. As a result many children in Latvia will be able to receive free healthcare services and a family-based support.

25 Tourism Working Group members gathered at the Ministry of Economics to continue discussion about the strategy for Latvia's tourism development.

Nordea develops a special training program with Lejasstrazdi and DCH Studio

Nordea has developed a special training program in cooperation with "Lejasstrazdi" and the DCH Studio encouraging everybody to remain healthy throughout holidays.

Responsible Business of Responsible Hotels

Radisson Blu hotels all over the world, Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel is actively supporting and participating in various charity activities throughout the year - cooking for soup kitchen, donating to the Red Cross, participating in The Big Cleanup, Earth Hour and other activities.

20,000 Latvian children treated

Since 2011 well over 20,000 Latvian children have received free medical care near their homes across Latvia from the Care Mobile team. The Care Mobile team is accepting donations. If you have glasses with frames intact which you no longer need, they are ready to collect them.

Valmiera Glass USA Corp. receives award Deal of the Year 2016

P-D Valmiera Glass USA Corp. has received the State of Georgia award Deal of the Year 2016 for the expansion project of P-D Valmiera Glass USA Corp. worth USD 90 million that created 425 new jobs.

Welcome new board member - Zinta Jansons

Zinta Jansons, Partner of Klavins Ellex replaces Eric Michael Trusiewicz and begins her service on the Board as of December 5, 2016.

On December 6, AmCham hosted its Annual Christmas Charity reception on the 27th floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija. The event was hosted by AmCham President Arnis Kakulis.

SEB supports businesses, children and youth

SEB provided support to various organizations Vītolu Foundation, Association Livslust, SOS Villages Children`s Villages as well as participated in 3 Blood Donation days.