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FICIL invites to join their working groups

Jan 29, 2016

AmCham as an Associate member of Foreign Investors Council in Latvia, including a number of our members, is actively involved in its working groups aiming at proposing constructive recommendations to the government on a wide variety of issues.

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Tourism and Hospitality Working Group launched

Jan 29, 2016

AmCham has just created a new Tourism and Hospitality working group that will gather for the first meeting on February 2 at the AmCham office to discuss the mission and activities to be adressed this coming year.

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New office celebrated with members
Jan 28, 2016

Yesterday almost 50 members attended our office housewarming party. Many thanks to all who made this event special!

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Latvia's economic growth expected to reach 3.3 %

Jan 28, 2016

According to Ernst&Young latest Eurozone Economic Forecast Latvia's economic growth this year is expected to reach 3.3 percent and only Ireland expected to surpass Latvia in growth this year.

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Valmieras Stikla Skiedra expands in the U.S.

Jan 26, 2016

Valmieras stikla šķiedra is planning to expand its line of fiberglass and its products manufactured at Valmiera Glass USA Corp. by creating 425 new jobs at its U.S.-based production facility and investing EUR 80 million by using the company's own funds and attracting loans from lo-term partners.

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Would you like to support Independence Day Picnic?

Jan 26, 2016

AmCham has been invited to host the traditional American Independence Day picinc on July 2, 2016. In order to stage a celebration like this, we are looking for in-kind and financial sponsors. While the event details remain to be fleshed out, we are looking at holding a festive, family friendly outdoor event filled with American culture and traditions.

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Changes to Visa Waiver Program to the U.S.

Jan 25, 2016

Under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015, travelers in certain categories will no longer be eligible to travel or be admitted to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.

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Strategic priorities set for 2016
Jan 22, 2016

The AmCham Board held its semi-annual retreat to discuss the strategic direction for the coming year. Among key priority areas are the enhancement of transatlantic trade and investment, working to improve the business and investment climate in Latvia and response to demographic change.

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Techs of public speaking
Jan 21, 2016

On January 21, about 25 AmCham members gathered to the first Business After Hours of 2016. Guests had a chance to learn about innovative tech startups and gain some significant tips to make presentations a breeze, and hopefully this event marks a start of new collaboration.

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The journey of telecommunications in Latvia
Jan 15, 2016

Gatis Kokins, Chairman of the Supervisory Council of Lattelecom addressed AmCham on January 15, 2016. He offered his views on the global and local trends in the Telecommunications industry and spoke about further direction of Lattelecom.

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Mikko Fernström, General Manager, Biogen Latvia

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