New General Manager for Radisson

Michael Jacobi has become the new General Manager for Radisson Blu Hotels in Baltics as of January, 2015. Congratulations to Michael and a warm welcome!

Playing catch-up

According to the recent EY's attractiveness report, Latvia increased its attractiveness for investment, and secured its place in TOP 10 as one of the most attractive CEE countries.

First data center company with PCI DSS Compliance

In December 2014, the European data center operator DEAC was first to accomplish the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) audit.

Skrivanek traines Latvian Civil Servants

Latvian Civil Servants have been trained in the English Language by Skrivanek Baltic and are now fully prepared to work in the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Human Development Award

AmCham, together with the U.S. Embassy and the Civic Alliance of Latvia announces 2nd Annual Human Development Award to be held in 2015. The Award has been established to honor inspirational people, businesses and organizations which promote human development and prosperity of Latvian people. Nominate your candidate for the Human Development Award starting from January 12, 2015. For more information check out: www.humandevelopment.lv

EUR 1500 raised in 2014

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 three 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 family-based support.

Promoting partnerships for stronger society

Corporate-NGO partnerships can be challenging, but they offer major benefits for both sides and bring a long-lasting impact on the society and economic development. In December, AmCham and RBS held a seminar to discuss the opportunities and challenges of partnerships between civil society organizations and businesses.

Building social responsibility on a daily basis

During 2014 GlaxoSmithKline Latvia implemented several CSR projects: Orange Day, two projects within Small Grants Program and supported educational initiative Mission Possible.

Donate to children this Christmas

If you would like to give to someone in need this Christmas, we invite you to support the families of SOS Children's Villages. You may provide the children with the present of your choice: from creative lessons or theater tickets to counseling.

Corporate-NGO partnerships can be challenging, but they offer major benefits for both sides and bring a long-lasting impact on the society and economic development. AmCham and RBS held a seminar to discuss the opportunities and challenges of such partnerships.