The Digital Affairs & AI work group met on February 4 to discuss the priorities for this year. 

Bite Group announces leadership changes

Bite Group announced leadership changes including new managers at Bite Latvija, TV3 Group Latvia and Bitė Lithuania. 
 

Children’s Hospital opens new Center of Excellence

On 29 January, the Children’s Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the Center of Excellence for Precision Medicine, marking a significant step forward in the development of healthcare in Latvia. The mission of the center is to advance precision medicine approaches in diagnosing and applying targeted therapies for pediatric illnesses, thus improving the quality and outcomes of children’s healthcare.

This year, the ESPA team claimed the title of winning team, earning a trophy cup and prizes with a combined score of 1037 points. The runner-up was the DNB team with a score of 982 points. The event was filled with an atmosphere of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition, uniting 89 participants across 21 teams. 

On January 27, the AmCham Board came together for a semi-annual strategic meeting to discuss the Chamber's direction and priorities for 2025. Among priority areas will be fostering bilateral economic ties, improving the investment climate, and strengthening human capital in the face of demographic changes. Ensuring a fair and consistent regulatory and tax environment, and expanding collaboration in sectors such as energy, defense, and technology will also be addressed.

AmCham Empower Her work group met to brainstorm ideas for this year's activities in contributing to women's economic empowerment.

Pullman Riga gets Green Globe Certification

Pullman Riga Old Town Hotel has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Certification, recognizing its commitment to sustainable management and environmental responsibility. As the first and only hotel in the Baltics to receive this certification, Pullman Riga continues to set the standard for sustainable tourism.

COBALT releases guide on public procurement procedures

COBALT has compiled an informative FAQ document on Latvian public procurement rules providing a concise overview of the public procurement process, designed to assist foreign participants. It addresses common queries and concerns, helping ensure compliance with the legal framework and promoting a fair and competitive environment.

On the day following President Trump's second inauguration, AmChams in Europe convened a live event featuring key representatives from its Executive Committee represented by AmChams in Greece, Turkey, Moldova, Germany, and Slovenia alongside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event explored critical questions concerning the future of U.S.-Europe collaboration. Participants underscored that strong transatlantic relations are essential for fostering economic growth, ensuring peace, and driving prosperity.

On January 20, the AmCham Healthcare work group convened at a kick-off meeting to discuss this year's activities and to provide an update on topics, including healthcare financing, digital health, precision medicine, value-based healthcare, and secondary health data regulation. The group also discussed a proposal to focus on preventive health and promote specific wellness initiatives in the workplace.