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How competitive is Latvia?
Experts from both government and business discussed specific issues concerning competitiveness and conditions for improving the business environment in order for Latvia to remain an attractive destination for foreign investment during the AmCham Outlook on April 29. WATCH VIDEO!
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Improving public sector efficiency
On April 27, members met with Elita Krumina, Auditor General to discuss how efficient is Latvia’s public sector and priorities of State Audit Office. John Heffern, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for European Affairs offered his outlook on the efficiency and transparency in public sector.
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Vote to choose the future building of RBS
In January, RBS in cooperation with Riga City Council announced a global competition for the renovation design of the entire building of Skolas iela 11. Cast your vote for your favorite project on build.rbs.lv!
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Business and Talent Forum
The forum served as an innovative meeting platform between corporate, government and student leaders to discuss the recent trends in developing, attracting and retaining future talent.
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The people are who really matters
Jurmalas aizsardzibas biedriba, Ikskiles Briva Skola, RMHC Latvija and Andris Ceksters were awarded the Human Development Award of Latvia 2015 on April 16 during the Awards Ceremony Dinner at the State Gymnasium No.2.
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Welcome 2 new members
Accenture and Amrop have joined the Chamber this month. Welcome to the AmCham community!
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Treat your card like cash
Citadele bank educates its customers how to use their credit and debit cards by entertaining videos with a sence of humour.
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AmCham calls for increased economic presence of Latvia in the US
AmCham sent a letter to the Prime Minister, Ministers of Economics, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee of the Saeima and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima calling to open a permanent economic representation office of Latvia in the US. After that, AmCham was invited to the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss this issue.
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Valmiera Glass Group launches U.S. manufacturing facility
JSC Valmieras stikla šķiedra launched the new Valmiera Glass USA Corp. factory on the 16 ha big land at the Industrial park, Dublin, Georgia, Laurens County on March 26, 2015.
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2nd World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum announced
The Second World Latvian Economics and Innovations Forum will take place on July 9-10 in Riga. The forum will welcome business people and professionals of Latvian origin from all over the world.
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Citadele Group posts record profit of 32.4 mln EUR
The Citadele Group last year posted record profit and concluded 2014 with EUR 32.4 million in audited profit, which was 138 percent more when compared to 2013.
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April 2015
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Welcome to our April newsletter. This month the second Human Development Award was held in honor of inspirational people and socially responsible organizations. Jurmalas aizsardzibas biedriba, Ikskiles Briva Skola, RMHC Latvija and Andris Ceksters were awarded this year. This month we held a lively Outlook debate on the competitiveness of Latvia and attraction of FDI. Also, we held events to discuss talent attraction and retention as well as efficiency of Latvia’s public sector.
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Special Offers
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Print out discount coupons!
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Read more about discount offers!
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Attend our member events!
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15% discount on Antivirus software
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Translation services with 25% discount
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15-25% discount on business souvenirs
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25% discount on setting up licensable financial structures
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