On March 10 our Corporate Contributing members met Dr. Paul Sracic to discuss the 2016 Presidential Election process.

AmCham in cooperation with the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) held a seminar "Unlocking the Business Opportunities: Latvia & USA". During the seminar the panel of successful Latvian companies provided insights about the U.S. market.

At the Annual General Meeting, the membership selected a new board. Aigars Milts of AON Baltic was elected for his first term. Re-elected for their second term were Juris Jakobsons of Citadele banka, Ingrida Karina-Berzina of COBALT and Janis Pinnis of Dome Hotel & Spa. At the next Board meeting the Chamber's officials were selected. Arnis Kakulis was re-elected as the Chairman of the Board and President for 2016-2017. Eriks Eglītis, Ingrida Karina-Berzina, Janis Meija and Eric Trusiewicz were elected as Vice Presidents.

On March 1, AmCham and BritCham members gathered to the joint executive event to spend a great evening of networking, share their experience and taste delicious food prepared by Indian Raja, the host of the evening.

Members appreciated the opportunity to meet Ambassador Pettit and to get acquainted with the various sections at the Embassy. The event was refreshing and informative, followed by a great networking opportunity.