The Board and Staff met to discuss the Chamber's current strategy and future priorities: maintaining transatlantic relationship, ensuring safe business and investment climate in Latvia and address issues related to education.

On July 1, over 800 guests attended a festive family picnic of the U.S. Independence Day. It was a real family-friendly outdoor event filled with fun, sports, food and entertainment.

Our June business breakfast meeting discussion was devoted to the future of health care in Latvia with State Secretary of the Ministry of Health Karlis Ketners and industry professionals Olga Condorfa (Aon Baltic) and Dins Smits (Repharm).

Our monthly Business After Hours in June was hosted by Rocket Bean Roastery. Rocket Bean founders shared their journey in creating a successful brand that revolves around a true passion for coffee. Members enjoyed food and drink and participated in a taste test.

On June 15, members visited the State Revenue Service to meet with the Director General Ilze Cīrule, had a tour through the new headquarters, seminar on taxes, EDS and data security as well as engaged in a thoughtful Q&A session.