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.

June's Meet AmCham event, filled with new insights and fun, was a success. AmCham's new members of 2016/2017 were introduced, and speakers Vanda Dauksta (Riga Toastmasters) and Elena Zlygosteva (Career Evolution Coaching) offered strategies to succeed as networkers in the business world. Members participated in interactive workshops to practice their networking skills.

The main theme for this year's High Council was chosen topic "Do!" as messages for the government: Have confidence in your recent actions, be brave for your new implementations, build trust, build your legacy.

Ameet B. Kabrawala, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice and Mr. Joshua DeLay, Criminal Investigator with the Global Illicit Financial Team, Homeland Security Investigations addressed AmCham members on May 18 during Executive Leadership Series breakfast hosted by Citadele.

May's Business After Hours were hosted by Youth Development Program Go Beyond in cooperation with Microsoft Latvia. Go Beyond representatives and graduates shared their secrets behind the leadership program and how to attract and motivate young people.