PINS invited AmCham members to an exclusive pre-release screening of the new James Bond sequel "Spectre". Over 150 people had the chance to join this unique event.

On November 5, Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma met with AmCham members to discuss the main priorities on the goverment’s agenda, reform plans and partnership between Latvia and the United States. Increasing economic competitiveness, implementing reforms in the areas of education, health and justice, and strengthening internal and external security were named as the government’s key priorities for the next year.

Amcham’s Launchpad USA program is partnering with the New York Angel’s, America’s largest and most active angel investment group to host a Nordic pitching event in New York City on November 4th.

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is expected to make doing business between the EU and US easier. SMEs especially have much to gain as a result of TTIP as it will address many of the barriers they currently face by reducing regulatory obstacles, export costs and red tape on customs procedures. AmCham hosted a breakfast discussion featuring Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for Small Business, Christina Sevilla and the Chair of the Saeima Foreign Relations Committee, Ambassador Ojars Kalnins, to discuss the impact and benefits of TTIP.

Experts, decision makers and business representatives met to discuss the insolvency process and its impact on Latvia’s business and investment climate. A broad coalition of organizations – the American and Norwegian Chambers of Commerce in Latvia, FICIL and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry – gathered to reinforce the necessity to continue reforming Latvia’s insolvency system in order to provide confidence and security for both foreign and local investments. Video and presentations are available.