AmCham Empower Her work group met to brainstorm ideas for this year's activities in contributing to women's economic empowerment.

On the day following President Trump's second inauguration, AmChams in Europe convened a live event featuring key representatives from its Executive Committee represented by AmChams in Greece, Turkey, Moldova, Germany, and Slovenia alongside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event explored critical questions concerning the future of U.S.-Europe collaboration. Participants underscored that strong transatlantic relations are essential for fostering economic growth, ensuring peace, and driving prosperity.

On January 20, the AmCham Healthcare work group convened at a kick-off meeting to discuss this year's activities and to provide an update on topics, including healthcare financing, digital health, precision medicine, value-based healthcare, and secondary health data regulation. The group also discussed a proposal to focus on preventive health and promote specific wellness initiatives in the workplace.

AmCham Empower Her work group met to brainstorm ideas for this year's activities and to share best practices. The meeting featured Ramune Lauciuvienė, Country President for the Baltics & Ukraine at Novartis, as the keynote speaker. Ramunė shared an inspiring personal story, offering valuable insights into her journey and the challenges she has overcome in her leadership career. Additionally, Ieva Racenaja, Vice President of AmCham and Director at the Riga Graduate School of Law, shared her insights and experiences in leadership roles.

On January 8, AmCham hosted its first speaker luncheon of 2025, featuring Uldis Cērps, CEO of the Finance Latvia Association. The event focused on the latest developments in the financial sector, with a lively discussion moderated by AmCham Vice President Guntars Krols. Key topics included the role of banking in furthering economic growth, capital access, competitiveness, and the investment environment.