As a follow-up to the launch of our position on talent attraction, AmCham, Spire Baltic and ERDA co-hosted a discussion with representatives from academia, business, state and municipal agencies to raise awareness about Latvia as a career and study destination. Participants agreed that along with elimination of bureaucratic obstacles, it is necessary to improve study and living conditions that will help retain students as qualified specialists in the Latvian labor market even after their studies.

The AmCham Healthcare working group met to discuss its vision and mission as well as certain pilot projects it will recommend health stakeholders to pursue. The meeting was attended by Ruta Pumputiene, Chair of Local American Working Group of AmCham Lithuania who shared best practices in advocating for greater transparencty in the health sector.

The Labor force working group met to reflect on the latest activities and set out plans for the new season, namely an Outlook discussion on AmCham recommendations on talent attraction.

More than 1100 guests attended a picnic to celebrate the 243rd Anniversary of U.S. Independence. The festive event was fulfilled with American traditions, food, music and various activities and was organized by AmCham for the fourth consecutive year. Watch the video!

On July 2, AmCham members met with Jekabs Straume, the Chief of Anti-Corruption Agency (KNAB) of Latvia. Mr. Straume presented the current priorities of KNAB and discussed how the private sector can assist tackling corruption. Presentation is available here