September's Meet AmCham event, filled with new insights and fun, was a success. AmCham's new members presentations were complemented by an excellent presentation and networking session led by Tales Rosa of Cegepa Learning Company. Members enjoyed ice-breaking group activities that were both fun and educational.

A small group of AmCham members, representing various industries were invited to the next Member Focus Lunch on August 30 to discuss their businesses and to provide feedback on AmCham activities. Improving business ethics, increased cost of labor affecting country's competitiveness, agile entrepreneurship, and shifting focus on long-term goals were identified as topics that should be explored further by AmCham.

Our member Rocket Bean Roastery hosted Business After Hours at their Rocket Bean Coffee House located at Dzirnavu 39. This was a great networking evening in the company of new and old friends with delicious coffee tasting, food, wine and the Latvian National Coffee as a charity raffle prize.

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