Past Events

LACC San Diego Chapter Event – 9. November, 2023

The San Diego, CA Chapter of the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) held a “Self Realization and Professional Success” seminar and networking event on November 9, 2023 at the Law offices of Jacob J Sapochnick. 

The guest speaker was Signe Dauskane Platace, who is a professional business and personal coach – https://www.signeinspiration.com/

The event was attended by different professionals such as real estate brokers, IT professionals, notary, legal professionals, business entrepreneurs, health care professionals.

During the event various topics were discussed: meaning of success, individual struggles and challenges, success in the eyes of different generations.  At the end of the event, there was a nice opportunity to network.

 

 

 

LACC Chicago Chapter Event – 19. January, 2023

The Chicago Chapter of the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) held our first Business Networking Happy Hour of the year on Thursday January 19th, 2023 at Happy Camper located in Wrigleyville (3458 N Clark Street).  We celebrated and honored the re-appointment of Roberts Blumbergs Esq. to the role of Honorary Consul for The Republic of Latvia in Chicago.  The group of 16 attendees enjoyed gourmet pizzas with cold pints of beer as Honorary Consul Blumberg shared his plans for the future.   

 

LACC Colorado Chapter Event – 19. September, 2023

LACC Colorado Chapter event on September 19th, 2023

 

We were privileged to host an enlightening event featuring esteemed guests from the Climate and Energy Ministry of Latvia, and Latvenergo. On September 19th, 2023, in the welcoming atmosphere of CU Denver, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ivars Golsts, Aigars Laizans, Martins Cakste, and Liga Rozentale who shared their valuable insights with a group of twenty-three attendees.

The event centered around an engaging presentation that delved into critical energy challenges stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The discussion highlighted the far-reaching impacts of geopolitical events on the energy landscape and underscored the importance of energy security and resilience in today’s world.

Our distinguished guests also provided a glimpse into Latvia’s ambitious plans for the future, particularly regarding renewable energy and storage solutions harnessed from wind and solar sources. Their insights shed light on the nation’s commitment to sustainability and the pivotal role it aims to play in the global transition to clean energy.

The event fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives, allowing attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the complex energy dynamics at play in the Baltic region. It served as a platform for meaningful discussions and networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about energy and sustainability.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Energy Executives of the Climate and Energy Ministry of Latvia and Latvenergo representatives for gracing us with their presence and sharing their expertise. We also thank our attendees for their active participation and enthusiasm, which contributed to the success of this event.

As we reflect on this enlightening evening, we look forward to future opportunities to convene and explore the ever-evolving landscape of energy challenges and solutions. Together, we continue to pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

LACC Sanāksme San Diego – 28. Aprīlī

LACC – Latvian American Chamber of Commerce ir sabiedriska organizācija, kas vieno ar Latviju saistītus profesionāļus gan dzīvojušus Latvijā, gan ASV. LACC mērķis ir vecināt bisnesa un Profesionāļu apmainu.

LACC ir vairākas pārstāvniecības ASV: Denverā, CO, Chicago, IL, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles. Šogad notika pirmais LACC pasākums San Diego, Kalifornijā. Pasākums notika 29 Aprīlī. Pasākumu apmeklēja gandrīz 20 cilvēki.

Profesionāļi bija no vairākām darbības jomām: juridiskā, finanšu, IT, nekustamā īpašuma, tirdzniecības, veselības joma etc.

Mūsu mērķis bija pulcināt latviešu profesionālus kas dzīvo Dienvid Kalifornijā, kā arī veicināt biznesa kontaktus un profesionālu pieredzes apmainu. Tika aicināti cilvēki, ne tikai no San Diego, bet arī no Orange County, Riverside County.

Bija uzaicināts arī viesis: Lauris Lambergs,kurš ir Co-President un LACC Regional Director Massachusetts. Lauris ir Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Renaissance Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Boston.

Šajā pasākumā tika apspriestas vietējās biedru intereses un tika apspriesti nākotnes pasākumi LACC San Diego.

Mēs plānojam rīkot vismaz 3 pasākumus gadā, un šie pasākumi tiks izziņoti, e-pastā un tiks publicēti sociālos tiklos. Mēs ļoti ceram, ka piedalīsies ar vien vairāk Latvieši, kas dzīvo Dienvid -Kalifornijā, jo te ir tik daudz veiksmīgu un darbīgu cilvēku.

 

LACC Tri-State [NY-NJ-CT] Region meeting in New York City – April 13, 2023

On April 13, 2023, the Tri-State Region of the LACC held its inaugural meeting at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Latvia to the United Nations in New York City. Seventeen [17] businesspeople and professionals convened at the Latvian UN to participate. It is interesting to note that an Estonian American businessperson from NYC … Read more

LACC Colorado Chapter Event in Boulder – February 23, 2023

More than 20 Colorado Latvians gathered in Boulder on February 23, 2023, to learn about the World of Fungi (Everything about mushrooms). All Latvians are enormous fans of mushroom hunting, and it was interesting to learn about mushrooms in Colorado. The speaker Christopher Pauli had an excellent presentation about the power of Fungal. 

Spotlight Latvia Los Angeles 2022

The Spotlight Latvia Los Angeles 2022 business conference, was organized by the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry of Latvia, the Latvian Investment and Development Agency, the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia and the American Latvian Association. The event was attended by over 150 individuals, representing over 80 different … Read more