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LACC Colorado Chapter Event – April 16, 2024

Screening of the Movie ‘Soviet Milk’

Earlier in April Latvian Culture Center of Colorado and Colorado Chapter of Latvian American Chamber of Commerce hosted the author Nora Iksena and producer Inara Kolmane for a private screening of the award-nominated Latvian movie ‘Soviet Milk’ in the prestigious Sie FilmCenter Denver. Ms. Iksena and Ms. Kolmane shared their perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights with us. Their presence truly made the event unforgettable!

With around 90 attendees, it was an evening filled with thought-provoking discussions and a deep dive into the themes and inspirations behind the film.

A big thank you to all who came out to support Latvian cinema and engage in meaningful dialogue. Stay tuned for more exciting events coming your way!

Check our Board Co-President Janis Bergs blog post(in Latvian) about organizing this event.

 

Q&A Panel Discussion Following the Movie Screening
About 90 attendees who came to the event
Networking after the Movie at the SieFilm Center Denver

LACC Massachusetts Chapter Event – March 27, 2024

The LACC Boston chapter had our first 2024 event on March 27. We had about 10 members and friends in attendance and our main goal was to discuss our approach for the future events, topics of interest to discuss and agree to the meeting cadence that works best for the group. Lauris Lambergs also provided a quick overview of the main events the LACC is planning nationally for 2024-2025, including a quick update on the next Spotlight on Latvia conference. It was a mix of introductions, social time and discussing how this group would like engage and promote the Latvian-American business interests. 

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 has signed joint statement with several other prominent organizations

  Alongside 8 other organizations with strong business and economic ties to Latvia, LACC jointly signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister and other leading governmental officials that seeks to address a current punitive double taxation issue for US tax residents receiving dividends from Latvian companies.  We seek to have the Latvian government fix … Read more