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From NCCL
27 August 2026
NCCL Meets with the New Ambassador of Norway to Latvia
On August 27 the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia met with the new Ambassador of Norway to Latvia, H.E. Martin Sørby, and his team at the Norwegian Embassy for a constructive and inspiring discussion. The meeting provided an opportunity to introduce the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, share our plans for the upcoming 20th anniversary season and discuss how we can further strengthen Norwegian-Latvian economic relations. During the meeting the opportunities to support Norwegian investment in Latvia, strengthen connections within the business community and foster closer bilateral business and cultural ties between our two countries were explored. We greatly appreciate the warm welcome and look forward to successful cooperation, building on the strong relationship already established and developing new initiatives for the future.
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From NCCL
20 August 2026
Joint Chamber Happy Hour
On August 20, we had the pleasure of coming together for our annual Joint Chamber Happy Hour. After the summer break, it was really nice to see familiar faces again, catch up over a drink, meet some new people and have those conversations that often lead to new ideas and opportunities. What made the evening even more special was that it was not just about networking. All participation fees were donated to the Foster Family Association of Latvia www.labiedriba.lv, helping children get ready for the new school year. Thank you to everyone who donated – all together we raised more than 1000 EUR. A small contribution from each of us will make a real difference to many families. The event was jointly organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, the British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce, the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce with generous support from the Latvian American Chamber of Commerce and SunCrisp providing the food and drinks. Thank you to everyone who joined and created such a great atmosphere during the evening! We look forward to seeing you again at our upcoming events throughout the new season!
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From NCCL
19 August 2026
NCCL Attends Bilateral Chambers Meeting
On August 19 the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia took part in a meeting bringing together bilateral chambers of commerce in Latvia organized by the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera). The meeting provided a great opportunity to get to know representatives from other chambers and to hear about their experiences and best practices. The discussions covered a range of topics - from the evolving needs of businesses and member engagement to digital solutions, member retention and partnership development. As these are the priorities that are highly relevant to all of us, it was particularly valuable to exchange perspectives on how different organizations are addressing them and learn from the approaches and best practices that have proven to be effective. The Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia thanks LTRK for the initiative and invitation, as well as for creating a welcoming space for dialogue and new connections. The NCCL looks forward to maintaining these relationships and exploring opportunities for continued cooperation in the future.
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From NCCL
08 June 2026
A Nordic View: Foreign Investors in the Baltic States
On June 7 the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia Chair of the Board Svetlana Kočerova (DNB Latvia branch) and Vice-Chair Frode Grønvold (Linstow Baltic), together with the Norwegian Ambassador Ine Måreng, participated in the panel discussion “A Nordic View: Foreign Investors in the Baltic States” during the 35th Annual Meeting and Business Forum of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The discussion brought together government representatives, leaders of international financial institutions, investors and business executives from different countries. The panel focused on foreign investors’ perspectives on the competitiveness, investment environment and future development prospects of the Baltic region. A key takeaway from the discussion was that investors increasingly view the Baltic economies as having entered a new stage of development with growth driven less by cost advantages and more by innovation, digitalization, productivity and human capital. Participants noted that the region is steadily transitioning towards a high value-added growth model while continuing to attract strong investor interest. At the same time Nordic companies reaffirmed their long-term commitment to the region. Investors also pointed to the region's highly skilled workforce, strong digital capabilities and ability to adapt to change as key factors underpinning its long-term competitiveness and growth potential.
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From NCCL
05 June 2026
Shrimp Madness Summer Party
Thank you to each and every one of you who joined us for this year's Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia Shrimp Madness Summer Party despite the less-than-promising weather forecast. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, welcome new ones and enjoy great food, beautiful views of the Daugava River and a bright summer evening together. Traditions like this bring people together, create new friendships, strengthen our community and give us the chance to simply enjoy each other's company outside of our busy daily routines. We would like to sincerely thank the Norwegian Embassy in Riga for the excellent and long-standing cooperation we enjoy together. We truly value this partnership, which goes far beyond formal collaboration and has become a genuine, trusted relationship over time. A very special thank you goes to the Ambassador Ine Måreng, our Honorary Member of NCCL. Your engagement, openness and continuous support mean a great deal to us! And thanks also to our speakers from DNB Hilde Myhre and Anne-Kjersti Sjaastad for sharing inspiring ideas on how understanding different cultures can strengthen collaboration, trust and business results. One of the highlights of the evening was providing the support to Ronald McDonald Māja Latvijā raising funds for their Children's Health Bus programme, which brings specialist healthcare services directly to children and families in regions across Latvia, where access to medical care can be limited. We are delighted to share that, thanks to your generosity, this year's Charity Raffle raised EUR 1050. This contribution brings us one step closer to helping fund a new technical unit for the Children's Health Bus and supporting even more families across Latvia. We sincerely thank everyone who purchased raffle tickets and our generous prize donors: SPIGULIS & KUKAINIS - Law Firm in Riga, Latvia, Linstow Baltic, SunCrisp, DNB Latvia branch, Ellex Klavins and AquaFence. Your support helped make the raffle such a success! Thank you all for bringing such a warm, positive and welcoming atmosphere to the evening. You are what makes this NCCL community special!
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From NCCL
26 May 2026
Member-to-Member visit: Brimer Liepāja
As part of the Member-to-Member visit programme, the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia and the Norwegian Embassy in Riga had the pleasure of visiting Brimer Liepāja — a company that is part of the Brimer Group and a strong example of advanced industrial expertise and innovation in Liepāja.
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From NCCL
26 May 2026
Meeting with the Mayor of Liepāja Gunārs Ansiņš
During the regional visit to Liepāja, the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia and the Norwegian Embassy in Riga had the honour of visiting Liepāja Municipality and meeting with the Mayor of Liepāja Gunārs Ansiņš, adviser Santa Margeviča and Liepāja Special Economic Zone Authority CEO Uldis Hmielevskis to learn more about the city’s ambitious development vision and future priorities.
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