AmCham Board March Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 2025

The AmCham Board met on March 20th. The board discussed member issues, the AmCham 2025 4th July picnic and the upcoming AmCham board retreat. They also agreed to form a healthcare committee, reflecting the importance of the sector, to AmCham and the wider Georgian economy. The board also accepted Lion Transatlantic LLC, Gastronome LLC and Acton Insurance Broker LLC, as new members.

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AmCham Georgia’s President attended the Presidents/Chairs Meeting of the AmChams in Europe

Monday, March 17, 2025

On March 17-18, AmCham Georgia’s President, Mr. Irakli Baidashvili, attended the Presidents/Chairs Meeting of the American Chambers of Commerce in Europe in Brussels, Belgium.

This gathering aimed to strengthen collaboration among AmChams in Europe, foster strategic discussions on transatlantic relations and facilitate direct engagement with EU policymakers.

Photos : François de Ribaucourt

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AmCham Evening Drinks Get-Together at Moxy

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

AmCham hosted evening drinks get-together at Moxy Tbilisi Hotel.

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AmCham Tourism Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 06, 2025

AmCham Tourism Committee gathered for an insightful meeting, introducing Deborah Sivertsen, General Manager of Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, and Alexander Kvaratskhelia, Multi Property Manager of Marriott Hotels, as the newly appointed co-chairs. The meeting focused on the current challenges facing Georgia's hospitality industry and emphasized the committee's commitment to navigating these issues effectively. In a spirit of collaboration, members outlined ambitious goals and actionable plans for the year ahead.

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Members Only Luncheon

Friday, February 28, 2025

AmCham Georgia hosted a Members-Only Luncheon marking the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Ms. Natalia Zhurbenko, First Secretary of the Ukrainian Embassy, provided a brief presentation on the current state of the Ukrainian economy. This was followed by a panel discussion with representatives of AmCham member companies investing in Ukraine. The panel included Michael Cowgill (GAU), Soso Chkhikvadze (Boxette), and Lasha Mikava (GIG) and was moderated by AmCham Executive Director George Welton.

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AmCham Evening Drinks Get-Together

Thursday, February 20, 2025

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AmCham Roundtable Meeting with PMCG

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

AmCham Georgia hosted Alex Aleksishvili, Chairman and CEO of the Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG), who presented an analysis of U.S.-Georgia bilateral relations.

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AmCham Board February Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The AmCham Board met on February 11. The board discussed the current situation with US-Georgia relations, particualrly the suspension of USAID projects, and its impact on AmCham, our members and the country. The board also discussed the Select-USA event, which we plan to attend along with the US Ambassador and interested members.

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AmCham Roundtable - Panel Discussion on Crypto

Friday, February 07, 2025

AmCham hosted a panel discussion on the blockchain, crypto and all things connected moderated by AmCham ED George Welton with Andrew Thornhill, CEO of Proof of Origin, Giorgi Tushurashvili, Chief Marketing Officer of Bitnet and Khvicha Kopinadze, CEO of Cryptal as speakers.

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Meeting with H.E. Darius Vitkauskas, Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia

Thursday, February 06, 2025

AmCham President Irakli Baidashvili, AmCham Executive Director George Welton and AmCham Public Policy Director Lina Jikia met with the Ambassador of Lithuania H.E. Mr. Darius Vitkauskas.

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Meeting with H.E. Marge Mardisalu-Kahar, Ambassador of Estonia to Georgia

Friday, January 31, 2025

AmCham President Irakli Baidashvili and Executive Director George Welton met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Georgia, Her Excellency Marge Mardisalu-Kahar. They discussed a wide range of national and international issues that are on-going for Georgia and the region, as well as the deep connection between the two countries.

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Meeting with H.E. Bergljot Hovland, Ambassador of Norway to Georgia

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

AmCham President Irakli Baidashvili, First Vice President Michael Cowgill and Executive Director, George Welton met with the Ambassador of Norway to Georgia, Her Excellency Bergljot Hovland and the Embassy team. The meeting discussed the current state of the Georgian economy and the attitudes of the Georgia business community to the local and global situation.

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