The American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia expressing its profound and sincere support for nonstop flights between the United States and Georgia.

Letter expressing support for nonstop flights from Georgia to the United States..

Business Cocktail Reception for AmCham members at Moxy Hotel

Friday, September 13, 2019

AmCham Georgia hosted a Back to Business Cocktail Reception for AmCham members at the Moxy Hotel followed by a farewell reception for Ms. Molly Corso. She has been working as a Chief Editor for Investor.ge during 13 years. AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and thanked Moxy hotel for hosting the reception. AmCham President and other Board members expressed their gratitude to Ms. Molly Corso for her contribution and support to AmCham and introduced the new editor Mr. Ari Neumann. Members used the opportunity to reconnect with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies and enjoyed delicious food and drinks by Moxy.

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CLT Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

AmCham's working group under the CLT committee led by KPMG's managing partner, Kakha Rukhadze, held a meeting to consider and discuss draft changes to VAT payments. The working group agreed to formulate a common position encompassing members' questions and concerns around the draft changes to be provided to the Ministry of Finance for consideration.

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Michael Cowgill has been nominated to Chair the Supervisory Board of the Anaklia Development Consortium

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

The American Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Michael Cowgill on being nominated to Chair the Supervisory Board of the Anaklia Development Consortium. Mr Cowgill is taking on this role as a private citizen, and while Anakilia is a member of AmCham, AmCham is not formally affilitated with the project.

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BBQ for Amcham Members and Family

Saturday, August 24, 2019

George Welton, Executive Director of AmCham Georgia hosted a BBQ for Amcham Members and family. Members used this opportunity to spend time with their family and colleagues, enjoyed delicious barbecue, a live band, bouncy castle and entertainment for the children.

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Day Rafting Tour

Sunday, August 11, 2019

AmCham organized a day rafting tour for member company representatives and their families. After an existing rafting on Aragvi river guests had an opportunity of networking and having fun outdoor and enjoyed BBQ and drinks in a company of friends and families.

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In Memoriam - Our Dear Friend & Colleague - Roy Southworth

Monday, July 29, 2019

Van Roy Southworth
June 10, 1949 - July 23, 2019

When I first met Roy in Tbilisi back in 2005, I felt I had met a kindred spirit. What I discovered as I got to know him better was that everyone who met him felt the same way-we all recognized something of ourselves in Roy, something that was good and fun and above all, caring. If you went to Roy's house on a Friday or Saturday night, you were liable to run into a pack of Peace Corps volunteers, staying at Roy and Cathy's while they were doing some city R & R. "They don't get paid very much," he explained, "so we like to give them a home when they come to Tbilisi."

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Sponsors' Appreciation Cocktail Reception

Friday, July 12, 2019

AmCham Georgia hosted a cocktail reception and networking event in appreciation of our generous sponsors for the 4th of July picnic! The event was held at the Terrace Hotel Restaurant. AmCham President Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and expressed our gratitude towards the sponsors and AmCham team for making such a wonderful event. Guests were welcome to enjoy cocktails, Mosmieri wine along with a delicious buffet and opportunities to reconnect with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies.

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17th Amcham US Independence Day Picnic

Saturday, July 06, 2019

On July 6th AmCham Georgia jointly with the US Embassy in Georgia hosted a family picnic celebrating the 243rd anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. Over 1500 American, Georgian and international guests enjoyed an American style picnic with a giant barbecue, live bands, bouncy castles, popcorn, face-painting, clowns and toys for children. The picnic also featured ice-cream , Rebus art-classes for kids, gif-me, photo-booth, photo-bus and Matrix 3d photo. Guests could also enjoy riding a rodeo horse and being painted by famous caricaturists. The Chargé d’affaires Elizabeth Rood and AmCham Georgia President Michael Cowgill welcomed the guests. The American national anthem was sung by Katie Nutt form US Embassy and Georgian National Anthem was sung by Natalia Blauvelt. The event ended up by by a phenomenal display of fireworks.

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R. Michael Cowgill interview on 1st Channel about business climate in Georgia

Thursday, July 04, 2019

R. Michael Cowgill, AmCham President, is interviewed by Public Broadcasting Channel about business climate in Georgia (Youtube video, in Georgian).

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Wine Reception for AmCham members in Vinotel

Friday, June 21, 2019

AmCham Georgia and Vinotel hosted a Wine Reception for AmCham members. AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and announced updates and the upcoming events of AmCham. Members used an opportunity to reconnect with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies and enjoyed delicious Wine and food by Vinotel.

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CLT Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 13, 2019

AmCham CLT Committee members met in order to discuss tax matters, including the “golden list” issue, as well as recent trends and developments within judiciary, arbitration and mediation. The committee also considered recent developments around the law on labour safety, law on agricultural land and new changes to residence permits.

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Joint Presentation of AmCham Georgia and Tbilisi Municipality

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

AmCham Georgia and Tbilisi Municipality organized a presentation on "Sectorial Research of Investment Potential" made by Deloitte. AmCham president Michael Cowgill greeted the guests along with Tbilisi Mayor, Mr. Kakha Kaladze who also made an opening remarks. The research was presented by Mr. Anton Orlovskiy from Deloitte. Presentation was followed by Q&A between guests, Mr, Orlovskiy and Mr. Andria Basilaia, head of Municipal Department of Economic Development of Tbilisi City Hall.

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AmCham/EUGBC Letter to MoF of Georgia

Thursday, June 06, 2019

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AmCham Business Roundtable / panel discussion on "Countering Russian Aggression and Propaganda" at Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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