AmCham President on Constitutional changes on agricultural land ownership

Friday, June 16, 2017

AmCham President, Michael Cowgill on Constitutional changes on agricultural land ownership (in Georgian & English)

CLT committee meeting

Thursday, June 15, 2017

The CLT committee met on 15 June at AmCham offices to discuss, amongst other things, the proposed further tax amendments, constitutional changes, and the matters around judiciary.

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AmCham Business Roundtable at Holiday Inn

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

AmCham hosted a monthly roundtable meeting at Holiday Inn on June 14, 2017. Ian C. Kelly, the US Ambassador to Georgia presented his political and economic update to attending AmCham member company representatives. The presentation was followed by Q+A between AmCham members and the Ambassador.

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AmCham Cocktail Reception, USAID / CSR Club Presentation

Thursday, May 25, 2017

AmCham Georgia hosted a Cocktail Reception and a presentation by USAID Mission Director Douglas Ball with the Georgian CSR club/CiDA for AmCham members at Betsy’s Hotel. AmCham Executive Director, Mr. George Welton greeted the guests. Mr. Douglas Ball talked about CSR’s importance in the current business environment and opportunities within USAID’s work for the CSR engagement. Representatives of TBC Leasing and Centers for Civic Engagement presented their visions. The presentation was followed by lively discussion among the members and the presenters.

After the presentation AmCham members and partners enjoyed cocktails and used the opportunity to reconnect with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies.

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AmCham Business Roundtable

Monday, May 15, 2017

AmCham hosted a monthly Roundtable meeting at Courtyard Marriott Hotel on May 15, 2017. Mr. Irakli Kobakhidze, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia discussed the constitutional amendments. The presentation was followed by dynamic Q+A between AmCham members and the Chairperson.

New Corporate B member was recognized: Regus, Tbilisi Business Centre.

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Sarah Williamson spoke at the Ambassadorial Forum hosted by the US Embassy

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Sarah Williamson, AmCham Vice-President spoke at the Ambassadorial Forum hosted by the US Embassy on April 29. The Forum aimed to celebrate the 25 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Georgia. Keynote speakers included President Margvelashvili and Prime Minister Kvirikashvili. Ms. Williamson spoke on the first session, moderated by Ambassador Ian Kelly, entitled “Democratic Statecraft for Security and Prosperity, Point of Irreversibility” included panelists Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze and former Ambassador to Georgia, Richard Miles too. The second panel entitled “Securing Democracy and Prosperity – Joint Fight for Freedom” was moderated by Ambassador Batu Kutelia, and included panelists former Ambassador to Georgia William Courtney, former Ambassador to Georgia Kenneth Yalowitz, Ambassador Tedo Japaridze, and former Foreign Minister Irakli Menagharishvili.

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AmCham Cocktail Reception at Lolita Bar

Friday, April 28, 2017

On April 28th AmCham Georgia hosted a Cocktail Reception at Lolita Bar. AmCham Vice-President, Sarah Williamson greeted the guests and used the opportunity to celebrate long-awaited arrival of spring. Members reconnected with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies.

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AmCham President presented AmCham's overview of Georgia's economic environment

Friday, April 28, 2017

AmCham President, Michael Cowgill presented AmCham's overview of Georgia's economic environment at San Diego Chamber of Commerce. This presentation was part of a meeting between San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Georgian Government officials and Georgian Business leaders to discuss future partnership opportunities and the favorable investment climate in the country of Georgia. The event is attended by the Mayor of Tbilisi David Narmania, Georgian Ambassador to U.S. David Bakradze, MCC acting CEO Jonathan Nash as well as representatives of SDSU, MCA Georgia, AmCham, San Diego regional Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Center and Georgian and American business community.

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AmCham Luncheon with Mayor David Narmania

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

AmCham Georgia hosted a Members’ only luncheon with the Mayor of Tbilisi, Mr. David Narmania on April 19, at Tbilisi Marriott Hotel. The Mayor made a presentation about Tbilisi City Hall’s accomplishments and initiatives for stimulating investment growth in the city. Moreover, the Mayor underlined the major projects that the City Hall is going to carry out in upcoming years. The presentation was followed by a lively Q+A between members and the Mayor.

See also: Tbilisi Municipality City Hall Report 2016.

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Roundtable with World Bank, IFC and EBRD at Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

AmCham hosted a monthly roundtable meeting at Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel on April 11, 2017. Panel of the heads of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) discussed their activities in Georgia. Bruno Balvanera, Director for Caucasus, Moldova and Belarus at EBRD, Mercy Tembon, Regional Director for the South Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, Europe and Central Asia at World Bank and Jan Van Bilsen, Regional Manager of South Caucasus at IFC talked about the role of IFIs which are major sources of finance, technical assistance and knowledge sharing in Georgia.

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AmCham Cocktail Reception & IRI Public Opinion Survey Presentation

Friday, March 31, 2017

AmCham Georgia hosted a Cocktail Reception and a presentation of IRI Public Opinion Survey for AmCham members at Rooms Hotel. AmCham President, Mr. Michael Cowgill greeted the guests. Andrea Keerbs, Resident Country Director for International Republican Institute (IRI) talked about IRI’s poll results, February 22 – March 8, 2017. The poll includes questions on a range of social and public policy issues including the economy, government and political parties. The presentation was followed by lively Q+A.

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AmCham & SDSU Cocktail Reception at SDSU Chemistry Lab

Friday, March 24, 2017

On March 24th AmCham Georgia and SDSU Georgia hosted a Cocktail Reception for AmCham members at San Diego State University Chemistry Lab. AmCham President, Mr. Michael Cowgill and Dean of SDSU Georgia, Mr. Ken Walsh greeted the guests and gave the attendees a short overview of SDSU’s programs in Georgia. SDSU is the US biggest investment in Georgia’s educational sphere. Mr. Cowgill informed guests about AmCham’s upcoming events.

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Tourism Committee meeting

Thursday, March 16, 2017

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AmCham Business Roundtable meeting

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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Trade and Transportation Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

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