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15th Amcham US Independence Day Picnic

Saturday, July 08, 2017

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AmCham Georgia jointly with the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, hosted a family picnic celebrating the 241st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 8th. Over 1500 American, Georgian and international guests enjoyed an American style picnic with a giant barbeque, live bands, bouncy castles, and toys for the children.

The picnic also featured a large variety of family fun activities including face-painting, clowns, ice-cream, pop corn, cotton candy, gif-me and a photo booth. Everyone could also enjoy the sensation of riding a rodeo horse and being painted by famous caricaturists. Entertainment was provided by a rock and roll bands. The Head of Political-Economic Department of the U.S. Embassy to Georgia, Dwight Nystrom and AmCham Georgia Vice-President Michael Cowgill welcomed the guests. The American national anthem was followed by a display of phenomenal fireworks.

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Cocktail Reception at Rooms Hotel

AmCham hosted a presentation of the Pension Reform by the Deputy Minister of Economy

Monday, July 03, 2017

On July 3rd AmCham Georgia hosted the Deputy Minister of Economy, Ms. Nino Javakhadze and the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr. Nikoloz Gagua who presented the Pension Reform to the members. AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and presenters. The presentation was followed by a lively Q+A between the members and the presenters. The presentation was followed by the cocktail reception.

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Cocktail Reception at Tiflis Veranda

Friday, June 30, 2017

AmCham Georgia hosted a Cocktail Reception at Tiflis Veranda. AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and used the opportunity to celebrate summer’s arrival. Members enjoyed fabulous views over old town and reconnected with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies.

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AmCham Luncheon

Monday, June 26, 2017

AmCham Georgia hosted a Members’ only luncheon with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Mr. Mikheil Janelidze on June 26, at Radisson Blue Iveria Hotel. The Minister presented about current work of the MFA, the US-Georgia relations and trade-economic updates between these two countries. Mr. Janelidze underlined the importance of the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia and wished success to its members. The presentation was followed by a lively Q+A between members and the Minister.

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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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