16th Amcham US Independence Day Picnic

Saturday, July 07, 2018

AmCham Georgia jointly with the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, hosted a family picnic celebrating the 242nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 7th. 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, popcorn, fresh machine, gif-me and a photo booth. Everyone could also enjoy riding a rodeo horse and being painted by famous caricaturists. Entertainment was provided by a rock and roll bands. The Chargé d’affaires Elizabeth Rood and AmCham Georgia President Michael Cowgill welcomed the guests. The American national anthem sung by Tamar Edilashvili who will represent Georgia at Junior Eurovision Contest in 2018. This was followed by a phenomenal display of fireworks.

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AmCham Members’ Luncheon at Radisson Blu

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

On June 26th AmCham Georgia hosted a members’ only Luncheon at Radisson Blu with the Turkish Ambassador Fatma Seren Yazgan. The Ambassador presented about Turkish/Georgian and Turkish/US relations. The presentation was followed by a lively Q&A between members and Ambassador.

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AmCham presentation followed by the cocktail reception at Stamba Hotel

Thursday, June 21, 2018

On June 21st AmCham Georgia hosted Salome Zurabishvili- Executive Director of Cida, David Tskitishvili- CEO of Clean World Ltd, Cameron McNeillie- General Director of Tbilisi Marriott, Kakha Rukhaia – Private Sector-led Recycling component Leader at CENN, Alverd Chankseliani –Head of Waste and Chemical Substance Management Department of the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia on a panel discussion about Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR). AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and speakers. The presentation was followed by a Q&A between the members and the speakers. The presentation was followed by the Cocktail Reception at Stamba hotel.

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AmCham Business Roundtable at Courtyard Marriott

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

AmCham hosted a monthly Business Roundtable meeting at Courtyard Marriott on June 19th with US Embassy Deputy chief Of Mission, Elizabeth Rood who discussed the work of the Embassy and US/Georgia relationship and the Director of Enterprise Georgia, Mikheil Khidureli, who presented about ongoing and future projects. The presentation was followed by dynamic Q+A between AmCham members and the Speakers.

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Amcham Cocktail Reception at Andropov's Ears

A Farewell Cocktail Reception for US Embassy Chief Economic and Political Officer Dwight Nystrom and Economic Officer Charles Seten

Friday, June 08, 2018

On June 8th AmCham Georgia hosted a Farewell Cocktail Reception at Andropov's Ears. AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and thanked Andropov's Ears for hosting the reception. AmCham President and other Board members expressed their gratitude to Mr. Nystrom Dwight and Mr. Charles Seten for their contribution and support to AmCham. Members used the opportunity to say goodbye to them and wish all the best, as well as enjoy drinks and tasty food with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies.

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AmCham Members’ Luncheon at Tbilisi Marriott

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

On May 30th AmCham Georgia hosted a members’ only Luncheon with the Minister of Agriculture of Georgia, Mr. Levan Davitashvili. The minister presented on the ongoing projects of the ministry including efforts to promote expansions in investment in the sector, also about stink bug problem of the country and future plans for solving it. The presentation was followed by a lively Q&A between members and the Minister.

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AmCham Business Roundtable with the Partnership Fund and the Co-Investment Fund at Radisson Blu Tbilisi

Monday, May 21, 2018

AmCham hosted a monthly Roundtable meeting at Radisson Blu hotel on May 21st with Mr. Giorgi Bachiashvili - the CEO of the Georgian Co-investment Fund and Ms. Natia Turnava - Deputy CEO of the Partnership Fund presenting on on-going projects and the initiatives of the the organizations. The presentation was followed by dynamic Q+A between AmCham members and the Speakers.

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AmCham Cocktail Reception at La Boheme

Friday, May 11, 2018

On May 11th AmCham Georgia hosted a Members Cocktail Reception at La Boheme Restaurant. AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and thanked the La Boheme for hosting the reception. Members used the opportunity to reconnect with friends, colleagues and fellow representatives of member companies.

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AmCham Board hosts a Congressional Delegation

Saturday, May 05, 2018

AmCham Board hosting a Congressional Delegation led by Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Bob Goodlatte at Vinotel.

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AmCham Members’ Luncheon with the British Ambassador at Radisson Blu Hotel

Monday, April 23, 2018

AmCham Georgia hosted a Members’ only luncheon with the UK Ambassador to Georgia, Mr. Justin McKenzie Smith. The Ambassador presented on the UK's role in Georgia and UK foreign policy as it relates to Georgia and the region. The presentation was followed by a lively Q&A between members and the Ambassador.

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AmCham Business Roundtable with a discussion on cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technologies at Courtyard Marriott

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

AmCham hosted a monthly Roundtable meeting at Courtyard Marriott on April 10th , 2018, with the panel discussion on crypto-currencies and Blockchain technologies with Mr. Giorgi Melashvili - Executive Director of National Bank of Georgia, Mr. Andrew Thornhill - Co-founder of Spotcoin LLC and Mr. Nikoloz Khundzakishvili – director of Efes Brewery in Georgia - JSC Lomisi. The presentation was followed by dynamic Q+A between AmCham members and the panelists. The new member was recognized as a Corporate A Member: Renstor LLC.

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Presentation followed by the cocktail reception at Fabrika

Friday, March 30, 2018

On March 30th AmCham Georgia hosted Salome Zurabishvili presenting UN Global Compact Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili from CENN presenting "Let's Keep Georgia Beautiful" project and Eka Gegeshidze presenting a summary of the Junior Achievement Georgia. AmCham President, Michael Cowgill greeted the guests and speakers. The presentation was followed by a Q+A between the members and the speakers. The presentation was followed by the Cocktail Reception.

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AmCham Luncheon with Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze at The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi

Friday, March 23, 2018

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Presentation with Business Ombudsman and AmCham Cocktail Reception

Friday, March 16, 2018

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AmCham Business Roundtable at Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

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