AmCham Business Roundtable

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

AmCham Georgia hosted a Business Roundtable meeting at Hilton Garden Inn Chavchavadze with Deputy Minister of Economy Ms. Mariam Kvrivishvili and Head of Georgian National Tourism Administration Ms. Maia Omiadze who discussed the current activities and future plans of GNTA. The presentation was followed by a lively Q+A. It was the hybrid event, participants had a chance to attend the meeting either in person or online.

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Members Only Luncheon in Tbilisi Marriott Hotel

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

AmCham Georgia hosted Members Only Luncheon with Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia Mr. Irakli Karseladze, who discussed the current activities and future plans of the ministry. The presentation was followed by an opportunity for Q&A.

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Concerns regarding the Law 'on the Transparency of Foreign Influence'

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Dear AmCham Members,

On March 1, along with three other Business Associations, AmCham sent a letter to Speaker Papuashvili regarding the draft law that requires the registration of externally financed NGOs as 'agents of foreign influence'. As you know, we generally don't make public statements on legislation, as we are an apolitical institution that works with the government and parliament on many issues.

However, we are deeply concerned that this law will cause harm to many valuable foreign-financed projects, could weaken Georgia's chance of joining the EU and harms the investment environment. Therefore, we thought it was important to speak-out.

The full text of the letter is available in Georgian and English.

Best regards,

Irakli Baidashvili
President, the American Chamber of Commerce, Georgia

Members Only Luncheon with USAID Georgia

Monday, February 27, 2023

AmCham Georgia hosted Members' Only Luncheon with USAID Georgia Mission Director Mr. John Pennell who discussed USAIDs programs in Georgia, its plans and goals and USAIDs work to engage with the private sector. The presentation was followed by an opportunity for Q&A.

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AmCham Cocktail Reception at Moxy Hotel

Thursday, February 23, 2023

AmCham Georgia hosted a Cocktail Reception for AmCham members at the Moxy Hotel. AmCham President, Irakli Baidashvili greeted the guests and thanked Moxy hotel for hosting the reception. 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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AmCham Business Roundtable

Thursday, February 16, 2023

AmCham Georgia hosted the panel discussion on the Middle Corridor with key players at The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi. It included:

- APM Terminals Poti - Iain Rawlinson, Chief Commercial Officer
- Georgian Railway - Irakli Titvinidze, CFO
- Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development - Rati Devadze, Deputy Head of Transport and Logistics Development Policy Department
- PACE Georgia - Irakli Kervalishvili, Managing Partner
- US Embassy - Michael Honigstein, Chief Political and Economic Officer.

The panel was moderated by AmCham Executive director, George Welton. Members had an opportunity of Q&A. It was the hybrid event, participants had a chance to attend the meeting either in person or online.

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AmCham FMCG Committee meeting

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

AmCham held FMCG committee meeting to discuss the ongoing issues of concern as well as to set the agenda for 2023. The committee discussed various relevant regulations which are or will be affecting the FMCG industry. It was decided to follow through the agenda by setting a meeting with the National Food Agency of Georgia, in order to get an update as well as coordinate how to monitor the upcoming regulations that may be relevant for the industry. The committee also discussed the alternative routes of transportation of goods and ideas of how the middle corridor could be effectively enacted for them and businesses operating in their field.

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CLT Committee meeting

Monday, February 06, 2023

The AmCham CLT committee met to discuss the issues that come up in legal practice and represent obstacles for practitioners. Two directions- judiciary and public registrations- have been selected as the streams where certain issues come up currently. The committee also discussed the tax dispute resolution practice and possible ways of improving the system. The committee will organize a meeting with the Ministry of Finance in this regards and will continue working on the issues discussed at the meeting during the course of 2023.

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Construction and Real Estate Committee

Friday, February 03, 2023

AmCham hosted Construction and Real Estate Committee meeting where the members discussed the ongoing changing situation within the real estate in terms of its increasing value on the market for the sale and rent. The committee also discussed the construction permits and the increasing demand for commercial areas in Tbilisi.

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Education and Training Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 02, 2023

AmCham Education and Training committee met to discuss the ongoing relevant issues which concern the industry, including the issue of internalization of education system in Georgia, obtaining visas for international students as well as online studies and their accreditation by the Georgian government. The committee will continue working on the issues discussed at the meeting during the course of 2023.

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BMG Interview with Irakli Baidashvili, President of AmCham Georgia

Sunday, January 29, 2023

BMG Interview with Irakli Baidashvili, President of AmCham Georgia (in English)

Back to Business Cocktail Reception

Friday, January 27, 2023

AmCham Georgia hosted a Back to Business Cocktail Reception for AmCham members at Hotel River Side Tbilisi. AmCham President, Irakli Baidashvili greeted the guests and thanked Hotel River Side Tbilisi for hosting the reception. It was followed by a farewell reception for AmCham Partner and Friend, Mr. Mark McCord, Chief of Party of USAID Economic Security Program. The reception was attended by AmCham members and friends. Members used the opportunity to reconnect with each other after the long Holiday season.

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AmCham Business Roundtable

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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Album Members' Appreciation Holiday Reception 2022

Thursday, December 15, 2022

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Environmental Businesses Committee meeting

Friday, December 09, 2022

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