Investor.ge Editorial: the Negative Economic Impact of the Foreign Influence Law

Monday, May 27, 2024

In the short term, the possibility of the law's passing has impacted the tourism sector, the value of shares in Georgia's internationally listed companies, and it has put notable pressure on the Georgian lari.

Longer term, if the law is passed, it will reduce funding for economic support programs that have been critical to Georgia's economic growth, particularly its infrastructure development. It will undermine Georgia's prospects for EU integration and could lead to the withdrawal of Georgia's EU visa-free travel or sanctions on Georgians. Finally, by signaling a rejection of its Western orientation, it will discourage Western investment and make Georgia more economically dependent on a highly problematic and volatile region.

Read the article in Georgian and English.

Statement by the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Statement by the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgian and English expressing grave concerns about the new draft law on foreign influence and its likely negative impact on Georgia's democracy, EU candidacy and investment environment.

AmCham Georgia Meeting with the National Security Council Director for Southern Europe and Caucasus at the White House

Thursday, June 27, 2024

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Meeting with the American Chamber in Washington, DC

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

AmCham President Irakli Baidashvili, AmCham Board Member Ketti Kvartskhava, and AmCham Executive Director meeting with the American Chamber in Washington, DC.

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Select USA Summit: Day 2

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Day 2 - Select USA Summit - Watching Secretary Blinken explain the ways that bilateral ties with the US help all involved build their companies and develop their countries. And, of course, that is exactly why AmCham Georgia is here.

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Select USA: Day 1

Monday, June 24, 2024

Day 1 Select USA - Amcham Georgia with the US Ambassador Robin Dunnigan and a 45 person delegation - at the Select USA summit in Washington DC. We are bringing one of the largest delegations from Europe and aim to build ties between Georgian and US businesses.

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Nutrimax hosting AmCham Scolarship Students

Monday, June 24, 2024

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AmCham Luncheon with Ms. Rolande Pryce

Friday, June 21, 2024

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AmCham Reception for SelectUSA participants at Unfound Door

Monday, June 17, 2024

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AmCham panel discussion on Capital Markets

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

AmCham Georgia hosted a panel discussion on capital market development at the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel. The event featured:

- Ms. Tina Simonishvili, Vice President DCM, TBC Capital
- Mr. Vano Kikvilashvili, Head of Capital Markets and Investment Banking, Galt and Taggart
- Ms. Nona Oniani, CFO, Silk Road Group
- Ms. Mancho Khinashvili, Head of Investors' Relations Department, Tegeta Holding

The panel was moderated by AmCham Executive Director, George Welton. The discussion covered the challenges and opportunities of accessing local and international capital markets, as well as future prospects. Members had the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session.

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AmCham Board meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The Board of the American Chamber of Commerce met on the 11th June. During the meeting AmCham President, Irakli Baidashvili, led a discussion on how AmCham should approach the difficult current circumstances in Georgia. George Welton gave the board an update on on-going policy issues. The board also accepted Hualing Preference Hotel as a new AmCham member.

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Cocktail Reception at the Mercure Hotel Tbilisi

Friday, June 07, 2024

AmCham Georgia hosted a Cocktail Reception at the Mercure Hotel Tbilisi. AmCham President, Mr. Irakli Baidashvili, greeted the guests and announced updates and upcoming events. Members took the opportunity to reconnect with friends, colleagues, and fellow representatives of member companies while enjoying cocktails, Georgian wine, and delicious food.

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