Friday News: 2 September 2016

Dear Members and Friends,

BritCham Season Opening is already next week!

On Tuesday, 13 September the 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off will take place. Do not miss the most spicy event of the BritCham Season and sign up now. 

This week we also announced the Joint Chamber Luncheon with NATO Force Integration Unit Latvia - Providing Security for Business Growth and Investments that will take place on 22 September. You can read more about the Luncheon below. 

Contents

Upcoming Events

• NEXT WEEK: BritCham Season Opening: 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off on 13 September
• Joint Chamber Luncheon with NATO Integration Unit on 22 September NEW
• Save the date! Monthly Dinner with Tim Colley, Head of the Mission at the British Embassy Riga - "Brexit, Three Months After: Keep Calm and Carry On?" on 27 September

News

• TODAY PwC Is Hosting National Blood Service of Latvia 
• FICIL News NEW
• St. Saviours News 

New Member

• Restaurant "Singh's" Joins BritCham as a Platinum Member NEW

Member to Member Offers

• New Member to Member Offer - Restaurant "Singh's" NEW

Offers

• Special offer “Vibrant Autumn” from Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA NEW

Upcoming Events

BritCham Season Opening: 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off

View full size poster here.

BritCham Season Opening is already next week!
So it is our pleasure to invite you to the 10th Annual Curry Cook-Off on Tuesday 13 September at the Star Lounge and terrace of the Albert Hotel. This year it will be a chance to experience already familiar and also new tastes and activities.

If you have not signed up yet, do it here and now. However, if you are not sure about attending and need a reminder of how "hot" this event is, here you can have a look at the photos from last year:

As always the guests will have the pleasure to enjoy curries and vote for their favourites, but the cook-off participants will have the opportunity to win great prizes! There will be other gastronomic joys to try but do not fret we also have some entertainment on the agenda. However, we are sure that the main attraction is the amazing amosphere and great company that the Curry Cook-Off is well known for. See you all there! 

Date & Time: Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 18:30
Venue: Albert Hotel Star Lounge, 33 Dzirnavu Street, Riga
Admission: EUR 25 members; EUR 40 non-members; 50% off for children tickets
Registration: website sign-up, email events@britcham.lv or call (+371) 25 45 6000

Joint Chamber Luncheon with NATO Force Integration Unit Latvia

View the poster here.

We kindly invite you to Joint Chamber Luncheon with NATO Force Integration Unit (NIFU) Latvia - Providing Security for Business Growth and Investments. Please view more detailed information in the poster on the left side or on BritCham website.

Participate and meet representatives from NIFU and members from 5 Chambers of Commerce. 

There are also available sponsorship opportunities for this event. Sponsorship of this event offers high profile visibility, ensures interaction with the international and local business community, and provides an opportunity to promote your company.

Please see more information here.

Date & Time: Thursday, 22 September 2016, 11:30
Venue: Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel, Room Daugava, Kuģu iela 24, Riga
Admission: EUR 35 for members; EUR 50 for non-members
Registration: website sign-up, email events@britcham.lv or call (+371) 25 45 6000

*The deadline for registration and cancellation is 11:00 on 20 September 2016. 

News

Toady PwC Is Hosting National Blood Service of Latvia

Today on 9 September PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is hosting Blood Donor Day.

Head over to the 3rd floor of PwC premises on Valdemara iela 21 and use the chance to help someone recover their health. One donation can help several patients!

National Blood Service of Latvia will be at PwC today from 10:00 to 14:00.

If you have any questions, please contact PwC representative Dita Burve through email dita.burve@lv.pwc.com or call 67094400.

Useful information and virtual tour for the donors can be viewed here.

FICIL News

Foreign Investors' Council in Latvia released their Office Report July/August this week. There you can read about Insolvency Abuse Report follow-up, updates from work groups, the plans for FICIL Sentiment Index 2016 and several other topics.

Read FICIL Newsletter July/ August 2016 here.

St. Saviours News

SERVICES and EVENTS

Sunday services every Sunday at 11.00

Sunday 11 September - Holy Communion Service with members of the Nordic and Baltic Deanery of the Diocese in Europe.
Preacher: Rt Revd David Hamid, Suffragan Bishop. Followed by refreshments and Dedication of the Undercroft.

NB Please note in your diaries:
St Saviour's Annual Retreat will take place in Līgatne 23/24 September. Last year's event was a time of refreshment and prayer, much appreciated by all who came.

For more information about St Saviour's, please visit www.anglicanriga.lv/ or contact the Chaplain, Jāna Jēruma-Grīnberga (chaplain.riga@gmail.com)

New Member

Restaurant "Singh's" Joins BritCham as a Platinum Member

An Indian specialty restaurant “Singh’s” is located in the heart of Riga at Gertrudes iela 32.

Singh’s unique concept combines the delights of North West Indian cuisine using authentic ingredients that will offer every taste bud a palette of flavors!

When Singh’s restaurant first opened its doors at back in 2015 it was with one purpose, to share with its guests the owner’s passion for great Indian food.

With over eight restaurants planned to open over the next five years in the Baltic States, the restaurants will continue to impress the world for many years to come…

To find out more on BritCham website or visit www.singhs.lv

BritCham warmly welcomes our new member!

Member to Member Offers

New Member to Member Offer - Restaurant "Singh's"

Would you like to have an authentic Indian food right here in Riga? "Singh's" restaurant and bar is just the place to do that!

"Singh's" specializes in Northern Indian/Panjabi cuisine and their dishes are prepared home style using real Indian spices and best quality ingredients. The restaurant makes sure their customer's experience is special whether they drop in for a quick business lunch or enjoy exquisite dinner.

"Singh's" offers BritCham members 15% discount on a la carte menu at "Singh's" restaurant and bar!

Address: Ģertrūdes street 32, Rīga
Phone number.: +371 66220000
E-mail: info@singhs.lv
Web: www.singhs.lv
Facebook: Singhsrestaurantandbar
Instagram / Twitter: singhsriga

Check Out Current Member-to-Member Offers, Use Them Actively & Add Your Offer.

Offers

Special offer “Vibrant Autumn” from Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA

View full offer here.

Special offer “Vibrant Autumn” in Jurmala –  Baltic Beach Hotel & SPA offers to relax from the daily rush as well as take care and prepare the body and skin for the cold season.

Using seasonal gifts of the nature – berries – autumn SPA program will enrich your skin with all the necessary nutrients.

10% discount for BritCham members!

Gallery of Past Events

BritCham Platinum Members

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