Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia

Yesterday evening, we had an exclusive opportunity to visit our member Hotel & Restaurant NEIBURGS in the heart of Riga. The event kicked off with a warm reception, followed by a captivating journey through the story of Hotel & Restaurant NEIBURGS’ rich history and a tour of their elegant hotel and apartments. Along the way, we had the opportunity to see firsthand that Hotel & Restaurant NEIBURGS truly is The Mindful Hotel—thoughtfully preserving its heritage while offering modern comforts with care and attention to detail. A huge thank you to the Hotel & Restaurant NEIBURGS for their exceptional hospitality and for sharing their inspiring story with us. Your passion for excellence left a lasting impression! To our members who joined us: thank you for making this event so special!

We are delighted to offer you yet another exclusive Member to Member visit to Hotel & Restaurant NEIBURGS. The visit is scheduled for January 15 from 17:00 to 19:00 at Jauniela 25/27. The agenda for the event is as follows: 17:00 – 17:15 Welcoming of guests 17:15 – 18:30 Story of the House’s history, Hotel and apartment tour 18:30 – 19:00 Networking This is a members only event! Please note that there is limited seating! We therefore encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible by writing to: office@nccl.lv

🎄✨ A Record-Breaking Evening of Generosity and Joy at the NCCL Christmas Party! 🎁🎅 On December 6, we gathered at Oratorio to celebrate the festive season with our annual Christmas Party! This magical evening brought together members, friends, and partners for a joyful celebration, highlighted by a charity raffle supporting the "Bridge of Kindness" Charitable Foundation. We’re thrilled to announce that thanks to your incredible generosity, we collected a record-breaking 4,305 EUR for this important cause! 💛 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing partners, Norwegian Embassy in Riga and Linstow Baltic, for making this event possible! 🙌 Our deepest gratitude goes to the generous companies that donated prizes for the charity raffle: 🎁 Norwegian Embassy in Riga 🎁 #SunCrisp 🎁 Moller Baltic Import SE 🎁 Linstow Baltic 🎁 SPIGULIS & KUKAINIS - Law Firm in Riga, Latvia 🎁 Visma 🎁 Circle K 🎁 Riga Business School 🎁 Hotel & Restaurant NEIBURGS 🎁 Norwegian Air 🎁 Ellex Legal Lastly, to all our attendees: your support and participation made this evening unforgettable. Together, we’ve made a meaningful contribution to helping vulnerable groups in Ukraine, including the elderly, orphans, IDPs, and hospitals. Here’s to a season of kindness and community! ❤️ Merry Christmas

We are thrilled to welcome Norse Atlantic Airways as our newest GOLD member! Norse Atlantic Airways have chosen Riga as a new charter/ACMI and shared service office location. The company’s new office in Riga will enhance its capabilities and complement existing locations in Arendal, Oslo, London, Paris, and Fort Lauderdale. Norse Atlantic Airways, a low-fare, long-haul airline headquartered in Norway, is redefining intercontinental travel with affordability and convenience. The airline connects bucket-list destinations in the United States, such as New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, and Orlando, to major cities across Europe. Norse also connects travelers to remarkable locations destinations like Cape Town and Bangkok. Founded in 2021, Norse Atlantic Airways is an ambitious, and fast-growing company in the aviation industry, driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence.

We are pleased to welcome a new BRONZE member - "Skandinaviska" language school! "Skandinaviska" language school offers high-quality Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish courses for both businesses and individuals. They provide courses for beginners and those who already use the language in their work and wish to improve their skills, whether in grammar, pronunciation or conversation for professional purposes. "Skandinaviska" core values are trust-based cooperation, open communication, and continuous development, and they guide them in providing their customers with the highest level of service and results.

Sign up and join us for a joyful NCCL & Team Norway Christmas Party, which is scheduled to take place on December 6 at Oratorio (Sporta street 2)! As a tradition we will be organizing a charity raffle! This year, all proceeds from the NCCL charity drive will be transferred to the “Bridge of kindness” Charitable Foundation. The “Bridge of Kindness” Charitable Foundation is a Ukrainian nonprofit organization established during Russia's full-scale invasion and is based in the Lviv region. It focuses on aiding vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, orphans, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and hospitals. Admission: Members 20 EUR, Non-members 30 EUR. All proceeds will be transferred to the “Bridge of Kindness” Charitable Foundation. Limited seats! Registration required: office@nccl.lv!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting "3 Experts Take on Latvia's Resilience" at Riga Business School, and it was an evening filled with valuable insights! A heartfelt thank you to our outstanding speakers: 👉 Ilze Milta, National Security Advisor to the President, for shedding light on Latvia’s strategic security measures. 👉 Baiba Kaškina, CERT Director, for providing invaluable insights into the country’s advanced cybersecurity infrastructure. 👉 Glen Grant, military expert, for sharing his expertise on Latvia’s defense capabilities. A big thank you to Riga Business School for hosting us and to everyone who joined the discussion. Your engagement made the event all the more impactful! Let’s continue fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to strengthen Latvia’s resilience and security. 💪✨

Exciting opportunity at Riga Business School—advance your career with a Professional MBA! Members of the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia are eligible for a 10% discount on the full tuition fee for the Professional MBA program! The Professional MBA program at Riga Business School is designed for ambitious professionals looking to fill in their knowledge gaps, grow their skills, and advance in their careers. With specializations in Finance, Marketing, and Information Technology, the program allows students to focus on areas that matter most to their goals. Evening classes offer flexibility for those balancing work and study, while the curriculum, built on internationally recognized standards, ensures practical, real-world application. Application deadline: by December 5. Classes begin on January 6, 2025. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/d9g4gjBz

Happy Birthday, Latvia!

What an incredible day it has been at our Female Focus Networking Luncheon! Today, we celebrated a special milestone — 10 years of bringing together inspiring female leaders and professionals, right where it all began at the beautiful Grand Palace Hotel! This event was SOLD OUT within days, marking our highest attendance ever! 🚀 We are truly grateful to everyone who made this gathering so unforgettable! A heartfelt thank you to our phenomenal speakers: Cecilia Wikström — Politician & Priest, for sharing her profound insights. Anna Andersone — Visioneer & Entrepreneur, for inspiring us with her visionary journey. Your words of wisdom left us all empowered and motivated! We are truly grateful to our incredible partners who have made this journey possible - Norwegian Embassy in Riga and Embassy of Sweden in Riga. And of course, a big THANK YOU to Grand Palace Hotel and all the amazing participants who joined us today! Your energy, enthusiasm, and support have made this journey truly remarkable. Here's to many more years of empowering women together! Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia (SCCL) Norwegian Embassy in Riga Embassy of Sweden in Riga