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1 Latvia Powered by Latvian Delegation in JCI European Conference Tampere, Finland June, 2016

2 Why Latvia? Secure business environment: Open market economy, EU and WTO membership Clearly defined government policy to strengthen the national economy National strategy for investment promotion - POLARIS process Coordinated cooperation between public, private and academic sectors Science and knowledge management Increased support for promising sectors Assistance throughout project implementation Foreign Investors Council of Latvia - an advisor on improvements to Latvia s business environment and investment climate Business friendly: Ranked 24th in the world for ease of doing business Competitive tax system (CIT 15%) State support programmes for new business development Four Special Economic Zones Corporate tax discounts (as high as 80%) 0% VAT and no customs or excise duties Services provided by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) Access to knowledge and skills: Highly educated and multilingual workforce at relatively low cost Northern European culture and work ethic Business knowledge and experience with Russia Gateway to EU and Russia: European Union border with Russia Three major ice-free ports Fastest growing airport in Europe Integrated, well-developed transport infrastructure Latvia in Facts Parliamentary republic, one of the Baltic Sea Region countries Bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia and Belarus, maritime border with Sweden Capital: Rīga Area: km2 Population: 2.0 million Language: Latvian (official); Russian, English and German are also widely spoken Currency: 1 Euro (EUR) = 100 cents FDI Magazine ranked Riga as No 1 Large European City for Cost Effectiveness 2010/11 7th fastest internet connection Mbps A green country: 52% covered by forest High quality food resources - share of agricultural land is 38% Additional information: Additional information:

3 JCI Latvia Delegation (Full List ) Delegate Professional Area Represented Company - Position Ainars STREIKIS Treasurer 2016 Aivars GARANCS National Senate President 2016, 2015 Aleksandrs LULS Alesja ZVEJNIECE Candidate Andris LAPESKO Andris URBANS National VP Trainings 2016 Anita BIZANE Arturs MEZECKIS Candidate Atis KOCINS International Law Daugavpils City Council - Self- Employed Lawyer Facility Management IMPEL SERVIKS Ltd. - Board Customer Services; ICT Projects Engineering Solutions Forestry, Building Electrical & Electronic & Installation Services; Business Consultations & Coaching International Finance & Business Administration ICT, Software Development, Start-Ups Travel & Event Management Latvenergo, Daugavpils Centre - Senior Customer Service Specialist Drive Eco Ltd. - CEO AL&M Ltd. - Board A.B.C. enerģija Ltd. - Official Representative; Business Consultant & Coach Grant Capital Ltd. - Managing Partner; Financier, Consultant for EU funds AM SOL Ltd. - CEO Your Run Ltd. - Product Manager Auseklis SARKANS EVP 2016 Baiba KOCINA International 2016 Daina KRIVINA National VP International 2016 JCI EC COC Director 2018 Diana KLIMCENKO National VP Development 2016 Dinars GORNIKS EVP 2016 National Treasurer 2016 Elva VAIVARE EVP 2016 Ernests MARTINUKS Gunars KISIS National EVP 2016 Gvido SMILTINS 2013 Inita KINDZULE National VP Development 2016 Digital Solutions AustraAgency.lv - Partner & Managing Director; Verus.lv - Partner & Business Development Travel & Event Management Professional Project Management; Coaching & Training; Books Marketing Communications & Advertising Design Your Run Ltd. - Sales & Marketing Manager DK Projects Ltd. - CEO; Latgale Coaching Center - Director; International Literary Agent PARS ADVERT Ltd. - CEO Tourism Rušonas muiža Ltd. - International Project Manager ICT, Insurance & Accounting ESET Latvia - Office Manager Finances Art Finance Ltd. - Partner & Consultant Market Research & Business Development Business Development Consultant & Coach Casino Vice President ICT, Project Management, Research Riga City Council, Information Technology Centre - Project Manager

4 Iluta KRISKIJANE President 2016 Ilze AUGSTKALNE International 2001 Ira RACINA 2014 Janis MURMANIS 2015 Jelena ASTASHONOKA Julija KIVA National Peace Is Possible Director 2016 Kristine ZABE JCI Liepaja National VP Development 2016 Lauris ZVEJNIEKS Candidate Marianna MILOVSKA Accommodation, Catering, Events, Conferences, Tourism Marketing Food Products Export to Asia Wooden House Production, Sales & Construction International Business Development Translation & Interpreting Services; Design, Manufacturing, Delivery & Installation of Wood Houses & Commercial Buildings Strategic Economic Partnership Park Hotel LATGOLA Ltd. - Marketing Manager Marketing Professional, Self- Employed Latvian Branch - Country Manager Timbero Latvia Ltd. - Partner Self-Employed Word & Sense - Founder & Owner; ECO Madera - Independent Business Development Adviser & Business Representative in Europe Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dienvidkurzeme s Department - Expert Culture Orchestra Rīga - Musician & Inspector Social Work Dr.Klauns Association - Managing Director Maris KRASTINS President 2016 Renate BERGA International Sanda MEDNE President 2016 Sandis BERTINS Treasurer 2016 Silva DOLMANE 2012 Solvita KOSTJUKOVA Candidate Ugis KRUMINS 2004 Vita BRAKOVSKA Candidate Zane ZEILE VP Trainings 2016 Real Estate Finances Fashion Corporate Services Food Production (Game Meat) State of Art of Material Protection Personal Development, Evaluation & Training Woodworking for Home Accessories; Training on Creative Thinking Skills Personal Development & Business Psychology, Human Resources, Business Consulting Easy Estate - Owner RX Group - Finance Director; Individual Finance Consultant & Auditor SANDA MEDNE Label - Owner LINKED OFFSHORE Ltd. - CEO Baltic Wild Ltd. - Marketing Manager ALINA Ltd. - CEO Triple A Latvia - Business Advisor & Trainer Wood Design Workshop Ltd. - CEO; Riga Technical University - Lecturer; Innovation and Knowledge Society - Knowledge Angel Certificate Holder in Enneagram Studies (Enneagram Institute, New York, USA) with rights to teach enneagram in Latvia, other countries of EU and the USA

5 COMPANIES - PRODUCTION Food Production (Game Meat) Wooden House Production, Sales & Construction BALTIC WILD Ms Silva DOLMANE - Marketing Manager Phone: ; balticwild@balticwild.com Baltic Wild is a game meat legend in Eastern Europe, unifying the availability of values of the world s greenest region, industry s knowledge, creative approach and technological innovations. Taste of the products created by experienced masters of food provides an excellent delight thus making Baltic Wild the most high-quality game meat brand in the Baltics. Looking for: game meat delicacies distributors (sales agents, food supply chains, organic and eco-products shops etc.). Also contacts for fresh and frozen game meat distribution in HoReCa sector. TIMBERO Mr Janis MURMANIS Owner Phone: janis@timbero.lv Timbero is one of the main players in wooden house market in Latvia for over 10 years. The company was established in Latvia in year 2004 and delivers full range services to it s customers: planning, production, construction and providing guarantee. Timbero offers a wide range of products from simple garden houses to top quality family houses. Looking for: potential customers and cooperation partners. State of Art of Material Protection Hand Craft for Wooden Home Accessories ALINA Mrs Solvita KOSTJUKOVA CEO Phone: info@alina-premium.com Inspired by nature, powered by science and technology! ALINA develops and produces an innovative eco-friendly antimicrobial protection technology for building finishing materials; focusing on paints and primers, protecting them from accelerated degradation by micro-organisms. ALINA is made with patented one stage mechanochemical technology. Benefits of using ALINA: Harmless to human (non-toxic and non-allergenic) Antimicrobial protection Long lasting effects Variety of applications Easy to use Access to green building markets Looking for: R&D partnerships, go-to-market partnerships, pilot testing partnerships. WOOD DESIGN WORKSHOP Ms Vita BRAKOVSKA CEO Location: Jurmala, Latvia Phone: gludinamaiskoks@gmail.com The story behind the enterprise: Wood Design Workshop Ltd founded and run by two outstanding women with a background in classical music and logistics, and lifelong learning in creative entrepreneurship. Wood Design Workshop Ltd is designing and producing handmade home accessories with unique characteristics: Wooden ironing boards (created from birch plywood, unique design and features). The smart idea for an elegant and practical gift for birthdays, weddings and other special occasions. The product has been on the market for over 6 years and is loved by our customers. Large serving platters (hand-crafted from stunning pine wood, highlighting the naturality of the material). A new concept of being together at any moment and any place. Looking for: design boutiques, distributors of home accessories, interior, lifestyle, and hand-crafted products.

6 Fashion International Finance & Business Administration SANDA MEDNE Ms Sanda MEDNE - Owner Location: Valka, Latvia Phone: sanda.medne@gmail.com SANDA MEDNE is the label for elegant, feminine and confident women. We have all you need to look stunning: clothes, lingerie, legwear, bracelets, watches, and wedding accessories. A new collection of pocket squares for both men and women are on its way! At SANDA MEDNE we also sell charity bracelets and donate a share of profit to charitable organizations. SANDA MEDNE - the label with soul! Looking for: boutiques, online shops, events and other opportunities to introduce SANDA MEDNE label to potential customers and collaboration partners. GRANT CAPITAL Ms Anita BIZANE - Managing Partner Phone: anita@grantcapital.lv Grant Capital (GC) is a consulting firm serving business customers in the domains of international finance and administration. GC is also a reliable partner for investment projects - overseeing project conception, strategy, launch, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, acquisition, engineering, production plant planning. Serving as partners for managing EU grants and chartered bank loans. GC also assists customers in obtaining residency permits in exchange to investment in Latvia. Looking for: partners with complementary interest. COMPANIES - SERVICES Professional Project Management Corporate Services DK PROJECTS Mrs Daina KRIVINA - CEO Location: Daugavpils, Latvia Phone: daina.krivina@gmail.com Over 15 years of practical experience in local and international Project Management (clients: companies, government institutions, NGO s, individuals). Now working on establishing investment fund for new and existing European companies, which want to go for export worldwide. Looking for: interesting projects, which have to be managed professionally, and coinvestors for Fund. LINKED OFFSHORE Mr Sandis BERTINS - CEO Phone: sandis.bertins@linked-offshore.com LINKED OFFSHORE group of lawyers and accountants specializes in company formation and management in offshore jurisdictions and in Europe. Our professionals have extensive experience of management positions in banking, legal affairs and auditing. With permanent offices in London, Riga and Hong Kong LINKED OFFSHORE specializes in offshore company formation and onshore company formation. Looking for: legal services, accountants, tax advisors, consultants.

7 Translation & Interpreting Services WORD & SENSE Professional translation and interpreting services. Over 8 years of experience of working closely with a variety of companies in Europe ranging from individuals and businesses, public sector law firms as well as government agencies. Specialization in technical and commercial areas (reports, manuals, brochures, business correspondence, business proposals); educational resources and online content (e-commerce, websites and online blogs); media work. The team of experienced professionals committed to provide the highest possible quality and cross-cultural expertise. Offer a 24/7 service Perform 5-stage quality check for media projects Word & Sense - connecting business, people and ideas! Looking for: clients for short and long term cooperation, experienced translators and interpreters for project based work. Digital Solutions Ms Julija KIVA - Founder & Owner Location: Latvia and the UK Phone: the UK: julija.kiva@outlook.com Creative Marketing Communications, High Level Advertising Design PARS ADVERT Ms Diana KLIMCENKO CEO Phone: diana@pars.lv Marketing communication services & advertising design. Boutique agency operating in Europe & Russia, based in Riga. Over 10 years of experience, wide international portfolio. Looking for: direct clients, agencies & partners in new markets, talented graphic & web designers, web developing companies and other individual professionals interested in collaboration. Personal Development, Evaluation & Training (Reinforcement for Front Line) AUSTRA AGENCY Mr Auseklis SARKANS - Managing Partner Phone: auseklis@austraagency.lv Austra Agency delivers meaningful, efficient and highly useable digital solutions to ambitious clients. We develop websites, integrations and specialized systems, e-commerce and custom solutions. Our team consists of 10 experienced and open-minded project managers, programmers, business analysts, UX architects and web designers. Over the last 5 years we have had the privilege to work with some of the leading Latvian companies. Since 2014 we have been expanding operations in the Baltics, the UK and Russia. Austra Agency will help you to reach your goals! Looking for: direct clients, area representatives, collaboration partners and agencies. TRIPLE A LATVIA Mr Ugis KRUMINS - Business Advisor & Trainer Phone: Ugis.Krumins@TripleA.lv Triple A is offering the cutting edge training tools to reach the best possible results in shorter time. Rehearsal VideoRolePlay is our latest discovery for front line staff training to boost sales results and increase communication impact. For trainers and sales consultants: our trainings will help you to be more efficient and communicate with your customers live online. For managers of sales teams and customer care departments we offer effective and scalable solutions for ongoing staff training. You will achieve significant improvement in employee - customer communication satisfaction. Looking for: distribution partners in Europe.

8 Real Estate EASY ESTATE Mr Maris KRASTINS - CEO Phone: info@easyestate.lv Easy Estate is full service real estate agency based in Riga. We work with residential, commercial and investment properties. Easy Estate team has been on the market for over 4 years. We offer customized service to our clients and coordinate the real estate market research as well as coordinate financial and other investment related matters. Our customers are based in Latvia, Europe and Asia. Looking for: partnership with other real estate agencies, developers and professionals working in this sector. Travel & Event Management Accommodation, Catering, Events, Conferences, Tourism PARK HOTEL LATGOLA Ms Iluta KRISKIJANE - Marketing Manager Location: Daugavpils, Latvia Phone: marketing@hotellatgola.lv Park Hotel LATGOLA is located in Daugavpils, the 2nd biggest city in Latvia, nearby the boarder with Lithuania and the Republic of Belarus. At Park Hotel Latgola with the most beautiful view at the heart of the city Daugavpils you will experience the warmth of home and cosy atmosphere. Park Hotel LATGOLA offers: 118 comfortable rooms Restaurant PLAZA where you can enjoy delicious meals, including Latvian and Latgalian cuisine, as well as unforgettable panorama view - restaurant PLAZA is the highest viewpoint in Daugavpils Conference hall for up to 180 people and 4 seminar rooms for up to 25 people Rest and relaxation in sauna and jacuzzi Tourism office services Park Hotel LATGOLA is the best place to spend your leisure time and your business meetings - here you will always feel welcome and special! Looking for: travel agencies, event and conference organizers, partners for MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions). Electrical & Electronic Products & Installation Services YOUR RUN Mrs Baiba KOCINA - Sales & Marketing Manager Phone: info@yourrun.lv Full service travel & event management company operating in the Baltics. We are specialized in upmarket and luxury travel & events in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Private concierge services. Looking for: companies willing to organize their conferences, events or incentives in the Baltics. Upmarket and luxury group and FIT travels. A.B.C. ENERĢIJA Mr Andris URBANS - Official Representative Phone: The company development strategy is to provide new, specialized and advanced materials and technical solutions for overhead power transmission lines at various voltages. Qualified and certified staff provides excellent installation services for companies from around the world. Experience of working with electrical and electronic products manufacturers such as HUBBELL, OHIO BRASS, ANDERSON, ELEKTROLINE, SM - CI MALICO and others. Looking for: business partners in Europe in electrical installation and alternative energy fields.

9 Strategic Economic Partnership ICT, Project Management, Research LATVIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY - Dienvidkurzeme s Department Ms Kristine ZABE Expert Location: Liepaja, Latvia Phone: Mobile : kristine.zabe@chamber.lv Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is a non-governmental, voluntary organization uniting Latvian companies of different sectors. The aim of the organization is to create favorable business environment, represent economic interests of Latvia s enterprises and offer business promotion services. LCCI represents business interests through a dialogue with national and local governments and participates in the drafting of commercial legislation in Latvia. An important area of activity is organizing visits and exchanges of entrepreneurs delegations to other countries, trade missions, and inviting and hosting commercial delegations from other countries. LCCI has 7 regional offices in the territory of Latvia. Ms Inita KINDZULE Phone: inita.kindzule@gmail.com MBA graduate in International Business. Over 10 years experience in event and International Cooperation Project Management. Over 7 years experience in ICT sector. Experience in developing and managing cutting edge strategic research projects. Has developed expertise in the domain of Smart Cities, especially Cloud Computing and increasing citizen participation and entrepreneur s engagement through the use of ICT. Provides expert consultations for businesses and government agencies. At the moment leads the planning and implementation of ICT projects and design services for Riga City Council that helps achieving Smart City vision. Looking for: new opportunities; projects partners; partners for academic & professional research projects. Customer Services, ICT Projects PROFESSIONALS International Business Development Mr Aleksandrs LULS Location: Daugavpils, Latvia Phone: Aleksandrs.luls@gmail.com Mrs Jelena ASTASHONOKA Location: Daugavpils, Latvia Phone: LV: ; the UK: jelena.a.m@gmail.com Transport and Business Logistic professional: Import/ Export Project Assistant; Int l Expo/ Fair Representative (potential customers/suppliers research & industry review for the new business opportunities); Garment Production Sourcing Agent. Valuable understanding of People/Client s needs. Fluent Russian, Latvian and English. Drive and initiative to generate and maintain new contacts and develop your business. Looking for: business partners who are interested to expand their customers/suppliers portfolios in international markets and establish new sales/supply channels. Over 14 years professional experience in energy sector. Over 2 years entrepreneurship experience in small ICT business project s design and development, for example, in e-commerce. Looking for: potential cooperation partners. ICT, Insurance & Accounting Ms Elva VAIVARE Location: Jaunpils, Latvia Phone: vaivare.elva@gmail.com On the daily basis working as an office manager and client consultant for ESET- antivirus protection products and services. Works as a freelance insurance agent and accountant providing customized services. Looking for: clients who want to set up their business in Latvia and looking for security solutions for their IT systems as well insurance and accounting support.

10 Personal Development, Evaluation & Training Training on Creative Thinking Skills Mr Ugis KRUMINS Phone: I can assure you that by changing attitude, obtaining new skills and turning them into good habits you can make your highway to long lasting success. I am a behavior trainer and consultant in networking, sales, customer services, communication, business strategy, management and leadership. Within practice of over 7 years I delivered trainings in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Russia and Norway. I have extensive experience in delivering co-work trainings and had an opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise with trainers from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Scotland, Belgium, Venezuela and more. Looking for: partners to make training tour around the world! Ms Vita BRAKOVSKA - NGO Knowledge & Innovation Society Location: Jurmala, Latvia Phone: vita.brakovska@zinis.lv Experienced mentor with a valuable knowledge of creative business startups. Since 2009 a facilitator for DEMOLA and Creative Sandboxes in Baltic countries, Russia and Ukraine. Delivered over 700 training sessions. Highly valued mentor by both public and private institutions including State Chancellery, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, national ICT company Lattelecom, leading commercial banks, Soros Foundation Latvia, industrial clusters and business incubators, municipalities and HEI in Latvia. While employed at the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia has worked with innovation agencies in Nordic countries including Finland. Looking for: partnership in facilitating creative thinking workshops both for public and private sectors. Personal Development & Business Psychology, Human Resources, Business Consulting Business Consultations & Coaching Ms Zane ZEILE - Certificate holder in enneagram studies with rights to teach enneagram in Latvia, other countries of EU and the USA Phone: zane.zeile@gmail.com Enneagram is a deep and verified teaching about 9 personality types. In my seminars I engage people to understand themselves and others, and develop self-awareness with the help of meditations and practice. Enneagram is used in successful team development, human resources selection and requirement processes, leadership training and improvement of communication and work productivity. We often evaluate the behavior of others by comparing the behavior to our self. In reality people have their opinions, beliefs, preferences, values, and habits. Each and every one of us is different. Understanding of 9 personality types shows us that every human being has different motives, values, work and decision making styles. This knowledge make it easier for you to succeed in your business! Looking for: companies and organizations looking for corporate and self-development; Business consulting companies, HR companies, coaching centers, Universities with interest in this subject. Mr Andris URBANS - Business Consultant & Coach Phone: andris.urbans@gmail.com I believe that every individual has a certain mission. Thanks to ancient sciences such as management psychology, conflict resolution, group psychology, astrology, biorhythmology, and developmental psychology, it is possible to understand the essence of each individual. Synthesis of these sciences is the core of my business consultations. I can determine the individual s true professional path, actual competence and very accurately anticipate individual s behavior. At the end of consultation you will receive a restructure and development plan that unlocks your true personality. Looking for: partners that work in human resources; human resource headhunters as well as professionals dealing with human resource optimization issues.

11 Books Mrs Daina KRIVINA - International Literary Agent Location: Daugavpils, Latvia Phone: daina.krivina@gmail.com Representing book Guesting with Lord - Creator of the World, what may become another linking bridge spiritually uniting East and West. It helps uniting people of different religious backgrounds, and to co-create for the preservation of our unsteady and beautiful world. Looking for: partners, who want to publish the book in their country and/or in their language, also for publishing houses and literary agents/agencies worldwide. Design, Manufacturing, Delivery & Installation of Wood Houses & Commercial Buildings Ms Julija KIVA - Business Development Adviser & Business Representative in Europe Location: Daugavpils, Latvia Phone: LV: ; the UK: julija.kiva@outlook.com Representing company ECO Madera Only the best quality, slow grown timber harvested from certified forests is used to manufacture Eco Madera stunning wood houses, commercial or leisure buildings. The company has been producing bespoke cottages, bungalows, garden buildings, summerhouses, beach huts for over 10 years for individuals and commercial companies in Europe. All building that the company supply is designed to comply with the relevant building regulations. Eco Madera works with registered tradesman only. If you are looking for exceptional quality affordable eco timber houses ECO Madera can provide a perfect solution tailored to your needs. Make a real eco difference with your wooden house! Looking for: strategic partnership, distributors and potential customers. About JCI Latvia & Year 2018 Since 1994 JCI Latvia has grown into organization that consists of 7 chapters with over 120 members. During these years JCI Latvia has organized a number of remarkable local and international events with the aim to improve economic and social environment in the Baltic countries. The brilliant, inspirational work of JCI Latvia team was recognized at national, Baltic and international level. Among international awards and acknowledgements of JCI Latvia are: JCI Impact Project 100 for JCI Apple Tree Garden project. In 2015 JCI Latvia planted 100 hundred apple trees for the regional economic development purpose and sustainable impact in a long term JCI Impact Project 2015 for (Y)Our Future in Latvia project against youth unemployment in Latvia Best CSR Project by a local organization for IeElpa 2010 project. The project started green-thinking and eco-living movement in Latvia The Best PR Activity for Pilots for Europe 2004 project for entrepreneurship case studies experience exchange among nine countries JCI English Speaking Debating Championship - competition won in JCI European Conference 2015 in Istanbul JCI Latvia members are driven, enthusiastic and ambitious entrepreneurs, managers and professionals who combine their ideas, knowledge, expertise and courage to change the world for the better! The Republic of Latvia will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2018 and we kindly invite you to share our joy!

12 About LIAA The objective of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) is to promote business development by facilitating more foreign investment, in parallel increasing the competitiveness of Latvian entrepreneurs in both domestic and foreign markets. This year LIAA is supporting the Latvian delegation at the JCI European conference in Tampere, promoting Latvia and Riga as a destination in addition to promoting Latvian exports to Finland and providing services for Finnish companies interested in widening their cooperation with Latvia- both in sourcing and investment side. LIAA is a «One Stop Shop» For Entrepreneurs Industry reports about Latvian industry Potential partner identification and contacts Familiarization trips and visits to potential suppliers in Latvia For Investors Macro, industry, salary level reports Potential business location screening Connecting to industry organizations Ms Alise Barvika - Head of the Representative Office in Finland Investment and Development Agency of Latvia Postal address: Armfeltintie 10, 00150, Helsinki, Finland Visiting address: Kaisaniemenkatu 13 A, Hub13 Phone: Mobile: / Alise.Barvika@liaa.gov.lv

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