Eric Kalnins commemorated the 30th anniversary of The Baltic Way on August 25th, 2019. The ceremony was held at Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, IL.
Illinois International Partnership Meeting – J.B. Pritzker
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia Eric Kalnins met with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other Consular Corp members at annual Chicago Consular Corp meeting to discuss the importance of International business partnerships.
Consulate General of Lithuania
Latvian Honorary Consul, Eric Kalnins, along with Marty Staks and Mikus Kins met with the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania, Mantvydas Bekesius, and Ieva Dilyte at the Chicago Yacht Club to discuss plans for the upcoming “Baltic Way” commemoration that was held on August 25th, 2019 at Buckingham Fountain in Chicago.
Honorary Consul Assumption Reception
Senator Dick Durbin and Latvian Ambassador Teikmanis in attendance to commemorate the assumption of Honorary Consul of Latvia appointment. Great times with a Baltic favorite, bottle of Riga’s Balzams.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, presents Eric Kalnins, Honorary Consul for the Republic of Latvia, with City of Chicago special resolution commemorating 100 years of Latvian independence.