The fourth quarter of the year begins in just a few days and it has been seven months of living through a global pandemic. We are interested in your thoughts about how the Chamber has been of assistance to you - or whether we have missed the mark. Your response will be helpful as we plan ahead with the reality of living with this pandemic.

We'd also like to know whether you would participate in a motorcade rally to show solidarity with those whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic.

SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Your Guam Chamber Virtual General Membership meeting will take place on WEDNESDAY, September 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m

Our Think Tank Ad Hoc Committee Co-Chairs Frank Campillo and Joe Cruz will present Proposed Economic Diversification Initiatives for Guam.

EO 2020-34 & DPHSS GUIDANCE MEMOS
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero's latest executive order lifts some restrictions but keeps the island in PCOR 1 status. Download your copy of the latest executive order as well as the accompanying guidance memo from the Department of Public Health to keep your business in compliance.

ACTION PAC, INC.
Become a member and learn more about Action Pac, Inc! It's time for our people to come together to affect change in the Guam Legislature. We need representatives of the people who will hear our voices and be willing to work with us as we work to rebuild our economy and get our people employed again. Join members of Action PAC, vote in this year's elections and make a difference!

Be sure to visit the PAC's website for more information about this political action committee and senatorial candidates that support the PAC's initiatives. Check out their social media platforms and follow/share on your social media feeds. #TakeActionGuam!

Sign up to be an Action PAC member by registering on their website. It's free!

If you would like to make a financial contribution to the PAC, feel free to email: takeactionguam@gmail.com for more information.
REGISTER TO VOTE!
You can now register to vote in person and vote at the same time! Call 477-9791 to make an appointment. Please be sure to bring a valid photo ID to complete your voter registration application.

Residents can also register to vote online at the Guam Election Commission's website. You will need to have either a valid Guam Drivers License or Guam identification card to register electronically. 


Dates to remember:

  • Early voting has begun as of September 19th. Please call to make an appointment to vote: 477-9791
  • Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Manåmko’ Hours: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Last Day to Register: Friday, October 23, 2020
  • General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 [Polls open: 7 am - 8 pm]
2020 PISBDCN Small Business Credit Survey
Dear Business Owner or Manager,
 
The Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network is partnering with the Federal Reserve on the 2020 Small Business Credit Survey. This survey reaches thousands of small businesses like yours and provides vital information to policymakers who are weighing decisions that affect small businesses. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed and those about to launch. The questions ask about business conditions, financing needs, and the effects of the pandemic on your business. All responses are confidential.The survey highlights the experiences of small businesses and provides critical information that service providers, policymakers, and lenders use to improve programs for small business owners.
 
Please click the link below to complete the survey. Thank you for participating.
 
The survey closes October 31, 2020. Questions? Contact SFFedSmallBusiness@sf.frb.org
 
Thank you for you participation!
GOVERNMENT OF GUAM UPDATES
GUAM VISITORS BUREAU
The latest industry update is available for download here.


DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE & TAXATION
Our office has received some inquiries about renewing business licenses. Earlier this month, the Department of Revenue & Taxation (DRT) released an updated guidance memo to assist the community on updates at the Department during PCOR 1. Download the DRT guidance memo here.
HAVE YOU ADDED YOUR PHONE TO THE COVID FIGHT?
The Guam Department of Public Health & Social Services, the Office of Technology and the Office of the Governor have worked on a contact tracing smartphone app to help control the spread of Covid-19 in our community. The app is available for both iPhone and Android platforms.

We've got our Keep Breathin' playlist on repeat to help keep us anxiety free!
Have a listen and follow us on Spotify for your workplace or your cruising listening enjoyment. 🎼
Guam Chamber of Commerce
472-6311• info@GuamChamber.com.gu