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Hafa Adai Catherine,
This newsletter is a little early this week because we wanted to let you know that the Chamber was advised by Joint Region Marianas that Guam will receive a large crowd of military visitors in time for this weekend. We encourage our businesses to ready themselves for these visitors who are eager to get a taste of our island and our hospitality. We are sure that they will be staying in hotels, renting vehicles, eating at restaurants, shopping in our local establishments, visiting our cultural sites, and more! Let’s welcome them with a warm Hafa Adai and Welcome to Guam!
What a fantastic evening we had last Saturday as we recognized our members celebrating their milestone anniversaries of service to our island in tandem with commemorating our 99th Anniversary. Our planning committee, led by Vice Chairman Ernie Galito and the logistics team put together an awesome experience and we could not have asked for a better evening! We would like to thank our members that celebrated with us, all our sponsors, contributors, supporters, and the Dusit Thani Resort for a night to remember.
Planning for the Chamber’s Centennial Celebration next year has commenced! If you would like to be a part of the planning crew, we’d love to have you! Please send us a note and we will be sure to get you connected with a Centennial activity or program that best suits your interest and talent.
The Armed Forces Committee knocked on many doors in Hawaii and Washington DC last month visiting with key military officials and members of Congress. AFC Chairman Phil Santos will be providing a brief to the AFC Members very soon so be on the lookout for this.
Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson will be leaving Guam next month but before he does, he has agreed to speak to our membership one last time. We are fortunate to have him address the general membership at our May 31st general membership meeting at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. Scroll down this message and be sure to save yourself a seat.
Our Small Business Focus & Development Committee has been busy planning upcoming seminars and the Small Business Expo coming up soon! Be on the lookout in your email box for details on how you and your company can participate in the much-anticipated expo & outreach event and mixer!
Your Chamber participated in last Friday’s legislative round table discussion about the minimum wage for Guam. Raising the minimum wage at this time would not be good for businesses that continue to struggle to keep their doors open. We will continue to work with our senators to express concerns regarding mandates and fees that add to the cost of doing business in Guam. We would also like to thank the Guam Legislature for passing Bill No. 75-37, which appropriates Fifteen Million Dollars from the general fund to establish an assistance program (through GEDA) to support businesses in Guam, that continue to experience hardship from the impact of the pandemic.
Have a great weekend and a Blessed Happy Mother’s Day to our moms and mother figures!
Onward together,
Catherine Castro
President
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NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH
The month of May is National Drug Court Month. Your Chamber is a proud supporter of the Juvenile Drug Court Program. We are seeking sponsors for the upcoming softball tournament scheduled for Saturday, May 20th.
Contributions such as a case of fruit, beverages, and giveaways are welcome and appreciated. If your company is interested, for more information, please contact the Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311.
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The Missile Defense Agency will hold
Public Comment Period & Scoping Meetings
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), with the United States (U.S.) Department of the Army, U.S. Department of the Navy, U.S. Department of the Air Force, and the Federal Aviation Administration as cooperating agencies, are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts and potential mitigation of deploying and operating an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense system to defend Guam against advanced missile threats (Proposed Action).
Open House Public Scoping Meetings, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- June 14: UOG Fieldhouse
- June 15: Okkodo High School
- June 16: Southern High School
Submit Comments
The public is encouraged to submit comments during the scoping period from May 5, 2023, through June 27, 2023. Comments must be postmarked or received online by June 27, 2023, for consideration in the development of the Draft EIS. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:
- In person: Public scoping meetings
- Email: info@EIAMD-EIS.com
- Website: www.mda.mil/system/eiamd.html ManTech
- Mail: International Corporation Attention: EIAMD EIS Project Support PMB 403
1270 N. Marine Corps Dr., Suite 101 Tamuning, Guam 96913-4331
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General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Your Guam Chamber General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Micronesia Ballroom. We encourage our members to RSVP and make an advance payment to secure their seats and for a swift entry on the day of the meeting.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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Guam Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Gala Celebration
This event was truly a night we won't forget, from primpin' and getting our glam on, to striking a pose on the dance floor, and getting into the groove at our two after-parties. We would like to thank our outstanding members for celebrating with us!
Click here to view some amazing moments captured by Expressions Studios the night of the event! Biba Chamber Members, Cheers!🥂
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AmCham Asia Pacific Updates | |
AmChams of Asia Pacific
Virtual Door Knock
Thursday, May 18, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CHsT)
AmChams Asia Pacific will be hosing a virtual door knock series with featured panelist:
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Loren Monroe, Principle, BGR Group State and Local Advocacy Practice.
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Jonathan Mantz, Principle, BGR Group Commerce, Infrastructure, and Energy Practice.
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Kellie Meiman, Managing Partner, McLarty Associates.
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Steve Okun, Chair, Amchams of Asia Pacific.
These guest speakers will discuss the pacific Economic Framework and trade, the latest from Congress and the Administration on potential legislation. The debt ceiling, and politics regarding the GOP Primary, and other issues expecting to impact the Asia Pacific region.
This virtual door knock series will take place via zoom on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. If you wish to attend this virtual meeting, click here to register.
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GHRA & GPD 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday, May 21, 2023
SGGR Yigo
The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association together with the Guam Police Department will be hosting the 1st Annual Golf Tournament "Honoring Heroes" during this year's National Police Week. The 2-person scramble tournament will take place on Sunday, May 21st at the SGGR in Yigo. Showtime is at 11:00 am and shotgun time will be at noon. For more information, please click on the flyers below.
Click here to view GPD Golf Flyer
Click here to view Sponsorship Form
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Saipan Chamber of Commerce
14th Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 27, 2023
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 14th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Lao Lao Bay Golf & Resort, West Course. Showtime starts at 6:00 am, shotgun starts at 7:00 am. It will be a Two-Person Scramble (Including Optional Play)
Registration is now open, registration fee will be $280 per Team of two (2). Deadline for registrations will be on Friday, May 12, 2023. Payments can only be made at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Office, all checks should be made payable to: Saipan Chamber of Commerce.
Feel free to email or contact them at (670) 234 -7150
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Six Training Sessions held at the
Hyatt Regency Guam!
The Employers Council in partnership with Dale Carnegie will be hosting a five (5) day training that will take place at the Hyatt Regency Guam from Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, 2023. Here is the lineup if you are interested in participating in any of the six (6) training sessions.
Monday, June 12th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Attitudes for Exceptional Service
Tuesday, June 13th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Team Problem Solving & Description Marketing
Wednesday, June 14th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Step Up to Leadership
Thursday, June 15th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm - Planning and Presenting with IMPACT!
Friday, June 16th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Leading Across Generations
Friday, June 16th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Succession Planning for You and Your Management
If you wish to register for any of these great sessions, click the dates highlighted in bold, and you can also click the flyer to view the detailed session. Space is limited to 35 per session and will be filling up fast. For more information, please contact Cait Gayle at
(671) 488-2222.
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Have a safe and Happy Mother's Day to all of our Chamber Mothers | | | | |
