SAVE THE DATE!
Armed Forces Committee
General Membership Meeting
AFC Members are encouraged to mark their calendars for a General Membership Meeting on Friday, September 8, 2023, 8:00 a.m. at The Gallery, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.
This meeting will feature military branch commanders who will provide updates and highlight their current & upcoming projects and happenings. This event is strictly open to AFC members only. It will not be recorded. This event is closed to the media.
If you would like to learn more about the Armed Forces Committee, please contact Rebekah, Committee Liaison Specialist of the Guam Chamber of Commerce at (671) 472-6311 or email her.
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Report on the Social and Economic Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
The U.S. Chamber released a new, comprehensive report quantifying the potential social and economic benefits of passenger autonomous vehicles (AVs).
The report, which employs the latest economic models to examine several scenarios around the introduction and adoption of autonomous vehicles, measures the potential for AVs to sharply reduce traffic accidents and fatalities, enhance people’s mobility and access, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide substantial economic benefits for the American people.
Key findings: The study revealed the following potential benefits of autonomous vehicles when they comprise 25 percent of the U.S. motor vehicle fleet, with 2021 as the baseline.
Increased safety: Autonomous vehicles could prevent 1,442,000 accidents and 12,000 fatalities, resulting in economic savings of $94 billion.
Enhanced mobility and access: Autonomous vehicles could increase annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by persons with disabilities by 4.6 billion miles, elderly individuals by 4.9 billion miles, and nondrivers by 2.4 billion miles.
Reduced emissions: Autonomous vehicles could significantly improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions up to 8.2% and NOx emissions up to 8.9%, contributing to a healthier environment.
Strengthened economic competitiveness: The growing AV sector is critical to bolstering the future of America’s motor vehicle industry—which employs over 4 million people—as well as enabling the growth of new and existing industries key to economic growth and competitiveness. Click here to learn more. Read the full report
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2023 Legislative Scorecard is now Live
Vote breakdown:
80%: Voted on Legislation in Support of the Private Sector. Each vote is equivalent to one point. Any vote that is not aligned with the Chamber would be deducted.
10%: Authored or Co-Sponsored Bills Supported by the Chamber
10%: Authored or Co-Sponsored Bills Introduced by the Opposite Political Party that Impact the Business Community.
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Residential Debris Removal Program Set to Begin
JIC Recovery Release No. 92
Over the coming weeks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be working to collect Typhoon Mawar-related residential debris from roadside throughs the island. This is a free program available for all residential properties including apartments, condominiums.
The speed and success if the mission will depend on residents properly sorting the debris prior to contractor arriving. All storm debris must be sorted by resident into the following four categories and brought to the right of way (ROW) within-10-feet of the roadside:
- Vegetative debris;
- Large appliances;
- Construction and demolition debris; and
- Metal
Click here to read JIC Recovery Release No. 92
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Army Corps invites public comment on shoreline protection plan at Hagåtña
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the Guam Department of public Works is announcing the release of a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment with identifies a proposed plan for shoreline protection along South Marine Corps in East Hagåtña, Guam. Click here to read more!
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GDOA Invites the Community to Biannual AG Loves Guam Outreach Event
The Guam Department of Agriculture invites the community to Ypao Beach Park in Tumon Bay on Saturday, August 5, 2023, form 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for the biannual Ag loves Guam outreach event! Join them in celebrating their connections to the land and the sea, and participate in fun activities to learn more about our island's natural resources. This event is free and will have fun for all ages. Click here to read more!
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Summer Youth Employment Program Host Tree Planting and Cleanup Initiatives
Governor's Summer Youth Program Employment Program invites the Island's youth and members of the community to participate in two events. A tree planting day s scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Mannell Watershed Site in Merizo, and the Day of Service cleanup is scheduled for Wednesday, August 2nd along the island's roadway and parks, including Paseo Park, East West Hagatña, and Nimitz Beach. Both events start at 8:00 am.
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Summer Workshop Gives High School Student an Opportunity to Build Mobile Gaming Application
The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration, in partnership with the DoD STARBASE and Carol Group, leader in engaging and inspiring all students to pursue STEAM fields, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Mobile Game Application Development Workshop designed exclusively for high school students. The exciting an immersive program aims to empower young minds with cutting-edge skills in mobile game development while fostering creativity and design in fun and engaging environment. The Mobile Game Application Development Workshop is set to take place daily from Monday, July 31, 2023, to Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Game Community College. Click here to read more!
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Guam STEM Youth
Guardian Camp
The Leon Guerreri-Tenorio Administration, in coordination with STARBASE Guam, presents the Guam Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Youth Guardian Camp scheduled for Monday, July 31, 2023 through Friday, August 4, 2023. The Camp will host 2dnd to 12th-grade student who will apply SEAM concepts through collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to address environmental and agricultural issues communities face. Click here to read more!
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14th Annual Hågat Mango Festival
July 28 - July 30th
The 14th Annual Mango Festival returns from Friday, July 28, 2023 through Sunday, July 30, 2023. Located at the Agat Mayor's Office, the annual three-day event will be held in the southern seaside village of Hågat.
Dedicated to the juicy, red-gold fruit, the popular festival attracts both residents and visitors with vendor booths, concession, dancing, name displays and contests, demonstrating, live music, dance performances, games, rides, and so much more. Vendors sell an assortment of mango delicacies.
An enjoyable event for both participants and visitors with a platter of mango activities, contests, displays, entertainment, food and fun. Most notably see Hagåt's southern hospitality and the islands talent that will be there to entertain. Peruse through the various booths and demonstrations.
Click here to view more details
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Event Schedule announced for I'netnon Man Taotao Micronesia
The event schedule has been announced for I'netnon man Taotao Micronesia (Gathering of the people from Micronesia), presented by the Guam Micronesia Island Fair.
Showcasing three attractions in southern Guam, the event features the different cultures of Micronesia and the unique activities offered at the Vally of the Latte Adventure Park, Jeff's Pirate Cove, and the Country Club of the Pacific on August 5, 2023 from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm.
For more information, you can visit Valley of the Latte website!
View for more details on the Micronesia Island Fair
View for Preliminary Event Schedule
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Safe + Sound Week
Monday, August 7 - Sunday, August 13, 2023
From August 7 - August 13, 2023, is a nationwide event for workplaces to recognize and improve their safety and health programs. OSHA DOL encourages members for an excellent opportunity for employers and workers to come together and demonstrate their commitment to workplace safety and health.
If you wish to participate in the event, visit Department of Labor's website here.
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2023
Industry Recovery Updates
Click here
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View Guam PTAC
July 2023
Training Events
Webinars are held every Thursday from 10am - 11:30am via Zoom.
Zoom links emailed to registered attendees 30 minutes before the webinar.
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Member2Member Benefits Program
Member-to-Member deals provide members an opportunity to save money on services and goods. This program offers participating members a vehicle to expose their business, products, and services to thousands of employees of fellow Chamber members. Offers include discounts or very special deals on office supplies, advertising, entertainment, insurance, auto services, catering, meeting spaces, and more.
Join our member companies who have offered their special deals to Chamber Members!
Access Medical Transport
Busy Ant Marketing
Guam Baby Company
Hotel Nikko Guam
Infusion Coffee & Tea
KFC
MBC, Inc GU
Norman & Son, LLC
Pacific Unlimited Inc. GU
Promotions Specialties
South Pacific Petroleum Corporation
Seas + Sidewalks
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