2024 Board Elections

This year's annual Chamber Board elections are just around the corner. This year's Nominating Committee, led by Chairman Ed Untalan, is seeking members in good standing interested in filling working positions on the 2024 Chamber Board. Eight seats are available: six three-year seats and two alternate director, one-year seats will need to be filled by eligible candidates. The Chamber Board has a legal responsibility to make decisions and promote activities that benefit the Chamber and its mission. Members interested in serving on the Chamber Board are encouraged to contact any member of the Nominating Committee:

• Ed Untalan, Chairman
• Kim Young, Security Title
• Ernie Galito, Atkins Kroll
• Frank Cruz, Guam Fast Foods
• Christine Baleto, Docomo Pacific

The last opportunity for candidates to declare their interest to run for the Board will take place on Wednesday, October 25th at the Chamber's general membership meeting. Nominations from the floor will be called at the beginning of the meeting and the Nominating Committee Chairman will close the floor immediately following the call for nominations. Please contact your Chamber office for further details.

Helpful dates and deadlines follow:

• October 25: Chamber GM Meeting: Introduction of candidates + nominations from the floor & closing of nominations
• October 27: All nomination forms & candidate photo (headshot) due by 5:00 p.m.
• November 3: Meet the Candidates Mixer, 5:00 pm @ Security Title
• November 9: Electronic Ballots sent to the membership
• November 15: Annual Meeting & Announcement of 2024 Board Directors
• December 4: New Board Orientation & Ethics Training, 9:00 am

Toy Collection

Friday, October 13th

Your Chamber Team will be at the Guam Premier Outlets on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. to collect new and unwrapped toys in support of this year's Toys for Tots campaign. It is through the community's generous giving that children will be able to receive a toy this Christmas that otherwise would not have one. Please spread the word and if you happen to be in the area, stop by and say "Hafa Adai" - it will be great to see you there!

Special thanks to member, Guam Premier Outlets, for allowing us this special opportunity!

If you would like to help but need some assistance in figuring out what to purchase? We are here for you! View our holiday gift guide by clicking here. Thank you for your great support!

Become a drop-off site!

Is your company or organization interested in collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program this year? Let us know and we will be happy

to get you set up!

Season 2 Episode 3

Now Available, take a listen!

On this new podcast episode, we spotlight one of our small business members, Mr. Charlie Hermosa, Chief Executive Officer of Bella Wings Aviation. This podcast features Board of Director, Christopher Duenas as podcast host! Listen now by clicking your favorite links below!

Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Youtube

Stay connected with us on our social media platforms for more announcements of the next podcast release and more of your Guam Chamber events! Click the links below!

Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn • X

Twenty-First Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces in Guam

The Chamber's Armed Forces Committee is pleased to announce its 21st Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Garden, Hotel Nikko Guam. 

The Annual Salute event serves as an expression of appreciation for what the men and women of America's armed forces do each day to protect our freedom. This event will highlight local entertainment, great eats, and wonderful company. Please Join us! 

Sponsorship Opportunity

350 military service men and women from the various commands on Guam will be hosted at the Salute. We hope you consider sending your $500 pledge today as a way of sharing your gratitude to our men and women in uniform! Your sponsorship will cover 4 military guests and 2 representatives from your company.

We look forward to a wonderful event! Thank you very much for your continued support!

Living in Paradise Guam means that we need to always be prepared for a storm, emergency, or other natural disaster. We've kept up our resource page to assist you and your company with a checklist for storm prep and after-storm action items. Develop your own company disaster SOP with these great resources at your fingertips. Feel free to bookmark this page on your browser for future reference. Rest assured that your Guam Chamber will keep this page well-updated! Click for disaster/emergency preparation details

The Impact of Crime

Businesses across the United States are facing a significant increase in retail theft, organized retail crime, and property damage. Many small businesses struggle to stay open in local communities that are no longer safe for their customers and employees.

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For a real-world perspective on rising retail crime and its impact on small businesses, we spoke with a small-batch coffee roaster in San Francisco serving the community since 1965. Click here to read more.

SAVE THE DATE:

Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day

As you may be aware, the third Wednesday of every October is National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce day. Ahead of this year's holiday, which takes place on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the U.S. Chamber has created a resource hub, complete with a helpful social media toolkit, to help you showcase the impactful work that chambers of commerce do for their communities every day. View Resource Hub

SBA Small Business Awards

Sunday, April 28 - Monday, April 29, 2024

National Small Business Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their achievement and the essential contributions they make across the country.

To nominate a small business owner in your area or download related forms, criteria and guidelines, visit SBA's website. All nominations must be submitted electronically by 6:00 am December 8, 2023 (CHsT). The award will be presented during the NSWBS Award ceremony in Washington D.C. from Sunday, April 28, Monday, April 29, 2023.

The SBA's signature award during NSBW is the Small Business Person of the Yea. A small Business owner from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam will be selected for individual Sate Winner award. The states award winners will complete for the title of National Small Business Person of the Year.

Need assistance in posting your job positions? Our Projects & Programs Coordinator, Schuyler Delgado, is available to assist you. Please submit your information via email or by calling (671) 472-6311. Click here to view job announcements!

Member2Member Benefits Program

Member2Member 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

Docomo Pacific

Hotel Nikko Guam

Jaded & Cure

Market Research & Development, Inc.

MBC, Inc GU

Norman & Son, LLC

Promotions Specialties

South Pacific Petroleum Corporation