Become a Centurion Sponsor!
Your Guam Chamber of Commerce proudly marks its 100th anniversary, symbolizing a century of unwavering dedication to the prosperity and well-being of our beloved island. This monumental milestone is not just a date on the calendar; it's a testament to a century of resilience, determination, and commitment to fostering economic development and community engagement.
As we embark on this historic celebration, we invite our esteemed members to become part of our legacy as Guam Chamber of Commerce Centurions. It is an opportunity to come together, celebrate our shared achievements, and lay the groundwork for a future filled with continued growth and prosperity. Your support is instrumental in making our one-hundredth anniversary celebration a resounding success.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration and ongoing commitment to the Guam Chamber of Commerce. Together, we can make our centennial celebration a year to remember!
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We have GREAT prizes lined up for next month's Chamber amateur golf tournament! Don't wait - grab a golf buddy and sign up TODAY for our 26th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th at Onward Talofofo Golf Course! Click the link below to save your team slot. You may also leverage your company brand by becoming an event sponsor or contributing a prize.
How can I contribute?
Mixing business with pleasure has been the mode de vie on the course for years! Don't miss out on this super opportunity to get your product in front of business executives of all levels! Donation opportunities can be made in the following ways:
- Hole Sponsorship ($500 or $1,000 Premium Hole)
- Hole-In-One Prize
- Contribute Prizes (Raffle Item)
- Contribute Ditty Bag Items (200 ditty bags)
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The deadline to submit nominations is around the corner!
Join the list of esteemed business laureates who have been the trailblazers for business and industry in Guam and Micronesia! Submit a nomination for a deserving business or individual who has made significant contributions in their respective professions and industries. The deadline for nomination submissions for the Guam Business Hall of Fame is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024.
There are two categories for the Laureate award: 1) Individual; and, 2) Company. Any individual or for-profit enterprise licensed to do business in Guam is eligible for the award based on key criteria. Download the Fact Sheet for details.
Download Hall of Fame Fact Sheet
Download Business Laureate Nomination Form
Download Individual Nomination Form
Hall of Fame Laureate will be inducted into the Guam Business Hall of Fame at the Centennial Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 4th.
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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 8, 2024
Cyber Security Threats and Risks to Businesses
Your Guam Chamber Small Business Focus and Development Committee is pleased to announce that Jennilyn LaBrunda, CISSP, Cybersecurity Advisor (Guam, CNMI, American Samoa) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will be the featured speaker for next month's Seminar. This event is scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024, via Zoom. She will cover key information on Cyber Security Threats and Risks to Businesses. Don't fall victim to scams and other internet fraud activities. Learn how to protect yourself and your business by participating in this informative seminar. Click the link below to save your space!
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LIVE2LEAD
Guam's #1 Leadership Event Is Back!
Friday, February 29, 2024 • Dusit Thani Guam
LIVE2LEAD is a leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools, and key takeaways. They will learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan and start leading when they get back to the office with renewed energy commitment. The 10th Annual Global Simulcast is scheduled for Friday, February 29, 2024, at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort and will begin at 9:00 a.m., doors open at 8:00 a.m.
This leadership event will feature John Maxwell, #1 Leadership Expert and Best-Selling Author, Marcus Buckingham, #1 Global Workplace Researcher and Consultant, Ryan Leak, Best-Selling author and coach to Fortune 500 Leaders, and Kendra Scott, Founder/CEO of Billion-Dollar Fashion Brand. For more details on the LIVE2LEAD event, click here to view their website!!
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Registration form for a team of
9 persons or less!
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Registration form for a team of
10 persons or more!
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Tiyan High School:
HSS Academy Bootcamp
In partnership with the Tiyan High School, they will be hosting a HSS (Health & Human Services) Academy Bootcamp scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Tiyan High School Throne room.
To maximize your time with the students, Tiyan High population will be split into two 80-minute sessions (8:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. and 9:55 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.). Students will visit your booths to learn about your role in our community in helping the community achieve optimum quality of life! You can demonstrate a service, share information interactively, offer a fitness or health-related challenge, or have a combination of all! Visual aids and props are highly encouraged to provide our students with a better understanding of your career. Upon acceptance, please prepare a hands-on exhibition to present aspects of your career and organization. Attached is more detailed information on this program.
If your company would like to participate in this event, please email Mrs. Jackie at the Chamber!
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Simon Sanchez High School: Career Month Outreach
The learning communities of Simon Sanchez High School extend an invitation to the business community to participate in their month-long Career Fair taking place each day in February. Member companies can choose a day and time to speak with students about career opportunities and pathways within your company and industry.
Presentations are from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and /or 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. and will take place in the JFK Library Media Center, which is equipped with a Promethean board with HDMI capability. The school is looking for representation from various occupations and trades to speak to students about career opportunities after graduation.
Members who would like to participate may contact the event coordinators directly. Read the Career Day Letter here! Feel free to contact the Chamber if there are questions.
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Across The Sea:
Celebrating CTA In The Western Pacific
Join ACTE in recognizing the significance of Career and Technical Education (CTE) throughout February. Discover how CTE plays crucial roles preparing students for both college and careers, offering tangible options for their future. Network with peers and educators in the region.
Register for School and Industry Panel Discussion, scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2024, and Workshop Sessions at GCA Trades Academy, scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2024.
To learn more about Guam ACTE and registration details, click here!
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Open To AFC Members
SAME Annual Joint Membership Meeting
Thursday, February 22, 2024
SAME will be hosting its Annual Joint Membership Meeting scheduled to take place at the Hyatt Regency Guam, Grand Ballroom on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a Military Construction Program update for NAVFAC Marianas, OICC Marine Corps Marianas, and the U.S. Air Force in conjunction of Engineers, Architects, and Land Surveyors (EALS) Week. In order to attend this annual meeting, SAME advises registrants (AFC Members) to make payments on their website to attend this event by clicking the link below.
Please note that this event is open to the members of the Armed Forces Committee (AFC).
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2024 Federal Compliance for Business Owners in Guam
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
In partnership with Azarvand Tax Law, Azarvand Tax Law will be hosting a Navigating Federal Compliance: A Deep Five into the Corporate Transparency Act and Foreign Bank Account Reporting for Businesses, webinar scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. They will be covering some key topics such as Corporate Transparency Act, and Foreign Bank Account Reporting. To learn more about Azarvand Tax Law, you can view their website by clicking here.
Click here to register!
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Champion America’s Entrepreneurs
As new business applications soar, the Chamber remains
steadfast in its mission to remove free enterprise obstacles.
This National Entrepreneurship Week, we celebrate the power of free enterprise to solve problems, create jobs, foster innovation, and serve communities.
It's also a moment to recognize the obstacles businesses still face.
Good news: Entrepreneurship is booming across America. A record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023, demonstrating a building wave of optimism for the U.S. economy.
Why it matters: New businesses deliver jobs and boost economies in communities across America, so it's vital for the government to back solutions that encourage the creation of new businesses, not hinder them.
More work remains: As we celebrate this milestone, looming new regulations and government overreach still pose serious threats to businesses, especially smaller ones.
Small biz squeeze: The burden of government regulations skyrocketed under the Biden Administration, costing businesses $3 trillion annually. Small businesses, in particular, feel the squeeze, with three times higher compliance costs than larger companies.
Red tape tangle: 40 years ago, Congress tried to alleviate the pain of undue regulations on small businesses with the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Yet, over the years, government bureaucrats have exploited loopholes that disguise the actual cost of regulations while sticking small businesses with the bill. Such as:
- Soaring costs and paperwork: A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposal doesn't just add more paperwork; it makes it up to seven times more expensive for small businesses looking to sell or grow through mergers.
Fighting back: The U.S. Chamber is joining forces with 100 local chambers of commerce and over 48 national organizations to fight back and fix the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
- The fix: Together, we are championing the bipartisan PROVE IT Act to give small businesses a stronger voice in the government's regulatory process. If passed into law, this will plug the loopholes exploited by unelected bureaucrats and give small businesses a platform to question rules to ensure they're fair and transparent.
Bottom line: As we celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week, the U.S. Chamber stands committed to championing free enterprise and cultivating an America where businesses of all sizes can start, thrive, innovate, and uplift communities.
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I Mina'dos Na Finalågon Gådao
Gi Iya Inalåhan
2K/5KRun/Walk • Saturday, February 17, 2024
The village of Inalåhan presents its 2K/ 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, February 17, 2024. Registration is available and only accepts cash payments at the following locations:
- Run Guam
- Inalåhan Mayors Office
- Hagatña Mayors Office
- Sinajana Mayors Office
- Yona Mayors Office
- Hagåt Mayors Office
Registration on the day of the race will be $20. Showtime will take place at 5:00 a.m. and go time will begin at 6:00 a.m. Light breakfast will be provided for participants and the route will start and end at the Inalåhan Gådao statue.
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Kumisión i Fino' CHamoru
Announces Business Competition
On Friday February 9th, the Kumisión announced its first ever Kompetensia Kometsiu: Inácha’igen Mes CHamoru. This is an exciting opportunity to celebrate our cultural leaders in the private sector and encourage our local business to take on the mantle of authentically and appropriately promoting the language, culture, and knowledge of the CHamoru people. The Kumisíon invites all businesses to enter by registering here!
For more information and registration details, contact Kumisión Special Projects Coordinator, Dakota Camacho at (671) 922-0124 or email her.
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NEW Job Postings from the following:
Need assistance in posting your job positions? Our Projects and Programs Coordinator, Schuyler Delgado, is available to assist you. Please submit your information via email or by contacting your Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311/8001. Click here to view job announcements!
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Check out what's happening with our fellow Chamber members!
News sent to us by a Chamber member is featured on our "member news" page. Feel free to send us your releases and we are happy to share your news!
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Join us for our committee meetings! Broaden your network and
contribute to issues that impact you
and your business.
As we plan for the year ahead, we value your participation in our active committees. Would you like to engage with others in the business community and grow your network? Would you like to contribute to the issues that impact your work and your community? Join a Chamber Committee and help make a difference! Mark your calendars for these upcoming meetings and if you want to learn more about each committee, click here!
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Armed Forces Committee (Individual Membership Fee applies: $150)
- Chamber Business Women's Network (Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 am)
- Small Business Focus & Development Committee (Tuesday, February 20 at 9:00 am)
- Education and Workforce Development Committee
- Legislative Review & Business Advocacy Committee
- Maritime Affairs Committee
- Membership Development Committee
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Email Rebekah our Committee Liaison Specialist to receive meeting details. | |
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2024
Industry Recovery Updates
Click here
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View Guam APEX
Accelerators
February 2024
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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Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our Centennial Contributors! | |
Ada's Trust & Investment, Inc. • Arnett Consulting, LLC • Assurance Brokers, Inc. dba: AB Risk Solutions • Bank of Hawaii • Black Construction Corporation • Coffman Engineers, Inc. Guam Insurance Adjusters, Inc. • Guam Music, Inc. • Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Hotel Nikko Guam • Island Skin Spa • Joe & Franks Auto • Jerold W. Filush, CPA
Marianas Steamship Agencies, Inc. • Micronesian Drivers Associations, Inc.
North Wind Group • Outback Steakhouse • Pacific Islands Development Bank
Phoenix Pacific (Guam), Inc. • Signking, Inc. • Salt + Light Realty
TNN Guam, Inc. dba: The Tsubaki Tower • Triple J Enterprises, Inc.
Triple J Five Star Wholesale Foods, Inc. • Triple J Rentals (Guam), Inc. dba: Hertz Licensee
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Your Chamber Office will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in honor of Presidents Day. We look forward to serving you the following day, Tuesday, February 20, 2024! | | | | |
