Governor Directs Another $5M

to Support Small Businesses



On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order 2023-15 relative to establishing a second round of Local Employers' Assistance Program (LEAP) Supplemental Grant. The executive order allocates $5 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding towards LEAP II and directs the Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) to administer the program. These funds are in addition to the $15 million made available through Public law No. 37-15, which Governor Leon Guerrero signed into law in May 2023.

To read more on the immediate release from the office of the Governor, it is available by clicking here!

It must be phishing season. It has been brought to our attention that some members have received emails from scammers seeking your interest in acquiring the Chamber's mailing list/distribution list. If you received this email, this is not legitimate Chamber correspondence. Please report the message as "spam" or "junk".

We recommend that you take the following precautions as you receive emails:

• Confirm the sender's identity before opening the message or any attachments. Sometimes the message may look legitimate but may have incorrect spelling or be from a different email source;
• If you have an IT department, consult with them about any phishing attempts;
• Feel free to call the Guam Chamber office to confirm or validate an email that you are unsure came from the Chamber.

We truly apologize to those who have received this fraudulent email and humbly thank our members for bringing this to our attention.

Sincerely,

Your Chamber Team

We would like to extend our warmest Undangkulu na Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our amazing Chamber Members for their fantastic support in opening their doors to become drop-off locations for this year's Toys for Tots Campaign. It is because of your support that children in need can enjoy Christmas this year!

This newsletter features only a few of our members and their collection efforts. Some companies have submitted photos of their toy contributions to the Chamber and U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz. If your company has photos you would like to share featuring the toys collected by your company, you are welcome to send the photos to Schuyler Delgado via email at sdelgado@guamchamber.com.gu

Biba Guam Chamber Members!

We would like to thank our awesome Chamber Members for their support in helping us put together 100 care packages to be sent to our military service men and women who are not able to be with their families this Christmas season. Undangkulu na Si Yu'os Ma'åse to the following members for their sweet contributions:

• Access Medical Transport
• Ambros, Inc.
• Guam Girl Scouts
• Matson Navigation Company
• Micronesian Air Cargo
• OIA'I'O/B.N.B.
• Security Title, Inc.
• South Pacific Petroleum Corporation

These care packages of homey cookies and candies will bring seasonal cheer to our unaccompanied service personnel stationed in Tinian. Thank you!

2023 Annual Report

What a year it has been! Your Chamber Team has compiled an annual report filled with information on the programs and activities of the organization over the past year. Do you remember all the things that we have accomplished this year? So many memories of this year's events filled with great times and activities with our members and partners! Click the button below to view our 2023 annual report.

Episode 5 Coming Soon! 🎧

Your Guam Chamber Small Business Focus & Development Committee is excited to announce its new and final episode of Season 2. Stay tuned as we release episode 5 spotlighting Ms. Jenynne Guzman, President of GuamTemps next week.

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Guam Department of Education Food Commodity Distribution

The Emergency Food Assistance Program of the Guam Department of Education (GDOE), a State Agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Nutrition Service (FNS), is distributing food commodities to the villages through their mayors. The food commodities distribution began on Monday, December 11, 2023, and will continue until January 2024. The mayors of each village can collect the food commodities from the GDOE, Guam State Warehouse of the Child Nutrition & Food Distribution Programs, located at 162 N. Marine Corps Drive, Piti.

The Guam Department of Education State Agency for Child Nutrition and Food Distribution Programs is responsible for providing food to the public and various local entities that serve or distribute food to people in need. These entities include food banks, soup kitchens, and food pantries, as well as local village mayors and community action agencies that help low-income households access food.

Click here to see the pick-up date at village mayor's offices

Family Movie Night

At Agana Shopping Center

Saturday, December 16, 2023

The Agana Shopping Center will be hosting a Family Movie Night scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2023, in their building in Agana, first floor near the escalator, and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

This event is open to the public and free of charge, so grab your family and friends and enjoy this movie night with the showing of the Santa Claus. For more information, you can contact Agana Shopping Center at (671) 472-5027/8.

2023 Governor's

The Magic of Christmas Parade

Thursday, December 21, 2023

On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Parade of Lights will feature the participation of various government agencies, showcasing the spirit of unity and joy. On this night, the Guam Museum, grounds will also be adorned with booths, adding to the festival atmosphere and fun for all ages.

Registration of floats notice!

Each participant shall submit a signed Christmas Parade Registration Form and Waiver of Liability Form in order to participate. The deadline to submit your Christmas Parade Registration Form and Waiver Form is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023.

Each parade participant is required to decorate their parade float/trailer and adhere to this year's theme "The Magic of Christmas" as closely as possible. All Marching/Walking Units/Bands must have three (3) adults accompanying their entry. Parade Floats/Trailers/Golf Carts are limited to 10'x5' in length and width, max height 12', and no more than 2 vehicle entries. The booths must not exceed 10'x10'.

Cancellation notices will be emailed to parade participants in the event of inclement weather, i.e. Heavy Rain/Thunderstorms.

Click here to read more details and float entry sign-up!

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

Announcement: SPPC has just informed us that the special deal for Chamber members ends this month on November 20th because they have something special to announce. Stay tuned to their social media platforms for details

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

'Tis the season for all things jolly, bright, and fun! Music can set the tone for all these moods and we've got not just one but two playlists to fit your holiday feels. Enjoy!