We extend our warmest Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our first Centurion Sponsor, First Hawaiian Bank, for your generous support of the Guam Chamber of Commerce. Your contribution is greatly appreciated as we mark our centennial anniversary, a significant milestone in our organization's history. We look forward to a successful partnership as we commemorate 100 years of serving the business community in Guam. Biba, First Hawaiian Bank!

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.

Join our first Centurian Sponsor, First Hawaiian Bank, and together, we can make our centennial celebration a year to remember!

It's An All-New Podcast Season!

Season 3: Episode 1 is now available!

We are pleased to announce Season 3: Episode 1 of Chamber Member Spotlight Podcast featuring Chamber Member, Wella Van Unen, President of Access Medical Transport, LLC.

Click on any of your favorite podcast links below to hear more about Ms. Wella and what it takes to run a successful medical transport business in Guam!

Youtube • Spotify • Apple Podcast

The Armed Forces Committee is pleased to present 

A Conversation with Mr. Serf Meno, LNO for the Missile Defense Agency with Joint Region Marianas on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 9:00 am at the East-West Business Center (3rd Floor). He will provide the membership with updates on the MDA for Guam.

AFC members will have time to engage one-on-one with Mr. Meno and other committee members in this intimate setting. We hope that your schedule will allow you to participate. Seating is limited so please be sure to save your spot today! 

This event is only open AFC members. Those who wish to join this committee may sign up here - an annual fee of $150.00 will apply.

Registration is required: $10.00 per AFC Member

Friday, March 15, 2024

9:00 am • Chamber Office, East West Business Center (3rd Floor)

All pre-payments may be made by cash, check, PayPal, or credit card. 

Contact your Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311 to reserve your seat!

2024 has started off on a high note, and our GYP committee is thrilled about expanding our activities, strengthening our advocacy efforts, and creating more engagement opportunities to foster business growth together. 

We invite member companies to share this information with young professionals in their place of business. View the membership application form here! There is no fee for GYP membership this year. Membership can be beneficial for member young professionals whether through attending seminars, networking events, community outreach functions, legislative forums, and more! 

If you have any questions about eligibility or other inquiries about the Guam Young Professionals, please contact Rebekah at the Chamber office. 

Congratulations to the

Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Graduates

The Chamber congratulates eight (8) Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Graduates who completed the program on February 19^th at the Superior Court of Guam Judiciary of Guam. Chamber member companies provide life skills workshops and incentives throughout the year which support students enrolled in the program. These member contributions provide a powerful role in contributing to their growth, knowledge, and aspirations. We wish the graduates success as they move forward, living a drug-free life.

About the Life Skills Program:

In partnership with the Judiciary of Guam – Juvenile Drug Court Program, the Chamber members provide life skills for youth (17 and below) who have progressed to the final stages of the program. The Chamber strives to schedule life skills sessions once a month, which usually take place on a Friday from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. If your company would be interested in hosting this month’s session or another time down the road, we'd be happy to schedule a date on the calendar. It would be most helpful to have these clients exposed to the different career options that they may find interest in.

Past life skills workshops include: hotel tours and operations; auto dealerships ‘behind the scenes’; touring printing companies and seeing the back end of production; banking advice and beginner steps; and learning about marketing.

Wish to provide incentives? Your support of packaged chips and cookies or meal coupons are greatly appreciated! These will be given out to clients who do well during the program.

UOG School for Business Emerging Audit Technologies Survey

University of Guam invites you to take part in their survey, a crucial component of their research paper, aimed at identifying the current audit technologies being implemented in Guam business entities with audit functions to understand how they have impacted the audit process. Participant identities will be kept anonymous and responses will be kept confidential and used exclusively for research purposes.

The objective of UOG research is to obtain valuable information from business leaders involved in audit engagements and address the gap of information regarding current audit technologies being implemented in Guam. The results of the research will be analyzed to determine and understand the various effects it has had on audit processes.

They hope the research gathered will benefit entities who have already, are currently, or are planning to implement similar technological advances and who wish to contribute to the future of enhanced audits on Guam.

Guam Chamber Centennial Anniversary Gala Celebration

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Save the date for the Guam Chamber of Commerce Centennial Anniversary Gala Celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024. This milestone event will be a night to remember as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to the future. Mark your calendars for a night of celebration and reflection as we mark this significant milestone in our history on the Chamber's 100 years of service to the business community on Guam. Stay tuned for more details.

View photo link below from past gala celebration!

The Chamber was happy to welcome and meet with the CNMI SBDC Network Team visiting Guam! We look forward to future collaboration and opportunities for partnerships!

Biba Marianas!

Pictured L-R: Roman Franklin M. Rudely, Marketing Manager/Outreach Specialist, CNMI SBDC, Nadine C Deleon Guerrero, MPA, CNMI SBDC Network Director, Catherine Castro, President, Guam Chamber, Mercilynn Kaneshi Palec, Associate Network Director, CNMI SBDC, Phil Santos, AFC Chairman, Benjamin Hulu L. Borja, Tinian SBDC

Tiyan High School: HHS Academy Boot Camp

We would like to thank our members for participating in the Tiyan High School (Health & Human Services) Academy Bootcamp held on Friday, February 23, 2024! Your participation was warmly appreciated and welcomed by all participating students.

Members that participated: GRMC, Access Medical Transport, LLC, Guam Marianas Training Center, Health City, Hyatt Regency Guam, Guam Fast Foods, Inc. dba: KFC

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 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 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. We are just a week away, so save your seat today by clicking the link below!

February General

Membership Meeting

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Just a few seats left for our General Membership Meeting featuring the Honorable Joshua Tenorio, LT. Governor of Guam, who will be providing us with updates on the business license and permitting process. This meeting will take place at the Micronesian Ballroom, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.

We encourage members to make advance payment for a swift entry on the day of the event!

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)

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.

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!!

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 a.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!

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.

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!

• 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

• Guam Young Professionals

• Legislative Review & Business Advocacy Committee

• Maritime Affairs Committee



• Membership Development Committee

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