Gamify Your Potential

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The GYP – Be Connected Subcommittee is pleased to present this mixer to expand your network. Mark your calendar for a social mixer-themed: Gamify Your Potential. This event will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the Tumon Sands Plaza, Center Court from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Don’t forget to bring your a-game & game face! We look forward to seeing you there!

Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payment by contacting your Chamber Team for a swift and fast check-in on the day of the event! Future members who are interested in participating in this event and would like to register, contact your Chamber Team to RSVP and process payment.

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New Episode Now Available!

Season 3: Episode 3

We are delighted to share this new episode, spotlighting our Chamber member, Grace Valencia, co-owner of Elevenses Coffee Shop, as she shares her passion for creating a welcoming and cozy space for coffee lovers to gather. From her love of curating preserved flowers to her expertise in creating delicious beverages, Grace discusses a variety of topics close to her heart. Catch this podcast on your favorite platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or click your favorite link below.

YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts

Rewind Back to Chamber BIZBOX Podcast Episode 3

featuring Kenneth Bowman and Jeffrey Knight

In one of our favorite episodes of the Chamber BIZBOX, we had the pleasure to feature DEA Resident Agent, Kenneth Bowman, and Special Agent Jeffrey Knight, who discussed with Chamber President, Catherine Castro the drug issues that are plaguing our island. Take a listen to your favorite links below!

YouTube • Spotify

General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Your Guam Chamber General Membership Meeting will be scheduled to take place in the Micronesian Ballroom, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. This month's meeting will feature Benjamin J.F. Cruz, Public Auditor, Office of Accountability - Guam.

Save your seat today by clicking the button below! Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payments to secure their seats and for a swift and fast entry on the day of the event!

Save the Date: Friday, April 26, 2024

AI in Daily Operations: Exploring Practical Uses and Strategies for Today's Businesses

Your Guam Chamber Small Business Focus & Development Committee is pleased to announce that Christopher Duenas, CFO of Triple J Enterprises will be the featured speaker for this month’s seminar. He will speak on the topic - AI in Daily Operations: Exploring Practical Uses and Strategies for Today's Businesses. Discover some of the many ways AI can help your business. From customer service to human resources to communications, this seminar offers actionable insights into integrating AI across various business functions. Attendees will learn common ways to apply AI in real-world scenarios, providing the knowledge and tools needed to maintain competitiveness in today's business landscape.

This event is scheduled for Friday, April 26^th, 2024 at the Somnak Ballroom, The Westin Resort Guam. The seminar is open to members at $45.00 and future members at $60.00. Registration is open! Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payments to secure their seats for a swift and smooth entry on the day of the event.

Office Furniture for sale!

Quick Sale - Will Negotiate!

Is your business looking for a fresh look... Upgrade your office space with our stylish and functional office cubicles purchased from our members at M-80 Systems. Say goodbye to uncomfortable desks, and hello to a workspace that promotes productivity and creativity for your team!

Contact your Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311/8001 to purchase the six desk-attached cubicles (19' 11'' x 12' 2'') and the stand-alone office (15' 5'' x 8' 11'') today! First come, first serve!

GALA TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!

Guam Chamber Centennial Jubilee

Saturday, May 4, 2024 • Hyatt Regency Guam

WE ARE NOW SOLD OUT OF GALA TICKETS! Wow, Chamber Members! We are so excited that YOU are excited to celebrate our 100th Anniversary together! Saturday, May 4th is the date and Hyatt Regency Guam is the place! This milestone event will be a night to remember as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to the future. Now, mark your calendars for a night of fun and reflection as we commemorate this significant milestone in our history of 100 years of partnership with the business community in Guam. Many companies are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year as well! Get your outfits ready and start practicing your dance moves and we will see you at The Hyatt on May 4th!

Sponsorship opportunities are ongoing and are waiting for you! Become a sponsor today! Please email Brandin or contact us at (671) 472-6311/8001 before April 30th, regarding your selection!

BUSINESS OUTREACH

Take the GCA Survey!

The Guam Contractors Association (GCA) is reaching out and would like you to complete their short survey. With the ongoing build-up and future work projected over the next several years, GCA would like to gauge the current//future Housing and Workforce needs.

Take the survey now!

US SBA Learning Center

Every business milestone comes with its set of challenges. The U.S Small Business Administration’s learning center has free courses to support where your business is today and where you want it to be in the future.

Take me to the learning center!

2024 Hafa Adai

Pacific Medical Conference

Sunday, June 30th - Monday, July 1st

This conference will feature keynote speakers who will discuss advances in medical care, cutting-edge techniques and share insights on the most pressing healthcare issues on the island. There are 20 hours of CME credit available for this event with 13 hours of in-person lecture.

For more information, please email DeAnne at

dknipschild@llu.edu

Women Small Business Owners:

Improving Your Financial Security Webinar

If you're a woman running a small business, you know that it can be both empowering and challenging. You have to make many decisions related to your business and its finances - but you still can't forget your own financial health. Your business takes a lot of work and determination... and so does your financial security. Working to grow and manage your business and planning for your personal financial future is important to meet your financial goals but presents challenges. The good news is that help is available!

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), joined by the Internal Revenue Service, the Small Business Administration's Office of Women's Business Ownership, and America Saves, will host a free webinar to help women small business owners improve their financial security.

Click here to read more!

Community Outreach

GPF to present 2023-24 Season Finale Concert

The Guam Philharmonic Foundation, Incorporated (GPF) proudly presents their 2023-24 Season Finale to be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Crystal Ballroom, Lotte Hotel Guam. The concert will feature the new GPF Choir, the 2024 Tumon Bay Music Festival Sweepstakes Award Winner STRINGSTARS (a violin ensemble), and the award-winning Tumon Bay Youth Orchestra (TBYO).

In partnership with the music ministry of the Episcopal Church of Saint John the Divine, the GPF established the GPF Choir late last Fall to provide a venue for choir enthusiasts of all ages to meet regularly and present choral concerts. The new choir made their first appearance at St. John’s Advent Lessons and Carols last December. They have since been growing more active and have appeared in public a few times over the holiday season, performed with the TBYO for the New Year’s Concert and was showcased at the 2024 Tumon Bay Music Festival this past March. They will be opening the April 21st concert. For interested singers, choir rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at the Saint John’s Church in Upper Tumon. For more information on the choir, please email them!

Click here to read more!

SBA Offers THRIVE Program for Small Business Owners in Guam

mall business owners on Guam looking for professional development may now apply for SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Program. This free program offers small business owners on Guam a unique opportunity to accelerate their business growth through an intensive, executive-level training program.

T.H.R.I.V.E. stands for Train, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate. The program combines online learning with in-person sessions, focusing on leadership enhancement, strategic financial management, market innovation, and cultivating a thriving company culture. Over a six-month period from late June 2024 to December 2024, participants will engage in an interactive curriculum, receive coaching from experienced business experts, and develop a three-year strategic growth action plan.

Interested applicants can learn more about the training program and apply online at https://sbathrive.com or by contacting Kenneth Lujan, SBA Guam Branch Manager at 671- 688-2599 or email at kenneth.lujan@sba.gov. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 28, 2024. The program will commence on June 18, 2024, providing an opportunity for growth and business transformation.

Click here to read more by viewing the news release!

Guam & CNMI 6-Week

Grant Writing Training

This grant writing & funding is having its annual 6-week live grant training for Guam and CNMI scheduled for Tuesdays, April 23rd - May 28th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. You will be taught how to write foundation, state, and federal grants, and at the end of 6 weeks, you will have developed 1 master grant funding prospect! The train cost is $997 or reserve 3 seats and get the 4th one free. Take this opportunity to learn how to write grants by Ms. Holly Rustick, CEO of Grant Writing & Funding. So what are you waiting for? click the link below to register!

Click here to register!

4th Annail Earth Day Beach Clean Up

Saturday, April 20, 2024

TECO in partnership with the Guam Visitors Bureau presents its 4th Annual Earth Day Beach Clean Up scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Ypao Beach Park, Main Pavillion. Showtime will start at 7:30 a.m. and start time will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Join them in keeping our beach clean and celebrating Earth Day! Water, coffee, gloves, and trash bags will be provided to all volunteers.

Saipan Chamber of Commerce

15th Annual Scholarship

Golf Tournament

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 15th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Lao Lao Bay Golf & Resort!

Join them for a thrilling two-person scramble. secure your spot with Early Bird Registration before April 8th, and enjoy special rates. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support education while enjoying a day on the green.

Registration forms are available for pick-up at the Lao Lao Bay Golf & Resort front desk or by clicking here!

For more information on this event, please contact the Saipan Chamber Team at

(670) 234-7150 or email them! Goodluck golfers!

GHRA & GPD Presents its

2nd Annual Golf Honoring Heros

The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association and The Guam Police Department present their Honoring Heroes 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, honoring national police week.

This annual golf event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Country Club of the Pacific. Registration is now available and early bird registration is open until Friday, May 10th. This special offer will begin at $300 per team. After May 10th, regular registrations will begin at $350 per team!

Sponsorship opportunities are open and ready for you to select! Go on, click here to become a sponsor! For more information on this golf tournament, you may contact GHRA at (671) 649-1447 or email them.

Click here to register!

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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