Hafa Adai Catherine,

Restoration is in full swing. Power and water are being restored, and connectivity is almost at pre-typhoon levels, yet we can all agree that there is much work to be done. As we accept the fate dealt to our homes, our businesses, and our livelihoods by Typhoon Mawar, we look ahead at hardening our infrastructure, establishing recovery objectives and budgets; and, incorporating lessons learned in our post-disaster recovery plans.

If you are looking at funding options to aid in your business recovery efforts, click here to view the fact sheets for U.S. SBA's Disaster Loan Assistance programs or visit any of the four (4) local Disaster Recovery Centers on the island. You can also view the recent virtual workshop hosted by GHRA, Guam Women's Chamber, SHRM, and the Guam Chamber of Commerce by clicking here.

I was delightfully surprised to hear that GWA has produced quick podcasts (literally 2 minutes!) to give the residents of Guam updates on water restoration efforts. Give the podcast a listen. Both Guam Waterworks and Guam Power Authority have been updating their Facebook pages frequently with restoration and other pertinent news about recovery efforts and safety information. If you haven't viewed their pages, I highly recommend that you give them a look and even bookmark them for future updates.

The Chamber continues to update our Typhoon Mawar Recovery page with new information and page links that may be helpful for you and your business. We have included a disaster recovery toolkit and a re-opening checklist that can be helpful as you work to get your company to full operational status. Please feel free to share the page with others who could benefit from the information.

We appreciate the number of businesses that have responded to our recovery survey. We will be releasing the results very soon. We are working on a special event to help us all move beyond recovery efforts so be on the lookout for details shortly.

As we continue to bring you updates here in your email box and via our social media pages, your Chamber Team is also working diligently to bring the office back up to working order. We appreciate your great support!

Thank you for all you are doing to support your employees and our community as we navigate the aftermath of the storm.

Onward Together,

Catherine Castro

President

TYPHOON RECOVERY UPDATES

The Guam Chamber has compiled a list of key websites for you as a one-stop site to view updates and apply for relief. Click the link or the graphic and save it to your bookmarks on your phone or computer for ease of access. No more scrolling through emails!

All Roll Call outreach emails have also been linked to this page.

Please share this page with anyone who will benefit from this information.

View Recovery Updates Site

Chamber Member Roll Call

Your Chamber Team is here to support your business in sharing your hours of operation or other important information you would like to release to the public. We have sent four (4) Roll Call outreach messages since the end of May with plans to update and send on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of June.

Send information to us via email or tag us on our social media pages to be included in the next Roll Call.

View Roll Call

Disaster Unemployment Survey

On behalf of the Guam Department of Labor (GDOL), the Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association seeks your assistance in providing answers to the following questions which will be used by GDOL to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) with the US Department of Labor and funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Please click to complete the survey.

Immediate Release from the Congress of the United States

MDA Public Scoping Meeting Delayed

Due to the ongoing recovery efforts resulting from the aftermath of Super Typhoon Mawar, the Missile Defense Agency advised that the Public Scoping Meetings for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam have been delayed. Three meetings were originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th through Friday, June 16th, which would have allowed for public discussion.

The MDA is considering rescheduling these public scoping meetings in the late summer of 2023; once scheduled, they will be published and announced in the location media to encourage participation.

The MDA also announced that the public comment period for the notice of intent entitled "Notice of Intent to Prepare as Environmental Impact Statement for an Enhanced Integrated Air and Missle Defense System on Guam" has been extended to August 11, 2023.

June 2023 AAP Virtual Door Knock Series

An Update from DC on Artificial Intelligence

Possible Legislation & Regulation

AmChams Asia Pacific and AmCham Singapore will be hosting a virtual door knock series titled " An Update from DC on Artificial Intelligence Possible Legislation & Regulation" on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (CHsT). This virtual door knock featured speakers are Bruce Mehlman, Partner at Mehlaman Consulting, Assistant Sec, of Commerce for Tech Policy under President George W. Bush, and Dr. Deborah Elms, Executive Director & Founder, Asian Trade Centre. This Virtual Meeting will be moderated by Steven R. Okun, Chair, AAP Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates.

RSVP today!

Chamber Member Spotlight Podcast

Season 2: Episode 1: Featuring Ryan Mummert, General Manager of Title Guaranty

Your Guam Chamber has released season 2, episode 1, featuring Ryan Mummert, General Manager of Title Guaranty, who covered the basics of real estate in our latest Member Spotlight Podcast!

Note that the episode was recorded before Typhoon Mawar and does not include a typhoon recovery discussion.

Please remember to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast to stay updated on our next release. For more information about our member, Title Guaranty, you can check out their Instagram page or their website!

Listen on Youtube • Listen on Spotify

U.S. Chamber Updates

ARTICLES:

Small Business Weekly Forecast

Preparing the Workforce for AI - Driven Economy

Tips for Small Businesses to Master Cash Flow Management

Community Outreach

Governor's Summer Youth Employment Program applications accepted on Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Governor's Summer Youth Employment Program (GSYEP) will proceed. DYA will be accepting applications on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Guam Premier Outlets (Near Bestseller). Applications will not be accepted online.

Applications for the Governor's Summer Youth Employment Program is available on DYA's Website at dya.guam.gov.

Click here to view Immediate Release