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Hafa Adai Catherine,
At a July general membership meeting several years ago, our guest speaker was former Congressman, General Vicente "Ben" Blaz. He spoke of the struggles as a boy at the time of the Japanese occupation of Guam. In his recounting of experiences, I was immediately drawn into the difficulty and extreme hardship he and the Chamorro people endured through the subjugation of imperial Japanese forces. Although we did not have the technology at the time of General Blaz's presentation to record his talk, we were able to capture Mrs. Maria Cruz Quitugua's story in 2019 on video of her recounting of the invasion of Guam and the day U.S. armed forces came to liberate our island. I hope that you have a few minutes this weekend to listen as she shares her vivid memories and experiences of the war.
As we commemorate the 79th liberation of our island we remember our forefathers and liberators who fought bravely through this tragic period, with thousands giving their lives for the freedom of Guam and her people. We also look ahead with hope as our parents and grandparents did. Their sacrifices, grit, and resiliency paved the way to peace and prosperity. Today we celebrate the strength and love of our people for our Island and our Nation.
Nihi ta hasso...God Bless Guam and God Bless America! Biba Liberacion! Have a wonderful Liberation Day holiday.
Onward together,
Catherine Castro
President
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SAVE THE DATE!
Armed Forces Committee
General Membership Meeting
AFC Members are encouraged to mark their calendars for a General Membership Meeting on Friday, September 8, 2023, 8:00 a.m. at The Gallery, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.
This meeting will feature military branch commanders who will provide updates and highlight their current & upcoming projects and happenings. This event is strictly open to AFC members only. It will not be recorded. This event is closed to the media.
If you would like to learn more about the Armed Forces Committee, please contact Rebekah, Committee Liaison Specialist of the Guam Chamber of Commerce at (671) 472-6311 or email her.
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Business Recovery Summit & Expo
Presentations
Your Guam Chamber held its Business Recovery Summit & Expo on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Guam. The Summit was held to bring government and private sector industries together to discuss our island's post-typhoon situation and the challenges, and opportunities that come with rebuilding and restructuring a community after a devastating natural disaster. If you wish to view the presentations from the business recovery summit & expo you can do so by clicking the button below.
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Member2Member Benefits Program
Member-to-Member 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. Please note that to be effective, your discount or offer should be substantial enough to attract attention.
Join our member companies who have offered their discount to other Chamber Members
Access Medical Transport
Busy Ant Marketing
Guam Baby Company
Hotel Nikko Guam
Infusion Coffee & Tea
KFC
MBC, Inc GU
Norman & Son, LLC
Pacific Unlimited Inc. GU
Promotions Specialties
South Pacific Petroleum Corporation
Seas + Sidewalks
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2023 Legislative Scorecard is now Live
Vote breakdown:
80%: Voted on Legislation in Support of the Private Sector. Each vote is equivalent to one point. Any vote that is not aligned with the Chamber would be deducted.
10%: Authored or Co-Sponsored Bills Supported by the Chamber
10%: Authored or Co-Sponsored Bills Introduced by the Opposite Political Party that Impact the Business Community.
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SHRM Guam Chapter and United Airlines Presents
HR United - Taking HR to New Heights
2023 Annual Conference
This 2023 annual conference will feature these three keynote speakers, Keith E Sonderling, United States Equal Equipment Opportunity Commissioner (EEOC), John "JR" Register, President & CEO inspired communications International, LLC, and Dr. Milton J, Perkins, SVP, ActOne Government Solutions, Inc. This annual conference will take place at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Member fees will be a total of $200 per person, $225 for future members, and a group of eight (8) pax, with a total of $1,600. Register today by clicking here to take you to their website, or scanning the QR code. Click here to view Conference Program.
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Liberation Day Events
In the spirit of our 79th Guam Liberation, the Office of the Governor of Guam, Mayors' Council of Guam, and the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), has released a schedule for the community who wish to participate in their upcoming Liberation Day held on Friday, July 21, 2023.
On July 21st, the day begins with a Liberation Day Mass at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica, Hagatna, and will begin at 9:00 am. Followed by a Liberation Memorial Ceremony at the Guam Museum outdoor stage and will begin at 11:00 am. Thereafter, a memorial ceremony will be held, and tribute to the front-liners followed by the Liberation Block Party all will take place at the CHamoru Village Festival Huts and will be from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. For the Grand Finale, will end our 79th Guam Liberation Day with Fireworks & Drone Show at 7:21 pm at the CHamoru Village. We look forward to seeing you there! Biba 79th Guam Liberation
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Guam Micronesia
Island Fair Presents
I'netnon Man Tatotao Micronesia
Experience The Gathering Of The People From Micronesia
The Guam Micronesia Island Fare presents I'netnon man Taotao Micronesia (Gathering of the people from Micronesia) scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm at three different locations in southern Guam.
The event is sponsored by the Guam Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Valley of the Latte Adventure Park, Jeff's Pirates Cove, Country Club of the Pacific, and the mayors of Talo'fo'fo and Inalåhan. I'netnon Man Taotao Micronesia showcases the unique cultural heritage of Micronesia in the southern part of Guam while celebrating the customs, traditions, food, and art of the island. Vendors that wish to participate in this GVB-sponsored event can register here!
For more information, you can visit Valley of the Latte website!
Click here for more details on the Micronesia Island Fair
Click here to view GVB's immediate release
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Annual Operation
Christmas Drop
Fire Dance/Dinner
It's that time of year! The Annual Operation Christmas Drop will be hosting a Fire Dance/ Dinner at the Fish Eye Marina on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Tickets ate available for purchase, $90 per adult, $45 per child ages from 6 - 12, and 5 and below are free. The fire dance/ dinner will be from 19:00 - 21:00 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm), doors open at 18:00 (6:00 pm). Purchase your tickets by clicking the button below!
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BeHeartfelt Hosts its
Third Annual Shoe Drive
BeHeartfeld will be hosting its third Annual Shoe Drive for children and teens experiencing homelessness and in need of shoes. If you have any shoes (In good condition) that you would like to help our children and teens who are in need, you can deliver them at any of the locations, Famous Footwear in GPO, Triple J main headquarters-showroom, Tamuning Mayors Office, Inalahan Mayors Office, and the Mangilao Mayors Office.
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2023
Industry Recovery Updates
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View Guam PTAC
July 2023
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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