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Hafa Adai Catherine,
Your Chamber wrapped up the first quarter with several great events! In this month alone, you saw us Hustle, Flow, and Thrive with our women professionals and AFC members had a conversation with Serafin Meno, Liaison Officer, Defense of Guam Program, JRM. Our Young Professionals had a number of focus group events, the Small Business Committee featured cyber security expert, Jennilyn LaBrunda, CISSP, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at a virtual seminar. Last week, we held a very successful 26th Annual Amateur Golf Tournament and this week we welcomed Rear Admiral Gregory Huffman as our guest speaker at Wednesday's general membership meeting. We continue to advocate and dialogue with our government officials on important issues that impact our economy and our ability to keep our doors open for business. Our Legislative Review Committee reviews legislation that could impact our businesses and the Maritime Affairs Committee held its first meeting after being on hiatus for a couple of years. More to come from all of these engaged groups.
We're just warming up - Wait til you see what we have in store for you in the second quarter ! Stay with us now, because the fun is just getting started! If you are interested in being an active member of any of these committees, please let us know and we will get you set up!
We are thrilled to celebrate our centennial year with you at our Jubilee event scheduled for Saturday, May 4th! I hope that you are planning to be present as we recognize our members celebrating milestone anniversaries plus, we have a new laureate to induct into the Guam Business Hall of Fame! Scroll down for details on how to purchase tickets and how to get your company involved in the festivities.
In addition to the gala celebration, we have great activities planned to showcase the membership and commemorate our one hundred years of service to the business community. Keep an eye out for more information to come!
As we take a brief pause for Good Friday, the Chamber Board, the Chamber Team and I wish you and yours a lovely Easter weekend filled with sweet treats and the joy of family and friends. Have a Blessed Easter!
Onward Together,
Catherine Castro,
President
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Si Yu'os Ma'åse Rear Admiral Gregory C. Huffman
General Membership Meeting • March 27, 2024
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We would like to extend our sincerest Si Yu'os Ma'åse to Rear Admiral Gregory C. Huffman, Commander, Joint Region Marianas/Naval Region Marianas, Senior Military Official -Guam/CNMI/ROP/FSM, for providing our Chamber Members with updates on the realignment of forces to Guam. Click here to view video presentation and photos from this past Wednesday's General Membership Meeting.
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General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Save the date and register for next month's General Membership Meeting scheduled to take place at the Micronesian Ballroom, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This meeting will feature Benjamin J.F. Cruz, Public Auditor, Office of Accountability - Guam.
Save your seats today by clicking the button below! Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payments to secure their seats for a swift and fast entry on the day of the event.
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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 next 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 26th, 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.
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Guam Chamber Centennial Jubilee
Saturday, May 4, 2024 • Hyatt Regency Guam
Save the date for the Guam Chamber of Commerce Centennial Jubilee scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Guam, Grand Ballroom. 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 celebrate the significant milestone in our history of the Chamber's 100 years of partnership with the business community in Guam.
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Table and seat reservations are now open! Don't miss out on an event that promises to be a night of celebration of our shared success as a business community. Secure your spot today and join us in commemorating a century of excellence and progress.
Sponsorship opportunities have arrived and are waiting for you! If your company wishes to become a sponsor, view our sponsorship package and let us know if you're interested in making our 100th year, "that night" we all remember! Please email Brandin or contact us at (671) 472-6311/8001 regarding your selection!
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Season 3: Episode 2 is now available!
In a new episode of Chamber Member Spotlight Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jaedeen Perez, the talented co-owner of Jaded and Cure. Jaedeen shared her journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along the way. From co-owning a beauty brand to managing a successful salon, Jaedeen's passion for beauty and business is truly inspiring. Listen to her insights and advice on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube for a glimpse into the world of beauty and entrepreneurship.
Click your favorite links below to listen to our newest episode!
Youtube • Spotify • Apple Podcast
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New Chamber Report Reveals Digital Trade’s Enormous Benefits
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report showing digital trade—from telemedicine to GPS-enabled cars to streaming movies—supports more than 3 million American jobs. The digital economy fuels growth, prosperity, and dynamism across the U.S., accounting for $2.6 trillion in GDP in 2022, a sum equivalent to 10% of all U.S. economic output.
The report shows the vast increase in digital trade across states and breaks down on a state-by-state basis how many jobs are supported by digital trade, as well as revenue earned through digital exports.
To access the report, and to see how digital trade delivers for America, your state, and your district, click here.
New Coalition to Protect U.S.Innovation from Government Confiscation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is partnering with entrepreneurs and advocates to launch a coalition to counter emerging policy threats to U.S. innovation from excessive government overreach, also known as "march-in rights." This includes a recent Biden Administration proposal allowing the government to "march-in" and seize the intellectual property (IP) rights held by an American company if it received any federal funding for research, including in conjunction with universities.
However, proposals from Washington pose a threat to progress and risk fostering a hostile environment for U.S. innovation and IP rights.
In response, the U.S. Chamber today announced the creation of the Business Alliance to Stop Innovation Confiscation Coalition (BASIC Coalition), bringing together diverse voices from the energy, technology, manufacturing, telecommunications, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical industries who share a common belief in the benefits of public-private partnerships to deliver solutions, solve problems, and enhance lives.
Learn more here
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Easter Egg Hunt Near You!
Easter is a time for fun, family, and friends, and what better way to celebrate than with an Easter egg hunt? Join the different villages mayors office on the 23rd, and 30th for a festive gathering filled with hidden treasures and loads of excitement. Bring your loved ones and create lasting memories as you search high and low for colorful eggs scattered throughout the area. The thrill of the hunt, the joy of discovering hidden treats, and the laughter shared with those closest to you will make this an unforgettable Easter experience. So gather your family and friends, come on out, and let the Easter egg hunt begin!
Biba Village Mayors & Vice Mayors!
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The Village of Dededo
Saturday, March 30th • 10:00 a.m.
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The Village of Barrigada
Saturday, March 30th • 10:00 a.m.
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The Village of Mangilao
Saturday, March 30th • 9:00 a.m.
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The Village of Hågat
Saturday, March 30th • 12:00 noon
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The Guam Ko'ko' Road Race is Guam's elite running event, so named to raise awareness of the plight of Guam's territorial bird, the Guam rail or commonly known as the Ko'ko'. A flightless bird endemic to Guam, the ko'ko' population was decimated to near extinction by the brown tree snake, pesticides and other introduced detractors. Efforts to save the ko'ko' from extinction are ongoing and public awareness and community involvement inspired by events such as the Guam Ko'ko' Road Race and the Guam Ko’ko’ Kids Fun Run have made a remarkable impact. | |
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The UOG President Anita Borja-Enriquez and Governor of Guam Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, we invite you to participate in the 15th University of Guam (UOG) Conference on Island Sustainability. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Guam from April 8 – April 13, 2024 (ChST). In 2024, they celebrate our first 15 years and cast the vision for a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future we all desire. Armed with indigenous wisdom and modern technology we recommit our efforts and strengthen our resolve with the 2024 conference theme, ‘Sustainability Endures.’
UOG extends this invitation to join them as a sponsoring partner of the conference. In addition to recognition during this world-class event, your organization will receive significant added value throughout the year. Each conference sponsor is also listed as an annual supporting member of Guam Green Growth, our island’s most comprehensive public-private partnership ever created to achieve a sustainable future. Members are regularly engaged in G3 activities and recognized in promotional materials year-round. Please find the 2024 sponsorship kit attached for more details.
Click here to view CIS 2024 Sponsor Package
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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! | |
Check out what's happening with our fellow Chamber members! News sent to us by a Chamber member is featured on our "member news" page. Feel free to send us your releases and we are happy to share your news! | |
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2024
Industry Recovery Updates
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View Guam APEX
Accelerators
March 2024
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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Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our Centurion Plus Sponsor! | |
Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our Centurion Plus Sponsor! |
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Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our Centurion Sponsor! | |
Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our Centennial Contributors! | |
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
HMI Guam • Hotel Nikko Guam • Island Skin Spa • Joe & Franks Auto
Jerold W. Filush, CPA • Marianas Steamship Agencies, Inc. • Matson Navigation Company
Micronesian Drivers Associations, Inc. • North Wind Group • Outback Steakhouse
Pacific Islands Development Bank • Phoenix Pacific (Guam), Inc.
Salt + Light Realty • Signking, Inc. • Sylvan Learning Center
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
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