Si Yu'os Ma'åse Golfers and Sponsors! | |
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Your Chamber held its 26th Annual Amateur Golf Tournament at the Onward Talofofo Golf Club on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Members and guests enjoyed an exceptional day on the course! Prizes were awarded to the top performers in challenging categories, including closest to the pin and longest drive, adding an extra element of excitement to the event.
We would like to extend our heartfelt si yu'os ma'åse to our platinum, premium, hole, and hole-in-one sponsors for their generous support of our annual golf tournament. Your contribution helped to make this event a huge success and we are truly grateful for your commitment to our events! We look forward to many more partnerships with you again soon! #BibaChamberMembers #ChamberMembersRock
View photos • View 2024 Golf Booklet
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Save the Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Guam Young Professionals Update
The GYP committee has great plans for its membership this year from on-site trainings, mixers, mentorship programs, and more! We are happy to share this first event to expand your networks! Mark your calendar for our first Guam Young Professionals gathering of the year on Thursday, April 25th for an evening of networking and learning about the committee. Mixer details will be shared to the soon.
If you are a young professional or have employees who wish to join in – you may sign up here!
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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, March 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. This event is scheduled for Friday, April 27th, 2024 at the Somnak Ballroom, The Westin Resort Guam. 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 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 mark this significant milestone in our history on 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. | |
View photo link below from past gala celebration! | |
NEW EPISODE ALERT!
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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How to do business with MWR Guam
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) team at Joint Region Marianas in partnership with Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam MWR programs are expanding partnership opportunities within the local business community. The presentation will offer information on opportunities the Guam military market has available to them.
MWR will be putting together a presentation to help share who we are, what we're about, and the various opportunities available to partner with MWR.
Click here to view MWR Form
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $24 million in pollution prevention grants under President’s Investing in America agenda
March 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of nearly $24 million in grants to support states, U.S. territories, and Tribes in providing technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention practices. The funding is available through two Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for EPA’s Pollution Prevention program, with approximately $14 million in grants available at no cost share/match requirement, thanks to funding made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Two grant opportunities are being announced today:
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$14 million P2 Grant Opportunity: The $14 million NOFO is the third of five annual installments of P2 grant funding provided by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This opportunity does not include the fifty percent grantee funds matching requirement required by traditional P2 grants, increasing access to the funding for all communities. Grants supported with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds will be fully funded at the time grants are awarded (rather than receiving funding in installments). The maximum amount of each grant is $350,000.
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$9.94 million P2 Grant Opportunity: The $9.94 million NOFO is part of the traditional P2 grants program that has been administered by the Agency for over 25 years. The funding is over a two-year funding cycle with individual grant awards up to $700,000 for the two-year funding period or $350,000 funded per year and includes a cost share/match requirement of fifty percent.
EPA will host three informational webinars for potential applicants and interested stakeholders. The webinars will review information about the P2 Grant Program and the application process to help potential applicants submit a high-quality application to EPA for consideration. Time will be provided during the webinars for questions from participants.
March 26, 2024, 2-3:30 p.m. ET Register here.
March 27, 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. ET for Tribal entities Register here.
April 11, 2023, 2-3:30 p.m. ET Register here.
Read more about P2 and the P2 Grant Program.
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Marianas Storytelling Series Celebrating Mes CHamoru at Guam Museum
March 23, 2024
In honor of Mes CHamoru, the Guam Museum is proud to host the Marianas Storytelling: Land & Linege Saturday Matinee Series, a collaborative effort between the Guam Museum Foundation, Department of CHamoru Affairs, PBS Guam, The Guam International Film Festival, and Guampedia, with generous support from Pacific Islanders in Communications and the University of Guam, Global Learning & Engagement. This series promises a captivating exploration of the cultural tapestry of the Marianas archipelago.
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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 Yona
Saturday, March 23rd • 12:00 noon
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The Village of Sinajana
Saturday, March 23rd • 5:00 p.m.
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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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This Month's Playlist 🎶
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the CHamoru people by listening to our Mes CHamoru playlist on Spotify. From traditional songs to contemporary CHamoru hits, this playlist showcases the beauty and diversity of our people's music. Let the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies of our people transport you to the beautiful island of Guåhan and the Marianas. Whether you are CHamoru yourself or simply interested in exploring new sounds, this playlist is sure to captivate and inspire you. So sit back, press play, and let the music of Mes CHamoru illuminate your soul.
Take a listen to our Mes CHamoru playlist!
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