It’s been over 20 days since Typhoon Mawar wiped the island of our slow but sure economic recovery from the pandemic.

We immediately went from global access to no access, which was unsettling. Not knowing the state of the island and what condition of readiness we were in after seeing the immediate destruction outside my front door left me feeling isolated and out of touch. I was thrilled to hear a familiar voice on the radio after a few days of air-wave silence. There must be a way to address the ability to send instant, real-time communication through various channels to protect and alert residents from threats and natural emergencies. Click here to read more on the Pacific Daily News Article.

Department of Revenue and Taxation

Announces Renewal Applications for all Insurances Licenses

The Insurance and Banking Division of the Department of Revenue and Taxation has announced that renewal applications for all Insurance licenses will be due on Friday, June 30, 2023, without penalty. office hours are open from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, No appointment is necessary to file the applications. Licensees should also anticipate delays in processing.

For more information, please contact their office at

(671) 635-1833/7668/7669/1846/1845/1844 and/or clarification or email at alice.cruz@revtax.guam.gov

Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration Submits Request for $26.6 Million Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration has submitted its funding request for $26.6 million to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the administration and payment of the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program. 

Once approved, DUA benefits will be retroactive to the week beginning Sunday, May 28, 3034, and can be paid up to the week ending November 25, 2023, if the individual remains eligible for DUA. The computed weekly assistance amount for the territory of Guam is $384 as determined by USDOL.

Individuals ho are registered on Hire Guam, should take steps to ensure their accounts are active. If you are unable to log on or reset your password, email help desk for assistance. If you think you will be applying for DUA benefits as a direct result of Typhoon Mawar and do not have an account, register today at Hire Guam. For more information, Contact GDOL at (671) 475-7000/1 or visit dol.guam.gov

GovGuam Financial Rating and Positive Outlook Affirmed by Moody's Investors Services

At the height of Typhoon recovery measures, Guam received excellent news withMoody'sInvestorServices' affirmation of the Government of Guam's Credit Rating of Bal with a continued Positive Outlook earlier this week. The bond rating was affirmed for all outstanding General Obligation bonds, Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) bonds, and Business Privilege Tax (BPT) bonds. The outstanding Certificates of Participation (COP) bonds were also affirmed at Ba2 with a positive outlook. Click here to read more!

Magazine announces unique survey

of Guam companies

Guam Business Magazine is happy to announce that it will once again invite Guam Businesses to be part of the "Best Companies to Work For" survey in the upcoming July-August issue of the magazine. The survey was last published five years ago.

For the first time, Guam Business Magazine is partnering with the Society for Human Resource Management's Guam Chapter, which will analyze the state of benefits and employee satisfaction in Guam. Interested businesses of any size, email Oyaol Ngirairkl to relieve a unique link for the anonymous survey of employees.

The magazine will also ask the Human Resources professional or the executive responsible for human resources to complete their own survey on the benefits offered by the company.

Worksite Labs Launches First Diagnostics

Center on Guam

The first patient service center opens in the Dededo Pay-less

Worksite Labs, a premier diagnostic laboratory company,

is calling Guam home with the opening of its high-complexity laboratory and first of three patient service centers on June 12, 2023, at the Dededo Pay-Less Supermarket. The company is also partnering with Guam’s mayors and the Todu Guam Foundation to provide pop-up diagnostic centers to support relief efforts in the community. 

Click here to view press release

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 General Membership Meeting

CANCELLED

Your Guam Chamber is saddened to inform its members that your June General Membership Meeting which was supposed to take place at Westin Resort Guam on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, will be cancelled due to the recent typhoon that has affected some of our business community.

We hope to see you real soon at our upcoming events.

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.

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.

Chamber Member Roll Call

Following is a list of updates from members who have provided status of their operations. If you would like to be included in the Roll Call updates, please let us know or tag the Guam Chamber on your social media pages, and we will be sure to share and add to this outreach. News about your operation status and other things that could help your company during this road to recovery. Roll Call announcements will be sent to the membership on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of June.

As you scroll through, click on the links that will bring you to the company's social media page or website for additional information.

Feel free to share with anyone who can use the information. Take care and we'll see you soon on the next Roll Call!

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It's Time to Permit America to Build: Permit Reform

Prompt Payment Pledge

Inflation Down in May but Still High

GVB to launch grant program to assist

small businesses with typhoon recovery

To help augment business recovery efforts from COVID-19 and Typhoon Mawar, the Guam Visitors Bureau has announced it will launch the Tourism Assistance Program on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The program will specifically assist qualified small businesses that support the tourism industry with grants up to $25,000 subject to the availability of funds, with the goal for these businesses to reopen in time for GVB's summer campaign period in mid-July. GVB has allocated a budget of $2 million for this grant program. for more information, click here to view the full press release.

Mawar impacts May arrivals, Industry remains resilient

Guam's storm recovery anticipated within six months

In the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, the Guam Visitors Bureau has released its May 2023 preliminary arrivals report and an update to its Fiscal Year 2023 visitor forecast.

The report issued by the GVB Reattach & Strategic Planning Division, shows that pre-COVID recovery was in track with original projects of about 670K visitors for the fiscal year. However, arrivals were impacted by Typhoon Mawar, driving the Bureau to revise its original projections. Click here to view press release.

Click here to view May 2023 Preliminary Arrival Summary

M80 Hours of Operation

Our Members at M80 Systems Marketing Spaces a Reality will be open from Monday - Friday. They provide a one-stop business solution for space furnishing, flooring, custom carpentry, and more!

Call them at (671) 734-1680 or email them at sales@m80systems.com or visit their website today!

Family Movie Night is back

At the Agana Shopping Center!

Our member, Agana Shopping Center, will be putting on a family movie night on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The movie will be shown at 7:00 pm and will take place at their parking lot, the movie that will be playing will be Turning Red. Popcorn will be available for purchase. Don't forget to bring chairs and/or blankets.

See you there!

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