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General Membership Meeting
August 30, 2023 • Westin Resort Guam
Your Guam Chamber General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Somnak Ballroom, Westin Resort Guam. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Buffet lunch This month's featured speaker will be Jeffrey Nine, Guam's Chief Medical Examiner. He will speak on drug-related deaths on Guam.
Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payments to secure their seats and for a swift entry on the day of the event.
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A Conversation with COL Alejandro Buniag
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The Armed Forces Committee is pleased to present a conversation with COL Alejandro Buniag, Chief, Army Coordination Element Guam (ACE), U.S. Army Pacific on Tuesday, August 16, 2023. This meeting will take place at the East West Business Center, Building C (1st Fl, next to Truong's Restaurant). He will present a command overview and Army Coordination Element-Guam 101 Brief.
These round table events include a light lunch and an opportunity to hear about the initiatives and activities specific to the speaker and his or her command. AFC members will have time to engage one on one with COL Buniag and other committee members in this intimate setting. We hope that your schedule will allow you to participate. Seating is limited so please be sure to save your spot today!
AFC Members who wish to attend this meeting, to rsvp by emailing Mrs. Rebekah Mendiola, Guam Chamber Committee Liason Specialist, or contact the Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311/8001.
This meeting is open to AFC Members only!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Armed Forces Committee General Membership Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
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.
This meeting is open to AFC Members only!
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US Department of Labor Announces
Final Rule to Modernize Davis-Bacon Act
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the issuance of the final rule "Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation" to update regulations that implemented the Davis-Bacon Act and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts to reflect better the needs of construction workers on federal construction investments.
The announcement follows a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Friday, March 18, 2022, which received comments from the construction industry and labor stakeholders that helped inform the regulatory updates. The updates are the most comprehensive in decades. You can read more on the Modernize Davis-Bacon Act on the U.S. Department of Labor website by clicking here!
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Navy Announces 45-Day Comment Period for PA Memo Supporting Marine Corps Relocation to Guam; Deadline Sept 22
ASAN, Guam - The public is invited to review and submit comments for a Programmatic Agreement memo in support of the Marine Corps relocation to the island; comment period ends September 22, 2023.
PA Memos provide an opportunity for interested members of the public to participate in the Section 106 consultation process required under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
The following PA memo provides new cultural and natural resources information associated with planned construction projects and is available on the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific Cultural Information (CRI) webpage at
https://pacific.navfac.navy.mil/About-Us/Cultural-Resources-Information/Prog
rammatic-Agreement-Memos-for-Public-Review/.
Please note the URL is case sensitive.
PA MEMO #1 for five proposed "vertical" construction projects: P-316 Artillery Battery Facilities; P-406 Recreation Center; P-408 Religious Ministry Services Facility; P-760 Training Center; P-870 9th Engineer Support Battalion Training Complex. Project efforts include site preparation, paving and improvements, electrical utilities, and mechanical utilities. This PA memo presents information on the five projects located within the J-001B U&SI Area of Potential Effects at Marine Corps Base Camp
Blaz, Finegayan, Guam.
This is a 45-day public comment period and interested members of the community may submit comments via email to criwebcomment@navy.mil.
Those without internet access may obtain a printed copy of this PA memo from the Guam Historic Resources Division, located at 490 Chalan Palasyo, Agana Heights, 96910 (in the Department of Parks and Recreation Office).
In addition, the community is encouraged to subscribe to regular updates and other information related to the Programmatic Agreement by visiting the Joint Region Marianas webpage and signing up at the following link:
https://jrm.cnic.navy.mil/
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Legislative Review Committee:
2023 Legislative Scorecard is now Live!
Keep up with us as we keep tabs on how the 37th Guam Legislature supports the private sector!
Scoring Rubric:
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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Beware while back-to-school shopping
As we welcome a new school year, students, teachers, and families are on the hunt for great deals for back-to-school essentials—but so are counterfeiters looking for their next target.
Each year law enforcement intercepts billions of dollars’ worth of counterfeit products, some of which are popular back-to-school items. Yet, despite their best efforts, fake goods slip through, endangering unsuspecting consumers and posing serious threats to the global economy.
What we're doing: This school year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Amazon are getting the word out on how consumers can protect themselves—and each other—with five tips to avoid getting scammed when shopping for back-to-school.
Trust Your Instincts: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. So, if a deal or product seems off, it's best to keep away.
Prioritize Secure Payments: When shopping online, only buy from sites that begin with https:// - the 's' stands for secure. Also, check for a lock symbol in your browser to confirm the site's safety.
Examine Every Detail: Pay close attention to labels, packaging, and contents. Watch out for out-of-date perishable items, broken or missing safety seals, missing warranty information, or unusual packaging. These could all be signs of fake goods.
Learn more: Click here for two more important tips as we head into another school year.
A New Agency to Regulate Tech Would Create, Not Solve, Problems
“Beware when two U.S. Senators tell you we need a powerful new government agency to solve our problems,” U.S. Chamber Executive VP, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy states in a new blog post here.
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Updates: Federal Assistance for Guam | |
More than $200 Million in Federal Assistance Flows in Guam following Typhoon Mawar
JIC Recovery Release No. 99
While the application period for federal assistance has ended, federal assistance continues to make its way into the hands of the Guam survivors of Typhoon Mawar. To date, more than $201 million in low-interest disaster loans from the SBA and directed disaster assistance through FEMA have flowed into communities to help jumpstart the recovery process. Click here to read more on JIC Recovery Release No. 99
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Typhoon Debris Pick-up Continues – Asan, Talofofo Begin this Week
JIC Recovery Release No. 104
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues their debris clean-up mission throughout Guam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar-related debris from residential properties. Debris separation crews are scheduled to start this week in Asan and Talofofo, with the villages of Agat and Sinajana scheduled to begin next week.
Eligible storm-related debris includes vegetative debris, large appliances, construction and demolition debris, and metal (cans, tin). Residents are encouraged to complete their debris sorting and staging as soon as possible to make sure they can take advantage of this service. The residential debris project is a free program available for all residential properties, including apartments and condominiums.
Read more here
View the Guam Debris Mission site
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High School Students Grades 9-12!
Earn GDOE Credits at the GCA Trades Academy
Guam Department of Educations Students who are interested in construction and willing to learn. You will earn credits, learn skills, and be proud.
Classes include CORE Curriculum, in two weeks. Core Curriculum classes include basic safety, introduction to construction drawings & materials handling.
Construction craft laborer level 1, in two weeks, construction craft laborer level 2, in six weeks. CCL classes introduce students to a variety of trades, including carpentry, masonry, ironworking, electrical, welding, heavy equipment, and cranes. Upon completion of this two-level course, the students will have the basic knowledge needed on any job site.
Registration is ongoing, limited slots are available. Register now, contact Liza at the GCA Trades Academy at (671) 488-5244 or email her. Click here to view PDF flyer
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Delegate James Moylan Accepting Applications for Service Academy Nominations
The Office of Congressman James Moylan is now accepting applications from students who are interested in seeking nominations to the military service academies. Students seeking appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point), United States Naval Academy, United Stace Air Force Academy, and United States MerchantMarine Academy are required to have a nomination. Nominations aren't required for the United States Coast Guard Academy.
The Service Academies are four-year colleges that offer a bachelor's degree in exchange for five years of active military service. Following graduation from the academies, graduates will be commissioned as officers n the armed forces. Click here to view nomination requirements
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Philippine Department of Agriculture Actively Seeking Development Partners/Investors and Buyers of Agricultural Products
The Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines would like to inform you that the Philippine Department of Agriculture is actively seeking development partners/investors and buyers of agricultural products.
In regard, they would like to share with you the DA's Thrust and Strategic Agenda for 2023-2028, along with the profiles of priority projects for investment.
For more information, questions, referrals, or requests, contact the Project Packaging and Resource Mobilization Division within the Project Development Service of the Department of Agriculture by sending them an email, or by calling them at (632) 8920 1407 (632) 8928 8756 to 65 local 2226/2227.
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Be Heartfelt
Tower for Humanity
Be Heartfelt are excited for your interest and participation in their Canstruction Competition as they seek to help Guam's kids who are in need. To help with their food drive competition, they like to place a Be Heartfelt donation drive box at your organization/office and to encourage others to come out and support all of the Towers for Humanity at the Agana Shopping Center. Food and hygiene items can also be dropped off at the Agana Shipping Center at any time during the tower construction from Saturday, August 26, 2023, to Monday, September 4, 2023. Click here to view Donation List!
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2023
Industry Recovery Updates
Click here
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View Guam APEX
Accelerators
August 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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Member2Member Benefits Program
Member2Member 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.
Join our member companies who have offered their special deals to Chamber Members!
Access Medical Transport
Busy Ant Marketing
Guam Baby Company
Hotel Nikko Guam
Infusion Coffee & Tea
KFC
Market Research & Development, Inc.
MBC, Inc GU
Norman & Son, LLC
Pacific Unlimited Inc. GU
Promotions Specialties
South Pacific Petroleum Corporation
Seas + Sidewalks
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