September 11, 2001
Remembering the darkest day in America
Lifting up our hearts in honoring the lost and the grieving...
Remembering the rescuers, survivors,
and heroes...
Reliving the stories and memories of
this tragic day...
Remaining vigilant and hopeful for
a better tomorrow...
We will never forget.
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Joint Networking Mixer
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Atkins Kroll, Inc. BMW Showroom
Your Guam Chamber's Small Business Committee in partnership with the Guam Contractors Association (GCA) invites you to a Joint Networking Mixer scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Atkins Kroll, Inc. in Tamuning.
This is a great opportunity for our members to make new connections and expand their networks. Delicious local cuisine and refreshments will be provided. There will be some great raffle prizes! What are you waiting for? Click to RSVP today!
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Take the LEAP Beyond Guam Export Webinar
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) and its partners invite you to their upcoming free virtual export conference, "Take the Leap Beyond Guam: Exporting for Businesses". This virtual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.
This event will provide local small businesses and entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and strategies to export to international markets and connect them to potential export opportunities.
Click here to view press release!
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How To Market A Business
After A Typhoon
Friday, September 22, 2023
This workshop will introduce four essential aspects of marketing which will help you identify who your customers are, how much and how often they will buy from you, and why they will do business with you rather than your competitors.
You will learn:
- Understand the highly charged emotions from your customers.
- How to Respectfully Market your products after a natural disaster.
- The importance of market research, target markets, positioning, and your market message.
- A step-by-step guide to preparing a formal marketing plan.
This meeting will take place at the UOG SBPA in room 149 which will be scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2023, from 8:30 am - 11:00 am, and will be presented by Brian San Nicolas, MBA, MHR Independent Small Business Contractor.
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AmChams of Asia Pacific
AAP 2023 Author Series
"Singapore is Still Not An Island"
Friday, September 23, 2023
AmChams of Asia Pacific will be hosting a Zoom meeting featuring AMB (ret.) Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman, Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore, he will speak on his latest book "Singapore Is Still Not An Island". This zoom meeting will be scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (CHsT). This meeting will be moderated by Stevin Okun, Chair, AAP Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates.
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SAVE THE DATE!
General Membership Meeting
September 27, 2023
Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Save the date for our upcoming General Membership Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the Micronesian Ballroom, at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. This month's meeting will also feature our Toys for Tots Kick-off! More information on this meeting is forthcoming.
Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payments to secure their seats for a swift entry on the day of the event. To make payment for this coming meeting, your Chamber Team is available to assist you, call them today at (671) 472-6311!
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Toys for Tots Campaign
Can you believe the holidays are just around the corner? In partnership with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, the Armed Forces Committee is excited to launch this year's Toys for Tots campaign at the official kick-off on September 27th! As we do each year, we ask our members to bring a new and unwrapped toy to our General Membership Meeting at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa for the September 27th meeting.
If your company is interested in being a designated collection site for this worthy cause, please email Rebekah or contact the Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311. Your tremendous support is absolutely instrumental in the success of this program. Thank you for your consideration!
View 2022 Thank You Message! • View more photos from last year's campaign
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Armed Forces Committee
General Membership Meeting Recap
The AFC held an informative meeting on September 8th with military commanders who provided updates and highlights of current & and upcoming projects, exercises, and community outreach events from the various military installations in Guam.
AFC members had an opportunity to meet and mingle with the officers before and after the presentations. Members interested in learning more about the AFC and upcoming activities and projects are encouraged to contact your Chamber office for details!
View here for more photos!
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9th Annual Proa Lantern Floating Ceremony
The community is invited to the 9th Annual Guam Nikkei Association Pro lantern Floating Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park and will begin at 5:30 pm.
The ceremony provides each participant the opportunity to express their innermost thoughts and sentiments to loved ones who have died, fostering a sense of tranquility. It also serves as symbolic event "to give respect and honor to our loved ones who have passed before us in the spirit of love, harmony, understanding and inafa'maolek".
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Congressional App Challenge 2023
The Office of Congressman Moylan is pleased to announce that they will host a Congressional App Challenge 2023. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an annual competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding.
The Challenge is open to all middle and high school students. Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. Students are encouraged to register online and submit their app design by Tuesday, November 1, 2023.
The winner will be chosen by a panel of expert judges, and the app will be featured on Congressional App Challenge. The winning app will also be eligible to be displayed on the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country. Click here to view rules!
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Guam Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
Public Meeting
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, the Department of Agriculture, and the Inner City Fund invite you to a public meeting for the Guam Habitat Conservation Plan scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the University of Guam, Jesus and Eugenia Leon Guerrero School of Business and Public Administration Building.
The Guam HCP is a plan that protects and conserves Guam's endangered species and their habitats for future generations while promoting sustainable economic development. The plan is being developed by the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant and the Inner City Fund.
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Department of Labor Announces Proposal To Restore And Extend Overtime Protections
On August 30th, the U.S. Department of Labor announced proposed changes to the overtime rules. The proposed rule would guarantee overtime pay for most salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week, approximately $55,000 per year. It would additionally automatically update the salary threshold every three years. A 60-day comment period will commence upon publication in the federal register.
Read the full release
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2023
Industry Recovery Updates
Click here
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View Guam APEX
Accelerators
September 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
Docomo Pacific
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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