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Chamber Holiday Gift Guide


We are compiling a virtual Holiday Gift Guide dedicated to supporting holiday giving and shopping right here on our Island. This guide will be featured on our website and promoted across our social media platforms to showcase special deals and services for the holidays.


We would be thrilled to include your establishment in our Holiday Gift Guide! If you have a holiday flyer or any special promotions or deals you would like to include in the Holiday Gift Guide, send your digital information to Schuyler Delgado. Please note that the submission deadline is set for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 4:00 pm.


Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Send in your holiday specials today!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!


November 11th - 20th

Chamber Board Election Process - Electronic Voting in Progress


November 20th

Annual Membership Meeting

Hilton Guam Resort & Spa


November 22nd

Chamber Gift Guide Launch


November 28th

Happy Thanksgiving!


December 9

Santa Marian Kamalen (observed holiday)

2024 Annual Meeting & Board Election Results

Hilton Guam Resort & Spa • Wednesday, November 20th


Your Guam Chamber Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This annual meeting will feature Ernie Galito, Chairman of the Board, who will provide his end-of-the-year remarks to the membership. The Chamber's President, Catherine Castro, will provide an annual report on the state of the organization. Results from the 2025 Board Elections will be announced before the close of the meeting.


RSVPs for the Annual Membership Meeting are now open and your Chamber Team encourages its members to make advance payments over the phone to secure your seats and for a swift and fast entry on the day of the meeting. We look forward to seeing you at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa!

Click here to register!

Meet the 2025 Chamber Board Candidates

The Guam Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that twelve distinguished members are vying for the esteemed positions on the Board of Directors for the year 2025. As the Chamber embarks on this critical electoral process, it is essential to note that only seven seats will be available on the Board. Among the candidates, five individuals are slated to serve three-year terms, while the remaining two positions will serve a one-year term.


We encourage all members to engage in the election process and consider the significant impact these potential Board members would have on the direction of the Chamber and the broader business community in Guam.


Board candidates recorded a brief video to explain why they are seeking a seat on the Chamber Board. You can view the video here.

Download Special Election Report

2024 Chamber Games & BBQ Competition

The 2024 Guam Chamber Games and Thrill of the Grill BBQ Competition exploded with excitement on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the LeoPalace Resort Soccer Field.


Families and friends gathered under the vibrant sun and rain showers and cheered enthusiastically as teams from various businesses and organizations went head-to-head in a series of fun and athletic challenges, from relay races that had everyone on edge to the final tug-of-war match that showcased both brawn and strategy. 


The air was thick with the mouthwatering aroma of barbecued meats as grill masters flaunted their culinary skills in a fierce yet friendly showdown for the title of the best chicken, best ribs, and overall winner for this first-ever BBQ competition. View more photos of the Chamber Games & Thrill of the Grill BBQ Competition.


We send a Big shoutout to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible


Centurion Plus Sponsor: Atkins Kroll

Centurion Plus Sponsor: First Hawaiian Bank

Centurion Sponsor: South Pacific Petroleum Corporation

Title Sponsor: LeoPalace Resort Guam

Game Sponsor: Vantage Advertising

Pit Master Sponsor: Mobil Oil Guam Inc.

For the Gill Contributor: Quality Distributors

For the Grill Contributor: Triple J Enterprises

Hydration Station Sponsor: Coca-Cola / BodyArmor

Cooling Station Sponsor: Camacho Calvo Law Group

Cooling Station Contributor: Chief Energy Partners

Cooling Station Contributor: South Pacific Petroleum Corporation

MDA Missile Defense Agency

The Guam Chamber Board of Directors and the Armed Forces Steering Committee met with Joint Region Marianas and the Missile Defense Agency on Tuesday, November 12th, at the Chamber office to discuss the draft EIS for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam. Public meetings were held this past week on Thursday, November 14th, at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa and on Friday, November 15th at the Dededo Senior Center. 


The Public is invited to review the draft EIS and provide specific comments relative to the Missile Defense System for Guam and any issues that should be addressed in the draft analysis. Comments must be received or postmarked by January 8, 2025. Visit www.EIAMD-EIS.com or email: Info@EIAMD-EIS.com.

U.S. Chamber Updates

U.S. Chamber CEO in WSJ: Cut Red Tape to Empower Americans

“We now have the biggest opportunity to cut regulatory red tape in more than 40 years,” U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark wrote in an op-ed this week in the Wall Street Journal.

Why it matters: “The Biden administration has implemented new rules that will ultimately cost the economy a total of $1.4 trillion, according to a report by the American Action Forum,” Clark wrote. “Business owners and leaders in every industry feel the pain of bureaucratic micromanagement. Consumers and employees experience it in the form of higher prices, lower wages, and fewer jobs.”

Here’s what the 119th Congress and the new administration can do to reverse the government micromanagement of business decisions.

  • The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn recently issued agency regulations. “While in office, Mr. Trump and the Republican Congress used it on 16 rules. This time, there will be more than 56 regulatory actions recent enough to be repealed,” wrote Clark.

  • The Administration may have to go through the rulemaking process for other regulations. “The Trump team was successful at this during its first term, but it will be harder this time given the sheer quantity of rules,” Clark wrote. “The new administration will need to prioritize those that are hindering growth.”

What we’ve done: As federal agencies have pursued aggressive policy changes through regulation during the Biden Administration, the Chamber has leveraged its litigation expertise to successfully counter them.

  • “We secured a recent victory against the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements, and we have lawsuits pending against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate disclosure rule, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s credit-card late-fee rule and others,” Clark wrote.

Bottom line: “Deregulation rips economic power out of the hands of those who didn’t earn it and don’t know how to wield it,” Clark wrote. “It gives power back to consumers, workers, and business leaders.”

This will mean more innovation, higher wages for workers, lower prices for families, and a stronger, faster-growing economy for all Americans.



TOP OF MIND: SHOP SMALL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Support Small Businesses During the Holidays 

Small Business Saturday is November 30. By encouraging Americans to support small businesses, the day infuses money into local economies, promotes vibrant and diverse communities, and celebrates the important role of small businesses in the national economy.

Why it matters: There are 33.2 million small businesses in the U.S., making up 99% of all businesses. They account for roughly 40% of the U.S. economy.

This year, the U.S. Chamber Foundation has partnered with American Express on a Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. American Express will donate $1 for every purchase made on an American Express Card at a qualifying U.S. small business on Small Business Saturday.

What we’re doing:


Toys for Tots Campaign

Toy collection is ongoing for the 2024 Toys for Tots campaign. Gifts for youth ages Newborn to 17 years old are welcome and can be dropped off at any of the over 100 toy collection sites across the island.


Is your company interested in being a designated collection site? Please email Rebekah or contact the Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311. Your tremendous support is absolutely instrumental in the success of this program. Un Dångkulu Na Si Yu'os Ma'åse for your consideration!


Click here to view last year's toy drive!

View the 2024 Holiday Gift GuideView Toys for Tots Drop-Off Locations

Become a collection site!

Live2Lead

Tuesday, January 14, 2024


Guam's #1 leadership event is back, and back to give your team a great day to reset and recharge! Live2Lead is slated for Tuesday, January 14th at the Dusit Thani Resort.


The international simulcast is headed by JOHN C. MAXWELL identified as the world’s most influential leadership expert by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He has authored over 100 books on all topics related to leadership, communication, teamwork, and success. In addition, the day will feature leadership activities that are all focused on TAKING ACTION!


It’s the most powerful leadership day of the year. Be there with your team. Save your seat today!

Listen To Our Great Podcasts

Click here to take a listen to our Member Spotlight Podcast!

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!

Resources & Training

GVB

2024

Industry Recovery Updates

Click here

View Guams SBDC'S

November 2024

Training Events!

View Guam APEX

Accelerators

November 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. 

THANK YOU, MEMBERS!

Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our Centurion Plus Sponsors!

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

California Pacific Technical Services, LLC • 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