2024 Board Elections
This year's annual Chamber Board elections are just around the corner. This year's Nominating Committee, led by Chairman Ed Untalan, is seeking members in good standing interested in filling working positions on the 2024 Chamber Board. Eight seats are available: six three-year seats and two alternate director, one-year seats will need to be filled by eligible candidates. The Chamber Board has a legal responsibility to make decisions and promote activities that benefit the Chamber and its mission. Members interested in serving on the Chamber Board are encouraged to contact any member of the Nominating Committee:
- Ed Untalan, Chairman
- Kim Young, Security Title
- Ernie Galito, Atkins Kroll
- Frank Cruz, Guam Fast Foods
- Christine Baleto, Docomo Pacific
The last opportunity for candidates to declare their interest to run for the Board will take place on Wednesday, October 25th at the Chamber's general membership meeting. Nominations from the floor will be called at the beginning of the meeting and the Nominating Committee Chairman will close the floor immediately following the call for nominations. Please contact your Chamber office for further details.
Helpful dates and deadlines follow:
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October 25: Chamber GM Meeting: Introduction of candidates + nominations from the floor & closing of nominations
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October 27: All nomination forms & candidate photo (headshot) due by 5:00 p.m.
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November 3: Meet the Candidates Mixer, 5:00 pm @ Security Title
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November 9: Electronic Ballots sent to the membership
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November 15: Annual Meeting & Announcement of 2024 Board Directors
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December 4: New Board Orientation & Ethics Training, 9:00 am
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Toy Collection
Friday, October 13th
Your Chamber Team will be at the Guam Premier Outlets on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. to collect new and unwrapped toys in support of this year's Toys for Tots campaign. It is through the community's generous giving that children will be able to receive a toy this Christmas that otherwise would not have one. Please spread the word and if you happen to be in the area, stop by and say "Hafa Adai" - it will be great to see you there!
Special thanks to member, Guam Premier Outlets, for allowing us this special opportunity!
If you would like to help but need some assistance in figuring out what to purchase? We are here for you! View our holiday gift guide by clicking here. Thank you for your great support!
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Become a drop-off site!
Is your company or organization interested in collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program this year? Let us know and we will be happy
to get you set up!
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Season 2 Episode 3
Now Available, take a listen!
On this new podcast episode, we spotlight one of our small business members, Mr. Charlie Hermosa, Chief Executive Officer of Bella Wings Aviation. This podcast features Board of Director, Christopher Duenas as podcast host! Listen now by clicking your favorite links below!
Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Youtube
Stay connected with us on our social media platforms for more announcements of the next podcast release and more of your Guam Chamber events! Click the links below!
Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn • X
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Twenty-First Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces in Guam
The Chamber's Armed Forces Committee is pleased to announce its 21st Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Garden, Hotel Nikko Guam.
The Annual Salute event serves as an expression of appreciation for what the men and women of America's armed forces do each day to protect our freedom. This event will highlight local entertainment, great eats, and wonderful company. Please Join us!
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Sponsorship Opportunity
350 military service men and women from the various commands on Guam will be hosted at the Salute. We hope you consider sending your $500 pledge today as a way of sharing your gratitude to our men and women in uniform! Your sponsorship will cover 4 military guests and 2 representatives from your company.
We look forward to a wonderful event! Thank you very much for your continued support!
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Si Yu'os Ma'åse Sponsors!
Ada’s Trust & Investment
American Medical Center, LLC
Arnett Consulting, LLC
ASC Trust
Atkins Kroll Inc.
BankPacific
Bank of Hawaii
Barrett Plumbing
Black Construction Company
Cabras Marine Corporation
Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters
Citadel Pacific LTD
Coast360 Federal Credit Union
First Hawaiian Bank
Granite Construction Company
Guam Ink Hustle Tattoo & Body Piercing Studio, LLC
Guam Pak Express, Inc.
Guam Premier Outlets
Hertz
Jones and Guerrero Company
Marianas Gas Corp. dba Island Equipment Company
Matson Navigation Company
Micronesian Divers Association
Motorola Solutions Inc.
OIA’I’O/ B.N.B.
Pacific Pelican
PTI Pacifica, Inc. dba: IT&E
Seabridge, Inc.
Security Title Inc.
South Pacific Petroleum Corporation
Triple J Auto
Triple J Five Star
Triple J Tire
Vantage Advertising
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Si Yu'os Ma'åse Prize Sponsors!
Archway, Inc.
Burger King
Grand Plaza Hotel
GTA
Generation Renewable Inc.
G4S Secure Solutions
Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Hotel Nikko Guam
Hyatt Regency Guam
Island Skin Spa
Outback Steakhouse
McDonald's of Guam
RHIGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort
Roger Crouthamel
TRI Enterprises
The Tsubaki Tower
Underwater World
Wyndham Garden Guam
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Are you prepared for the next storm? | |
Living in Paradise Guam means that we need to always be prepared for a storm, emergency, or other natural disaster. We've kept up our resource page to assist you and your company with a checklist for storm prep and after-storm action items. Develop your own company disaster SOP with these great resources at your fingertips. Feel free to bookmark this page on your browser for future reference. Rest assured that your Guam Chamber will keep this page well-updated! Click for disaster/emergency preparation details
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The Impact of Crime
Businesses across the United States are facing a significant increase in retail theft, organized retail crime, and property damage. Many small businesses struggle to stay open in local communities that are no longer safe for their customers and employees.
For a real-world perspective on rising retail crime and its impact on small businesses, we spoke with a small-batch coffee roaster in San Francisco serving the community since 1965. Click here to read more.
SAVE THE DATE:
Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
As you may be aware, the third Wednesday of every October is National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce day. Ahead of this year's holiday, which takes place on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the U.S. Chamber has created a resource hub, complete with a helpful social media toolkit, to help you showcase the impactful work that chambers of commerce do for their communities every day. View Resource Hub
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Guam Comedy Clash!
Saturday, October 14th
Join the University of Guam on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Matua Lounge located at the Holiday Resort. The show will begin at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm.
Tickets are available for purchase for $20 per person, VIP tables are limited. Click the link below to reserve your seat today!
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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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Rob Schneider Comedy Show
Friday, November 3rd & Saturday, November 4th
The University of Guam Endowment Foundation & Guam Comedy presents to you, Rob Schneider, live on Guam on Friday, November 3rd & Saturday, November 4th at the Univerity of Guam Calvo Field House. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the UOG Endowment Foundation. Tickets are available for purchase on the Guam Comedy's website!
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SBA Small Business Awards
Sunday, April 28 - Monday, April 29, 2024
National Small Business Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their achievement and the essential contributions they make across the country.
To nominate a small business owner in your area or download related forms, criteria and guidelines, visit SBA's website. All nominations must be submitted electronically by 6:00 am December 8, 2023 (CHsT). The award will be presented during the NSWBS Award ceremony in Washington D.C. from Sunday, April 28, Monday, April 29, 2023.
The SBA's signature award during NSBW is the Small Business Person of the Yea. A small Business owner from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam will be selected for individual Sate Winner award. The states award winners will complete for the title of National Small Business Person of the Year.
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2023
Industry Recovery Updates
Click here
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View Guam APEX
Accelerators
October 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
Hotel Nikko Guam
Jaded & Cure
Market Research & Development, Inc.
MBC, Inc GU
Norman & Son, LLC
Promotions Specialties
South Pacific Petroleum Corporation
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