January General

Membership Meeting

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Your Guam Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Micronesian Ballroom, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. This month's meeting will feature Mr. Frank Blas Jr., Speaker, 38th Guam Legislature.

Members are encouraged to RSVP by clicking the button below and making advance payments by contacting your Chamber Team to secure your seat, for a swift and smooth entry on the day of the event!

Small Business Seminar

Friday, January 30, 2025

Your Guam Chamber Small Business Focus & Development Committee is pleased to announce that Jason Sander, Colonel, GUANG Commander, Guam Air National Guard will be the featured speaker on Friday, January 30th. He will speak on current missions on Guam and across the Indo-Pacific.

This event is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2025, in the Atriom Room, at the Guam Chamber of Commerce office in Hagåtña. The seminar is open to members at $20.00 and future members at $40.00. Registration is open! Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payments to secure their seats for a swift and smooth entry on the day of the event and Future Members are advised to contact the Chamber Team to secure their seat for this meeting.

2024 Year in Review

What a year it has been! Your Chamber Team has compiled it's annual Year In Review magazine filled with information on the programs and activities of the organization over the past year. Do you remember all the things that we accomplished in 2024? We definitely made waves and created so many memories filled with great times and activities with our members and partners! Click the button below to view our 2024 annual Year in Review!

It was a pleasure to have “A Conversation With” Mrs. Tamara Esteves, Quality of Life Director, J9 Commander, Joint Region Marianas. This event was hosted by the Guam Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Committee on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Chamber Office. AFC members learned more about the offices of J9, which include housing, finance, childcare, recreational activities, and more. Members in attendance were able to ask questions and engage with Ms. Esteves and her deputy, Lt Commander Steveley. For photos of this event, click here!

DAVE J. SANTOS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE EXTENDED: January 22, 2025

Juniors and Seniors enrolled in the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration are invited to apply for the Guam Chamber of Commerce Dave J. Santos Scholarship. This scholarship is made available to outstanding business majors of the University of Guam. The scholarship will award one student in the 2025 Spring Semester $1,000.00 plus a paid internship with the Guam Chamber of Commerce.

This scholarship is sponsored and funded by the members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the achievements of the late Dave J. Santos, an entrepreneur, past Chairman of the Guam Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the 1993 Small Business Person of the Year. The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

For additional information, contact the Guam Chamber of Commerce at 671-472-6311/8001 or email info@GuamChamber.com.gu.

Download the David J. Santos Scholarship Application

Download the Rules & Timeline

Scholarship Flyer

Guam Chamber Business Hall of Fame Nomination Begins

The Guam Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2025 Guam Business Hall of Fame Laureate Awards--prestigious awards that pay tribute to outstanding companies and business leaders who have made exceptional contributions to business growth in Guam.

There are two categories for the Laureate award: 1) Individual; and, 2) Company. Any individual or for-profit enterprise licensed to do business in Guam is eligible for the award. Laureates to the Guam Business Hall of Fame will be selected based on key criteria.

The deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Download Hall of Fame Fact Sheet

Download Business Laureate Nomination Form

Download Individual Laureate Nomination Form

Need to Grow Your Network? We can help! Join us!

Joining a Chamber committee is a great way to build relationships, meet new peers, and improve your community. Here are some benefits of joining a Guam Chamber committee: 

• Influence policy: Participate in shaping policies and initiatives that impact your industry;
• Build relationships: Network with other professionals and build a supportive community;
• Get resources: Gain access to industry data, and business development resources; 
• Improve your skills: Attend training sessions and events to enhance your skills and knowledge 
• Give back: Volunteer, participate in initiatives that impact our business environment and the community at large; and,
• Partnering with the Guam Chamber gives you a stronger, united voice!

Here are a list of Chamber Committees and programs that you can get active in today:

• Armed Forces Committee (Additional $150 fee)
• Annual Golf Tournament Planning Committee
• Annual Gala Celebration Planning Committee
• Chamber Business Women's Network
• Education & Workforce Development Committee
• Guam Young Professionals
• Legislative Review & Business Advocacy
• Maritime Affairs Committee
• Membership Development Committee
• Small Business Focus & Development Committee

Contact: Rebekah@guamchamber.com.gu for details!

Tiyan High School

Business, Arts and Information Technology (BAIT) Academy Boot Camp

Tiyan High School is launching its THS BAIT Academy Boot Camp on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 8:30 am - 11:15 am.

This is an experience where businesses share interactive displays with BAIT Academy students that show what goes on in the workforce. Attached is more detailed information on this program.

If you have any questions about how your company can participate, please contact Jackie at the Chamber office.

SHIRM Guam Breakfast Briefing

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The SHIRM Guam Chapter is proud to announce that they will be hosting a very important breakfast briefing: Labor & Employment Law Updates, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Dusit Thani. If you would like to attend this meeting, the link is clickable. You can view it here!

Support our Small Businesses and learn more about them in our

Member Spotlight Podcast

We're excited to bring you Episode 7 of our Chamber Member Spotlight Podcast featuring the inspiring Gary Tanaka, Managing Partner of The Coconut Tree Company!

Join us as Gary shares his story behind The Coconut Tree Company! From the challenges to the triumphs, it's a conversation you won’t want to miss! Click the links below!

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Past podcasts are available for your listening pleasure as well! Click on the links above and scroll through to the ones you haven't heard yet!

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