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This Holiday Season has many residents concerned about inflation. Prices at the checkout counter seem to be the main topic of discussion at dining tables and gatherings throughout the island.
Businesses have the same concerns. In October, the Guam Chamber of Commerce sent a flash survey to our membership to gauge if inflation was hurting their businesses. Of 116 companies that responded, 97% said that inflation was of high concern for their respective businesses. The areas where inflation impacts businesses the most are the cost of goods, utilities, labor, and wages.
Read more in our article in the PDN by clicking on the button below or click here to view the Inflation survey graph
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Support Local: Holiday Guide Edition 3
Our Support Local 2022 Holiday Guide Edition 3 is now out, with offers for Holiday staycations, Christmas breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and take-out. We encourage our members to view these savings, holiday specials, and deals. Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our members for sending their company offers.
We are shining a light on our member businesses that can use all the love and support this holiday season. Please share this guide with your network. Thank you for your support of our local companies!
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HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES?
We have so many great local small businesses on Guam - here are some ways that you can help support them:
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Go to their establishment and purchase something or shop at their online store and pick up in store!
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Recommend them to others - word of mouth is powerful!
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Comment on their social media posts - with a word, short note, or emoji!
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Share their social media post!
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Give them a good rating or leave a review about them on Facebook, Trip Advisor, Yelp or you get it, right?
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Cool! Thank you for shopping and supporting your local Guam small businesses!
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Guam Air National Guard's Awards Ceremony 2023
The Guam Air National Guard has advised that their Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
This year's recognition will be awarded as follows:
- Airman of the Year - Drill Status Guardsman
- Airman of the Year - Full Time Staff
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year - Drill Status Guardsma
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year - Full Time Staff
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year - Drill Status Guardsman
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year - Full Time Staff
- Company Grade Officer of the Year
- Field Grade Officer of the Year - Drill Status Guardsman
- Field Grade Officer of the Year - Full Time Staff
- Civilian of the Year
Through our Armed Forces Committee partnership with the local military commands, we are seeking contributions for prizes in the above categories to be presented at the Awards Banquet. Items such as brunches, lunches or dinners for two, weekend getaways, hotel overnight stays, shopping gift certificates, or optional tours are welcome. Any contribution you make will be greatly appreciated.
We request that gift certificates be delivered to the Chamber Office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 to allow time for preparation of packets for the awardees.
If you have any questions, please call Rebekah at 671-472-6311/8001. Thank you for your generous support of our Air National Guard servicemen and women!
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First Look and Live Demo: SBA's New Veteran Small Business Certification Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration - Guam Branch hosted a Veteran Small Business Certification on December 6th. Veteran firms or organizations who are interested in applying for this certification may click here!
If you have any questions about this program, you may contact Kenneth Lujan, Branch Manager - Guam Office of U.S. Small Business Administration at 671-472-7277.
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Thank you for supporting this year's
Toys for Tots Program!
Si Yu'os Ma'åse to all our members and the community of Guam for all your generous contributions towards the Toys for Tots program! Toys were delivered on December 16th to the Salvation Army, Catholic Social Service, and Harvest House. Toys will be distributed next week. If you know of families with children in need, please encourage them to contact either of the establishments noted above to participate in this opportunity.
Members have submitted photos of their company collections and toy contributions to the Chamber and to U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz. If your company has photos you would like to share featuring the toys collected by your company you are welcome to send the photos to our email at info@guamchamber.com.gu
Click here to view photos
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Holiday LED Light Show
Now till January 7, 2023
Hotel Nikko Guam warmly invites you to attend the opening of Hotel Nikko Guam’s 2022 Holiday Light Show, a vibrant and lively six-minute LED light performance that everyone will enjoy. This complimentary light show is family-friendly and open to the community. Hotel Nikko Guam will host four nightly shows at the Rotunda from now till Jan. 7, 2023, at the top of each hour from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
For those who would like to extend this festive experience, Nikko’s lobby café, Fountain, will be open nightly to sell desserts, pastries, coffee, and cold beverages.
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Family Movie Night at Agana Shopping Center
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Enjoy the spirit of Christmas with family and friends at Agana Shopping Center. They are hosting a "Family Movie Night" featuring the movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" on their parking lot grounds on Friday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. Popcorn will be available for purchase. Please bring your Chairs/blankets.
Click here to view graphic
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Holiday Mood
Check out our Spotify holiday playlist to get the spirit of Christmas started!
Tune into our Holiday Wishes playlist🎄🎅🏽
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Chill with our Starry Christmas Night playlist⭐️
Let's ring in the holidays together! Enjoy!
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Chamber Holiday Office Hours
Your Guam Chamber office will be closed from Monday, December 26 to Monday
January 2, 2023. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, January 3, 2023.
Sending you warm greetings for a safe and joyful holiday season!
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