Small Business Seminar

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Your Guam Chamber Small Business Focus & Development Committee is pleased to announce that Colonel Jason Sander, Guam Air National Guard Director of Staff, will be the featured speaker for this month's seminar. He will speak on current missions in Guam and across the Indo-Pacific and how it may impact your business if you employ Guardsmen and women.

This event is scheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in the Atrium 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.

A fantastic start to the year! We are honored to have welcomed the Consulate-General of Japan to our office on January 22, 2025. It was a pleasure to meet and connect with Consul-General Ueda Susumu, and his Deputy Consul-General Kobayashi Yoshiko. We look forward to future collaboration and opportunities for partnerships!

Pictured from L-R: Catherine Castro, President, Guam Chamber of Commerce; Ueda Susumu, Consulate-General; Kobayashi Yoshiko, Deputy Consul-General; and Tae Oh, Chairman of the Board, Guam Chamber of Commerce

STEP Forward Guam!

Export Readiness Program - 2025 Guam STEP Training Webinars

Register today for the Guam Economic Development Authority's Export Readiness Program (ERP), a training and counseling program to assist eligible small businesses begin or expand their export market development and sales. The program includes a series of export training workshops and webinars as well as one-on-one business counseling.

The ERP webinars are free and open to ALL small businesses interested in learning more about exporting to the international markets. Exporting can be profitable, increase your overall sales and profits, and extend and broaden your customer base. New STEP applicants who applied in the most recent cycle are required to participate in these ERP trainings in order to be eligible for other activities under STEP. Prior STEP participants are required to attend at least one session but encouraged to attend all the ERP trainings as it will be different from previous trainings you have attended.

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!

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!

Are You Ready

To Be A She-E-O

The She-E-O Training is a dynamic workshop designed to equip women with the essential tools and confidence to start and grow their own businesses. In this impactful session, you’ll learn key strategies in business planning, financial management, marketing, and leadership, all while gaining the mindset needed to thrive as an entrepreneur. This training will empower you to overcome challenges, build resilience, and turn your business vision into reality. Walk away with practical skills and the confidence to lead, creating the business you’ve always dreamed of. 

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.

Member Spotlight Podcast

Youtube • Spotify • Apple Podcast

Podcasts are available for your listening pleasure. Click on the links above and scroll through to the ones you haven't heard yet! We'd love to feature you! Contact us (Schuyler Delgado) and schedule a podcast recording today!

Need assistance in posting your job positions? Our Projects & Programs Coordinator, Schuyler Delgado, is available to assist you. Please submit your information via email or by calling (671) 472-6311. Click here to view job announcements!