IS INFLATION HURTING YOUR BUSINESS?

We want to hear from you!

We have heard from many of our members about how tough it is to keep costs down in these times of high inflation. We’d like to hear from you in a brief survey about concerns you may have and if the higher costs and fees have had any impact on your business. Your response will help us in our advocacy efforts with government officials. Thank you for your time and support. Take the quick survey now!

October General Membership Meeting 

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Our upcoming general membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. This month's speaker will feature Speciate Agent Erwin T. Fejeran, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations. After Chairman Untalan's mention at last month's meeting about the presence of the drug, Fentanyl, on Guam, members have asked for more information. Special Agent Fejeran will give members an overview of the drug and any potential impact it could have on the community. 

Nominating Committee Chair, Christine Baleto, will announce the nominees for this year's Board elections. Additionally, members will be called to make nominations from the floor of the October 26th meeting. This will be the last opportunity for anyone interested in running for the Chamber Board to be added to the list of nominees.

Doors to the meeting open at 11:00 a.m. with lunch buffet open at 11:30 a.m. Bring your business cards and meet your fellow Chamber members and their guests. Get caught up with us, too! We look forward to seeing you there!

Transportation for Early Voting

Schedule With Us!

The Action PAC van will be making its rounds for those who are interested in early voting for the upcoming general election. Early voting will take place at the The Westin Guam Resort beginning Tuesday, October 11th through Thursday, November 3rd. If you are interested in having your employees vote together, please call the Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311 or email TakeActionGuam@guamchamber.com.gu for scheduling purposes.

Shuttle schedule is available from 9:45 am - 3:00 pm

Early voting is available Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (October 11 - November 3)

Attention All Small Businesses

Pop-up Shop.. Just in time for the Holidays!

Chamber Business Women's Network is hosting a Pop-up Shop Just in Time for the Holidays! The event will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Guam Premier Outlets from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.  Get a start on your Christmas shopping list while supporting our local small businesses!

If your company would like to participate as a pop-up shop, please click the button to register with the Chamber.

AAP Virtual Door Knock Series

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

10:00 am - 11:00 am (CHsT)

This AmChams of Asia Pacific virtual door knock will be on US Customs and Boarder Protection's Office of Trade on Protecting Manufacturing and Supplying Chains from Forced Labor. featured speakers: Eric Choy, Annmarie Highsmilth, and John Leonard. This Seminar will take place via zoom on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am (CHsT).

The session will be moderated by Steven Okun Chair of AAP and Senior Advisor at McLarty Associates.

CBWN Brown Bag Lunch

Friday, November 4, 2022

12:00 noon • $10.00 per person

Guam Chamber Meeting Room

The Chamber Business Women's Network is excited to bring back our Brown Bag Lunch Events! Join us for this 90-minute educational round table event with our featured speaker, Jenynne Guzman, President of Guam Temps Inc. She will speak on workforce concerns, pandemic challenges that still plague small businesses; and, what the business landscape will be like in the months ahead.

Pack one of your favorite lunch items and join us for this unique conversation. We'll supply the drinks and desserts! We hope to see you there!

Chamber Board Elections

The Chamber’s Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16th and the announcement of board election results will also take place. There are nine (9) board seats to be filled. Members must be current with dues investment in order to vote in the upcoming election. Individuals listed in the Chamber’s 2022 Membership Roster will be allowed to vote on behalf of the company. Members interested in learning more about running for the Chamber Board, are encouraged to contact  

rebekah@guamchamber.com.gu

Ballots will be sent electronically on November 8th to the most senior representative in your company unless other arrangements have been made. Please contact your Chamber Team for information and details.

Save the Date for these upcoming events:

• Wednesday, October 26 – Nominations from the floor during our Membership Meeting at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
• Friday, October 28 – Deadline for candidate submission packet
• Tuesday, November 1 – Special Election Report shared with the membership
• Thursday, November 3 – Meet the Candidates Mixer

Toys for Tots Drop Off Sites

For a list of companies collecting new and unwrapped toys, please click the link below. The Chamber along with member companies will be accepting new and unwrapped gifts until December 10th! 🚂🧸

Click to view drop-off sites

Click to view gift ideas

Click to view High School challenge

Substance Abuse in the Workplace Seminar RECAP

The Guam Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our guest speakers, Kenneth Bowman, Resident Agent in Charge, and Jeffery Knight, Special Agent from the the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who spoke to a crowd of Chamber members about the different narcotics used on island and symptoms/characteristics of users under the influence.