Greetings!

I hope that you have marked your calendar for both upcoming Gubernatorial Forums: Wednesday, June 24th, featuring the Republican Gubernatorial Teams, and Thursday, June 25th, featuring the Democratic Gubernatorial Teams. Your Chamber is proud to host our upcoming Gubernatorial Forums, bringing Guam’s governor and lieutenant governor candidates directly to you and your employees. Members of our Chamber Board designed these forums to go beyond campaign rhetoric. They are a structured opportunity for our business community to hear where each team stands on the issues that matter most to Guam’s economic future. Scroll down for details on saving your seats.

We have received very positive feedback on our recent editorial addressing government accountability. The Chamber’s position is clear: the business community deserves a government that operates with fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability to its constituents. We intend to keep that message front and center throughout this election season and beyond. If you have not yet read the editorial, we encourage you to do so. It speaks directly to the standards we believe all candidates, regardless of party, should be held to as they seek the public’s trust. If you have an issue or topic that you would like the Chamber to write about, please let me or any of the Board members know.

The Chamber exists to serve you, our members, and to ensure that the voice of Guam’s business community is heard where it matters most. The forums and our ongoing advocacy are both expressions of that mission.

I look forward to seeing you at both events this coming week! Have a restful weekend!

Onward together,

Catherine Castro

President

Guam Young Professionals

2026-2027 Sponsorship

Opportunities Available!

The Guam Young Professionals (GYP), a dynamic committee of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to announce our exclusive annual sponsorship packages for July 2026 through June 2027!

As we continue to grow our impact and inspire the next generation of business and community leaders, we invite you, our valued Chamber members, to be part of this exciting journey. Sponsoring GYP means more than just brand visibility; it’s an investment in leadership, innovation, and the future of Guam.

Don’t miss this opportunity to champion local talent and connect with Guam’s most driven young professionals. Let’s build a brighter tomorrow, together!

We would like to thank our 2025 - 2026 Sponsors

for their tremendous support of the GYP!

GYP Advocate Sponsors

Ada's Trust & Investment, Inc.

Alterxego Entertainment LLC

ASC Trust, LLC

Atkins Kroll, Inc.

Bank of Guam

BankPacific

Blue Pacific Realty

Cars Plus, LLC

Docomo Pacific

First Hawaiian Bank

M-80 Systems, Inc.

PTI Pacifica, Inc. dba: IT&E

South Pacific Petroleum Corporation

Triple J Auto Group

Vantage Advertising

GYP Partners

Glimpses of Guam

Dale Carnegie Training Hawaii & Guam

GYP Supporters

American President Lines

Bank of Hawaii

Calvo's SelectCare Insurance

Title Guarantee of Guam

Security Title Inc.

Take Care Insurance Company, Inc.

GYP Friends

Law Offices of Heather Martinez Quitugua PC

Nissan Motor Corporation in Guam

Twenty-Fourth Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces in Guam

The Chamber's Armed Forces Committee is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces on Guam. This event will be scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., to be held at the Dusit Thani Beach Resort Guam.

The Annual Salute event serves as an extension of appreciation for what the men and women of America’s Armed Forces do each day to protect and maintain our freedom. Event highlights include local entertainment, great eats, and wonderful company. Please join us!

Thank you very much for your continued support. We look forward to a fantastic event!

For registration contact the Chamber Team at (671) 472-6311 or email accounting@guamchamber.com.gu

Guam Chamber's 102nd Anniversary Gala Celebration

Saturday, September 12, 2026 • Dusit Thani Resort Guam

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

We invite you all to join us as we celebrate the Guam Chamber of Commerce's 102nd Anniversary Gala Celebration on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Dusit Thani Resort Guam. This special evening marks an important milestone as we honor Members celebrating milestone anniversaries and the Chamber's 102 years of service, leadership, and commitment to Guam's business community, recognizing both the achievements of the past and the vision of the present.

This annual event is marked by a special VIP reception for Member anniversary recipients, a delectable five-course meal, entertainment, milestone recognition, and two distinct after-party opportunities. One that keeps the party going and the other that offers whiskey and karaoke! Both events will feature specialty food and drinks to enhance the night!

Mark your calendars for a memorable night of honors, celebration, and connection as we also commemorate America's 250th Anniversary with an evening dedicated to history, progress, and community spirit.

Table registration and sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact the Chamber Team for more information. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

American Oxygen Sponsor

First Hawaiian Bank

God Bless the U.S.A Sponsor

Marianas Energy Company

Party in the USA Sponsor

Bank of Guam

America the Beautiful Sponsor

Vantage Advertising

Living in America Sponsor

Ada's trust & Investment, Inc.

American Honey Sponsor

P.H.R. Ken Micronesia, Inc. dba: Ken Corporation

Made in America Sponsor

Coast360 Federal Credit Union, Bank of Hawaii, Fedex, Sanford Technology Group LLC

What the Strait of Hormuz Reopening Means for Prices

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is good news for the American economy and consumers. But it raises the obvious question: When will the price at the pump return to normal, and what will happen to overall prices?

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Why it matters: When fuel and input costs stay high, businesses face tougher choices on pricing, hiring, and investment; and workers and families feel it in their paychecks and household budgets.

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Be smart: Here is what we’re watching:

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• It will take time for oil supplies to normalize. The Strait must be safely reopened to transit, the logjam of ships must clear, and oil must be loaded and shipped. With tight inventories heading into peak summer demand and supply returning slowly, the price refiners pay for crude may not fall as quickly as futures prices. As a result, gasoline prices may remain elevated—or even increase—in the short term.

• Energy is only one source of inflation. Prices excluding food and energy were up 2.9% year over year in the most recent month. Commodities flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, including aluminum, helium, and sulfur—key inputs for construction, technology, and agriculture—have also faced price pressure.

• Watching for long tails: Businesses have had to make a variety of decisions in response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that farmers have responded to high fertilizer prices by planting soybeans instead of wheat and corn. It remains to be seen what this means for future supplies and prices.

Big picture: Americans are better positioned than much of the world because the U.S. is a net energy producer. But oil and fuel are global commodities, and the U.S. cannot fully insulate itself from market volatility. Read More

Making an Investment to Defend Free Enterprise

The movement to support growth, innovation, and opportunity

got a lot stronger.

The U.S. Chamber has secured a historic $100 million endowment—the largest single investment in our 114-year history—to support the New Fight for Free Enterprise, our effort to defend, protect, and advance the free enterprise system.

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Why it matters: The threats to free enterprise aren't slowing down—from regulatory overreach and anti-growth policies to coordinated campaigns to dismantle capitalism and growing skepticism about the value of free enterprise. This comprehensive, multi-year effort ensures we can respond to every challenge effectively.

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What we're saying: "Our mission is to ensure free enterprise remains the foundation of growth and opportunity in America. That requires both the ability to move quickly in the face of new challenges and the staying power to see this work through. With this support, we will do both— and help restore confidence that business is a force for progress in all Americans' lives and in communities across the country." — Suzanne P. Clark, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Be smart: The New Fight for Free Enterprise is already strengthening our work on three fronts:

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• Winning the argument: Leading a nationwide messaging strategy to define the role of business in society and make the case for economic growth, innovation, and opportunity.

• Fighting in court: Expanding high-impact litigation to challenge unlawful or excessive regulations and reduce the uncertainty that discourages investment.

• Stopping bad policy early: Enhancing our network of more than 1,500 state and local partners to identify and counter anti-business policies before they spread from city halls to state capitals to Washington.

Read More

Guam Industry Forum 2026

July 28-30, 2026 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort

The 2026 Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) Guam Post Industry Forum, themed “Delivering Indo Readiness: Integrating Infrastructure, Innovation, and Industry Capacity,” serves as a premier platform bringing together senior leaders from defense, government, and industry. The forum aims to help inform and shape the next decade of growth across Guam and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

Early bird registration has been extended until June 19, 2026.

Click the flyer for more information!

Guam Conservatory of Arts

Children's Evening at the Ballet

Friday, June 26, 2026

Guam Conservatory of Arts invites all children, parents and friends to a movie night at "Evening at the Ballet" to watch excerpts of famous ballet dancing. We'll even throw in a couple tap dancing scenes. Children will enjoy coming dressed up Metropolitan Opera House-chic and handing their ticket to the usher and being led to their seats. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful dancing.

Light snacks will be served beforehand so you must RSVP.

There are limited seating so RSVP here or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Guam National Heritage Area

Feasibility Study Newsletter

The Guam National Heritage Area Study is currently underway to explore and document Guam's rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage.

This important initiative seeks community input and support to help preserve and celebrate the island's unique stories, traditions, and historic sites for future generations.

We encourage our members and community partners to learn more about the study and participate in upcoming outreach opportunities.

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