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March 21

Legislature's Round Table discussion on Minimum Wage


March 22

25th Guam Chamber Annual Amateur Golf Tournament


March 29

General Membership Meeting


April 4

CBWN Committee Meeting


April 7

Good Friday

Chamber Office Closed


April 21

Small Business Seminar


April 26

General Membership Meeting


May 6

99th Anniversary Gala Celebration

25th Annual Golf Tournament

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Onward Talofofo Golf Club

Showtime 10:30 am


We can't wait to see all of our golfers at our 25th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Onward Talofofo Golf Club. Reminder to all players that showtime begins at 10:30 am. The tournament begins at 11:30 am, don't forget to dress up in the most outrageous golf outfit for a chance to win a great prize.


Si Yu'os Ma'åse to our Presenting, Hole in One, Premium, Hole, and Tailgate Party Sponsors for their contributions to our event! Biba Chamber Members

Roundtable Hearing to Discuss

Guam's Minimum Wage

Tuesday, March 21, 2023


The Honorable Senator Roy A.B. Quinata will conduct a roundtable hearing to discuss Guam's minimum wage on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 9:00 am. The hearing will take place at the Guam Legislature Building public hearing room, and will be broadcast on local television, GTA channel 21, and Docomo channel 117. The Guam Legislature will also be streaming live via Youtube.


The proposed increase will bring the minimum wage up to $11.20/hour.


If this increase will impact your ability to do business, we encourage you to provide written (or verbal) testimony, You may deliver written comments to the Office of Senator Roy Quinata at Suite 807 DNA Building, 238 Archbishop FC Flores Street in Hagåtña, or via email to

The Office of Senator Roy Quinata.


Click here to view Senator Roy's Memorandum


View more bills introduced by the 37th Guam Legislature.

U.S. Chamber Updates

Small Business Update: Banking Outlook


Fill me in: On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced that it was taking over operations at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th-largest bank in the country. Two days later, Signature Bank was shut down by New York state regulators.


Why it matters: A vibrant and thriving banking system is vital to the overall health of the economy. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to any economic uncertainties and have concerns about what this week's bank failures mean to them.


In this Small Business Update event held on March 17, 2023, we examine recent bank failures and their potential impact on small businesses. Watch Now


U.S. SBA Announcement

Prompt Payment Rule


On February 14, 2023, the Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), published a Final Rule requiring federal agencies to make accelerated payments to small businesses and prime contractors that subcontract to small businesses.


The Final Rule becomes effective on March 16, 2023, and government contractors should prepare themselves to take advantage of the accelerated payment requirement.


Final FAR Rule Requires Accelerated Payments To Small Businesses And Their Prime Contractors (linkedin.com)


Click here to view PDF Document

President Biden Proposes $537 Million in the FY 2024 Budget for U.S. Territories and the Freely Associated States


The Biden-Harris administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The President’s budget includes $537 million in funding for the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA). The proposal would fund initiatives benefitting fellow Americans in the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and support certain programs for the freely associated states: the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau. Click here to read more!

SAVE THE DATES!

General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, March 29, 2023


Your Chamber General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2023, at the Hilton Guam Resort and Spa from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. We encourage members to rsvp and make advance payments to secure their seats. Making advance payments are recommended so you can skip the line on the day of the event. More details of this Months meeting is yet to come!

RSVP TODAY!

99th Anniversary Celebration

Dusit Thani Guam Resort

Saturday, May 6, 2023


We are pleased to announce that the Guam Chamber of Commerce 99th Anniversary Gala Celebration theme: VOGUE! We invite you to join us in celebrating our 99th anniversary along with our anniversary celebrants for their years of service to the community of Guam. We will also be announcing our 2023 Laureate on this night and to be induced to our Guam Business Hall of Fame!


We look forward to seeing you at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Get ready to dance the night away with some fun, and awesome memories! We are also seeking sponsorships for our Anniversary Celebration, if your company wishes to become a sponsor, please view our sponsorship package and let us know what tier you're interested in. Please email or call us at (671) 472-6311 regarding your selection!


View our Sponsorship Package!


This is the night of fun you don't want to miss. View these great photos from our 98th Anniversary Gala Celebration held at the Hyatt Regency!

Reserve your seat or table!

Download the app to get updates on member deals, or click the graphic to register. Learn more about the program by visiting our website or talking with our Chamber Team: (671) 472-6311


Join these great companies that are offering special deals just for Guam Chamber Members!

Click here to submit company offer


If you don’t have a Member Card – give us a call!



Visit the following companies who offer special discounts to our members:


Guam Baby Company

Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

Hotel Nikko Guam

Infusion Coffee & Tea

MCB, Inc GU

Promotions Specialties

Royal Bics

Seas + Sidewalks

South Pacific, Petroleum Corporation

ZV Line

Si Yu'os Ma'åse Presentors!


We would like to send a warm Thank You! to our presenters at GreenLight Media Production Inc. and Ruder Integrated Marketing Strategies (RIMS) for their informative presentations on Friday, March 16, 2023, focused on The Importance of Branding Your Business and Optimizing & Using Social Media for your Business.


Our Small Business Focus and Development Committee looks forward to seeing you at our next small business seminar with featured speaker, Ms. Toshie Ito, Proprietor of Motiva Training & Consulting. More details to come!


View photos from this past Friday's seminar.

Community Outreach

Little Shop of Horrors

Father Duenas Phenix Center

April 20 - 23, 2023


Visual Performing Arts, in collaboration with Father Duenas Memorial School proudly presents Little Shop of Horrors, the hit Hollywood and Broadway sci-fi musical created by Howard Ashman, and Alan Menken, to the local stage.


Little Shop of Horrors hopes that you can join them in championing their local talent and supporting arts education on our island through your sponsorship. Monetary and in-kind donations are welcome. if you have any questions, please email them at production.isohguam@gmail.com


Become a sponsor today!

Veterans of Foreign Wars BBQ/Potluck at Ypao Park

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 


Your Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting its 4th Annual 4th of July BBQ/Potluck at Ypao this year. The event will be open to all veterans, family, and friends as well as the Guard and Reservist Families.


VFW is looking for either food or a cash donation. Anything that you can donate will be greatly appreciated. Food donations must be at the main pavilion by 10:45 am. Checks can be made payable to VFW Post 2917. The deadline for all donations will be on Sunday, June 25, 2023. If you wish to make a donation, please also provide a company logo for promotional purposes. For more information, please contact Brian Mercenda at 788-9519 or email him at bjmercenda@yahoo.com

Resources & Training

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