Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration Updates
Executive Order No. 2022-03: Relative to Reactivating Prugråman Salåppe' Ayudon I Taotao to provide additional direct aid to alleviate the rising cost of gas.


Executive Order 2022-04: Proof of Vaccine no longer required to enter covered establishments

Effective: 6:00 a.m.,
Saturday, February 26, 2022

Note: All other restrictions are still in place.
Big Ship Visit Next Week!

In partnership with Joint Region Marianas (JRM), the AFC has been advised that a big ship visit will take place next week. There will be approximately 6,000 military personnel on Guam for some R & R. We appreciate the heads up and encourage all our members and partners to ready our businesses and employees to welcome our guests with a warm Hafa Adai!
AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP)
2022 Virtual Door Knock
AAP will be hosting a Virtual Door Knock featuring Ryan Hass, President Obama's NSC Director for China and Author of 'Stronger: Adapting America's China Strategy in an Age of Competitive Interdependence'. This event will take place on March 18th from 9:30 - 10:30 am SGT (GMT+).

Space is limited. Members who would like to attend will need to RSVP here to receive a link for the event.
24th Annual Amateur Golf Tournament
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Calling all golfers - did you register your team? Registration is filling up pretty quick and we don't want you to miss what we have in store for this year's golf tournament on Wednesday, March 23rd at the Onward Talofofo Golf Course. Register your team today!

You may also leverage your company brand by becoming an event sponsor or contributing a prize.

Chamber Recap
General Membership Meeting February 23, 2022
It was great to see our members for our first in-person general membership meeting this year on Wednesday, February 23rd at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. It was a full house with great energy! Our guest speaker, Ed Untalan, Chairman of the Board, provided an update on the refreshed Chamber Strategic Plan.
Did we see you there? If not, please make sure that you plan to make the next meeting on March 30th!
Tiyan High School Career Day
February 22, 2022
Over 30 member businesses were represented at Tiyan High School's Career Day held on Tuesday, February 22nd. Students had the opportunity to hear from various business industries to learn firsthand about what to expect in the workplace and how to prepare for a career after high school graduation. We had much positive feedback from the students, teachers, and administration regarding the caliber of speakers and their presentations. Thank you to all our participating members for joining us! #ChamberMembersRock!
Chris Duenas, Triple J Enterprises
Jessica Leon Guerrero, M-80 Systems, Inc.; Rachel Pocaigue, Career Academy Coordinator; THS Counselor; Andrea Murer, LEAF; and, Sophia Duenas, THS Principal
Restine Hernandez and Rex Valerio, Dewitt Guam
Rob Santos, Smithbridge
U.S. Chamber Updates
Resources & Planning
Please Help: Assistance Request with UOG Research
The University of Guam (UOG) has partnered with the Guam Power Authority (GPA) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) to understand how electricity outages affect customers and how much customers value their electricity service during outages. We encourage our members to complete the survey (see link below). The survey will take about 25 minutes to complete, and you will be given a $25 gift card to a local business. 

Note: When you enter the survey select "small and medium-sized commercial and industrial" as the type of electricity customer you are to begin.
Business Email Compromise/Email Account Compromise (BEC/EAC)
FBI - Public Service Announcement
Business Email Compromise/Email Account Compromise (BEC/EAC) is a sophisticated scam that targets both businesses and individuals who perform legitimate transfer-of-funds requests. The scam is frequently carried out when an individual compromises legitimate business or personal email accounts through social engineering or computer intrusion to conduct unauthorized transfers of funds. 
 
COMMUNITY
FORGING PARTNERSHIPS
Chairman Ed Untalan and Chamber President Catherine Castro met with Director General Paul Chen, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, on Friday, February 25th. The Chamber looks forward to future engagement and opportunities between Guam and Taiwan.
Ed Untalan Dir Gen Paul Chen Catherine Castro