MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

April 18th

GOOD FRIDAY

Chamber Office Closed

April 30th

General Membership

Meeting

May 3rd

101st Anniversary Gala

Hyatt Regency Guam

May 9th

Small Business Seminar

May 28th

General Membership

Meeting, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

June 6th

Small Business Seminar

June 25th

General Membership Meeting, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

Notice of Fraudulent Email!

It must be phishing season. It has been brought to our attention that members have received emails from scammers seeking your interest in acquiring the Chamber's mailing list/distribution list. If you received this email, this is not legitimate Chamber correspondence. Please report the message as "spam" or "junk".

We recommend that you take the following precautions as you receive emails:

Confirm the sender's identity before opening the message or any attachments. Sometimes, the message may look legitimate but may have incorrect spelling or be from a different email source;
If you have an IT department, consult with them about any phishing attempts;
Feel free to call the Guam Chamber office to confirm or validate an email that you are unsure came from the Chamber.

We truly apologize to those who have received this fraudulent email and humbly thank our members for bringing this to our attention.

Sincerely,

Your Chamber Team

Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Graduation

Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Chamber congratulates seven (7) Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Graduates who completed the program on Thursday, April 10^th at the Judiciary of Guam. Chamber member companies provide life skills workshops and incentives throughout the year which support students enrolled in the program. These member contributions provide a powerful role in contributing to their growth, knowledge, and aspiration. We wish the graduates success as they move forward in their lives.

JDTC Opportunities

The Guam Chamber has been a proud partner of the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program since its inception in Guam in 2002 and has seen firsthand how this collaborative approach to addressing drug addiction and recidivism has positively impacted the lives of thousands of youth and family members and made them productive members and loyal employees in and among our community.

Over the past thirty years, drug courts have served over 1.5 million individuals and are recognized as the most successful criminal justice intervention in our nation's history.

Guam Chamber JDTC Life Skills Workshops

The Chamber, in partnership with the Superior Court of Guam, developed a program of basic life skills workshops designed for youth participants. There are four categories of workshops: Work or Job Oriented Skills, Life Skill or Personal Interest, Self-Esteem and Goal Oriented Skills, and Sports & Health Development Oriented Skills. Member companies such as Advanced Management, Bank of Guam, First Hawaiian Bank, Cars Plus, Atkins Kroll, Triple J Enterprises, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa, Pestex, Coast 360, GTA, and more have provided one-hour workshops in support of the Life Skills Program specific to the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program.

We are seeking more member partners to provide these all-important life skills workshops throughout the year. Please call the Chamber office or reach out to Catherine Castro to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of our at-risk youth.

Incentives & Sports Equipment

At the Judge’s discretion, incentives are handed out to JDTC participants as a response to progress in the program. Additionally, incentives are provided as a means to provide transportation for youth to attend court and counseling sessions. Chamber members have provided gas cards, bus passes, phone cards, movie passes, meal coupons, and more. If you are interested in providing incentives for this program, your gift(s) will contribute to supporting the recovery of youth enrolled in the program.

The program is also in need of replacing worn-out sports equipment that is used every week during recreational therapy. If you and your company would like to provide an in-kind gift or needed supplies, please contact a member of the Chamber Team to learn more about how you can make a contribution.

As you can see, there are a number of ways to support the JDTP and our partnership with the Judiciary of Guam. When a business, community, or family supports a program such as the juvenile drug treatment court, the impact is felt by more than just one person. We ALL Rise.

Sign your business up!

Get to Know Your GYP Networking Event

Thursday, April 10, 2025 • Guam Chamber Office

The Guam Young Professionals hosted its first networking event in 2025 titled "Get To Know Your GYP" which took place at the Guam Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 10th. It was a packed event, filling up all areas in the Chamber office with junior executive members (and senior ones, too!) from different Chamber member businesses.

This networking event provided opportunities for both current and prospective members to learn more about the Guam Young Professionals Committee. The Committee shared key initiatives planned for the year and welcomed everyone to get involved and contribute while joining a sub-committee.

We send our biggest thanks to our Sponsors and member contributors for making this event as memorable as it can be!

Alright, roll the photos of this event!

AI in Action: Operational Wins for Businesses

April 11th Small Business Seminar • Guam Chamber Office

The Guam Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee hosted its seminar titled "AI in Action: Operational Wins for Businesses" at the Guam Chamber of Commerce Atrium on Friday, April 11, 2025, featuring Christopher Duenas, Chief Financial Officer of Triple J Enterprises, Inc.

Mr. Duenas briefly touched base on ways to improve and expand AI resources to be more efficient in the workplace. He provided real-life scenarios that would resonate with the various participants in attendance.

Stay updated by reading your weekly Chamber newsletters for more updates on the next small business seminar. For now, view more photos of this event held on April 11th!

SAVE THE DATE

April General Membership Meeting

Your Guam Chamber of Commerce April General Membership Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Micronesian Ballroom, Hilton Guam Resort & Spa, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Members are encouraged to RSVP and make advance payments by contacting the Chamber Team to secure their seats and for a swift and smooth entry on the day of the event. Stay updated by reading our weekly newsletter as we announce this month's speaker.

RSVP your seat today!

Guam Chamber 101st Anniversary Gala Celebration

Saturday, May 4, 2024 • Hyatt Regency Guam

Save the date for the Guam Chamber of Commerce 101st Anniversary Gala Celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Guam. This milestone event will be a night to remember as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look forward to the future. Mark your calendars for NASHVILLE LIGHTS, a night of celebration and reflection as we celebrate the significant milestone in our history of the Chamber's 101 years of partnership with the business community in Guam.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PAG’s Intent to File Tariff Rates Revenue Enhancement

The Port Authority of Guam (PAG) wishes to advise its customer of its intent to file a tariff rates revenue enhancement with the Public Utilities Commission requesting for a phased-in approach to the tariff rate adjustment, implementing an 8.5% increase for the first four months from the date of implementation, followed by a full 17% increase from month five and thereafter. The percentage increase approved by the board only applies to tariff charges for services that have labor and equipment usage. Click here to read more!

Grant Writing Training

Guam-based Grant Writing & Funding (GW&F) is hosting our annual 6-week Master Grant Training for Guam and CNMI. This is the fifth year we’ve hosted this training in Guam, and participants have literally secured millions of grant dollars for programs in the islands after going through our training. The 6-week Guam and CNMI 6-Week Grant Writing Training teaches aspiring and seasoned grant writers to have a system to write winning grant proposals via GW&F’s Master Grant Template System.

Click here to register!

New Episode Alert!

Season: 4 Episode: 2

Featuring Local Jerk Guam

Look no further! We're thrilled to announce Season 4, Episode 2 of the Chamber Member Spotlight Podcast, featuring none other than Marvin Crisostomo, Chief Executive Officer of Local Jerk Guam! 🇬🇺

In this exciting episode, Marvin takes us on a journey through his incredible range of products, including Donne Dinance, Dinance Tuba, delicious jelly, mouth-watering jerky, and unique apparel. You'll get an inside look at what it truly takes to run and operate a small business while discovering the passion behind his brand. Click your favorite link below to tune in and listen to this new episode of Chamber Member Spotlight Podcast.

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