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Greetings!
This week's General Membership Meeting brought our community together for a powerful conversation on civic engagement, featuring the Guam Young Professionals (GYP) and Chairman Ed Untalan, who spoke to the power and importance of voting and what is truly at stake for our island.
We were proud to launch our first pamphlet outlining the five pillars that reflect important aspects for consideration this election that impact our island's future - a resource we hope every member and voter will carry into this election season.
Our heartfelt thanks go to our associate partners who have joined the Chamber and the GYP in this effort to promote voter education and civic action:
- Guam Contractors Association
- Guam Association of Realtors
- Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce
- Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Guam
- American Culinary Federation, Guam Chapter
- Korean Guam Travel Association
- Japan Guam Travel Association
- Micronesian Chefs' Association
- Guam Restaurateur Collective
- Guam Travel & Tourist Association
- Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Guam
Your partnership strengthens our island's voice.
Looking ahead, several forums will give our members and the community the chance to hear directly from candidates and ask questions one-on-one. Please mark your calendars:
- October 1: GYP's YouDecide Senatorial Forum, featuring Democrat candidates
- October 7: Guam Chamber's Gubernatorial Forum
- October 8: GYP's YouDecide Senatorial Forum, featuring Republican candidates
- October 28: Guam Chamber's Congressional Forum
We encourage every member to attend, engage, and make their voice heard this election season.
Please continue to scroll below for more updates and information.
Onward Together,
Catherine Castro
President
| | Upcoming Events | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 | | |
SEP 7
Labor Day Holiday
Chamber Office Closed
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SEP 12
Chamber 102nd Gala Anniversary
Dusit Thani Guam Resort
RSVP Required
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SEP 17
AFC 24th Annual Salute to the U.S. Military of Guam
Dusit Beach Resort Guam
RSVP Required
| | General Membership Meeting Recap | | |
The Guam Chamber of Commerce had an amazing turnout at its General Membership Meeting at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. Chairman Ed Untalan shared the Chamber’s 60-Day Voter Initiative: From Promises to Performance.
Chairman Untalan delivered a powerful reminder: businesses and jobs should never be villainized - they are the backbone of Guam’s future. Together, we’re committed to empowering voters, strengthening accountability, and encouraging greater voter participation across our island.
We appreciate the staff & management of the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa and express our sincere thanks for their great service, venue, and support of the Chamber. Please be sure to save the date for next month's meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 30th!
View more photos here!
| | Watch Chairman Untalan's presentation here | | Welcome to Our New Members | | Get to Know Your GYP Mixer Recap | | |
The Guam Young Professionals hosted its "Get to Know Your GYP Mixer" on Thursday, August 27, at Tumon Sands Plaza!
With new faces, great conversations, and fun raffle prizes, it was a wonderful evening of connection and networking. Thanks to all our members who joined us! We look forward to seeing everyone at GYP’s next event!
Click here to view more photos!
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Toys For Tots 2026
Tis the Season! We are putting our list together of member companies that wish to be drop-off sites or company collection sites for the annual Toys for Tots campaign. This means that your company would be a public drop-off site or a company collection site for new and unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season.
If your company is interested in collecting toys for this worthy cause, we will be happy to get you set up! Our community has always been so giving, and we appreciate any consideration in supporting this year's efforts! Please contact Ella at the Chamber to sign up!
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Save The Dates!
GYP Senatorial Forum Series & Mixer
October 1st & October 8th
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Join The Guam Young Professionals for their Senatorial Forum Series & Mixer event on Thursday, October 1st and October 8th held at the Guam Chamber of Commerce. This is your opportunity to meet and hear directly from the candidates advancing to the General Election.
📅 Thursday October 1st & October 8th
🕣 3:30pm Forum / 5:30pm Mixer
📍 Guam Chamber of Commerce
💵 $20 GYP Members / $40 Future GYP Members
Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more updates on these exciting events. We look forward to your participation and support!
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Guam Chamber's 102nd Anniversary Gala Celebration
Saturday, September 12, 2026 • Dusit Thani Guam Resort
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
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We invite you to join us for the Guam Chamber of Commerce’s 102nd Anniversary Gala on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. This signature event celebrates over a century of service, leadership, and commitment to Guam’s business community, while honoring member companies reaching significant milestone anniversaries. The evening reflects both our rich legacy and our continued vision for economic growth and partnership.
Guests will enjoy an elevated experience featuring an exclusive VIP reception for anniversary honorees, a curated five-course dinner, and live entertainment. The celebration continues with two unique after-party experiences - one designed to keep the energy high on the dance floor, and another offering a more relaxed atmosphere with whiskey tasting, coffee, and karaoke - each complemented by specialty food and beverage selections.
This year’s gala also coincides with the commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary, adding a meaningful dimension to an evening centered on history, progress, and community spirit.
Table registrations and sponsorship opportunities remain available. We encourage interested members and partners to contact the Chamber team for more information and to secure their participation in this premier event.
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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS 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
Born in the U.S.A Sponsor
Coca-Cola Beverage Company Guam/ Foremost Foods, Inc.
Kids in America Sponsor
Citadel Pacific LTD
Made in America Sponsor
Coast360 Federal Credit Union
Bank of Hawaii
Federal Express
Sanford Technology Group LLC
South Pacific Petroleum Corporation
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Twenty-Fourth Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces in Guam
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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The Guam Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Committee is proud to announce the 24th Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces on Guam.
This signature event will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dusit Beach Resort Guam.
The Annual Salute is a meaningful tribute to the dedicated men and women of the United States Armed Forces who serve to protect our freedoms and ensure our security each day. Guests can look forward to an engaging evening and the opportunity to connect with fellow members of the military and business communities.
We invite you to join us in honoring our service members and celebrating this longstanding tradition of appreciation and partnership. We look forward to welcoming you to another memorable evening. Thank you for your continued support!
For registration, sponsorship or more information, please contact the Chamber team at
(671) 472-6311 or email accounting@guamchamber.com.gu.
| | THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS | | |
Ada's Trust & Investment, Inc.
AM Insurance
Bank of Hawaii
BankPacific
Black Construction Corporation
Cassidy's Associated Insurers, Inc.
Century21 Realty Management
Citadel Pacific Ltd
Docomo Pacific
Dragon Inc.
Duenas, Camacho & Associates, Inc.
Dusit Beach Resort Guam
First Hawaiian Bank
Guam Hearing Doctors
Hawaiian Rock Products
Hyatt Regency Guam
Jones & Guerrero Company, Inc.
Law Office Of Heather Martinez Quitugua PC
Leo Palace Resort Guam
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Landscape Management Systems, Inc.
Marianas Gas Corporation dba Island Equipment Co.
Matson Navigation Company
Micronesian Divers Association, Inc.
National / Alamo Car Rental
Nissan Motor Corp. In Guam
P.H.R. Ken Micronesia, Inc. dba: Ken
Corporation
Pinpoint Guam
RE/MAX Diamond Realty
Security Title, Inc.
Smithbridge Guam Inc.
South Pacific Petroleum Corporation
TeleGuam Holdings, LLC - GTA
Title Guaranty of Guam
TMG/ Sakman Logistics LLC
Triple J Five Star Wholesale Foods, Inc.
Vantage Advertising
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CALL OUT TO SUPPORT JDTC
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.
Guam Chamber JDTC Life Skills Workshops
We are seeking support from Chamber members to provide one-hour life skills workshops. There are four categories: Work- or Job-Oriented Skills, Life Skills or Personal Interests, Self-Esteem and Goal-Oriented Skills, and Sports & Health Development-Oriented Skills. We are seeking member partners to provide these all-important life skills workshops throughout the year.
Incentives
At the Judge’s discretion, incentives are handed out to JDTC participants as a response to progress in the program. Chamber members have provided gas 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.
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.
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.
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Under Attack by Socialists, Free Enterprise Thrives
At a time when confidence in many institutions is being tested, Gallup offers a reminder that Americans continue to see the value of free enterprise and small business.
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81% of Americans view free enterprise positively.
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95% view small businesses favorably.
Why it matters: Free enterprise has been the foundation of American growth, innovation, and rising living standards and continues to earn broad support from voters across the political spectrum.
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But: A growing anti-free enterprise movement treats successful businesses as problems to be managed rather than as drivers of solutions and innovations that improve people’s lives.
Be smart: Optimism for free enterprise is showing up in behavior, not just polls. Gen Z - the so-called "lazy generation" - is launching businesses at a record pace. Applications from young founders surged 66% year-over-year in June, more than double the growth rate for Millennials and Gen X, according to the Bank of America Institute. Six years ago, there were 26 Gen X founders for every Gen Z upstart. Now it's four to one.
What we’re doing: Through The New Fight for Free Enterprise, the U.S. Chamber is working to help people see free enterprise for what it is: not a perfect system, but the surest path to opportunity, affordability, and upward mobility for all.
Bottom line: Americans continue to place their confidence in economic freedom and the small businesses that support communities, drive growth, and support jobs. Read More
Innovation Cut Heart Attack Deaths 89%
American ingenuity has led to heart attack mortality falling by 89% since 1970—from 354 deaths per 100,000 Americans to just 40 in 2022. A University of Chicago study commissioned by the U.S. Chamber, Estimating the Full Value of Medical Innovation, found that has resulted in $13.7 trillion in health value over 30 years.
Why it matters: Workers are staying healthy through their most productive years, and parents are present for milestones they might otherwise have missed. At the same time, innovations in fighting heart disease reduce health care costs while improving employees’ productivity.
Big picture: Policymakers now face a choice: protect the ecosystem that saved millions of lives or trade it away and put patients at risk.
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Proposals like Most-Favored Nation pricing would import foreign government price controls, reducing U.S. life sciences R&D spending by nearly 19% and cutting clinical trial activity by up to 75%.
- The result: The next breakthrough is delayed or never developed at all.
Looking ahead: Patients in the future will count on researchers to reduce deaths from heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertensive heart disease. That only happens if the innovation environment that has saved millions of lives stays intact. Read More
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Freedom Fairways Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 5, 2026, Leo Palace Resort Country Club
Join fellow golfers for a fun day of competition, networking, and prize opportunities on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Leopalace Resort Country Club.
Participants can choose between a Single Person Scramble or a 2-Person Scramble, with Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed divisions available. Registration is $250 per team, with plenty of opportunities to compete, connect, and win prizes throughout the tournament.
Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or contacting JBrooks2662@gmail.com | 417-380-0834 for registration and additional information
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Zombie Run
October 10th, Leo Palace Resort
The Zombie Run on Guam is an annual Halloween-themed 2K, 5K & 10K sunset fun run and walk organized by the non-profit organization The Children's Ark Inc.
The event raises funds to provide medical, housing, and legal support grants for families with children in need. Contact The Children's Ark Inc for event details.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Guam International Dance Festival
December 4-5, & 6th
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The Guam International Dance Festival returns December 4–6, 2026, bringing three days of high-energy competition, world-class performances, workshops, and international entertainment to Guam.
Following its successful inaugural festival, the Guam International Dance Festival will once again showcase talented dancers and performers from Guam and around the world, celebrating diverse dance styles and cultures.
Residents, visitors, and dance enthusiasts are encouraged to save the date. Additional details on registration, competition divisions, performers, and event information will be announced at a later date.
More information will be available at visitguam.com/gidf as plans for the 2026 festival develop.
Fore media inquiries, please email inquire@visitguam.com
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