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SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Webinar

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 • 10:30 a.m.

In partnership with GHRA, the Guam Women's Chamber of Commerce and Guam SBDC, we invite you to listen in with guest speaker Ken Lujan, Branch Manager, Guam Branch Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration who will be sharing with us the process on applying for the SBA Restaurant Revitalization Funds.

RSVP HERE!

Let's work together to keep our Workplace Safe!

With the recent increase in Covid-19 positive cases, we encourage all businesses to double efforts to ensure employee and customer safety by following your approved industry safety and sanitation protocols.

Additionally, vaccination clinics continue to be scheduled and all are encouraged to take advantage of the free vaccination services available to our island residents.

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We'll meet you on the green on Wednesday, August 4th!

We are happy to share that the Chamber's annual golf tournament will take place on Wednesday, August 4th at Onward Talofofo Golf Course.

We ask that members be on the lookout for a notice with more information!

NEW SMALL BUSINESS & NONPROFIT TAX CREDIT FOR VACCINATION SUPPORT

President Biden has announced that the country will hit 200 million shots administered in his first 100 days.

As the country moves into a new phase of the vaccination effort – one where all adults are eligible for vaccinations -- President Biden is calling on every employer in America to offer full pay to their employees for time off needed to get vaccinated and for time it takes to recover from the after-effects of vaccination.

We know organizations – including trade associations, businesses, unions, and nonprofits -- across America are already stepping up. Please fill out this form and tell us how your organization is stepping up to support COVID vaccinations.

As part of this effort, the President also announced a new paid leave tax credit that will offset the cost for employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide full pay for any time their employees need to get a COVID-19 vaccination or recover from that vaccination.

This tax credit will apply to nearly half of all private sector employees in America. And today, the Internal Revenue Service will release and post a fact sheet to educate employers on how to claim the paid sick leave credit on their quarterly tax filings. For more details on how the paid leave tax credits from the American Rescue Plan will work for employers to enable employees to get vaccinated and recover from after-effects of vaccination, as well as for other purposes, please consult this upcoming document from the Department of the Treasury.

For additional details, visit: https://go.usa.gov/xHXTn.

U.S. Department of Commerce

Minority Business Development Agency

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General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Your General Membership Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, April 28th at 11:00 am. The meeting will feature Dr. Hoa Van Nguyen, President of American Medical Center. He will give a brief update on the COVID-19 Vaccine and testing updates.

RSVP HERE!

Armed Forces Committee

General Membership Meeting

AFC Members are encouraged to attend the first AFC virtual General Membership Meeting on Monday, May 17th featuring Brigadier General Sloane, Commander of the 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base.

This event exclusive to AFC Members. Should you wish to learn more or join this committee, you may email the Chamber team.

Press Release: How To Claim PUA Tax Exemption

Attached is the release with details on how to claim the pandemic unemployment benefits tax exemption for tax year 2020.

View the Press Release here.

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK

The Guam Business Advisory Task Force has asked its members to seek feedback from the business community regarding a proposal to reopen all Guam businesses and industries to 100% capacity. Your response is valued and greatly appreciated.

Take me to the quick survey!

GVB Updates

Guam Safe

GVB Vlog Series:

Episode 1 - Electronic Declaration Form
Episode 2 - Guam Safe & WTTC Safe Travels Stamp

Legislative Review & Business Advocacy Updates

We have been keeping an eye out for bills that could impact your business. Please view the following listing and if any of them will negatively (or positively!) impact your company or your employees let us know and contact Senator(s) who authored the proposed legislation as well!

Bill No. 104-36

Relative to payment requirements for cigarette tax stamps.

Bill No. 101-36

Relative to Business Privilege Taxes being illustrated as a receipt line item.

Bill No. 96-36

Relative to exempting home kitchens licensed as home industry from sanitation laws and stipulating requirements from these home kitchens.

Bill No. 83-36

Relative to the size, weight, and load limitations and restrictions on certain vehicles.

The legislature has introduced two separate bills which will basically do the same thing: make permanent the new exemptions related to the Dave J. Santos Small Business Act. These bills are: Bill No. 72-36 and Bill No. 74-36.

Member Job Post

We are happy to share your job openings on our website! Interested members can email Rebekah@GuamChamber.com.gu to get started. These job postings are for Guam Chamber members in good standing.

View the post here!

JOIN the Conversation

Our committees and programs are looking for great members to move our initiatives forward. Won't you consider joining us?

Small Business Committee
Chamber Business Women's Network
Membership Development
Legislative Review & Business Advocacy
Guam Young Professionals (Involves Add'l Fees)
Armed Forces Committee (Involves Add'l Fees)
Na' La' Bonita Guam Beautification
We are also looking for Speakers and Presenters for school presentations as well as Companies interested in offering Life Skills workshops to clients of the Juvenile Drug Court. Incentives such as snacks and logoed pens and notebooks are also welcomed and appreciated!