Hafa Adai Catherine,

We had a great Coffee with the Board Candidates event this morning! Our members had an opportunity to listen to Candidates vying for available seats on the 2022 Chamber Board. Although we didn't have an in-person opportunity, this virtual event was the next best thing! Special thanks to our Nominating Committee led by Chairman Christopher Duenas for their efforts this year in bringing together a great slate of candidates for your consideration. We hope that you will make time to get to know them and vote when the ballots are released on November 10th.

Speaking of the Chamber's Board Elections, please note that only one person from your company's executive listing will be provided a virtual election ballot via email. In most cases, it would be the highest-level executive on our member roster if a point of contact is not already assigned. If you have questions about this, please call or write to us at the Chamber office so we can get your questions cleared up. More information is noted below regarding this year's Board elections and election process.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new vaccination requirements for employers with at least 100 employees or more. Please view these requirements by scrolling down this message.

Joint Region Marianas has confirmed that a big ship visit will take place next week. There will be over 5,000 military personnel on Guam for some R & R and about two-thirds of the group will be out in town to enjoy our island's culture and people. Let's be sure to welcome them with a warm Hafa Adai!

It has been wonderful reconnecting with members as many have stopped into the Chamber office to receive their milestone anniversary awards over the past few weeks. We look forward to an opportunity to see you again soon! As always, we welcome your thoughts and ideas. Feel free to reach out and contact me: ccastro@guamchamber.com.gu

Have a great weekend!

Onward Together,

Catherine Castro

President

Thanks to our members who logged on this morning to learn more about their Chamber Board Candidates! If you happened to miss out or would like to listen again, click on the link below!

A Special Election Report was sent to all voting members on Monday, November 1st. Please view the report for details about the upcoming Chamber Board Elections. Digital ballots will be emailed to one representative of all eligible voting member companies.

Important Dates to Remember:

November 10th

Digital Ballots mailed to all eligible voting members

November 8th

Proxy Forms Due to the Chamber

November 17th

Ballots close at 12 Noon

Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections, (Virtual) 12 Noon

Members must be current with dues investment in order to vote in the upcoming election. Questions? Call your Chamber Team: (671) 472-6311.

Please join us on November 17th, 12 Noon, for the Chamber's Annual Meeting. The event will be virtual this year and will feature Chairwoman Christine Baleto's end-of-the-year address to the membership and the results of this year's Board elections.

Save the date: Thursday, November 18th

Guest Speaker: Col Christopher L. Bopp, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base, Camp Blaz.

With the Buy Local Holiday Guide, we are shining a light on our member businesses that can use all the love and support we can give them. 

For many businesses, holiday shopping can determine their very existence in the new year. The Buy Local Holiday Guide will be available on our website and promoted in our various social media and email blasts. There is no cost to our members for this service! Want to participate? Click the button below!

If your company is interested in collecting toys for this worthy cause, please contact the Chamber team at 472-6311/8001. We will be happy to get you set up!

Today, OSHA announced a new Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing. Here are four things you need to know:



1. Employers with at least 100 employees will be required to adopt a mandatory vaccination policy unless they adopt a policy requiring unvaccinated workers to undergo weekly testing and wear a face covering at work.
2. Covered employers must provide paid time for workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine and ensure workers have paid sick leave to recover from any side effects that prevent them from working.
3. Employers must comply with most provisions by 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register, and comply with the testing requirement by 60 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register. Learn more about compliance dates here. 
4. Businesses that don’t comply may face significant OSHA fines.

Siska Hutapea, President of Cornerstone Valuation Guam, Inc. sent us a great newsletter update on Guam's real estate and we wanted to share it with you!

Upcoming Training Events:

November 12: How to Manage a Business

November 19: Basic Taxation for Small Business

Click & Take advantage of these great workshops!

Upcoming Training Events:

November 10: Federal Contract Opportunities

November 18: Marketing to the Federal Government

View the great resources and webinar events that Guam PTAC has to offer!

See the list of scheduled events here!

In the current state of our economy, we know funds are limited and time is tight. However, as business owners and managers, we also know now is when we need to do what we can to keep employee morale up and encourage company pride and loyalty.

UOG Endowment Foundation in collaboration with Lotte Hotel is organizing a $20 Holiday Lunch plate fundraiser throughout the months of November and December to coordinate with our annual G is for Giving campaign. We are providing a COVID-safe, convenient and cost effective way to show staff appreciation, support the University of Guam and get a tax break all at the same time. For additional details contact: Shawn@uogendowment.org

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