President's ReportThe

Guam Chamber of Commerce "Partners in Progress"

JULY 2009

Adieu, Ms. President

Raider 21 Memorial & Monument Unveiling

I would like to dedicate this edition of the President’s Re-port to our re-cently departed and beloved President, Reina Leddy. Those

of us who worked with Reina dur-ing her tenure as assistant president and subsequently president of the Chamber will agree that she pro-vided leadership, composure, great institutional knowledge, and guided the board members with grace, tact-fulness, and determination. In her short but very hectic ten-ure as president, Reina reshaped the organization and took it into new

and evolutionary paths, which in-cluded technological changes and enhanced the value of information provided to members. Her grace-fulness and ability to tactfully in-terject during intricate discussions were without a doubt strategic skills that made her the special person she was. I will personally miss her can-dor, advice, and guidance during my years as a board member and chair-man, but I am also convinced that she would be exceptionally happy if we continue to advance the goals of the organization and, more impor-tantly, create opportunities for our fellow Guamanians and make the impending build up a reality. Reina, we never thanked you

Message from Chairman Frank Campillo to the Membershipenough for the work, dedication, and the energy that you gave our or-ganization, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for every-thing you did. We will miss you greatly and we will never forget you. I also would like to thank David Leddy for allowing his wonder-ful wife to share her time with our Chamber and our community. To the Chamber Staff, member compa-nies, board members, and every in-dividual who came forward to help during this difficult time, thank you for your thoughtful and continued support of the organization. I know that Reina would have accepted your kind outpouring of support with heartfelt appreciation.

The Guam Chamber of Commerce and the Andersen Civilian Advisory Council with support from the Gov-ernment of Guam worked together to construct a permanent memorial in remembrance of Raider 21 crewmem-bers. On July 21, 2008 six Airmen lost their lives when their B-52 Stratofor-tress crashed prior to their flyover of Guam’s Liberation Day Parade. A ceremony was held on July 20th to officially unveil the memorial at the Governor’s Complex in Adelup. Fam-ily members of the crew laid wreaths around the memorial and released

doves over Hagåtña Bay in remembrance of their loved one. A special tribute was made to recently passed Chamber President, Reina Leddy, who was the driving force behind the memorial. A special wreath was laid by Reina’s family in her honor. The memorial was made possible through contributions made by Black Construction Corporation, Perez Bros., Inc. and Landscape Management Systems. Special thanks to East-West Rental Center and First Hawaiian Bank for their contributions toward the unveiling ceremony. The Raider 21 Memorial is open for public viewing at the Governor’s Complex in Ade-lup, overlooking Hagåtña Bay.

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Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco ad-dressed the Chamber membership at its June 24th General Membership Meet-ing held at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Ms. Limtiaco spoke about the AG's of-fice as it addresses the islands's growth in relation to the military build up.

Business leaders from Guam, Alaska and Hawaii were invited by General Howie Chandler, Pacific Air Force Commander, to participate in a civic leaders tour of the Pacific's Strategic Triangle.

Pictured L-R: James Adkins, Reina Leddy, Stephen Ruder, General Howie Chandler, Carl Peterson, Gerry Perez, Leee Webber, and Lt. General Dana T. Atkins, Commander, 11th Air Force

Inside this issue....

Page 2Legislative Updates

Board Updates

Page 3Armed Forces Committee

UpdatesRaider 21 Memorial Photo

Highlights

Page 4Calendar

Page 5Small Business Updates

Page 6Community OutreachSeminars & Training

Page 7New Members

Chrismtas Fesival Planning

Back CoverSmall Business Expo Photo

Highlights

THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT is published monthly

by the Guam Chamber of Commerce173 Aspinall Ave., Ada Plaza Center, Suite 101

P.O. Box 283, Hagatna, Guam 96932Tel: 472-6311/8001 • Fax: 472-6202

E-mail: gchamber@guamchamber.com.gu • www.guamchamber.com.gu

PACAF Civic Leaders Tour

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

BILL NO. 180: Wage Increase for GovGuam Workers

Senator Matt Rector has introduced Bill No. 180 which seeks to grant a uniform pay increase of $ 10, 880 to classified public employees of the Government of Guam. Should the bill become law, the increase would take effect on October 1, 2009. Members are urged to speak out against the bill by sending testimony addressed to Senator Matt Rector, Chairman of Labor, Public Structure, Public Librar-ies and Technology. A public hearing has yet to be scheduled. The Chamber will continue to keep the membership abreast of updates as they become available.

PUC Oversight on Port Tariffs Bill No. 121 (PL 30-52) was signed into law by Acting Governor Michael Cruz earlier this month, placing the Jose D. Leon Guerrero Commercial Port of Guam under the oversight of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This new law attempts to remove one of the many financial obstacles preventing the Port of Guam from becoming a world-class port, which may ultimately increase its eli-gibility for additional funding required to finance the modernization process. The Chamber is supportive of action that seeks to continue the forward progress of the Port modernization process.

New Building Codes Adopted

Public Law 30-25 (formerly Bill No. 22) adopts the International Building Code as the Building Code of Guam. Upon signing the bill into law, Act-ing Governor Michael Cruz noted that the 2009 edition of the International Building Code as the Building Code of Guam is not compatible with the Guam Uniform Fire Code and strongly urged the Legislature to address this matter to ensure a smooth transition for the public’s health, safety and welfare. Unless this issue is resolved by the time the law takes effect (mid December 2009), the Guam Fire Department will not be able to clear building plans.

BOARD UPDATES

Executive Search Begins for Guam Chamber of Commerce

PresidentChairman of the Board Frank J. Campillo announced today that an Executive Search Committee has con-vened to review candidates to fill the president position at the Guam Cham-ber of Commerce after the sudden passing of it’s executive officer, Reina A. Leddy.

The search committee is comprised of past Chairmen of the Board, repre-senting large and small businesses in various industry sectors, with intimate knowledge of Chamber operations, programs and its vision and mission. Heading the committee is Mr. Philip J. Flores, Past Board Chairman and Board Director.

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Rear Admiral William French, Com-mander, Naval Forces Marianas, hosted the Chamber Board of Directors and AFC Steering Committee Members to a thank you luncheon for the organizations' support, partnership and friendship of Navy Base Guam. Admiral French presented each representative with a framed commemora-tive shadow box.

Raider 21 Memorial & Monument Unveiling

Chairman Campillo stated, “The executive will report to the Chamber’s Board of Directors and will be re-sponsible for the full operations of the Chamber. We look forward to identi-fying the best and brightest candidate capable of leading our premier busi-ness organization into a most challeng-ing and exciting time for Guam.”

Applicants for the position should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and should have knowledge and familiarity with financial statements and budgeting. Additionally, applicants should have an understanding of Guam’s business and government sectors, and have a strong existing bond with the local community. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an résumé to the Guam Cham-ber of Commerce Search Committee, 173 Aspinall Avenue, Suite 101 Ada Plaza Center in Hagåtña. Résumés can also be emailed directly to Mr. Flores at philipf@bankpacific.com. The Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.

ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE UPDATES

11th Annual Salute a Success!The AFC held its annual Salute to the Armed Forces event on Wednesday, July 8th at the Shera-ton Laguna Guam Resort. Thanks to the incredible support of our AFC members we were able to host over 270 military personnel and spouses. We received numer-ous compliments about the event, which would not have been a suc-cess without the generosity of our AFC member companies:

Continental Micronesia, Raffle Prize Contributor Ada’s Trust & Investment, Inc. Agility Defense & Government Services

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AM Insurance Ambros, Inc. ASC Trust Aviation Concepts Bank of Guam Bank of Hawaii BankPacific Black Construction Corporation Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters, Inc. Carlsmith Ball Cars Plus LLC Chugach World Services Deloitte & Touch LLP Docomo Pacific ECC Fiesta Resort Guam First Hawaiian Bank G4S Security Services GTA Teleguam Guam Hardwood Construction Supply Guam Marriott Resort & Spa Guam Premier Outlets Guam Shipyard Hagen’s Inc. Hawaiian Rock Products Hyatt Regency Guam IT&E JM Robertson Inc., dba: AmOri-ent Engineering Ken Corporation / Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Lam Lam Tours and Transporta-tion

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C A L E N D A R

Community Spotlight

3rd Annual Agat Mango FestivalJune 26 ~ 28

Guam Chamber of Commerce members came forward gener-ously to provide prizes for the 3rd Annual Agat Mango Festival held at the end of June. AFC Vice Chairman Carl Peterson, President Reina Leddy and AFC Steering Member Gerry Perez helped to present awards on Saturday, June 27th during the awards ceremony held at Agat Beach Park.

JULY4 Sat Independence Day 7 Tue Education Summit Meeting, Speaker Won Pat’s Office, 3:00 p.m.8 Wed 11th Annual Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces in Guam, 5:30 p.m., Sheraton Laguna Guam11 Sat Funeral Service for Reina Leddy, 9 am ~ 12:30 p.m., Santa Teresita

Church, Mangilao; Mass, 1:00 p.m.13 – 17 AFC DC BRIEF16 Thu Change of Command for Admiral William French, 10:00 a.m. Raider 21 Memorial Planning Meeting, 3:00 p.m., Chamber Conference

Room17 Fri Small Business Seminar, 8:00 am, Outrigger Guam Resort Change of Command for Colonel Paul Fuligni, 10:00 a.m.18 Sat Hail and Farewell for ComNavMar, 6:30 p.m., Government House, Agana

Heights20 Mon Raider 21 Memorial Ceremony, 9:30 a.m., Adelup21 Tue Guam Liberation Day – Office Closed22 Wed General Membership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Sheraton Laguna Resort23 Thu Education Summit Meeting, Speaker Won Pat’s Office, 3:00 p.m.24 Fri Navy Island Tour, Chamorro VillageJul 29~Aug 1 American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Annual Conference,

Raleigh, NC31 Fri Summer Youth Swimming & Water Safety Program – Closing Ceremony

AUGUST5 Wed Red Ribbon Week Planning Meeting, 8:00 a.m., US Attorney’s Conference

Room, Hagåtña6 Thu Guam Juvenile Drug Court Program Meeting, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Conference Room11 Tue Small Business Focus & Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m.,

Chamber Conference Room14 Fri 3rd Quarter Armed Forces Committee General Membership Meeting,

11:30 a.m., Outrigger Guam Resort20 Thu Maritime Affairs Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Chamber Conference Room21 Fri Small Business Seminar, 8:00 am, Outrigger Guam Resort26 Wed General Membership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Guam27 - 28 JUVENILE JUSTICE CONFERENCE

SEPTEMBER1 Tue Small Business Focus & Development Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m.,

Chamber Conference Room3 Thu Guam Juvenile Drug Court Program Meeting, 8:00 a.m., Chamber Conference Room After Hours Mixer, Hosted by Triple J Honda, 5:30 p.m.7 Mon Labor Day – Chamber Office Closed 17 Thu Maritime Affairs Committee Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Chamber Conference Room18 Fri Small Business Seminar, 8:30 a.m., Outrigger Guam Resort30 Wed General Membership Meting, 11:30 a.m., Sheraton Laguna Guam

"Esta Gupa" Rear Admiral French!

The Chamber's AFC co-hosted a Hail & Farewell reception with the Governor & First Lady of Guam on July 18th to say "Esta Gupa" to Rear Admiral William and Monika French and to say "Hafa Adai, Welcome to Guam" to Rear Admiral Douglass Biesel.Pictured: AFC Chairman Joey Crisostomo & Admiral French

M-80 Office Systems Matson Navigation Company MCV Broadband Micronesian Divers Association, Inc. Mobil Oil Guam Motorola, Inc. National Car Rental Nissan Motor Corpora-tion in Guam Outrigger Guam Re-sort Pacific Daily News Pacific Islands Club Parsons Corporation Quality Distributors Seabridge, Inc. Security Title

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Strategic Triangle Civic Leader Tour

AFC Steering Commit-tee members joined civic leaders from Alaska and Hawaii in the Pacific Air Forces Strategic Triangle (Alaska/Hawaii/Guam)

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Civic Leader Tour, June 22nd-26th. The group of 23 civic leaders visited air force bases in Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam, led by General Carrol “Howie” Chandler, Pacific Air Forces Commander. The AFC hosted a recep-tion on June 26th at the Hyatt Regency Guam to welcome the group and bid farewell to General Chandler who has as-sumed the position of Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Special thanks to Hyatt Regency Guam and Parsons Corporation

for co-sponsoring this reception!

Hail and Farewell The AFC, together with the Governor and First Lady of Guam, hosted a dinner reception on July 18th at the Government House to bid farewell to Rear Admiral William and Mrs. Monika French and welcome incoming Commander of Joint Re-gion Marianas, Rear Ad-miral Douglass T. Biesel. Special thanks to the AFC member companies who co-sponsored the event:

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June 25th Small Business Expo: Make the Connection SeminarThank you to Carmen Rojas & Amanda Casiaro, Glimpses Publications Marketing Team and Jerry Roberts, Guam Training.com for their participation as speakers in the marketing seminar aimed at helping small business owners, managers and employees understand marketing techniques to help grow their businesses. The seminar was a special feature of the 5th Annual Small Business Expo.

June 26th: The AFC presented General Howie Chandler, Commander, Pacific Air Force, with a commemorative Inafa Maoleg coin shadow box for his leadership and support of Guam and the Pacific Region.

Booz Allen HamiltonEA Science & Tech-nologyFirst Hawaiian BankQuality DistributorsSherman ConsultingTriple J Enterprises

Patriot SponsorshipThe AFC is looking for five member companies to consider an annual Patriot Sponsorship which will as-sist the AFC in supporting several AFC events through-out the year. Sponsorship will also support the de-velopment of a community white paper and education campaign about the build up and a Guam relocation video specific to the U.S. Marine Corps move.If you think your company would like to respond to the call to be a Patriot Sponsor, call the Cham-ber Office for details: 472-6311/8001 or email: gchamber@guamcham.com.gu

Welcome New Members!Phillip Mendiola-Long, Sherman Con-sulting LLCDennis Jose, VSE CorporationManuel Guarin, Mof-fat and Nichol

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SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH

Small Business Management Seminar

SeriesOn July 17th over 40 par-ticipatns joined The Guam Economic Master Class featuring economists Gary Hiles, Bureau of Labor Sta-tistics and Joseph Bradley, Bank of Guam. Anita Borja Enriquez, D.B.A. University of Guam and Rodney Webb, Business Counselor, Guam SBDC lent their expertise to the discussion and provided participants with a positive outlook for Guam.

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5th Annual Small Business Expo

Over 350 participants took advantage of a free net-working opportunity in the 5th Annual Small Business Expo on Thursday, June 25, at the Hyatt Regency Guam This year's theme: “Small Business: Making the Connection” resounded

throughout the event from the special seminar feature aimed at helping small businesses understand how to successfully market their business through the exhibi-tion and networking activi-ties during the mixer.This annual expo event provides increased value for member companies by pro-viding a forum for execu-tives and business owners to meet and learn about the other's products and servic-es. With the military build-up just around the corner the expo allowed companies to capitalize on what current federal contracts are avail-able and begin forming partnerships, alliances and relationships with larger business spenders.

Thank you to Small Busi-ness Committee Members Nacia Atalig, David Silva, Maria Diaz and Maureen Maratita for planning a suc-cessful event. The Com-mittee would like to send a warm Si Yu'os Ma'ase to Mr. Ray Gibson of K57 for being the emcee for the evening.

Thank you Mixer Sponsors!

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Professional and International Programs (PIP), University of Guam

Registrations forms are downloadable from the web site: http://www.uog.edu/pip

Successful Interviewing, Techniques for Hiring, Coaching, and Performance Management Meeting

20 hours; 2:00-6:00pmAug 11-17; T/W/Th/F/M

$475.00/ CEUs 2.0 Includes manual

Negotiating Successfully8 hours; 8:30-12:30pm

Aug 13 - 14; Thu/Fri$160.00/ CEUs 0.8

Taking Control with Time Management, 5th Edition20 hours; AMA Workshop; 8:30-12:30pm

Aug 17-21; M/T/W/Th/F$475.00/ CEUs 2.0 Includes manual

How to Manage Conflict in the Organization20 hours; 8:30-12:30pm

Aug 25 – 30; T/W/Th/F/M$475.00/ Includes manual

Small Business Development Center

Introduction to Financial Statements (Part 1 of 2)Thursday, July 23rd (9:00am-11:30 am) There are three core measures of business performance that everyone in business or planning to go into business must become familiar with: the income statement, the balance sheet and the cash flow statement. This seminar will introduce participants to the core accounting principles that are the foundation of preparation of business financial state-ments, explain what each statement can tell you, and also point out its limitations. Finally, through a series of case study examples, participants will learn how these statements are related, and what a change in one statement will trigger in the others. At the completion of this seminar, participants will know how to both read and under-stand business financial statements.

This workshop will be conducted at SBDC #148 Jesus & Eugenia Leon Guerrero School of Business & Public Administration Build-ing on the campus of the University of Guam. Seating is limited. Advance sign-up and the workshop fee of $20 are required to be paid at the Guam SBDC at least one day prior to the event. The fee includes lunch and a drink. Call Lorie Sablan at 735-2590 or email laurine@pacificsbdc.comfor more information.

Financial Statement Analysis (Part 2 of 2) Friday, July 24th (9:00am-11:30am) Sound financial control relies on analyzing and drawing appropriate conclusions from business financial statements. Participants will be guided through both verti-cal (fixed time interval) and horizontal (time series) methods of analysis, and key ratios will be defined and explained. Participants will then review several business case study examples from differ-ent industries, and participate in a group discussion on the different ratios and management conclusions that can be drawn. Participants in this workshop should first take the SBDC’s Introduction to Finan-cial Statements workshop, or already know how to both read and understand business financial statements.

This workshop will be conducted at SBDC #148 Jesus & Eugenia Leon Guerrero School of Business & Public Administration Build-ing on the campus of the University of Guam. Seating is limited. Advance sign-up and the workshop fee of $20 are required to be paid at the Guam SBDC at least one day prior to the event. The fee includes lunch and a drink. Call Lorie Sablan at 735-2590 or email laurine@pacificsbdc.comfor more information.

Seminars & Training

The Economic Masterclass was held on Friday, July 17th at the Outrigger Guam Resort featuring Guam's leading economists who addressed the state of Guam's economy and provided a general outlook from a local, regional and global perspective.

Foremost Foods Bank of Hawaii Cassidy’s Insurance Cabras Marine Corpora-tion

Thank you Exhibitors!Agility Defense & Gov-ernment Services American Watertek, Inc. ASC Trust Corporation Bank of Hawaii Black Construction Cor-poration Cabot Mantanona LLP Calvo’s Insurance Under-writers, Inc. Cassidy’s Associated Insurance, Inc. Citizen’s Security Bank dck pacific, LLC Deloitte & Touche LLP DZSP 21 LLC Fire-Comm First Hawaiian Bank Foremost Foods / Coca-Cola Beverage Co. (Guam) Inc. Glimpses of Guam, Inc. Grant Thornton GuamPCS.com JWS Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Ltd. KUAM M-80 Office Systems Pacific Daily News Promo Infomedia, Inc.

Government & Non-Profit Organization

Participation36th Contracting Squad-

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Thank you Raffle Prize Contributors!

ASC Trust Corporation Bank of Guam Bank of Hawaii Café Havana Calvo’s Insurance Un-derwriters, Inc.Citizens Security Bank Cosmos Distributing Dickerson & Quinn DZSP 21 LLP First Hawaiian Bank Guam Marriott Resort & Spa GuamPCS.com M-80 Office Systems Rhino Linings Sam Choy’s Restaurant Tango Theatres

SAVE THE DATE:Thursday, September 3rd3rd Quarter After Hours

Mixer hosted by:Triple J Honda

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Summer Youth Swimming &

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Notary Public services available at your Chamber of Commerce.

Call for details: 472-6311/8001

Guest Speakers L-R: Rodney Webb, Busi-ness Counselor, Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez, Dean School of Business & Public Admin-istration, UOG, Guam SBDC Joseph Bradley, SVP, Economic & Market Statistics Officer, Bank of Guam, and Gary Hiles, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor

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WELCOMENEW MEMBERS!

The Guam Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize

individuals, businesses or organizations that contribute to beautifying our island.

Nomination Forms for the Na'La'Bonita Guam Beautification Award

are available at the Chamber Office.

The Guam Hotel & Restaurant Associa-tion (GHRA) and Japan Guam Travel Association (JGTA) were awarded a beautification award at the June 24th Gen-eral Membership Meeting in recognition of recipients combined efforts to maintain the aesthetics of Tumon’s hotel district and to raise awareness about protecting the environment. Twice a year members from each organization collaborate for the “Keep Guam Clean! Trash Clean Up”, clearing garbage and debris from main roads and beaches. During their recent clean up in March 2009, the group cov-ered the roadsides and beaches of Tumon from end-to-end, Hilton Guam Resort to Hotel Nikko. Accepting the award on behalf of GHRA was its Chairman, Jeffrey Schwiezer and President, Mary Torre. Ac-cepting the award on behalf of JGTA was Masayuki Nonomura, JGTA President, and Toyohito Yoneyama, JGTA Chairman of Human Resources.

Na' La' Bonita Guam Beautification Award

SHERMAN CONSULTING, LLCConsulting

Phillip Mendiola-Long,President – Asia Pacific

P.O. Box 800, Tinian, MP 96952Tel: (670) 989-4711

Fax: (670) 433-4FAXEmail: phil@shermanpacific.com

UNIVERSAL LIFE AGENCY, INC.Insurance

Anthony J. Newnham, President414 W. Soledad Ave., Suite 701 GCIC

Bldg., Hagåtña, Guam 96910Tel: (671) 475-8888/ 8887

Fax: (671) 475-8889Email: mmo@universal-la.com

VSE CORPORATIONDepartment of Defense Contractor,

Engineering ServicesDennis Jose, Site Manager2550 Huntington Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22303Tel: (703) 317-5201Fax: (703) 960-9208

Email: ddjose@vsecorp.com

MOFFATT & NICHOLConsulting and Management Services

(Engineering Systems)Manuel Guarin, Business Unit Leader414 West Soledad Ave, GCIC Bldg,

Suite 501A, Hagåtña, GU 96910Tel: (671) 479-1500 Fax: (671) 479-1501

Email: mguarin@moffattnichol.com

comes to an end on July 31stThe 2009 Summer Youth Swimming & Water Safety Program comes to an end on July 31st with a closing ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Hagatña Pool. The program began on June 19th, providing approximately 200 kids fun and interactive activi-ties with a focus on drug prevention. The Chamber has partnered with the Department of Mental Health and Substance abuse for 14 years to bring this drug awareness and prevention program to children and teens on Guam. The success of the program is dependent on support from our mem-ber companies. Thank you member companies for your generous contribu-tions!

Thank you Chamber Member Sponsors &

Contributors:Ada’s Trust & Investment, Inc.Advance Management, Inc.Deloitte & Touche LLPMicromed SuppliersMicronesian Divers Association, Inc.Mobil Oil Guam, Inc.Motorola, Inc.Outrigger Guam ResortPacific Daily NewsPayless Markets, Inc.Pepsi Bottling CompanySeabridge, Inc.South Pacific Petroleum Corpora-tionTravel Pacificana

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3rd Annual Agat Mango Festival

Thanks to the generous contributions by member companies, the Chamber was able to present eight prize pack-ages and additional raffle prizes to Agat Mayor Carol Tayama for the 3rd Annual Agat Mango Festival on June 27th at Agat Beach Park. Thank you to all our members who supported this community event:

Ada’s Trust & Investment, Inc.Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters, Inc.Government of Guam Employees Federal Credit UnionGuam Aurora Resort Villa & SpaGuam Premier OutletsHyatt Regency GuamIT&EKloppenburg Enterprises, Inc.M-80 Office SystemsMicroMed SuppliersMicronesian Divers Association, Inc.Mobil Oil GuamOutrigger Guam ResortPacific Daily NewsSouth Pacific Petroleum Corpora-tionTango Inc. dba Micronesian Mall Theatres

2009 Annual Christmas Festival Planning Begins

July 31st.The Chamber elves will be planning its 17th Annual Christmas Festival event on Friday, July 31st. Festival Committee Chair Marie Calvo-Monge

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is excited to lead the committee again in organizing Guam's big-gest Christmas event for the young and young-at-heart. Members inter-ested in participating in this fun and highly anticipated community holiday event are encouraged to contact the Chamber office: 472-6311/8001 or gchamber@guamchamber.com.gu. Join us!

This year’s Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 28th at Skinner Plaza in Hagåtña. Calender the date in your Blackberry today!

PRESORTED STANDARD

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDBARRIGADA, GUPERMIT NO. 27 P.O. Box 283

Hagåtña, Guam 96932

5th Annual Small Business Expo Photo Highlights