Special Election Report 2024

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President’s Report:

Special Election Issue

2024 Annual Meeting & Chamber Board Elections The Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting and Chamber Board Election Announcement will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. Electronic Ballots will be sent to the membership on Wednesday, November 13th. Electronic voting will be active until 12:00 noon on November 20th. The Annual Membership Meeting will feature Chairman Ernie Galito’s End of the Year Address to the Membership.

Directors with one year remaining

Chamber Board Elections There are Seven (7) seats to be filled in this year’s Board Elections and will be decided as follows: TAE OH,(5) President, Vantage 1. Five candidates garnering the highest number of votes shall serve a term of three years as a voting director; and, LLC Advertising, PSI Holdings, 2. Two (2) candidates garnering the next highest number of votes shall serve a term of one year as a non-voting alternate director (Term expires: 12/31/24)

WILLIAM CALORI, Chief

Financial Officer, Cabras There are twelve (12)Marine candidates seeking election to the Chamber Board this year. This special

edition ofand theSubsidiaries President’s Report focuses on the candidates and their ideas regarding the following Corporation question: FRANK Vice faces President, “GuamCRUZ, currently many challenges and opportunities, including the ongoing tourism General Manager, Guam Fast recovery, significant military expansion, evolving technology, and the backdrop of a U.S.

presidential election year.

Foods, Inc dba KFC & Sbarro’s In light of this:

VINCENT CAMACHO, a) What do you see as the most critical challenge and the most promising opportunity

for Guam's private sector in the next few years?

Attorney/ Managing Principal, Camacho Calvo Law Group, LLC

b) How would you reinvigorate the Chamber's impact on local policy-making and strengthen its voice in the business community to resonate with a more diverse group of BOBBY SACHDEJ, Costakeholders?

Owner/Principal Broker,

c) In what ways can the Chamber proactively prepare Guam's businesses for the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on our local workforce and economy?

Landmark Realty Group &

Services

Please provide specific strategies and methods you would champion as a board member to address these issues, ensure the Chamber remains a key player in Guam's economic discussions, and position it as a forward-thinking leader in Guam's economic development.”

Board Holdovers Directors with one year remaining (Term expires: 12/31/25) JOE ARNETT Owner, Arnett Consulting, LLC FRANK CAMPILLO Health Plan Administrator, Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters CHRISTOPHER DUENAS Chief Financial Officer, Triple J Enterprises

DR. HOA VAN NGUYEN President, American Medical Center ERNIE GALITO Business Development Director, Atkins Kroll, Inc. TOM SHIMIZU General Manager, Ambros Inc.

CANDY OKUHAMA President, ASC Trust Directors with two years remaining (Term expires: 12/31/26)

For the election, electronic ballots will be issued only to authorized voting members. Authorized individuals are listed in the Chamber’s current roster of members. If a member would like to assign their vote to a proxy, the proxy must present a signed letter of authorization on company stationery to receive an electronic ballot.

Please contact your Guam Chamber if there have been recent changes to the executive roster at your company and send your updates in writing via email to Jackie@GuamChamber.com.gu.

Electronic voting will take place from November 13th - November 20th at 12:00 noon. No ballots will be accepted after this period. Final results will be announced at the Annual Meeting. An announcement will be emailed to the membership before close of business day on November 20th.

Member Voting Info: 1.

Members may cast their electronic ballots anytime between November 13th - November 20th (noon). No ballots will be cast after this period.

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Members will be given ONE ballot. Depending on their class of membership, their ballot will be marked and counted accordingly:

BENSON AU-YEUNG President, Dragon Inc; Soft Pacific, Inc. dba Paradise Awning

Class A: One Vote Class B: Two Votes Class C: Three Votes Class D: Four Votes Class E & F: Five Votes Class G & H: Six Votes Class I & J: Seven Votes

JIM BEIGHLEY CEO, Citadel Pacific LTD JUAN CARLOS BENITEZ, President & Owner, The Washington Pacific Economic Development Group MARK J. SABLAN Vice President Business Development, South Pacific Petroleum Corporation PHILLIP SANTOS Account Executive, Matson Navigation

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Members must be current with their dues investment in order to vote (please see current schedule of dues breakdown). Contact your Guam Chamber office if you have questions about your statements or your membership class.

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Only authorized representatives of voting members are eligible to vote members who are listed in the Chamber’s current roster or their proxy.

(Note: A proxy must present a signed letter of authorization on company letterhead in order to vote.)

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The Nominating Committee will announce the Board Election Results at the close of the Annual Meeting.

JAMES HERBERT III General Manager, Triple J Five Star Wholesale Foods, Inc.

PROXY [Please insert on company letterhead] Dear Guam Chamber of Commerce, In accordance with the By- Laws of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, I hereby appoint (name of representative, title, email address & phone number) as my proxy to vote for me on behalf of my company at the 2024 Annual Board of Directors Election. I understand that voting will be conducted electronically between November 13 – 12:00 Noon, November 20, 2024, and that my proxy will receive the special electronic link to vote on my behalf. Thank you.

Dated the _____ day of November, 2024.

(Name) (Title) (Company)

2024 Nominating Committee CHRISTOPHER DUENSAS, Chairman Triple J Enterprises, Inc.

JUAN CARLOS BENITEZ, President & Owner, The Washington Pacific Economic Development Group, Inc. PHILLIP SANTOS, Account Executive, Matson Navigation Company JESSICA BARRETT, President, Barrett Plumbing and Pumping CANDY OKUHAMA, President, ASC Trust

Selina Ashland General Manager, Marianas Gas Corporation dba Island Equipment Company; Chamber Armed Forces Committee Member; Contractors Licensing Board, Vice Chair (Industry Rep); Guam DOL Workforce Development Committee, Member (Industry Rep); National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Guam Chapter, Member and Past President (2020-21); Guam Contractors Association, Member; Guam Council of Women's Clubs, Member

As our island continues to recover from global and environmental events that have adversely impacted our community, it is imperative that the business community continues to drive the necessary changes to rebuild, develop and grow our island’s economic environment. Currently, the most pressing challenges we face are skilled workforce shortage, material shortages/supply chain disruptions and rising costs. However, all these challenges present opportunity for innovation, development and growth. I believe in order to capture the opportunities a key component is to reinvigorate our impact on local governance through information exchanges, integrated planning and joint problem solving to develop an inviting and sustainable business environment. Through local policies that happen for business instead of to businesses we can increase the number of training programs to develop skills and up-skill our existing workforce, we can encourage establishment of emerging industries, like additive manufacturing and stabilize costs. If elected, I commit to work with and support the Chamber to further contribute to the growth of our business community and prosperity of our island.”

Vincent C. Camacho (Incumbent) Managing Principal, Camacho Calvo Law Group LLC; 2024 Guam.

Chamber Alternate Board Director; Chamber Armed Forces Committee – Member; Guam Unique Merchandise and Art – Treasurer; Tamuning Municipal Planning Council; SHRM Guam Chapter - President Elect; Foster Parent

Guam’s private sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. T he most pressing challenge is workforce instability, driven by talent shortages and high operational costs, compounded by tourism recovery and military expansion demands. However, this also presents an opportunity: diversifying our economy through technology integration and partnerships in emerging industries.

To reinvigorate the Chamber’s impact on policy-making, I propose strengthening public-private collaboration and proactively engaging with policymakers at the early stages of legislative development. A quarterly “Chamber Policy Forum” would bring together business leaders, government officials, and community representatives to foster dialogue and shape policies aligned with Guam’s economic goals. Additionally, the Chamber’s voice must extend beyond traditional industries to include new stakeholders, such as startups, freelancers, and young professionals, ensuring we reflect the full spectrum of Guam’s business community.

To prepare Guam’s businesses for the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), I will advocate for a dedicated “Chamber Tech Task Force” focused on AI readiness. This task force would provide businesses with resources on AI adoption, promote workforce upskilling through targeted training, and establish partnerships with educational institutions to align curricula with evolving industry needs. I would also support creating a digital innovation grant program to encourage local enterprises to adopt AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

As a board member, my approach would emphasize innovation, inclusiveness, and advocacy. The Chamber must not only respond to changes but also lead the way in anticipating economic shifts, securing our relevance in Guam’s development. Together, we can position the Chamber as a proactive, forward-thinking force that champions policies fostering sustainable growth, technological advancement, and economic resilience.

William H. Calori (Incumbent) Director & Chief Financial Officer, Cabras Marine Corporation, Seabridge, Inc., Pacair Ltd.; Member - Port Users Group of Guam; Chair - Finance Council, Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church, Maina; Member & Past Director - FHB Citizens Academy of Guam; Member & Past Director - Rotary Club of Guam; Chamber Board Director; Chamber Armed Forces Committee - Member The challenge and opportunity are two sides of the same coin: development and expansion of our local workforce.

We have an extreme shortage of skilled employees across all industries.

The temporary solution is to import employees – both from foreign and domestic sources. Doing so is costly, but more critically – the wages paid to those employees are exported out of Guam and have little long-term impact on our island’s economy. When the imported labor leaves, so do the capabilities.

William Calori - Continued Building a skilled local workforce invests in ourselves so we can keep the benefits on Guam: keep the money circulating on Guam, keep the talent and industries on Guam, all while stimulating development of more opportunities for businesses and their employees to develop our current markets and expand into new ones.

Establish a policy analyst position with the prime responsibility for drafting proposed legislation supporting the Chamber’s membership interests, and reviewing current legislation and drafting proposed amendments in support of the Chamber’s membership interests; and 2) Establishing an online signature portal for Chamber membership to review and endorse as signatories; so that 3) The Chamber’s Board of Directors can utilize its Delegådu Initiative to push the proposed legislation and/or amendments with the designated Senators.

Expanding and developing the local workforce in traditional industries is key. AI cannot execute physical work. It cannot weld, pave, fix pipes, build homes, repair equipment, etc. Having an island teeming with motivated, capable, and well-paid individuals is the panacea against these technologies.

Ben Ferguson Vice President, General Manager, Pacific Islands Club; Managing Director Guam Sports Events, Inc.; Treasurer, Guam Cycling Federation; Vice President, P.H.R. Ken Micronesia, Inc.; Chamber Armed Forces Committee – Member Guam’s tourism industry has historically been the best barometer of our island’s economic health. In recent years, Guam’s tourism economy as its foundation of general economic health has been supplanted by the economic benefits of the current military buildup. In 2019, Guam welcomed 1.6 million visitor arrivals. According to the 2019 Tourism Economics Guam report, this tourism base supported 21,000 job, generated $250 million in taxes, and had a $2.4 billion dollar economic impact.

Today more than half of this economic impact has been lost and the tourism industry has shed thousands of jobs. Guam’s most critical challenge lies in rebuilding its tourism economy and this challenge also serves as our most promising opportunity. Federal construction spending related to the military buildup has temporarily masked the tourism crisis, but if we fail to act decisively in short order, we risk becoming a one legged economy, entirely dependent on federal funding.

In my estimation, the Chamber has historically done an excellent job of supporting policies that have positive ramifications for businesses, both small and large. I also feel that the Chamber’s position on these policies has been effectively communicated to members and the community as a whole. However, this does not always translate to the impression that the “business community” is lock step with the positions taken by the Chamber. The Chamber has an opportunity to leave policy makers with a more resounding impression that the business community as a whole is speaking in a unified voice. The key to this opportunity will lie in efforts to have business community members, whether it be owners, executives, or hourly employees go on the record with real life anecdotes on how local policy making impacts their lives.

As this is a new frontier for most businesses on Guam, the Chamber can serve as a valuable conduit for information on how emerging technologies can be integrated into both large and small business models through educational seminars and case study success stories.

Marcos Fong Chief Executive Officer, Foremost Foods Inc./Coca-Cola Beverage Co.; Guam Business Partners for Recycling (i*Recycle) - Founding Member; American Red Cross Guam Chapter - Chairman of the Board; Guam Restauranteur Collective – Secretary; UOG SBPA Advisory Council - Member

Cultivating Medium Sized Businesses. Guam's business landscape is primarily comprised of large corporations (>100 employees) and microenterprises (<5 employees). There is a scarcity of small-to-medium sized businesses (5-50 employees) that indicate underlying challenges hindering business growth and scaling. One key barrier is the difficulty of navigating the business permitting and licensing process. Simplifying the regulatory environment would greatly reduce the hurdles to growth and encourage entrepreneurial risk.

Population Growth. The most promising opportunity for Guam's private sector in the next few years will be an increase in population, predominantly military-related but also in the rebound of tourism. While the exact degree of impact is debatable, this will infuse new money into the economy and we must be prepared to fulfill the needs of those consumers.

Advocacy Network. The Chamber has done a commendable job of setting up an advocacy network to interface with stakeholders in government and business. This needs to be protected and where possible, strengthened. An informal, but deliberate roster of liaisons to key policy influencers should be maintained to help with lobbying efforts on matters deemed of importance to the organization.

Broaden Representation. The strength of the Chamber lies in the diversity of its members and representation from all corners of the business community. This diversity should be reflected in the composition of the board. I understand the importance of this multi-dimensional perspective firsthand, operating businesses in a variety of industries including food & beverage, wholesaling, real estate, media, and technology. I would aim to amplify this by ensuring perspectives and voices from different industries have an opportunity to be heard on general or industry-specific concerns.

Engage with UOG. One of the most important resources we have in the region is the University of Guam. As a former Regent and current member of the SBPA Advisory Council, I know there is a desire from the University to have more meaningful exchanges with its customers (businesses) about their products (graduates). The Chamber and more broadly, the private sector, should engage closely on alignment of their curriculum against practical applications within the workplace. The University is also a testing ground for emerging technology so businesses could benefit by tapping into the expertise of the student base.

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Tae Oh (Incumbent) Owner and President, Vantage Advertising; PSI Holdings, LLC; PSI Energy, LLC; Past Chairman of Guam Land Use Commission (GLUC); Past Board Member of Talo Verde Estates Home Owner’s Association; Past Board Member of Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association (GHRA); Board Member of the Rotary Club of Guam; Board Member of Guam Korean Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Chairman of the Guam Chamber of Commerce; Board Member of St. John’s School Guam; Chamber Armed Forces Committee – Member

Affordable housing highlights the economic challenges and policies shaping our community. Housing is foundational to stable families and thriving communities, yet high construction costs and limited land availability on Guam create significant barriers. Guam’s reliance on imported materials, strict building codes, and limited skilled labor contribute to these costs. While the military buildup opened doors for foreign workers, large contractors often prioritize military contracts, limiting benefits for local housing.

Land scarcity also complicates housing affordability. Zoning laws restrict development in prime areas, though recent efforts to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family lots could help. Additionally, public-private partnerships could optimize resources and reduce costs. Building off-base could save funds by relaxing strict military construction standards, enabling military and civilian housing through shared costs.

Looking abroad, countries like Singapore offer successful models. Public programs provide affordable units while incentivizing private developers. Policies like inclusionary zoning and tax credits for affordable units drive developer participation. Incentives encourage private sector innovation, such as cost-efficient building techniques, further reducing housing costs.

Effective housing distribution requires fairness and transparency. A lottery system ensures equal access for eligible residents, while priority is given to individuals with urgent needs.

Creative ownership models, like rent-to-own, offer flexible options for families of various incomes.

On Guam, initiatives like the CHamoru Land Trust Commission’s Land for the Landless program promote affordability but are constrained by resource shortages. Financial limitations and lack of infrastructure often leave parcels vacant or underutilized. Partnering with private developers for infrastructure and subdivision could make public land usable for housing, while maintaining government oversight to ensure quality.

A community with affordable housing ensures opportunity and stability, building a brighter future for all Guam residents. By collaborating and adapting successful strategies from other regions, we can bring affordable housing closer to reality.

Valentino Perez

Proprietor, Guam’s Own Aviation Consulting; Instructor of Economics and Management at University of Guam; Rotary International Member; Chamber Armed Forces Committee – Member I believe the most critical challenge for Guam is the revival of its tourism industry. The decline of tourism is the crux of many of Guam’s current economic struggles. The most exciting opportunity is the possible growth of local industries to support the increased federal presence.

Hopefully we can onshore more and be less dependent on imported goods, services and talent.

I would appeal to policy makers with academics, describing the benefits for Guam as a whole instead of the message being a business coalition position statement that may be deemed as self-serving.

I am uncertain that diversity is an issue for the Chamber. The Chamber membership seems to be representative of the business community it serves. Instead, I would encourage more involvement of its disengaged members, and more importantly a higher level of active listening to them and their input.

Regarding tech in particular, one possibility would be to provide training in the technologies that allow for remote work and simultaneously partner with other chambers and its members within these industries to provide a feeder path to employment for remote work. Once a remote workforce and a pipeline for training is established, hopefully this new industry on Guam will become sustainable.

Bobby Sachdej (Incumbent) Director, Owner, & General Manager Landmark Realty Group & Services, LLC., Citi Development & Construction, Inc., TriVision Media Group; Board of Director and Member of Guam Association of Realtors; Board of Director of Indian Temple of Guam; Board Member of Guam Chamber of Commerce; Chamber Armed Forces Committee – Member As Guam navigates a period of economic growth and military expansion, we face critical challenges and promising opportunities that demand forward-thinking solutions. The housing sector, in particular, is at a pivotal moment. Guam’s high rental costs are significantly influenced by military demand and workforce housing for H2B visa holders, which strains availability for local residents. This demand, combined with limitations on where Temporary Workforce Housing Facilities (TWHFs) can be built, drives up rents and constricts the housing market.

To address these challenges, I advocate for immediate and practical policy changes. We could solve this by making TWHFs a permitted use in M-1 zones, thereby eliminating the 1year Guam Land Use Commission (GLUC) process without compromising other permitting requirements. Streamlining this process would ease pressure on local housing while ensuring compliant, efficient accommodations for Guam’s workforce. Through the Guam Chamber of Commerce, I would champion public-private partnerships and legislative efforts to increase affordable housing, leveraging tax incentives and accessible land to reduce costs and improve availability. By aligning private sector innovation with public policy, we can create effective solutions that enhance Guam’s rental market for both local and federal needs.

Additionally, I believe the Chamber has a critical role in preparing businesses for the future.

As technology, such as artificial intelligence, transforms industries, it’s essential that we empower local businesses to adopt these advancements responsibly. Through targeted workshops and collaborative partnerships, the Chamber can ensure that Guam’s workforce remains competitive, fostering a business environment that is both adaptive and resilient.

I am committed to reinforcing the Chamber’s influence on policy, fostering a community where Guam’s businesses and residents thrive together. With a focus on sustainable housing solutions and technology-driven economic growth, we can strengthen our island’s economy and create lasting opportunities for all.

Michael Sakazaki Senior Vice President & Senior Market (Area) Manager – Retail, Bank of Hawaii; USO Guam Advisory Counsil, 2023-Present; Make-A-Wish Foundation NextGen Board Member, 2024-Present; Guam Basketball Confederation Board Member, 2021-Present; Active Member of the Guam Men’s National Basketball Team, 2013-Present; Guam Young Professionals - Member Critical Challenge: The COVID-19 pandemic drastically impacted Guam’s economy, particularly the tourism and visitor industry. Many businesses faced closures and layoffs, and the recovery processs is in progress. The challenge lies in reviving these sectors and ensuring sustainable economic growth.

In addition, diversification and workforce development is crucial. The overreliance on tourism makes the island vulnerable to global crisis. Upskilling and reskilling the workforce will be essential. investing in education and training programs to match the evolving job market can help alleviate unemployment and underemployment, ensuring a more adaptable and skilled workforce ready to take on new challenges.

Promising Opportunity: The ongoing military buildup presents a substantial opportunity for the private sector. This includes job creations, investment dollars, and increased tax revenues. The construction and support services related to military presence are expected to drive economic activity and provide new avenues for business growth.

In addition, the military buildup will increase Guam's population bring in more residents, increasing demand for housing, retall, healthcare, and other services. Businesses that adapt to this growth population can see substantial growth.

Reinvigorating the Chamber's Impact Engagement and Collaboration: Foster stronger relationships with local businesses, government entities, and non-profit organizations. Coordinate regular forums and roundtables where varied stakeholders can discuss current issues and collaboratively develop policy proposals.

Advocacy Campaigns: Initiate targeted advocacy campaigns on key issues that impact the business community. Use data and real-world examples to explain the potential effect of proposed policies.

This will help to educate and engage both the public and policymakers.

Modernize Communication: Leverage digital platforms to reach a broader audience. Use social media, blogs, and webinars to share insights, success stories, and updates on policy initiatives.

Creating engaging content can help raise awareness and interest among younger demographics and a more diverse group of stakeholders.

Michael Sakazaki– Continued Strengthening the Chamber's Voice Member Feedback and Surveys: Regularly seek feedback from members through surveys and oneon-one interviews. Understanding their concerns and priorities can guide the Chamber’s advocacy efforts and ensure that it is addressing the most pressing issues.

Strategic Partnerships: Form strategic partnerships with other influential organizations and networks. By joining forces, the Chamber can strengthen its voice and broaden its reach, making it more effective in influencing policy and supporting the business community.

Highlight Success stories: Showcase the success stories of local businesses, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Sharing these stories can inspire others and highlight the positive impact of the Chamber’s work.

Cybersecurity Training: Offer comprehensive cybersecurity training to protect businesses from cyber threats. Emphasize the importance of data protection, secure communication channels, and safe online practices.

Cyber Risk Management: Help businesses develop robust cyber risk management plans to safeguard their digital assets and ensure business continuity in the event of a cyber-attack.

Blockchain Applications: Educate businesses on the potential applications or blockchain technology, including supply chain management, secure transactions, and clear record-keeping.

Blockchain Integration: Assist businesses in exploring how blockchain can be integrated into their existing processes to enhance security, efficiency, and trust.

E-commerce Platforms: Guide businesses in setting up and optimizing their e-commerce platforms to reach a global audience. Provide training on effective online sales strategies and customer engagement.

Digital Marketing: Offer workshops on digital marketing techniques, including social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), and content marketing. These strategies can help businesses increase their online presence and attract more customers.

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Daniel Tydingco Executive Vice President, TeleGuam Holdings, LLC dba GTA; Former member of the boards of directors of various professional, civic and service organizations: including service as Chairman of the Port Authority of Guam Board of Directors and the U.S. Congressional Ports Caucus.; Served as Chairman of the gubernatorial transition Committees of former Governor Eddie Calvo (R-Guam) and current Governor of Guam Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero (D-Guam); Chamber Armed Forces Committee – Member Our island has never been so flush with the tax coffers overflowing.

Our island government operates with a $1.3 billion taxpayer funded budget.

We’d think the quality of living for residents would be great with all that money: our healthcare system should be state-of-the-art, our public schools should be modern learning centers, our homes, visitors and businesses should be safe, our water and power systems should be completely reliable, housing should be affordable, and the list goes on. a.

Our challenge and opportunity as Chamber members and residents are one in the same.

Now, and in the coming years, the business community must vigorously assert its voice and views on how the record revenues generated from business privilege taxes (BPT) and income taxes should be allocated.

Out of the 67,650 total employees on Guam, there are approximately 23,000 licensed businesses on island which employ 51,620 private sector employees. Our small and large businesses pay $375 million in BPT, on top of the payroll taxes which are used to fund public services.

We must shape and direct how those tax contributions are expended; after all, the numbers show that what we pay to the tax coffers is significant. b. For starters, we must insist that policymakers pass a line-item budget with money specifically set aside for facilities maintenance and capital improvements.

As it stands now, the GovGuam budget is a lump sum budget with no money specified for maintenance or capital improvements. It’s no wonder why several of our public buildings and facilities are worn and outdated. A few years ago, the 1% BPT increase from 4% to 5% was supposed to be temporary and interim. That adjustment has remained. As investors and users of the publicly funded facilities, we should insist that at least 1 basis point of the 5% BPT be allocated to maintaining and building new public facilities. That should be articulated in a line item budget annually. That’s $75 million of the $375 million collected. Once we start fixing our public facilities, our quality of life index should better for residents and visitors alike.

Further, we should invite all non-governmental business organizations to collaborate and join us in formally asserting and amplifying our views. Sharing our ideas, views and recommendations would go a long way in shaping public policy for the benefit of all, including our employees and families who want our tax dollars to work for us. c.

With the future already lapping on our shores, our Chamber must conduct membership training immediately for artificial intelligence (AI). AI is starting to explode and will be a tool which will impact the workforce and economy. How it affects our service industry is a valid question. Fortunately, Guam is uniquely positioned with the 12 submarine cables which land and connect us to the world. We are striving to establish network hubs to enhance network efficiency and capacity for all businesses on island. Giants such as Google, META and E-bay are establishing here. We should all be ready for the future.

Kim Anderson Young President/Owner, Security Title; Founding Board Member FBI Guam Citizens Academy Alumni Association; Board Member, Guam Chamber of Commerce 2018 – 2023; Chamber Armed Forces Steering Committee Member

A. I believe housing for the upcoming Military build up is one of the most critical challenges. My focus has been on connecting DoD Housing specialists with the Guam Brokers, Realtors and Investors with the hope they will forge mutually beneficial solutions.

Separate, but equally critical is improving our non-DoD critical infrastructure (water, power, communications, roads, etc) to strengthen our community against threats from both nature and foreign adversaries.

B. Guam Young Professionals (GYP) is a key component.

Teaming with our Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino Business organizations, as well as the Guam Real Estate Community and the Guam Contractors Association are other organizations with shared values.

C. Support efforts by UOG and Guam Community College to provide advanced classes in IT, coding and cyber security efforts. Grow our own professionals and retain them with high paying local jobs.

Sam Mabini Young President (Founder), Transort Guam, Inc. dba Sirena-T; Guam Association for Career and Technical Education (2015– Present) – Executive Director ( President); Guam Philharmonic Foundation, Inc, (2023– Present) – Partnership; National Association of Women in Construction, Guam (2022– Present) – Member, former Board of Director for the Guam Chapter of NAWIC; Micronesian Conservation Coalition (2016– Present) – Board of Director for MCC; Republican National Committee (2024 Present), Committeewoman; Guam Symphony Society Board (2013– 2020), Board Member; Soroptomists International of Guam, Vice President/Member (2016 - 2020); Guam Workforce Investment Board (2011 – 2012; Guam Public Library System Board (2005 – 2007); State Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (2001 – 2003) Board member; Guam Animals in Need, Board: Volunteer and Board member (2009-2011); Films by Youth Inside, Board [FYI], Guam (2009 – 2011); Batangas and Southern Tagalog Association, Guam Member (1980-1984; 2004 – Present): Active member; Chamber Education & Workforce Development (Present) Co-Chair

Sam Mabini Young– Continued NO CLEAR PLAN OF ACTION on addressing HUMAN RESOURCE DEMANDS for today and tomorrow. PROPOSE: (1) Practical and current data through sound research to help make immediate and smart decisions about workforce development; (2) Alliances with the GDOL, UOG, GCC and GCA Trades Academy to collaboratively set goals and plan for accountable workforce development.

INADEQUATE PUBLIC TRANPORTATION continues to be a major complaint from workers. PROPOSE: (1) An aggressive call to action from Guam Regional Transit Authority, the Governor and Legislature to run a public transportation to get people to/from work and together determine best routes; (2) Demand for public programs that can fund alternative transportation (ex: Stroll, Taxi, Public Vans), especially for clients registered in public subsistence programs.

LIMITED and HIGHER COST OF HOUSING creates added stress for many residents, which often requires multiple jobs to afford homes or the out-migration that further exacerbates the limited labor pool. PROPOSE: (1) Lobby for changes in construction policies to allow for innovative housing projects (i.e. modular housing, new tech), including zoning and finance incentives for Accessory Dwelling Units; (2) Identify changes in insurance and finance practices to support these initiatives.

PROMISING OPPORTUNITIES: - Education-Tourism: Expanding tourist base with exciting educational experiences (i.e. Culture or Environment Education for all ages; Student exchanges) - Food Security: Agriculture Export Market Development in partnership with growing interest in local farming or Expand Guam’s Aquaculture market and Fisheries Programs.

- Call Centers for industry that must migrate from foreign to US facilities, show case Guam and its connectivity assets.

- Elderly Care Giving: With the growing elderly population and higher incidences of dementia diagnosis, develop culturally-sensitive care giving services and facilities, extra-curricular activities for clients and families, or innovative equipment and supplies.

CHAMBER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE: All members asked to commit to attending at least two public hearings a year or provide relevant testimonies. Also, promote the empowerment of employees and family members with community activities that build and reward their civic responsibilities REGULARLY SURVEY MEMBERS to assess concerns, capturing unexpected issues, then assign Committees to review and propose resolutions.

QUARTERLY “TABLE TALKS” about AI and other critical topics by (1) Inviting scholars or professionals to lead small/mid-size discussion sessions, sharing their knowledge and insights to help better prepare businesses for anticipated impacts; and (2) Document outcomes to share with other members through monthly/quarterly publications.