(Hagåtña, Guam – Nov. 5, 2024) The Guam Chamber of Commerce announced details for the Chamber Games and the Thrill of the Grill competitions at a press conference on Nov. 4, 2024, at its Hagåtña headquarters. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the LeoPalace Resort Guam’s soccer field. The Guam Chamber is hosting the event as part of its Centennial events in 2024.

Ernie Galito, Chairman of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, said, “The Chamber Games is an exciting event where Chamber member companies will put their skills to the test in a series of engaging and challenging games to foster camaraderie and showcase the strength of their collaborative efforts. We currently have 10 teams that will compete in a series of fun team events and the second is an obstacle course.”

Registered teams include the following:

• Atkins Kroll

• Calvo’s SelectCare

• Guam Young Professionals Sponsored By Calvo’s SelectCare

• First Hawaiian Bank

• LeoPalace Resort Guam

• Matson Navigation

• Raymond James and Associates

• Security Title

• South Pacific Petroleum Corporation

• Vantage Advertising

Chairman Galito noted that Chamber members and sponsored teams will compete in various fun and creative physical challenges that will test their team’s problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and overall teamwork. At the end of the event, the three top-scoring teams will be crowned the ultimate Chamber Games champions, earning not only bragging rights but also cash prizes for first place ($1,000), second place ($750), and third place ($500) wins.

Chairman Galito added, “The Chamber Games isn’t just about the competition. It’s designed to connect Chamber members in a lively, supportive atmosphere where they can network, bond with colleagues, and have a blast outside the usual work environment. The Chamber Games will also serve as a fundraiser for the Chamber’s scholarship program – the David J. Santos Scholarship Fund – to benefit students enrolled at the University of Guam School of Business.”

The Chamber’s Thrill of the Grill BBQ competition is also scheduled during the games. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., three teams will vie for BBQ bragging rights at the Chamber’s first-ever BBQ competition. Teams from Atkins Kroll, LeoPalace Resort Guam, Security Title, Title Guaranty of Guam, and a team sponsored by Juan Carlos Benitez will compete for cash prizes for Best Pork Ribs ($500), Best Chicken ($500), and the Overall Winner ($1,000).

“We have a deep-rooted BBQ culture here on Guam, and we wanted to honor this part of our culture. We knew we had to include a food competition as part of the games. We will have guest judges from the culinary industry doing blind tasting and judging to crown winners of our first-ever BBQ competition,” Galito added.

The Chamber invites the community to attend the event

Catherine Castro, President of the Guam Chamber of Commerce added, “We planned the Chamber Games to be a family-friendly event that welcomes spectators of all ages to cheer on the teams and enjoy the festivities. It will be a fun and wholesome day for everyone.”

Admission is free to attend the games, and there is no alcohol or outside food or beverages allowed. Title sponsor LeoPalace Resort Guam and food trucks will be offering food and drinks for sale throughout the event.

The Guam Chamber of Commerce thanks the event’s sponsors and supporters for helping to make the event a success: Centurion Plus Sponsors Atkins Kroll/Chevy and First Hawaiian Bank; Centurion Sponsor and Cooling Station Contributor South Pacific Petroleum Corporation; Title Sponsor LeoPalace Resort Guam; Game Sponsor Vantage Advertising; Pit Master Sponsor Mobil Oil Guam Inc.; For the Grill Contributors Quality Distributors and Triple J Five Star Wholesale Foods; Cooling Station Sponsor Calvo Camacho Law Group; Cooling Station Contributors Chief Energy Partners, Ernst & Young LLP, and IT&E; Hydration Station Sponsor Coca-Cola/Foremost; and Thrill of the Grill Supporter Micronesian Chefs Association.

For more information, please call the Guam Chamber of Commerce at 671-472-6311.