(Press Release) — The Saipan Chamber of Commerce held its monthly general membership meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Kensington Hotel, Queens Hall.
Chamber President Joe Guerrero, delivered his welcoming remarks, thanking all in attendance, and acknowledging 500 Sails as the spotlight presentation and the Public School System Cooperative Education Program as the special presentation.
Prior to presentations, Guerrero introduced to the chamber members the new executive director, Kimberly C. Camacho, and the new marketing and membership coordinator II, Riley Buenaventura, who will be joining Franco Santos, financial and data management coordinator.
Guerrero, along with the board of directors presented a plaque of appreciation to the exiting executive director, Lynard “Lee” Tenorio, and thanked him for his dedication and support for the chamber and its members during his time of leadership.
For their part, spotlight presenters Emma Perez, Marjorie Daria and Andrew Roberto touched on the 500 Sails’ Cultural Maritime Training Center and how it benefits the youth workforce by providing new professional development, job opportunities and how it supports tourism and economic diversity.
A special presentation was conducted by Brandon S. Nicholas from the Public School System Cooperative Education Program or Co-Op. He talked about “Building Tomorrow’s Workforce” and its challenges along with its benefits. The program teaches students job placement techniques, career exploration, financial literacy, and resume drafting. The program gives career exposure to high school students over the age of 16 in efforts to create tomorrow’s workforce.
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower our enterprises as a resource, advocate, and connector for Saipan’s private sector. Its vision is to create an island where businesses, family, and community succeed as one.
For more information or to learn how to become a chamber member, visit online at www.saipanchamber.com/, call (670) 234-7150, or visit the 4th Floor of the Marianas Business Plaza (Room 413).
