Matson Inc. hosted a reception on Aug. 13 at Lotte Hotel Guam.

Photos by Jackie Hanson

(From left) Matthew Cox, president, Matson Inc.; Rod Carvajal, general manager, J&G Distributors; Arthur D. Chan Jr., engineering and marketing manager, Hawaiian Rock Products Guam; Peter Heilmann, senior vice president and general counsel; Yolanda Gonzalez, vice president of human resources, both with Matson Inc.; James S. Herbert III, general manager, Triple J Fivestar Wholesale Foods Inc.; Phillip Santos, account executive, Matson Inc.; and Keith L. Toy, purchasing manager, Triple J Fivestar Wholesale Foods Inc.

(From left) Monty McDowell, CEO, principal broker and owner, Advance Management Inc.; Sen. Nerissa B. Underwood, Committee on Early Learning, Juvenile Justice, Public Education and First Generation Initiatives, 33rd Guam Legislature; Robert A. Underwood, president, University of Guam, and husband of Nerissa; and Jeffrey P. Larsen, president, TakeCare Insurance Co.

First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business Magazine held a meet-and-greet for the 2015 Businesswoman of the Year nominees on Aug. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.

Photos by Joy White

(From left) Anita B. Enriquez, dean, University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration; Maureen N. Maratita, publisher, Glimpses Publications; and Grace C. Donaldson, general manager, Pacific Human Resources Management Inc., and 2015 Businesswoman of the Year nominee.

(From left)  Sandra H. McKeever, president, Asia Pacific Financial Management Group, and 2015 Businesswoman of the Year nominee; Narlin Manalo, vice president and private banking officer, First Hawaiian Bank; and Kristine R. Lujan, marketing manager, Triple J Enterprises, and 2015 Businesswoman of the Year nominee.

The Office of the U.S. Attorney held a workforce development conference from June 15 to June 17 at the Pacific Star Resort & Spa. The conference was developed to help businesses and organizations understand the logistics and benefits of hiring employees with circumstances that impede them from finding gainful employment.

(From left) John Rakis, workforce development and criminal justice consultant, John Rakis and Associates; Francina C. Carter, correctional program specialist, National Institute of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Department of Justice; Maria Connelley, director, Guam Department of Labor;  Katherine Dote, Guam Chapter representative, Society for Human Resource Management; Rowena Perez, assistant director of continuing education, Guam Community College; and James A. Martinez, president, Guam Contractors Association.

Photo by Jackie Hanson

The American Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of its Mangilao location on June 5.

(From left) Dr. Hoa Van Nguyen, owner and principal partner; and Dr. Vincent T. Akimoto, partner, both of American Medical Center LLC.

Photo by Jackie Hanson

Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters Inc. held a reception on July 7 at the Tumon Sands Plaza to announce its new Ride Your Dreams promotion.

Photos by Dance Aoki

(From left) Charles Huang, owner and general manager, Honolulu Coffee Co. Guam; Christopher Ogo, marketing executive, Calvo’s Insurance Underwriters Inc.; and Christopher Huang, owner, Honolulu Coffee Co. Guam.

(Standing, from left) Reyna Calvo, marriage and family therapist and owner, LIFE Center Guam; Katherine C. Sgro, chairwoman and executive vice president, Pay-Less Markets Inc.; Rosa B. Calvo, mother of Reyna, Katherine and Marie; and (seated, from left) Maria Jezzica De La Pena, professor adjunct, University of Guam; Marie C. Benito, teacher, Tamuning Elementary School; and Yuka Baba, vice president, Baba Corp.

(From left) Melvin Brillantes, fitness instructor, Paradise Fitness Guam; Jason Roman, owner and instructor, CrossFit Latte Stone; and Kaye Villasenor.

The Guam Chamber of Commerce hosted its 11th annual Small Business Expo and Outreach Event on June 25 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.

Photos by Justin Green

(From left) John T. Ryan, manager; and Dorothy Shultice, manager’s assistant, both of Guam Strategic Development LLC.

(From left) Loretta Mata, office administrator and small business liaison officer; and Lester Wescott, project manager, both of Watts Constructors LLC.

(From left) Neelam S. Goetzfridt, marketing assistant; and Jaclyn Servino, marketing intern, both of Triple J Auto Group.