Joe Ayuyu to keynote Chamber’s installation dinner

The annual installation dinner is the signature event of the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Business managers and owners, government officials, and young professionals gather for a fabulous dinner. The Chamber inducts the new directors to the board and recognizes the outgoing directors.

The highlight of this celebration is announcing the 2016 Business Person of the Year. Each nominee must be a member of the Chamber and must reside on Saipan. Qualifying criteria includes active participation in the Chamber’s meetings, programs and activities; community involvement and contributions; and support for our local workforce. The nominees for this year are:

• Donna Krum of Friends First Marketing;
• Hans Mickelson of IT&E;
• Jim Arenovski of Island Training Solutions;
• John Compton of IT&E;
• Michael S. Sablan of Triple J Saipan
• Tyrell Pauling of Hyatt Regency Saipan; and
• W. Andrew Ashburn of N15 Architects

The nominations will be judged by the prior recipients of this award: Alex Youn of AC Pacific (2015), Vicky Benavente of Pacific Islands Club (2014), Marcie Tomokane of Bank of Guam (2013), Marcia E. Ayuyu of RJ Corp. (2012) and Anthony Pellegrino of Saipan Sea Ventures (2012), James Arenovski of Delta Management Corp. (2011), Robert “Bob” Jones of Triple J Corp. (2010), Vicente “Ben” Babauta of DFS Saipan (2009), Kathryn H. Barry of KB Communications (2008), K.J. Kim of Asiana Airlines (2007), Juan T. Guerrero of Herman’s Bakery/MITA Travel (2006), David M. Sablan Sr. of Century Insurance (2005), Mark Erwin of Continental Airlines (2004), Jerry Tan of TanHoldings (2003), Alex A Sablan of Saipan Shipping Co. (2002), Jay B. Jones of Triple J Motors (2001), Wendi S. Herring of Pacific Islands Club (2000), Marian Aldan-Pierce of DFS Saipan (1999), Joe C. Ayuyu of McDonald’s of Saipan (1998), Edward Camacho of Pacific Financial Corp. (1997), and Efrain F. Camacho of EFC Engineers and Architects (1996).

The winner will be kept secret until the official announcement on Jan. 28 at the Chamber’s annual installation dinner. The 2017 board will be sworn in by Superior Court Associate Judge Joseph James Norita Camacho.

The night’s keynote speaker is Joe Ayuyu of RJ Corp., who was recently named Executive of the Year by Guam Business Magazine.

The installation dinner will be held at the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan’s Hibiscus Hall, from 6pm to 9pm.

The silent auction fundraiser will feature a large variety of prizes donated by member businesses. Proceeds of the auction will support the programs and activities of the Chamber such as its annual scholarships, educational workshops, employment training seminars, military vessel welcomes, and Saipan Young Professionals activities.

Seating is limited. Ticket prices are available by advance purchase only and are $65 per person.

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization consisting of private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Please call us at 234-7150 or visit us on the third floor of the Marianas Business Plaza in Susupe for more information. Website: www.saipanchamber.com. Facebook: Saipan Chamber of Commerce. (SCC)