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MAJURO, Marshall Islands — A construction boom is underway in the Marshall Islands and with Pacific International Inc. the only large contractor here, it is dominating the sector.

Community First Guam Federal Credit Union has taken a thoughtful approach not only to the design and implementation of its latest branch, but also to how the financial institution offers services to clients.

If you are a business and you or your team deal with clients, you’ll know how important customer service is.

It’s not hard to find a major construction project in the Journal or its archives. For example, there is GTA’s newest Tier 3 data center and cable landing station, road works, and the new Cost-U-Less building in Hagåtña — which took a leap forward into the public eye with the installation of signage and more.

In the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, small business owners across Guam are navigating a complex recovery process defined by significant inventory losses, operational hurdles, and a deep reliance on community support.

Roseann M. Jones, dean of the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Guam, delivered exactly what was asked for to Guam Chamber of Commerce members on April 29 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.

Even before Saipan was struck by Super Typhoon Sinlaku — its third 150 mph storm in just over a decade — small businesses were already grappling with a prolonged economic downturn marked by declining revenues, shrinking customer bases, and persistent operational challenges.

United Airlines has suspended flights on the Saipan-Narita route from May 7 through July 10.