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GVB resumes free Guåhan Trolley Service
December 1, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced the return of its free trolley service for island residents and visitors in Tumon starting today through January 31, 2022.
Recovery Task Force Meeting Announcement 12-01-2021
November 24, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via Zoom.
Announcement: Taiwan Marketing Committee Meeting 12/02/21
November 24, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a regular meeting of the Taiwan Marketing Committee on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via GoToMeeting to discuss market updates and plans.
Memorandum of Agreement signed for Ypao & Matapang Parks
November 24, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to have GVB manage the restroom facilities at Governor Joseph Flores Memorial (Ypao Beach) Park and Matapang Beach Park.
Guam hosts first familiarization tour from Japan
November 18, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) As an encouraging sign of recovery, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is hosting its first familiarization (fam) tour from Japan since the pandemic began.
Recovery Task Force Meeting Announcement 11-17-2021
November 15, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via Zoom.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 11-12-2021
November 11, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2021, at 1:30 pm. In GVB’s main conference room and virtually via GoToMeeting teleconference:
Announcement: November 10, 2021 Recovery Task Force Meeting Canceled
November 8, 2021
The Recovery Task Force Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled.
Recovery Task Force Meeting Announcement 11-10-2021
November 3, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via Zoom.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 10-28-2021
October 27, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau board meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and virtually via GoToMeeting teleconference:
Announcement: Japan Marketing Committee Meeting 10/19/21
October 15, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a regular meeting of the Japan Marketing Committee on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via GoToMeeting to discuss market updates and plans.
Announcement: Korea Marketing Committee Meeting 10/19/21
October 15, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a regular meeting of the Korea Marketing Committee on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and online via GoToMeeting to discuss market updates and plans.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 10-14-2021
October 14, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau board meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and virtually via GoToMeeting teleconference:
New Korea team selected to represent Guam
October 7, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced Mr. Jihoon “Jay” Park and Nextpaper Media & Communications (Nextpaper) are the new team that will be representing Guam in the Korea market. Park is the Bureau’s new Korea Country Manager while Nextpaper is GVB’s new representative office in Korea.
Announcement: Taiwan Marketing Committee Meeting 10/08/21
October 1, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a regular meeting of the Taiwan Marketing Committee on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via GoToMeeting to discuss marketing plans.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 09-30-2021
September 29, 2021
A friendly reminder, the Board Meeting that recessed on Thursday, September 23, 2021, will reconvene September 30, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's Main Conference Room and via GoToMeeting.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 09-23-2021
September 23, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau board meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and virtually via GoToMeeting teleconference:
Destination Management/Visitor Safety Committee Meeting Announcement
September 22, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Destination Management/Visitor Safety Satisfaction Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via Zoom.
Recovery Task Force Meeting Announcement
September 22, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via Zoom.
Announcement: September 21, 2021 Japan Marketing Committee Meeting
September 20, 2021
The recessed Japan Marketing Meeting (JMC) held on Tuesday, September 14th at 1:30 PM will reconvene:
Jeju Air Resumes Air Service to Guam
September 18, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that Guam welcomed its first charter flight from Jeju Air this afternoon. This is the airline’s first flight to the island since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The B737-800 aircraft brought over 100 passengers to Guam.
Taiwan Marketing Committee Meeting Announcement
September 16, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a Taiwan Marketing Committee meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via GoToMeeting to discuss marketing plans.
NAPP Committee Meeting Announcement
September 16, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a regular meeting of the North America, Pacific and Philippines Marketing Committee on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 10:00a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via Zoom.
Announcement: September 15, 2021 Recovery Task Force Meeting Canceled
September 14, 2021
The Recovery Task Force Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled.
Announcement: 09/15/21 Recovery Task Force Meeting
September 10, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and online via Zoom.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 09-09-2021
September 8, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau board meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and virtually via GoToMeeting teleconference.
#InstaGuam contest returns with weekly giveaways
September 1, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce the return of its weekly #InstaGuam photo and video contest.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 08-26-2021
August 25, 2021
GVB’s board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and virtually via GoToMeeting teleconference:
Announcement: 8/18/21 Recovery Task Force Meeting
August 11, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Three employees recognized for honesty and customer service in recovery of $12K bracelet
August 11, 2021
(Tamuning, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) recognized three employees from Ross Dress for Less this afternoon for their help in the recovery of a $12,000 Cartier bracelet that a Taiwanese visitor had lost while she and her friend were shopping at the Guam Premier Outlets store.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 08-12-2021
August 10, 2021
GVB's board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and virtually via GoToMeeting teleconference:
GMIF 2021: Experience the Guam Micronesia Online Fair 24/7
August 10, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Micronesia Island Fair (GMIF) goes virtual in 2021 to celebrate the vibrant cultures of Micronesia. With this year's theme called the "Guam Micronesia Online Fair," the annual Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) signature cultural event has returned with on-demand videos and content highlighting island delegations and cultural groups that can be accessed at any time.
Guam welcomes return of Korean Air flights
August 6, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority (GIAA) welcomed the first resuming flight from Korean Air early Friday morning.
GVB & BSP launch Marine Tour Operator Certification program
August 4, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that it will be launching the first ever Marine Tour Operator (MTO) certification program.
Flights from Korea Resume to Guam
August 1, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority (GIAA) welcomed the first flight from t’way in 2021 late Saturday night. The B737-800 aircraft arrived from Seoul, Korea, and brought 52 passengers to the island.
Atkins Kroll joins Håfa Adai Pledge Program
July 30, 2021
(Tamuning, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that Atkins Kroll Inc. has taken the Håfa Adai Pledge (HAP) Friday afternoon at the AK Showroom in Tamuning.
GVB provides free Guåhan Trolley Service in Tumon
July 29, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) In an effort to continue the revitalization of Guam’s number one industry, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is providing free trolley service for island residents and visitors in Tumon from July 30 to August 30, 2021.
Announcement: 7/28/21 Recovery Task Force Meeting Postponed Until 8/04/21
July 27, 2021
The Recovery Task Force Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2021 has been postponed until Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 07-28-2021
July 20, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: July 21, 2021 Recovery Task Force Meeting Canceled (Liberation Day)
July 20, 2021
The Recovery Task Force Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled. GVB will be closed in observance of the Liberation Day holiday.
Guam Welcomes First MICE Group of 2021
July 19, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) Guam welcomed its first Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) group from Taiwan yesterday as part of the island’s globally-recognized Air V&V program.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors Meeting Postponed
July 19, 2021
Please be advised the Guam Visitors Bureau’s Regular Board Meeting scheduled for this Thursday, July 22, 2021, has been postponed until Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 1:30 pm.
Guam’s skies to light up with fireworks & drone light shows
July 15, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) In celebration of the 77th anniversary of Guam’s Liberation, the Office of the Governor and Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will present Guam’s very first aerial electronic light show, featuring 100 quadricopter drones, coming this Liberation Day evening, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The Liberation Day Drone Light Show will be followed by three simultaneous fireworks displays.
Announcement: July 14, 2021 Recovery Task Force Meeting Canceled
July 12, 2021
The Recovery Task Force Meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled.
Announcement: Destination Management Committee meeting 07-16-2021
July 8, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a Destination Management Committee meeting on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10 a.m. in GVB's main conference room.
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 07-14-21
July 7, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Guam Welcomes First Direct Flight from Taiwan in 2021
July 6, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority welcomed Guam’s first direct flight from Taiwan in more than a year and a half. The EVA Air charter flight carried 153 passengers to the island to participate in Guam’s vaccination tourism program — Air V&V.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 07-08-2021
July 6, 2021
GVB’s board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room or virtually via GoToMeeting:
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 07-07-2021
June 30, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 06-30-2021
June 23, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will reconvene its Recovery Task Force Meeting that recessed on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 06-24-2021
June 23, 2021
GVB’s board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room or virtually via GoToMeeting:
Air V&V Program ready for takeoff
June 22, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that the Air V&V (vaccination and vacation) program has officially been approved by Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS).
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 06-23-2021
June 18, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will reconvene its Recovery Task Force Meeting that recessed on Friday, June 18, 2021 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Over 100 businesses approved for Guam Safe Certification and WTTC Safe Travels Stamp Program
June 18, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that over 100 businesses have been approved for the Guam Safe Certification and World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp.
Mobile access to Electronic Declaration Form launched
June 15, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), in collaboration with the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA), and the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA) have officially launched the website for the Guam Electronic Declaration Form (EDF). This is the second and final phase of the EDF implementation, which was officially introduced earlier in March 2021. The first phase of the program had passengers in specific flights fill out the EDF through designated kiosks in the baggage claim area of the airport.
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 06-18-2021
June 11, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will reconvene its Recovery Task Force Meeting that recessed on Friday, June 11, 2021 on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 06-10-2021
June 10, 2021
GVB’s board meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room or virtually via GoToMeeting:
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 06-11-2021
June 4, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 06-03-2021
June 2, 2021
The GVB Board meeting that recessed Thursday, May 27, 2021, will reconvene tomorrow, June 3, 2021, at 1:30 pm in GVB's main conference room and via GoToMeeting.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 05-27-2021
May 25, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and by Teleconference - via GoToMeeting.
Announcement: May 21, 2021 Recovery Task Force Meeting Canceled
May 17, 2021
The Recovery Task Force Meeting that was scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 05-14-2021
May 13, 2021
The GVB Board meeting that recessed today, May 13, 2021, will reconvene tomorrow, May 14, 2021, at 11:00 am in GVB's main conference room and via GoToMeeting.
Announcement: May 14, 2021 Recovery Task Force Meeting Canceled
May 13, 2021
The Recovery Task Force Meeting that was scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 05-13-2021
May 13, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in GVB’s main conference room and by Teleconference - via GoToMeeting.
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 05-14-2021
May 7, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: Joint Membership Meeting 05-06-2021
May 4, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), in partnership with the Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association and the Guam Chamber of Commerce, will hold a virtual Joint Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 6,2021 from 10 a.m. ~ 12 p.m. via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting 05-07-2021
April 30, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will hold a Recovery Task Force Meeting on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors Meeting 04-29-2021
April 26, 2021
The Regular Board of Directors meeting that recessed on Thursday, April 22, 2021 will reconvene on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 1:30 pm in GVB's main conference room and via GoToMeeting.
Announcement: Recovery Task Force Meeting
April 22, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will reconvene its Recovery Task Force Meeting that recessed on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in GVB's main conference room and via Zoom teleconference.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 04-22-2021
April 22, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold an in-person Regular Meeting and an Executive Session of the Board of Directors on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the GVB Conference room and via Teleconference.
25 businesses approved for Guam Safe Certification and WTTC Safe Travels Stamp Program
April 7, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) announced that 25 businesses have been approved for the Guam Safe Certification and World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 04-08-2021
April 6, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold an in-person Regular Meeting and an Executive Session of the Board of Directors on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the GVB Conference room and via Teleconference.
Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce Takes Håfa Adai Pledge
April 1, 2021
(Hagåtña, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) celebrated the return of the Håfa Adai Pledge program with the Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) taking the pledge on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Guam Women's Business Center in Hagåtña.
Shintsu SP, Co., Ltd selected as Japan Marketing Representative
March 31, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced the appointment of Shintsu SP Co., Ltd to provide tourism destination marketing representation services in Japan.
Guam goes digital with launch of Electronic Declaration Form
March 25, 2021
(Tamuning, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) in collaboration with the Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA) and the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA) have officially launched the implementation of the Guam Electronic Declaration Form (EDF). The EDF will provide travelers to Guam with a safer touchless entry process upon arrival.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 03-25-2021
March 24, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold an in-person Regular Meeting and an Executive Session of the Board of Directors on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the GVB Conference room and via Teleconference.
GVB launches Guam Safe Certification and WTTC Safe Travels stamp program
March 19, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) Following Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s announcement on March 15th regarding the island’s tourism reopening plan, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) launched the Guam Safe Certification and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp program.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 03-11-2021
March 8, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold an in-person Regular Meeting and an Executive Session of the Board of Directors on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the GVB Conference room and via Teleconference.
Citizens give back to community through wall printing technology
February 24, 2021
(MTM, Guam) Two local businessmen have found a way to give back to the community through their wall printing technology and are working with Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board Director Mayor Rudy Paco to improve beautification efforts.
GVB launches Digital Academy to empower Guam workforce transformation
February 22, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) In its quest to help Guam’s travel, tourism, and hospitality businesses transform into digital-ready organizations, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has launched the GVB Digital Academy.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 02-25-2020
February 22, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold an in-person Regular Meeting and an Executive Session of the Board of Directors on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the GVB Conference room and via Teleconference.
GVB Board of Directors elect officers and 12th member during annual meeting
February 11, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) board of directors assembled for its annual meeting to determine its officers and its 12th member.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 02-11-2020
February 9, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold an Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors on Thursday, February 11, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. via Teleconference.
Eagle Scout candidate completes beautification project in Tumon
February 5, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) together with the Islandwide Beautification Task Force (IBTF) is proud to announce that an Eagle Scout candidate has completed a beautification project with youth volunteers at Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park (Ypao Beach) on January 30, 2021.
Four members elected to serve on GVB Board of Directors
February 5, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has announced that its membership has elected four members to serve on the GVB Board of Directors for a two-year term effective immediately. The election was conducted virtually through the platform Election Runner.
GVB recognizes Visitor Safety Officers for outstanding accomplishments
February 2, 2021
(Tumon, Guam) The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) held its second annual awards ceremony to recognize the achievements of its Visitor Safety Officers (VSOs) on January 29, 2021. The VSOs were recognized for their outstanding contributions in 2020 by GVB’s board, management, and staff in a small, outdoor ceremony at the Bureau’s Tumon office.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 01-28-2020
January 26, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a Regular Meeting and an Executive Session of the Board of Directors on Thursday, January 28, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. via Teleconference.
Announcement: GVB Board of Directors meeting 01-14-2020
January 11, 2021
The Guam Visitors Bureau will hold a Regular Meeting and an Executive Session of the Board of Directors on Thursday, January 14, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. via Teleconference.