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Welcome to the Hawaii Island Chamber Of Commerce
NEWS
President’s Message – June 2025
Thank you for allowing me to be the Hawai'i Island Chamber of Commerce President this year. I...
Economic Development Committee Update – June 2025
Aloha Chamber Members, It has been a pleasure to serve as your Economic Development Chair and...
Hawai’i Community FCU Appoints Tyson Klask as Vice President of Operations
Kailua-Kona, HI – Hawai‘i Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is proud to announce the...
May 2025 Government Affairs Committee Update
GAC Chair David Kurohara It’s been an active 2025 State Legislative session with much to report...
Hawaiian Telcom Named Top-Rated Internet Provider in Hawai’i
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHawaiian Telcom Named Top-Rated Internet Provider in Hawai‘iby Ookla®, a...
Final EIS for Army Training Land Retention at Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hawai’i
The Department of the Army (Army) announces the availability of a Final Environmental Impact...
The 24th Annual Whitey Rose Memorial President’s Cup Golf Tournament Announced
Aloha Chamber and Community Members, Get ready for an unforgettable day on the green!We are...
A Message from the Hawai’i Island Chamber of Commerce’s 2024-2025 President, Keith Marrack
Dear Chamber Members,Election day is just around the corner – Tuesday, November 5. Be sure to vote...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – August 2024
Bonnie D. Irwin New academic year, new programs and majors This month the University of Hawaiʻi at...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column- July 2024
Reflections on my five years at UH Hilo I started my tenure as chancellor at the University of...
Government Affairs Committee Update – June 2024
Legislative Wrap Up The Chamber and GAC hosted State Senators Lorraine Inouye and Tim Richards...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – May 2024
Community Outreach: UH Hilo marketing students survey local businesses about current...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Monthly Column – April 2024
UH Hilo’s new and expanded degree programs answer workforce needs, improve life for all Our...
Government Affairs Committee Update – March 2024
2024 State Legislature + County Bill 121 The State Legislature is in session again and working on...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – March 2024
Re-visioning student success at UH Hilo We have re-visioned and reorganized how we approach...
Government Affairs Committee Update – February 2024
The Role of Zoning in Hawaii’s Housing Crisis Ron Terry, the owner of Geometrician Associates, put...
UH-Hilo Chancellor’s Monthly Column: February 2024
From forest to sea, UH Hilo serves Hawai‘i Island In preparing to host the upcoming University of...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – January 2024
New data science program designed for workforce preparation Happy New Year! The University of...
Chancellor’s Monthly Column – December 2023
It takes a community to increase access to higher education In November, the University of Hawaiʻi...
Government Affairs Committee Update – December 2023
State Senator Tim Richards and Brad Knowlton from State Senator Lorraine Inouye’s office joined us...
UH-Hilo Chancellor’s Message – November 2023
From scientific exploration to culture revitalization, UH Hilo plans for the future This is the...
Government Affairs Committee Update – November 2023
Bethany Morrison, a long-range planer with the county, joined us for our October GAC meeting to...
Government Affairs Committee Update – October 2023
University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin joined us for the September Government...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – October 2023
Chancellor’s Column October 2023 UH Hilo’s colleges of agriculture and pharmacy are focused on...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – September 2023
An update on two UH Hilo colleges Although I usually focus on University of Hawai‘i at Hilo as a...
Government Affairs Committee Update – August 2023
Keith Marrack, HICC President-Elect and Government Affairs Committee Chair District 3 County...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – August 2023
The Importance of Peer Mentoring When I was a faculty member, one of my colleagues used to say...
Economic Development Committee Update – July 2023
Hawaii County is home to the most scientifically productive astronomy research complex in the...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – July 2023
Expanding diversity in STEM fields The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo will be hosting a conference...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – June 2023:
New research facility clears last hurdle, construction starts this summerThe U.S. Geological...
UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – May 2023: Honoring Aunty Edith
This month there is a celebration planned to honor Kumu Hula Edith Kanaka‘ole. Save the date,...
UHH Chancellor’s Message – March/April 2023: Bringing the world to Hilo
We often talk about how University of Hawai‘i at Hilo brings the world to Hilo through student...
Economic Development Committee Update – March 2023
Lisa Rantz, the Executive Director of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation and the President of the...
2024-2025 Member Referral Program
Click here to see how you can earn points! Member Referral Leaderboard: Prizes for the 2024-2025...
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The Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce is the “voice of business” and plays an integral role in the economic success of our Island.
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