HICC President’s Welcome Message – July 2025

Aloha Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce Members, As your new president, I’m proud to step into this role at a time when there’s great Chamber momentum. Our outlook is optimistic and we’re here to support and shop local. When you support local businesses, you’re...

2025 Young Professional Awards – Nominations Now Open!

Nominate Outstanding Young Professionals in Our Community!The HICC Young Professionals Committee is proud to open nominations for the 2025 Young Professional Awards! Help us honor outstanding individuals (ages 21–45) who are making a difference in their professions,...

President’s Message – June 2025

Thank you for allowing me to be the Hawai’i Island Chamber of Commerce President this year. I learned a ton and met my goal of not breaking it! Carla and Christina are fantastic and made my job easy. So what did we get accomplished this year? We made more...

Economic Development Committee Update – June 2025

Aloha Chamber Members, It has been a pleasure to serve as your Economic Development Chair and welcome incoming Chair UH-Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin and Co-chair Kapono Pa. I appreciate the membership’s patience and understanding as I transitioned to the County...

May 2025 Government Affairs Committee Update

GAC Chair David Kurohara It’s been an active 2025 State Legislative session with much to report on. Our Chamber Executive Committee discussed and decided on many proposed bills introduced by the members or state or county representatives. Each bill must align with the...