Attendees: Current Chamber officers and Membership Chair

The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) monitors legislative measures at all levels of government that may affect the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, its members, or the business community in general. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 12pm-1pm via Zoom (dates and times subject to change). Chair: HICC President-Elect David Kurohara, […]

Come learn how to mix two mocktails (with options to turn them into cocktails) by The Temple Bar, enjoy pupu by Pacific Mix and check out various member non-profits at our latest after hours event. Each registrant will receive a cocktail shaker/muddling kit to take home! Mahalo to our host! Participating Member Non-Profit Organizations:

Q: What is a Chamber Ca$h Mob? A: A group of Chamber members who assemble at a local member business to make purchases to support the local business and the overall community. No matter how small your purchase, shopping local benefits our community. We share the fun via social media to encourage others to shop […]

Glenn Furuya, the founder of Leadership Works®, brings a unique blend of Eastern heritage, Hawaiian upbringing, and Western education to his leadership philosophy. With degrees in education, Glenn's early career as a special education teacher in Hawaii taught him essential leadership skills. He later gained business experience at KTA Super Stores, contributing to its transformation […]

The social and “fun” activities of HICC are coordinated by the Social Committee, who promotes fellowship and networking among members and support member businesses. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month, 5-6pm, via Zoom (dates and times subject to change). Chair: HICC Director Vanessa Carlson, UH Hilo

Please call the Chamber office at (808) 935-7178 for assistance.

The Membership Committee is responsible for developing marketing strategies to increase Chamber membership and member retention. RSVP required. Chair: HICC Director Jase Takeya, Eclipse Effect Events

The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) assists the Board of Directors in serving as the Hawai‘i Island partner for the Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i. It works to increase awareness and knowledge of the benefits that the Pōhakuloa Training Area has on Hawai‘i Island and serves as a bridge between the […]

This committee works to enhance the general business climate on Hawai`i Island and to support a stable and healthy economy. The committee organizes informative presentations to members which focus on issues that affect businesses. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:00pm-1:00pm via Zoom (Dates and times subject to change) Chair: HICC […]

YP Meetings are open to Chamber members and employees. This energetic committee of young professionals organizes and hosts events for our younger members and their employees. Focusing on networking events and topics relevant to the 21-45 year-old age demographic, this group looks to develop other young business leaders through their Lunch & Learn Survival Skill […]