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
Participating businesses can register here by July 17th
Attendees: Current Chamber officers and Membership Chair
Join our Membership Committee as they "mob" HPM Building Supply-Hilo at their Anniversary Bucket Sale & 103rd Anniversary Event, featuring special discounts, awesome giveaways and free refreshments! Bring a non-perishable food item for The Food Basket to earn additional discounts! RSVP by noon, August 22nd to let us know you're coming and for the chance […]
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), where David Kobayashi of the State of Hawai'i Office of Planning & Sustainable Development, Doug Adams of the County of Hawai'i Department of Research & Development, and Jacqui Hoover of the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board, Inc. will speak about innovative […]
The Finance Committee manages the financial affairs of the Chamber so that it remains stable and fiscally sound. The committee ensures that Chamber funds are well-spent and are in the members’ best interest. Additionally, the Finance Committee provides the Board with information pertaining to the financial condition and submits a report at least once a […]
The Membership Committee is responsible for developing marketing strategies to increase Chamber membership and member retention. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12pm-1pm, via Zoom (dates and times subject to change). Chair: HICC Director Jase Takeya, Eclipse Effect Events
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Colby Miyose (Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst) is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi, Hilo in the Department of Communication, and the Second Vice Chair for the Asian Pacific American Studies Caucus and Division for the National Communication Association. He has two areas of expertise, the first being media studies and identity […]
Attendees: Current Chamber officers and Membership Chair