Your Social Committee is proud to present HOLIDAY ANGELS 2023 in support of Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of East Hawai’i Each year, The FRIENDS help THE SIBLING CONNECTION program to provide a fun-filled holiday party for siblings who have been separated in foster care. This exciting Christmas event offers local youth-in-care and their brothers and sisters activities, gift-giving, […]
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 Keith Marrack, […]
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, 4:30pm-5:30pm, via Zoom (dates and times subject to change). Chair: HICC Director Vanessa Carlson
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 […]
Any event questions or need assistance with tickets? Need to be placed on the wait list? Please contact the Chamber office at (808) 935-7178 or email exec@hicc.biz. Mahalo!
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 […]
The Membership Committee is responsible for developing marketing strategies to increase Chamber membership and member retention. Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 12pm-1pm, via Zoom (dates and times subject to change). Chair: HICC Director Kapaelani Comstock, Kamehameha Schools
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 Keith Marrack, […]
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 […]