2011 State of the State Address

Sen. President Tsutsui on Gov's 2011 State of the State


 
The 2012 Legislative Session will convene on January 18.
 
   
 

Learn about how to get involved with legislative activities, click here!

 
 

“Protect Hawaii’s Economy, Preserve Hawaii’s Jobs”

Associated Builders & Contractors, Hawaii Chapter
Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association

Hawaii Association of Realtors
Hawaii Crop Improvement Association

Hawaii Farm Bureau
Hawaii Food and Industry Association

Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce

Hawaii Restaurant Association

Hawaii Transportation Association

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce

Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii
Kailua Chamber of Commerce

Kauai Chamber of Commerce

Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce

Land Use Research Foundation

Maui Chamber of Commerce

Molokai Chamber of Commerce

Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce

National Federation of Independent Businesses-Hawaii

Okinawan Chamber of Commerce/WUB
Retail Merchants of Hawaii

The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

 

 
 
 

 




Kauai tempts Chinese business travelers (Friday, January 27, 2012)

Hogan/American Savings Bank 2012 Non-Profit Business Plan Competition, click here for more information. (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)

Lawmakers try to halt rise in business costs: The state unemployment insurance tax is set to go up but is seen as a burden (Friday, January 13, 2012)


 
 


COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Advocacy Group
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306

Infrastructure, Transportation, Quality of Life Pillar Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306

Workplace Environment & Competitiveness Pillar Meeting
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306


Workforce Development & Education Pillar Meeting
Friday, February 24, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306

Economic Development & Innovation Pillar Meeting
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306



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If you are interested in joining a Chamber Committee, please contact Kimberly Canepa, Special Projects Assistant at kcanepa@cochawaii.org or by phone (808)545-4300 ext. 310.
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EVENTS
 

National Dialogue on Workplace Flexibility
Challenges and Solutions for Small Business


The Women's Bureau, US Department of Labor in partnership with MEDB's Women in Technology Project invite you to be part of the dialogue.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
YWCA - Main Hall

For more information please click here, or contact leslie@mebd.org



Chamber Public Policy  Series
Thursday, February 23, 2012
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Registration begins at 11:30 am
1132 Bishop Street, 3rd Floor
In partnership with and lunch provided by 1132 Café & Catering

Featuring

Lynn Heirakuji, Interim Vice-Chair for the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness
Bridget Palmer Holthus, Deputy Director, Department of Community Services




 


 
 
 
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii's 2012 Legislative Agenda

 

Hawaii Green Business Program
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is a partner of the “Hawaii Green Business Program,” a local network of public and private agencies that work together to assist and recognize businesses that operate in an environmentally responsible way. (more)

Become a High School Mentor
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is proud to be a strong supporter of the Hawaii State DOE's Senior Project Program. The Chamber has entered into a public-private partnership with the DOE in helping to provide mentors from the business community to high school seniors. (more)

Join a Chamber Committee

Join one of the Chamber’s committees today. Here is your opportunity to help set the organization’s agenda and work with other business leaders to address critical issues, represent members’ interests, and improve the state’s overall business climate.(more)

 

Chamber's Public Health Fund 

The Public Health Fund committee of The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is accepting applications for funding of health-related projects. Grants are given for worthwhile projects involving public health education and research for which funds are not available from other sources. (more)

 
 

 
 
  • The Chamber awarded $25,000 to the Waikiki Health Center from the Public Health Fund, click here for more info.
  • The Chamber's Testimony in SUPPORT for Bill 54 relating to Stored Property, click here.
  • The Chamber's Testimony in SUPPORT for the BOE's single college and career ready High School Diploma, click here.
  • Check out the Discover America Partner's Legislative Visa Comparison.
  • Get involved with our Chamber Committees!


 


 
The Hawaii ChamberPAC is a non-partisan political action committee dedicated to improving the local and state business climate. It raises contributions to support candidates running for the state and local offices who share the same principles and priorities outlined in The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Legislative Agenda.