The 2012 Legislative Session convened on January 18.
  
  Submit testimony on HB 466, a bill that changes the workers' compensation system.  
 

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

  

 
 
 

 




Unemployment rate inches down to 3-year low (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/18/2012)

Incomes will rise in Hawaii, but job market remains 'fragile' (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/18/2012)

RIMPAC aims its economic guns at Hawaii (Pacific Business News, 5/18/2012)

Court could erase map of new state legislative boundaries: A lawsuit challenges redrawn districts, but it is too late to start over, an official says (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/14/2012)

Bill puts onus on lawyers to verify repossessions (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/14/2012)

City bans plastic bags that will not decay: Store sacks that are made of biodegradable plastic will remain legal at the ban's start in three years (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/11/2012)

Carlisle is blasted for issuing stern letter to Council: Douglas Chin: The city's managing director defended Mayor Peter Carlisle's letter (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/11/2012)

22 nations gear up for RIMPAC exercises in isles (Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 5/9/2012)
 		 
 


COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306


 
Workforce Development & Education Pillar Meeting
Friday, June 22, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306


 
Economic Development & Innovation Pillar Meeting
Monday, May 21, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306


 
Workplace Environment & Competitiveness Pillar Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Room 306


 
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Advocacy Group
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: 1132 Bishop Street, Chamber Conference Room (402)
 
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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
 

GOOD MORNING HAWAII
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

Thursday, May 31, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Honolulu Design Center, Cupola Theatre
1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

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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!
  • Check out the bills that the Chamber is tracking this Legislative Session!
 


 
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.