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May 2025 Government Affairs Committee Update

GAC Chair David Kurohara It’s been an active 2025 State Legislative session with much to report...

Hawaiian Telcom Named Top-Rated Internet Provider in Hawai’i

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHawaiian Telcom Named Top-Rated Internet Provider in Hawai‘iby Ookla®, a...

Final EIS for Army Training Land Retention at Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hawai’i

The Department of the Army (Army) announces the availability of a Final Environmental Impact...

The 24th Annual Whitey Rose Memorial President’s Cup Golf Tournament Announced

Aloha Chamber and Community Members, Get ready for an unforgettable day on the green!We are...

A Message from the Hawai’i Island Chamber of Commerce’s 2024-2025 President, Keith Marrack

Dear Chamber Members,Election day is just around the corner – Tuesday, November 5. Be sure to vote...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – August 2024

Bonnie D. Irwin New academic year, new programs and majors This month the University of Hawaiʻi at...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column- July 2024

Reflections on my five years at UH Hilo I started my tenure as chancellor at the University of...

Government Affairs Committee Update – June 2024

Legislative Wrap Up The Chamber and GAC hosted State Senators Lorraine Inouye and Tim Richards...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – May 2024

Community Outreach: UH Hilo marketing students survey local businesses about current...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Monthly Column – April 2024

UH Hilo’s new and expanded degree programs answer workforce needs, improve life for all Our...

Government Affairs Committee Update – March 2024

2024 State Legislature + County Bill 121 The State Legislature is in session again and working on...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – March 2024

Re-visioning student success at UH Hilo We have re-visioned and reorganized how we approach...

Government Affairs Committee Update – February 2024

The Role of Zoning in Hawaii’s Housing Crisis Ron Terry, the owner of Geometrician Associates, put...

UH-Hilo Chancellor’s Monthly Column: February 2024

From forest to sea, UH Hilo serves Hawai‘i Island In preparing to host the upcoming University of...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Column – January 2024

New data science program designed for workforce preparation Happy New Year! The University of...

Chancellor’s Monthly Column – December 2023

It takes a community to increase access to higher education In November, the University of Hawaiʻi...

Government Affairs Committee Update – December 2023

State Senator Tim Richards and Brad Knowlton from State Senator Lorraine Inouye’s office joined us...

UH-Hilo Chancellor’s Message – November 2023

From scientific exploration to culture revitalization, UH Hilo plans for the future This is the...

Government Affairs Committee Update – November 2023

Bethany Morrison, a long-range planer with the county, joined us for our October GAC meeting to...

Government Affairs Committee Update – October 2023

University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin joined us for the September Government...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – October 2023

Chancellor’s Column October 2023 UH Hilo’s colleges of agriculture and pharmacy are focused on...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – September 2023

An update on two UH Hilo colleges Although I usually focus on University of Hawai‘i at Hilo as a...

Government Affairs Committee Update – August 2023

Keith Marrack, HICC President-Elect and Government Affairs Committee Chair District 3 County...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – August 2023

The Importance of Peer Mentoring When I was a faculty member, one of my colleagues used to say...

Economic Development Committee Update – July 2023

Hawaii County is home to the most scientifically productive astronomy research complex in the...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – July 2023

Expanding diversity in STEM fields The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo will be hosting a conference...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – June 2023:

New research facility clears last hurdle, construction starts this summerThe U.S. Geological...

UH Hilo Chancellor’s Message – May 2023: Honoring Aunty Edith

This month there is a celebration planned to honor Kumu Hula Edith Kanaka‘ole. Save the date,...

UHH Chancellor’s Message – March/April 2023: Bringing the world to Hilo

We often talk about how University of Hawai‘i at Hilo brings the world to Hilo through student...

Economic Development Committee Update – March 2023

Lisa Rantz, the Executive Director of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation and the President of the...

2024-2025 Member Referral Program

Click here to see how you can earn points! Member Referral Leaderboard: Prizes for the 2024-2025...

Upcoming Events

Chamber Calendar

The Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce is the “voice of business” and plays an integral role in the economic success of our Island.

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Small and large businesses represented

Thank you to our Special Investors

Hawaiian Electric

Community First Hawai’i

Hawai’i Island Community Health Center

Hawaiian / Alaska Airlines

Waiākea Water

Creative Arts Hawai’i

Hilo Fish Company

Punahele Jerky Company, Inc.

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

KTA Super Stores

ALTRES

Grand Nani Loa

HFS

Southwest Airlines

digi-Vortex

Hawaii Tribune Herald

HPM

Kamehameha Schools

CU HAWAII

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

HMSA

Puna Geothermal Venture

Honua Ola Bioenergy

W.H. Shipman Limited

HouseMart

WRSA

Longroad Energy

King’s Hawaiian

Hawai’i Care Choices

Hamakua Energy

Central Pacific Bank

Edward Jones

Canadian Solar

Sunspear Energy

Mauna Lani – Auberge Resorts Collection

Nakoa Kai Insurance Professionals – Allstate

Netcom

Premier Restoration Hawai`i

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

TORKILDSON KATZ A Law Corporation

Bank of Hawaii

First Hawaiian Bank

Big Island Candies

Isemoto Contracting

Fairmont Orchid

American Savings Bank

Suisan

Meadow Gold

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