Born and raised in Hilo, Glenn Furuya is the founder of THE FIVE SEEDS® Model of Effective Leadership. In this mini workshop, he will share some of the basic foundational concepts of effective leadership, including: · Two patterns of leadership that yield success. · An understanding of the power of “ikigai" – your life purpose. […]

Meeting had been cancelled. Please attend the EXPERIENCE PTA DAY event on April 20 instead. 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 […]

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: 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:00noon via Zoom (Dates and times subject to change)Chair: HICC Vice President Keith Marrack, […]

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 21-39 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 usually held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 11:30am, via Zoom (Dates and times subject to change) Chair: HICC Director Kapaelani Comstock, Kamehameha Schools

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 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 usually held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:30am via Zoom (dates and times subject to change)Chair: HICC President-Elect Randy Kurohara, Community […]

The social and “fun” activities of HICC are coordinated by the Social Committee which promotes fellowship and networking among members and support member businesses. Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month, 4:00pm, Zoom (Dates and times subject to change) Chair: HICC Director Lynn Nuniez, CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union