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 Pohakuloa Training Area has on Hawai‘i Island and serves as a bridge between themilitary, […]
This month's meeting will feature Nimr Tamimi, who will provide an update about a community based effort to rebirth Downtown Hilo. 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. […]
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
One of the most talked about virtual After Hours event is back! Join us for a fun and relaxing pau hana experience as Ryan Kadota of Kadota Liquor walks you through tastings of a diverse selection of delicious whiskeys from the U.S. and abroad. Enjoy this special virtual tasting event together with other chamber members […]
This energetic committee of young professionals organizes and host events for our younger members and their employees. Focusing on networking events and topics relevant to the 21-39 year-old age demographic, this energetic group looks to develop other young business leaders through their Lunch & Learn Survival Skill Series, Exec-Connect events, and of course, their popular pau […]
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 […]
This month's meeting will feature Acting Hawaii District Health Officer Jason Dela Cruz who will be sharing information on the State government’s response to COVID and field your questions. 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 […]
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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, Univerge Blue Meet (Dates and times subject to change) Chair: HICC Director Lynn Nuniez, CU Hawaii Federal Credit Union
Featuring a presentation by Digital Marketing Expert Albet Buddahim, a key strategic executive for Harris Agency digital. In 2020 Albet was named Asia's Top Digital (Netizen) Marketer of the Year by Asia Marketing Federation. He has experience in creating High ROI Marketing Campaigns from FMCG's, to QSR, to Beauty, Retail, Real Estate, Pharma, Banking & […]