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The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals (YP) was established in 2018 to provide opportunities to grow professionally, network, and build community.

10/21/2026

Our 2026 Young Professionals Recognition Gala + GMM was truly memorable🤗

Thank you to Images By Ayla LLC Liayla-Romona Pinnow for capturing these moments for us!📸

10/16/2026

🎉Congratulations to our 2026 Young Professionals of the Year!👏

L-R:
⚪️ Chamber Service: Grant Omura
🔵 Young Professional of the Year: Jeremy Chong
⚪️ Community Service: Kelsey Okuda

Huge shoutout to the team Grand Naniloa Resort for the delicious buffet lunch and a wonderful venue!

HUGE mahalo to our event sponsors!

Our friends from Kiwanis, Aloha Bookkeeping Pros, and our forever Chamber supporters, Miles & Wendy!

Mahalo Keith and Doug for the support!

Our friends from Top Level Notary, LLC and Hawaiian Electric! Plus our amazing, talented, and energetic emcee, Nikki Gour from The Wave at 92FM🎤

Mahalo for joining us!

Our friends from HPM!

Mahalo to our friends from Bank of Hawaii and Hilo Yacht Club!

Mahalo Punahele Jerky and Hawaii Food Basket!

Mahalo Most Irresistible Shop in Hilo , our hardworking HICC staff, and our talented photographer Images By Ayla LLC 📸!

Meet our friends from MPI Security and CrossFit Hilo Iron !

Mahalo KTA Super Stores and Chamber President, Dennis!

Our friends from First Hawaiian Bank!

Mahalo HFS Federal Credit Union !

Our friends from Hawaii Community Foundation and Hawaii Mau Loa Foundation!

09/19/2026

Just 2️⃣ more days to register for our Young Professionals Gala + GMM!

Be sure to sign up by Monday, 9/21✅

It will be an exciting day as we celebrate Jeremy Chong, Kelsey Okuda, and Grant Omura🎉🙌

09/15/2026

Only one more week to register for our YP Gala + GMM!

Be sure to get your tickets today!

Join us as we celebrate Jeremy Chong, Grant Omura, and Kelsey Okuda!

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
11:00am-1:30pm
Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room

See you there!

09/10/2026

The 2026 YP Gala + GMM is coming up in just a few weeks!

Our guest speaker this year is Breeani Kobayashi-Kualiʻi. Breeani is a respected Hawaiʻi Island leader, business owner, and community advocate whose work bridges hospitality, health, education, and sustainability. For over 15 years, she has dedicated her career to empowering local families, uplifting vulnerable communities, and creating spaces where Hawaiʻi’s people can thrive.

Join us on Thurs., Oct. 1 from 11:00am-1:30pm at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room to celebrate our amazing Young Professionals, Jeremy, Grant, and Kelsey!

Sign up using the link in our bio!🔗You definitely don’t want to miss out!

09/06/2026

Cheers and HUGE Congrats to our 2026 Young Professional of the Year, Jeremy Chong!🎉👏🙌

Jeremy is the Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Human Resources for KTA Super Stores.
Jeremy is recognized for his thoughtful, forward-looking leadership and commitment to developing people and strengthening organizations. Through his executive leadership at KTA Super Stores and board service to the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce, The Food Basket, and Hawaiʻi Employers Council, Jeremy demonstrates the power of innovation, collaboration, and servant leadership.

Join us on Thurs., Oct. 1 from 11:00am-1:30pm at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room to celebrate Jeremy and two other outstanding individuals!

09/02/2026

Hats off 🧢🎉 for our YP Chamber Service Award Recipient, Grant Omura!

Grant is a Financial Advisor for Commonwealth📉🏦.

Grant is recognized for his outstanding leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the Hawaiʻi Island community. As a Financial Advisor with Commonwealth and Co-Chair of the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Committee, Grant is passionate about connecting and developing emerging leaders while giving back through extensive volunteer and community service.

Join us on Thurs., Oct. 1 from 11:00am-1:30pm at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room to celebrate Grant and two other outstanding individuals!

08/27/2026

Round of applause 👏 for our YP Community Service Award Recipient, Kelsey Okuda!

Kelsey is the Administrative Services Officer at Hilo Benioff Medical Center🏥

Kelsey Okuda is recognized for his longstanding dedication to volunteerism and community service. From his leadership with the Kiwanis Club of East Hawaiʻi and The Salvation Army to his support of students, young professionals, and numerous Chamber initiatives, Kelsey consistently gives his time and talents to strengthen Hawaiʻi Island.

Join us on Thurs., Oct. 1 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Grand Naniloa Hotel Crown Room to celebrate Kelsey and two other outstanding individuals!

08/22/2026

📣Exciting News! Join us for our Young Professionals Recognition Gala + Hawai'i Island Chamber of Commerce GMM on Thursday, October 1st! ✨

Our 2026 honorees are:

Young Professional of the Year - Jeremy Chong, KTA Super Stores
Chamber Service Awardee - Grant Omura, Commonwealth Financial
Community Service Awardee - Kelsey Okuda, Hilo Benioff Medical Center

Our keynote speaker will be Breeani Kobayashi-Kualiʻi, General Manager of SCP Hilo.

Don’t miss out on this special event recognizing Hawaiʻi Island’s outstanding YPs. Register by Sept. 7, 2026 using the link in our bio!

05/09/2026

We joined the Challenge!

has so many yummy snacks to choose from😋. Go pick up some snacks for Mother’s Day👩🏻💗 and don’t forget to grab something for yourself🤗

Just one more day to celebrate Small Business Week! Show some love for your favorite Small Business🙌🙌

Address

1321 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI
96720

Telephone

+18089357178

Website

https://www.hicc.biz/committees/

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