Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

Chamber of Commerce Hawaii The Voice of Hawaii’s Businesses for 175 years.
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As the leading “Voice of Business” in Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is the state’s largest organization advocating for businesses in Hawaii. Established in 1850, the Chamber works on behalf of its approximately 1,600 member companies and the business community, as a whole, to advance the state’s economic climate and help businesses succeed. The Chamber supports its members with training,

business building and networking opportunities, lobbies government and advocates on behalf of business interests and serves as a liaison between civilian and military communities in Hawaii.

The search is on for the Workforce Development Council’s 2026 Hawaii Workforce Heroes!Know someone who goes above and be...
08/21/2026

The search is on for the Workforce Development Council’s 2026 Hawaii Workforce Heroes!

Know someone who goes above and beyond to strengthen Hawaii’s workforce, lift others up, and make a lasting impact? Help us recognize the individuals making a difference across our communities.

Nominate your Workforce Hero by September 4! Honorees will be celebrated at the Future of Work Conference on September 23 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.

Nominate today by visiting www.tinyurl.com/workforceheroes26 or scan the QR code and help us shine a spotlight on Hawaii’s workforce champions!

We're hosting a Practical AI for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs workshop with PICHTR!Running a business means wearing ...
08/20/2026

We're hosting a Practical AI for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs workshop with PICHTR!

Running a business means wearing a dozen hats—and AI can help you wear them all a little better.

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed specifically for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business professionals who want to use artificial intelligence to save time, improve productivity, and grow their business. Learn to:
💻 Write marketing content, emails, and social media posts in minutes
💻 Brainstorm business ideas, products, and services
💻 Create business plans, proposals, presentations, and reports
💻 Build custom AI assistants to automate repetitive tasks

Tuesday, September 29 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Sign up today: https://business.cochawaii.org/events/details/practical-ai-workshops-for-small-businesses-entrepreneurs-with-pichtr-1114865

Every business starts with a vision, and we're excited to celebrate the next chapter for Batteries Plus! Be among the fi...
08/20/2026

Every business starts with a vision, and we're excited to celebrate the next chapter for Batteries Plus!

Be among the first to visit their new Aiea location and join the community in welcoming this growing business. Stop by for the official ribbon cutting, connect with the Batteries Plus team, and enjoy a fun afternoon of food, prizes, and celebration.

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Harbor Center, Aiea

The event is open to the public and will feature free lunch, snacks, door prizes, and gift bags while supplies last. We hope to see you there!

Do you fall into one of these groups? • Local and state government staff • Economic development professionals • Housing ...
08/20/2026

Do you fall into one of these groups?
• Local and state government staff
• Economic development professionals
• Housing practitioners
• Community development organizations
• Developers
• Lenders
• Attorneys
• Accountants

If so, we invite you to join us for the free Opportunity Zones 2.0: Community Readiness and Project Development Workshop, presented in partnership with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development! The event is aimed at creating new opportunities for communities to attract investment and advance economic development priorities.

📍 Honolulu Airport Conference Center
📅 Tues, August 25, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Participants will:
- Understand key Opportunity Zones 2.0 updates and implementation considerations
- Assess community readiness and identify development opportunities
- Explore strategies for building investment-ready project pipelines
- Learn how Opportunity Zone projects are evaluated by investors and Qualified Opportunity Funds
- Identify financing, partnership, and outreach strategies to support project development

Learn more and register here: https://ozworkshophonolulu.eventify.io/px/welcome

What’s the hidden cost of running a business? In this episode of the Voice of Business podcast, presented by Altres, Vin...
08/19/2026

What’s the hidden cost of running a business? In this episode of the Voice of Business podcast, presented by Altres, Vincent Brathwaite, founder and CEO of Gidens, shares how workflow intelligence and smarter systems can help small business owners save time, reduce burnout and focus on what truly matters.

Listen here: https://www.cochawaii.org/news/voice-of-business-podcast/

Mahalo to the 100+ networkers, employers, resource partners, and community members who joined us for Kamaʻāina Come Home...
08/18/2026

Mahalo to the 100+ networkers, employers, resource partners, and community members who joined us for Kamaʻāina Come Home® at Hookupu Center!

A special mahalo to those who helped make the evening possible:
Presenting Sponsor: Zippy's
Kāko‘o Sponsor: Kamehameha Schools
Kōkua Support Sponsor: Bishop & Company, Inc.
Venue Sponsor: Ho‘okupu Center Kupu
Airline Gift Card Donation: Southwest Airlines
Partners: Hawai‘i Island Economic Development Board Inc. and Hawaiian Electric

Next stop: Kamaʻāina Come Home® Road Show! ✈️We’re taking the connections beyond Hawaii, starting at UNLV on September 29 and continuing at the University of Washington and Oregon State University. Stay connected at cochawaii.org/kamaaina!

Artificial intelligence is transforming how small businesses operate every day.Join us for a FREE Small Business B(AI)si...
08/12/2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming how small businesses operate every day.

Join us for a FREE Small Business B(AI)sics training, presented in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and with support from Google, to learn practical, real-world ways to use AI to work smarter and grow faster. The goal is to equip small businesses with practical AI skills to grow their businesses.

Wednesday. August 26 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Entrepreneur's Sandbox
Sign up before it's all sold out: https://business.cochawaii.org/events/details/small-business-b-ai-sics-presented-by-the-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-foundation-1114862

The Chamber's biggest event of the year is back!Join us for the 176th Annual Membership Luncheon on Friday, October 9 at...
08/11/2026

The Chamber's biggest event of the year is back!

Join us for the 176th Annual Membership Luncheon on Friday, October 9 at Hilton Hawaiian Village to connect with Hawaii business leaders. Event Highlights:
💡 Complimentary Prizes
💡 Exhibitor Networking with Prizes
💡 Google Workshop: Make AI Work for You
and more!

Don't miss it: https://business.cochawaii.org/events/details/176th-annual-membership-luncheon-1114854

How do we prepare Hawaii's workforce for what's next?Join us for the 4th annual Future of Work Conference, presented by ...
08/10/2026

How do we prepare Hawaii's workforce for what's next?

Join us for the 4th annual Future of Work Conference, presented by Hawaiian Electric, and be part of the conversation.

This year's theme, Rooted in Culture. Ready for the Future., brings together employers, educators, policymakers, and workforce leaders to explore innovative solutions, build new partnerships, and shape Hawaii's workforce for tomorrow.

✨ Opening keynote
📊 Hawaii Economic Outlook
💼 Industry spotlights
🤝 Interactive breakout sessions
🏆 Workforce Heroes celebration
🌺 Networking with leaders from across Hawaii

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

Register here: www.tinyurl.com/FOW2027

Educators registering through Perkins funding should contact Lord Ryan Lizardo at [email protected]. For all other inquiries, please contact Jeannie Lum at [email protected].

Address

733 Bishop Street, Suite 1200
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18085454300

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