Kapolei Chamber of Commerce, Waikiki, HI (2026)

10/09/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating 50 Years of UH West Oʻahu! ✨🎓

Earlier this week, I was honored to join the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu ʻohana as they kicked off their 50th Anniversary Celebration Week, commemorating five decades of education, opportunity and service to our West Oʻahu community.

It was a beautiful celebration filled with oli, mele and reflections on UH West Oʻahu’s 50-year journey, along with a special video sharing stories and memories from faculty and alumni. The Hawaiʻi State Legislature and Honolulu City Council also recognized this significant milestone with proclamations honoring UH West Oʻahu and its impact on our community.

One of my favorite moments was adding a message to the university’s 50th anniversary time capsule, representing the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce and our West Oʻahu business community. The time capsule will be opened 25 years from now — such a meaningful opportunity to leave a message for the next generation of Pueo and West Oʻahu leaders. ♥️🖤

It was also wonderful to experience “In Flight: 50 Years of UH West Oʻahu,” a special exhibit highlighting the university’s history through photographs, documents and memorabilia — and, of course, to see so many friends, Chamber members and community partners gathered together to celebrate this milestone.

The Kapolei Chamber of Commerce has been a proud supporter and partner of UH West Oʻahu since our Chamber’s inception in 2008, and we are especially grateful to have UH West Oʻahu as one of our Leaders Circle Sponsors. Our organizations share a longstanding commitment to education, workforce development and creating opportunities for the people and businesses of West Oʻahu.

From its beginnings as West Oʻahu College in 1976 to the vibrant university and Kapolei campus it is today, 50 years is an incredible milestone!

♥️🖤 Congratulations, UH West Oʻahu! We are proud to celebrate with you and look forward to many more years of partnership, progress and impact in West Oʻahu.

University of Hawaii - West Oahu

10/03/2026

🤝 COME FOR THE CONNECTIONS,
STAY FOR THE FOOD! 🌮🎉

¡VAMOS KAPOLEI! The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi and Kapolei Chamber of Commerce are partnering to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, support small businesses, and bring our business communities together!

📅 Thursday, October 8
📍 Island Pacific Academy, Kapolei
🕔 Event: 5–8 p.m.

🤝 REGISTER FOR VIP NETWORKING | 5–6 p.m.
For ONLY $20, enjoy:
🍹 Two drink tickets featuring Teremana or ce***za
📸 A professional headshot to refresh your business profile
✨ A dedicated networking area to meet members of BOTH chambers, connect with entrepreneurs, and build new business relationships!

Bring your colleagues and your team. Your next business connection could be waiting!

🍽️ COME HUNGRY! Enjoy Puerto Rican pasteles, savory empanadas and gandule rice, Venezuelan sandwiches, Peruvian ceviche, chips and salsa, sweet desserts, and refreshing agua frescas and dirty sodas. Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase from local small businesses!

🛍️ Marketplace admission is FREE! Bring friends and family to shop local vendors, enjoy entertainment and cultural experiences, and celebrate with us.

Mahalo to our host sponsor, Island Pacific Academy, a Kapolei Chamber Leaders’ Circle Sponsor!

🎟️ Make it a night of connections, culture, and delicious food. Register for the $20 networking experience today!
https://tinyurl.com/VamosKapolei26

09/30/2026

📸 END-OF-MONTH FLASHBACK

Earlier this month, the Kapolei Chamber welcomed business owners, managers, HR professionals and community leaders to our BIZ Academy Health Insurance Panel at UH West Oʻahu.

It was a fruitful and informative conversation with our health insurance providers about navigating employee benefits and supporting Hawaiʻi’s workforce. One important takeaway for our small and growing businesses: stay connected with your health insurance provider and reach out for guidance, resources and support to help you care for your team.

Mahalo to our knowledgeable panelists for sharing their time and expertise:

🎤 Josh Geller, Kaiser Permanente
🎤 Maricel Blackwell, HMSA
🎤 Darren Nakao, UHA Health Insurance

A special mahalo to Kallin Spiller of Aloha State Daily for serving as our moderator and guiding such an engaging conversation!

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for a morning of learning, meaningful discussion and valuable networking. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our event sponsors for making this program possible:

🌟 Premier Sponsor: HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
🤝 Supporting Sponsors: HMSA, Kaiser Permanente and UHA Health Insurance
💪 Resource Table Sponsor: StretchLab

09/09/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
🤝 COME FOR THE CONNECTIONS,
STAY FOR THE CONVERSATION!

⏰ Online registration has been extended through Wednesday, September 9 at 5 p.m.!

🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/KCChealthinsurance

Business owners, managers and organizational leaders—join us this Thursday to connect with West Oʻahu’s business community while gaining valuable insights directly from HMSA, Kaiser Permanente and UHA, all together at one table!

The morning includes a full hour of breakfast and networking before the program, plus additional networking following the discussion. Meet fellow business owners, professionals and community leaders while building relationships that can help your business grow.

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, manager, HR professional, office manager or benefits administrator—or simply help make decisions for your organization—this conversation is for you!

🎟️ Everyone is welcome—you do not need to be a Kapolei Chamber member to attend!

Registration is a special flat rate of just $50 for both members and nonmembers and includes:

☕ A full breakfast
🤝 Networking before and after the program
💬 A moderated discussion with Hawaiʻi’s leading health insurers
🙋 Audience Q&A

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
📍 UH West Oʻahu
🎟️ $50 for everyone
HCCH and WEDC members encouraged to attend!
Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed, make valuable connections and hear directly from the health insurance providers serving Hawaiʻi businesses.

If someone else handles health insurance or employee benefits for your organization, please forward this invitation to them!

Mahalo to our Premier Sponsor, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union; Supporting Sponsors HMSA, Kaiser Permanente and UHA Health Insurance; and Resource Table Sponsor StretchLab.

09/05/2026

Collaboration makes our business community stronger! 🤝✨

We were proud to support our friends at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi for Tech-ila & Talk Story during Hawaiʻi Tech Week, presented by CCSI Solutions. It was great to see the focus on workforce development with Leeward Community College, one of our valued education partners in West Oʻahu, and the importance of connecting education and industry to grow Hawaiʻi’s local talent. 💡🌺

Mahalo to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, CCSI Solutions, Leeward Community College and all of the partners who made the evening possible! Hispanic Chamber Commerce HI Communications Consulting Services, Inc. Office of Workforce Development at Leeward CC

📅 Save the Date! We’re excited to continue our collaboration with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi as a community partner for Vamos Kapolei on Thursday, October 8, from 5–8 p.m. at Island Pacific Academy, a valued Kapolei Chamber Leaders Circle sponsor. Island Pacific Academy We hope you’ll join us for an evening of networking and connection! 🤝

09/04/2026

What Businesses Need to Know About Health Insurance

Health insurance decisions can be complicated, especially for small and growing businesses. Join us to get answers directly from HMSA, Kaiser Permanente and UHA while connecting with West Oʻahu’s business community over a full breakfast.

The Kapolei Chamber’s NEW BIZ Academy presents Navigating Health Insurance for Small & Growing Businesses, featuring a moderated panel discussion, audience Q&A and plenty of time for networking before and after the program.

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 8:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 UH West Oʻahu
☕ 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Networking
🎤 9:30–11:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
🤝 11:00–11:30 a.m. | Post-Event Networking

Registration is only $50 and includes a full breakfast, networking and the program.

Register today:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/KCChealthinsurance

Visit our website and look for the event on the home page: KapoleiChamber.com
Link in bio

Mahalo to our Premier Sponsor, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union; Supporting Sponsors, HMSA, Kaiser Permanente and UHA; and Resource Table Sponsor, StretchLab, for making this event possible!

08/21/2026

Talk Story with U.S. Senator Brian Schatz 🇺🇸 | Advocacy in Action for West Oʻahu

Mahalo to U.S. Senator Brian Schatz and his team for joining the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce for our first Talk Story Session with Hawaiʻi’s senior U.S. senator.

Advocacy & Public Policy is one of the Kapolei Chamber’s core pillars, and opportunities like this help connect the issues being discussed in Washington, D.C. directly to the businesses and communities we serve in West Oʻahu.

Our moderated conversation covered federal priorities and funding, clean energy and resiliency, cost of living and affordable housing, artificial intelligence, small business support, economic and workforce development, infrastructure, transportation and healthcare.

Our audience Q&A expanded the conversation to include education, veterans affairs and other issues affecting our community.

A special mahalo to our Board Chair, Eliza Talbot of AES Hawaiʻi, who joined Kiran Polk in co-moderating the conversation and helping guide an engaging discussion with Senator Schatz.

Mahalo to the partners who helped make this event possible:

Presenting Sponsor: AES Hawaiʻi
Signature Sponsor: James Campbell Company
Community Sponsor: USTA Hawaiʻi Pacific Section

And mahalo to Kapolei Golf Club Kapolei Golf Club for hosting us!

This Talk Story was an opportunity for Kapolei Chamber members and invited guests to engage directly with one of Hawaiʻi’s federal leaders on issues important to our businesses and West Oʻahu communities.

Want to be part of conversations and opportunities like these? Join the Kapolei Chamber and be part of the network Working for West Oʻahu.

Up next:

Kapolei Chamber BIZ Academy presents:
Navigating Health Insurance for Small & Growing Businesses
A Breakfast Panel Discussion

This event will launch our BIZ Academy, providing practical education, support and empowerment for small and growing businesses.

Mahalo again to Senator Schatz, our sponsors, members and everyone who joined us for a terrific morning of Talk Story!
Senator Brian Schatz

07/16/2026

⛳️ What an incredible community! Mahalo, West Oʻahu! 💚

Our 2nd Annual Kapolei Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Kapolei Golf Club was truly one for the books! Mahalo to the Kapolei Golf Club team for being wonderful hosts and helping create an exceptional experience for everyone. ⛳️

Mahalo to our 60+ volunteers, our dedicated Board of Directors, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the day a success. We also loved seeing our volunteers and Board proudly sporting Sugar Caddy polos in support of one of our local small business Chamber members! 💚

A heartfelt mahalo to all of our incredible sponsors. Your partnership made this event possible, and we’re so grateful for your investment in the Kapolei Chamber and West Oʻahu. 🤝

🎉 Mahalo to our members and partners who donated more than $9,000 in Lucky Draw prizes and over 20 Team Prizes, creating so much excitement throughout the day!

🤩 Our on course food and beverage experiences have become one of the signature highlights of this tournament. From poke bowls and birria tacos to musubi, chilled somen, ice cream, Sonic favorites, rum tastings, and more…every stop was absolutely ono! Mahalo to our Hole Sponsors and food and beverage partners for making it so memorable.

Most importantly, mahalo to every golfer who came out to play, network, laugh, and support the Chamber. Together, we’re investing in the future of West Oʻahu through the UH West Oʻahu Career & Innovation Fund. 🎓

Mahalo to Narrative Hawaiʻi for their outstanding event coordination and partnership, and to KU Productions for capturing the day through their beautiful event photography. 📸 Shout out to our social media team and

A hui hou! ⛳ Be on the lookout for our 2027 Save the Date!

07/09/2026

Mahalo to the incredible sponsors who are making the 2nd Annual Kapolei Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament possible! ⛳💚

This tournament wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of businesses and organizations that believe in strengthening West Oʻahu and investing in our community. We are incredibly grateful for each of you!

A special mahalo to Kapolei Golf Club for once again hosting us on one of Hawaiʻi’s premier golf courses. We truly appreciate your partnership and hospitality.

Together, we’re investing in the future of West Oʻahu.

The Kapolei Chamber of Commerce works on behalf of our members and the broader business community to strengthen the regional and state economy and help West Oʻahu businesses thrive.

A portion of the tournament proceeds benefits the UH West Oʻahu Career & Innovation Fund, a Kapolei Chamber initiative in partnership with UH West Oʻahu that connects students with local industry through hands-on, career-focused opportunities.

To all of our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and community partners—mahalo for helping make a difference. We can’t wait to see everyone on the course!

👀 P.S. We still have TWO (2) BIZ Teams available if anyone wants to sneak in at the last minute!

🤫 Word on the street is… the Kapolei Chamber Golf Tournament is known for its ono bites at the holes. ⛳😋 IYKYK. Stay tuned…

07/07/2026

🎬 Advocacy in Action
Supporting Hawaiʻi’s Film Industry

“Advocacy isn’t just about testifying at the Capitol. It’s about building partnerships, bringing people together, and creating opportunities that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s economy and support West Oʻahu businesses.”

That partnership was on full display as I was honored to represent the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce at Governor Josh Green’s signing ceremony for SB 2580, alongside the leadership of the Hawaiʻi Film Alliance. Together with industry leaders, businesses, labor organizations, and advocates across Hawaiʻi, we celebrated legislation that will strengthen Hawaiʻi’s film and television industry for years to come.

This was a priority advocacy bill for the Kapolei Chamber, and we were proud to work alongside the Hawaiʻi Film Alliance and many dedicated partners to help get it across the finish line.

For decades, West Oʻahu has been the backdrop for countless films, television shows, and commercials. When productions choose our communities, they create local jobs and invest millions of dollars in our economy, supporting hotels, restaurants, retailers, contractors, suppliers, caterers, and many other local businesses.

SB 2580 Highlights:

• 🎥 Raises the annual film tax credit cap to $60 million

• 👷 Encourages productions with 80% or more local hires

• 📺 Expands eligibility to include streaming platform productions

• 💼 Helps Hawaiʻi compete for larger film and television projects

Mahalo to Governor Josh Green, Senator Lynn DeCoite, Representative Greggor Ilagan, and every legislator who supported this effort.

A special mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Film Alliance for its leadership and to the businesses, organizations, unions, and advocates who came together to make this possible.

The Kapolei Chamber is proud to represent the West Oʻahu business community and advocate for policies that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s economy. When film comes to the West Side, our businesses, workers, families, and economy all benefit.

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