Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce

Name: Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce
Address: 1321 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, US
Telephone: +18089357178
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Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce, the "Voice of Business" on Hawai'i Island.

The Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce is a vital element for local business in our community. Fostering a greater sense of the business community, providing powerful advocacy on behalf of our small businesses and identifying emerging leaders, the Chamber actively provides our membership with strategic networking opportunities, education, information, business marketing opportunities, social events, and increasingly important…visibility. The Chamber is the “heartbeat of the business community” representing more than 230 businesses comprising over 550 voting members.

10/14/2026

🎃 What a spook-tacular night with Goodwill Hawaii! 🎃

Mahalo to Goodwill Hawaii for hosting our Business After Hours at your brand new location! There was no shortage of fun, but the D.I.Y. Costume Challenge stole the show! 👻

Teams had one mission: pick a mystery category, build a costume from Goodwill’s racks, and wow, did they deliver!! We saw a sci-fi look from Pepeekeo, Captain Hook, Lady Gaga, Medusa, and event Beetlejuice featuring the Minions! 🧛‍♀️🪝🐍

A HUGE mahalo to Katy, Ray, Casie, and the entire Goodwill team for working so hard to make the evening so special. Your creativity and hospitality made this a night to remember for our members. 💚

Until next time, keep it spooky! 🎃

09/25/2026

Join us to hear insights from the Hawaii Island Zoological Society and the Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens about the economics of the zoo industry and its potential impacts on our community.

Open to all Chamber members, RSVP with link in bio to receive the Zoom link.

This committee works to enhance the general business climate on Hawai‘i Island and to support a stable and healthy economy. The Committee also organizes informative presentations for members which focus on issues that affect businesses.

HICC EDC Chair: Tracie Yoshimoto

The HICC Economic Development Committee meets every third Thursday of the month from 12 to 1pm unless otherwise indicated.

Member representatives who are interested in joining the EDC may contact [email protected] for more information.

09/22/2026

EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR 2026 📚
Join us November 20 at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center for a full day of in-person learning focused on the latest employment law developments impacting Hawaiʻi employers.
Featuring expert presenters from Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, the seminar will provide timely legal updates, practical HR guidance, and answers to your toughest employment law questions.

Your registration includes:
✔️ A full day of expert employment law education
✔️ Continental breakfast
✔️ Buffet lunch by AlohaMondays
✔️ 2026–2027 Chamber Desk Manual + presentation notes in a handy binder to take with you and use as a workplace reference

📅 November 20, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM | Doors open at 8 AM
📍 ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
🚨 Early Bird Pricing ends October 16!

Please note advance registration is required.

Stay current. Stay compliant. Stay prepared.
Register today, via the link in our bio!

09/19/2026

🎃 You’re Invited 🎃

🧛‍♀️ Join us for a spook-tacular Business After Hours hosted by Goodwill Hawaii! Delicious pupu, games, networking, and warehouse tours. Costumes encouraged (or create one on the spot!) Compete in the DIY Costume Challenge! Connect. Celebrate. Get creative. 🎭

📍 Goodwill Hawaii’s NEW location!
17 Makaala Street
📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM

COSTUMES: Come dressed up OR create one on the spot! Shop Goodwill first if you need supplies!

We look forward to seeing you there! 👻

09/15/2026

What an amazing night! 🌋❤️🖤 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening of Vulcan pride, community, and volleyball!

Big mahalo to UH Athletics, Coach Reed Sunahara, and the UH Hilo Women's Volleyball team for connecting with our HICC members, the energy was contagious! 🏐 Special mahalo to the Vulcan Boosters who shared their exclusive stage access and views with our squad! And a huge congratulations to our Vulcans for an incredible game and win against Chaminade! 🎉

Missed out? Don't worry!! More HICC events are coming! Check the link in our bio for more connection opportunities! 🖤❤️

09/10/2026

🌟 Six years of celebrating Hawaiʻi Island’s young leaders! 🌟
Since 2021, we have celebrated exceptional young professionals who are making a difference through their careers, service, and leadership. Take a look at the incredible leaders we’ve honored over the years:

2021
• YP of the Year: Kristopher Speegle, Nakoa Kai Insurance Professionals / Allstate
• Professional Excellence: Gareth Makino, Yamada Furniture Store
• Chamber Service: Jase Takeya, Eclipse Effect Events
• Community Service: Bryson Hiro, Bryson Hiro LLC

2022
• YP of the Year: Lara Sonoda, First Hawaiian Bank
• Professional Excellence: Samantha Collins, Waikoloa Beach Marriott & Spa
• Chamber & Community Service: Dennis Lin, HPM Building Supply

2023
• YP of the Year: Taylor Escalona, KTA Super Stores
• Professional Excellence: Dayna Kawazoe, HPM Building Supply
• Community Service: Kuʻehu Mauga, New West Broadcasting

2024
• YP of the Year: Ashley Yamamoto, HPM Building Supply
• Professional Excellence: Jesica Carriaga, HFS FCU
• Chamber Service: Krystle Chai, Community First Hawaii
• Community Service: Kellie Miyazu, Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum & East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center

2025
• YP of the Year: Chelsey Chow, Paradise Goat Dairy
• Professional Excellence: Colby Miyose, UH Hilo
• Chamber Service: Kelsey Nakamura, HFS FCU
• Community Service: Cecilia Sakata, Hawaiʻi Community Health Center

✨ And now, we’re excited to add our 2026 honorees to this incredible list!

2026
• YP of the Year: Jeremy Chong, KTA Super Stores
• Chamber Service Award: Grant Omura, Commonwealth Hawaii
• Community Service Award: Kelsey Okuda, Hilo Benioff Medical Center

Join us in celebrating Jeremy, Grant and Kelsey - and all the YPs who are helping shape the future of Hawaiʻi Island! 🌺

YP Recognition Gala and HICC General Membership Meeting
📅 October 1
🕚 Doors open at 11am
📍 Grand Naniloa Crown Room
Link in our bio.

09/02/2026

🎉 We made the list!
The Hawai'i Island Chamber of Commerce has been named one of Hawai'i's Largest Business Advocacy Groups for 2026 by Pacific Business News!

This honor belongs to our members, Government Affairs Committee, and Chamber leadership who continue to show up, share their expertise, speak up on important issues, and make sure East Hawai'i's business community has a voice at the county and state levels.

Want to help shape the conversation? Member representatives can join our Government Affairs Committee! We meet the first Tuesday of each month, from noon to 1pm via Zoom. Email [email protected] to get involved.

09/01/2026

The Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to donate $20,000 to the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s Hawaiʻi Island Strong Fund, supporting our community’s readiness, relief and response, recovery, and long-term resilience following Hurricane Lala.

We’re able to make this contribution because of the support of our Chamber members. Mahalo for helping us give back and stand with our island community when it matters most. 💛

To our members and everyone helping our community recover through big efforts and small acts of aloha, thank you. Every contribution of time, resources, and support makes a difference.

For disaster recovery information for residents and businesses, how to help, and information on how to prepare for the next natural disaster, see the link in our bio.

Address

1321 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI
96720

Telephone

+18089357178

Website

https://www.hicc.biz/, https://linktr.ee/hicc

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