Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

I’ve been under the weather the past couple of days so I’m late to posting my gratitude to the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Sherry Menor-McNamara, and her amazing team for allowing me to serve on the Board. From mentorship and advocacy of our small businesses, to workforce development to investing in our young professionals, the Chamber is doing so many great things for our community. Mahalo and keep up the great work. Congratulations to Jordan Odo being named YP of the Year! I am so impressed with all you have done since we first met on the board at the YMCA. Excited to be working with Noah Pomeroy, CMT-P in the Impact Accelerator. His work in mindfulness is something more employees and employers could benefit from.

Mahalo to Watanabe Floral Inc.. for being the exclusive floral sponsor of the 174th Annual Membership Luncheon! The beautiful arrangements brought the room to life and fit perfectly with our Cirque du Soleil theme. Better yet, attendees were able to take it home with them! 💐

On Tuesday at the 174th Annual Membership Luncheon, we recognized three outstanding individuals for their contributions to our Chamber Ohana and the wider Hawaii community. Congratulations to Jason Higa of FCH Enterprises, Inc., who was selected as Board Member of the Year for his exemplary work in advancing our initiatives since he joined the board in 2019, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Young Professionals Program Member of the Year is Jordan Odo of American Savings Bank who created the YP Civic Engagement committee and now serves as YP Chair-Elect. Marites G B Galamgam of James Campbell High School was selected as Educator of the Year for her dedication to creating opportunities for students to learn about career pathways. Congratulations and thank you from the entire Chamber family! 🎉

Mahalo to everyone who attended our 174th Annual Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, gathering over 600 business community members for a day of insightful conversations and valuable connections. The event featured keynote speakers Mike Newquist and Neil Doward from Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, who shared the company’s unique history and ties to Hawaii, along with their vision for the upcoming show ‘Auana.’ Mahalo to panelists Sarah Guay, Jan Kaeo, Noah Pomeroy, CMT-P, and Leila Fujinaka for their valuable insights on leadership, communication, and mental well-being in the workplace. A special thank you goes out to the volunteers, Chamber team, Board of Directors, sponsors, and supporters who made this event possible. Your dedication is greatly appreciated and vital to the success of Hawaii’s business community.

Join Chamber of Commerce Hawaii at ManTech's new Hawaii office grand opening on October 21 at 4 pm at SALT at Our Kaka'ako. The opening celebrates ManTech's expanded efforts to support of national security with new jobs and support of U.S. military operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region. With more than 55 years of experience and a $3 billion presence, ManTech is recognized for its expertise in AI, cyber and high-end engineering solutions. Their new Center for Indo-Pacific Innovation and Partnership, also known as Kūmaumau, will enhance efforts in delivering advanced technology to U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and more. 

What an un-fore-gettable experience being part of the 12th Annual Business on the Green Golf Tournament with Chamber of Commerce Hawaii! 🏌️♂️ #BusinessCommunity #Networking

Don't miss out on our upcoming Cybersecurity Webinar in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! On October 16 at 10 to 11 a.m. HST, join Don Mangiarelli, a 25-year veteran of Hawaii's IT landscape as he dives into... - Current cyber threat landscape and how it impacts businesses. - The importance of cyber insurance and the key coverages your organization should consider. - Actionable steps to safeguard your business from cyber attacks and reduce risk exposure. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gdgbDvF4...

Here's what Monday's "all-day meeting" looked like. Find out who attended Business on the Green 2024 in the comments. So grateful to so many who made this such a success including sponsors such as Alsco Uniforms, volunteers and more. Prizes were incredible including a chance to win a car from Tony Group. Photos by Paula Ota.

Calling all University of Hawaii students! Discover career opportunities in IT, cyber, tech, and intelligence at two upcoming fairs! Connect with local and national industry partners, explore career options, and find internships, jobs, and more. Swipe to learn more!

We've never been so sundrenched and happy. Our annual Business on the Green at Hoakalei Country Club was a great way to kick off the work week. Mahalo to Alsco Uniforms for their ongoing support year-after-year to make this event one of the best places to do business. Next year's will be our lucky 13 so stay tuned.