175 Years As the Voice of Business

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The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii celebrates 175 years as the Voice of Business in Hawaii. Learn about our history!

Co-founded by the Chamber in 1919, Aloha United Way powers which essential statewide helpline number that connects Hawaii residents to more than 4,000 vital programs and services (i.e. food, shelter and clothing; rental, housing and utilities; disability services; kupuna care; mental health; domestic violence; etc.)?

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The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii helped establish Retail Merchants of Hawaii in 1901. What percentage of jobs in Hawaii are supported by the retail industry today?

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Last year alone, 205,207 jobs were supported by retail in the state of Hawaii in 18,439 retail establishments.This April, Retail Merchants of Hawaii will celebrate 124 years of serving as an advocate for the retail industry in business, government and the community.

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Which organization, founded by the Chamber in 1945, keeps a close eye on how Hawaii’s government raises and spends its money?

Hawaii Economic Development Authority

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Tax Foundation of Hawaii

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In 1945, the Chamber laid the foundation for Hawaii's tax future by establishing the Tax Foundation of Hawaii — talk about building for the long haul! The Tax Foundation of Hawaii is a nonprofit organization that educates the public on how state and local governments in Hawaii raise and spend money through taxes, fees, and borrowing. It tracks legislative actions, reviews the state budget, and monitors county tax rates to provide a clear picture of Hawaii's government finances.

Hawaii Finance Council

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Tax Services of Hawaii

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True or False? The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii helped to establish Blood Bank of Hawaii in 1941.

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In February 1941, the Public Health Committee of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii established the Honolulu Blood-Plasma Bank, now known as Blood Bank of Hawaii, just several months before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Opening on the grounds of what is now The Queen’s Medical Center, the Chamber’s proactive efforts helped ensure a reliable blood supply in times of crisis—a testament to our predecessors' commitment to the health, safety, and resilience of Hawaii.

Visit Blood Bank Hawaii's Website

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175 Years As the Voice of Business

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Hawaii Economic Development Authority

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Hawaii Finance Council

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Tax Services of Hawaii

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