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Growing up in Hilo played a big part in shaping who Sherry Menor is today — the president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i, a membership organization she’s led for the past 13 years.

Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i recently donated $50,000 to Waimānalo Health Center. As a trustee of the Public Health Fund, the chamber supports nonprofits that advance public health.

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is honored to be recognized in Hawaii Business Magazine’s inaugural Excellence in Business Awards, a recognition that underscores the Chamber’s 175 years of commitment to our state’s businesses, communities, and people.

When Ryker first heard about the National Civics Bee® from his social science teacher, it wasn’t the word “civics” that caught his attention—it was the opportunity to make a difference. “I didn’t even know civics was a subject,” Ryker admits. But the idea of solving real problems in his community sparked a deep interest in taking action.

The Workforce Development Council’s upcoming conference, the Future of Work 2026: County Voices, Statewide Vision, will delve into county and statewide insights on workforce trends.

A partnership between the Hawai‘i Workforce Development Council, Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i and AE Consulting, Future of Work 2026: County Voices, Statewide Vision is planned for Sept. 24.

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is preparing for a historic milestone with its 175th Anniversary Gala, themed An Evening of Legacy.

A workforce open house hosted by Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Island Economic Development Board and the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce — is open to early- to mid-career professionals 21-plus, and will highlight careers in Hawai‘i's brewing industry such as mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing.