HI Now Daily: BizBoost connects Hawaii small businesses and nonprofits to free federal funding support
BizBoost connects Hawaiʻi small businesses and nonprofits to free federal funding support BizBoost helps Hawaiʻi small businesses and nonprofits access federal grants and loans with free expert guidance and support.
Pacific Business News: Better Business Bureau CEO aims to expand Hawaii presence in 2026
The BBB has a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii that just kicked off at the end of last year.
Pacific Business News: 2026 Power Leaders
Pacific Business News recognizes 2026 Power Leaders (including our own Sherry Menor!) for the leadership, entrepreneurship and commitment to Hawaii’s communities they’ve demonstrated, and for the scope of the projects they are undertaking.
Hawaii News Now: Hawaii small businesses adjust as tariffs raise costs
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii said small businesses account for more than 99% of companies on Oahu and are particularly vulnerable to sudden cost increases.
India West: SF Consul General Pays Tribute At Gandhi Statue In Honolulu
The visit took place from January 21 to 23 as part of a San Francisco Consular Corps delegation. During his stay, Reddy attended the opening of the 2026 Hawaii legislative session and met Governor Josh Green, state legislators and Sherry Menor McNamara, President and CEO of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce.
Hawaii Business Magazine: Mentor Hawaii Builds the Next Generation of Local Leaders
Hawaii’s largest young professionals mentorship program accepts applications through Jan. 31.
Aloha State Daily: Hawaii organizations outline their top legislative priorities
Sherry Menor, president and CEO of Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i, says for the Chamber’s 2030 Blueprint Legislative package, there are 22 bills and resolutions that are “being introduced to support the blueprint and to move our economy forward.”
Hawaii Business Magazine: Hawai‘i’s Economic Outlook 2026
Construction is expected to be strong, driven in part by large infrastructure projects, but tourism is slipping and the safety net fraying.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Young professionals express concerns with state legislators
Sixty young professionals like Jordan Odo got to meet nine young state legislators and City Council members Wednesday night to lobby for issues they believe in, especially the need to make Hawaii more affordable.
Pacific Business News: Building the Bench: How Hawaii businesses can nurture, advance and retain talent
At just the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services, there are currently 250 openings out of a total of 1,200 positions, Roger Babcock, the department’s director, said last week at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Kamaaina Come Home networking event for engineering careers. Babcock said that includes 50 openings for engineers — half of the department’s total engineering jobs.