KHON2 News: Celebrating 175 Years of Business Leadership in Hawai‘i
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i has proudly served Hawai‘i’s business community for 175 years, long before statehood or official currency. Founded as the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, they’ve helped launch key organizations, including the Hawai‘i Retail Merchants Association.
The Civic Trust: Hawaii Winner Leads the Way
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. That led Ryker to become the only student from his district to qualify for the Hawaii State Finals hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.
Island News: Teens from Oahu’s West Side change the narrative through hard work in summer internships
Teens from the Nānākuli-Waiʻanae area are walking a different path this summer—one that could lead to a career.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Younger generations make effort to support local shops, eateries
Other new initiatives include the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s 2030 Blueprint to promote economic diversification and local enterprise, and the Impact SmallBiz Accelerator, which mentors early-stage entrepreneurs.
RMWorldTravel: Destination Spotlight #149: Hawaii
Sherry Menor discusses the Chamber’s 175th anniversary and 2030 Blueprint for Hawaii
HI Now Daily: Sherry Menor-McNamara on leadership, equity & the future of Hawaiʻi’s business community
Women take over HI Now Daily! We talk story with powerhouse leaders in Hawaiʻi’s biz scene and hear their secrets to success.
MidWeek: Civics Bee Winner Abuzz With Excitement
Moanalua Middle School’s Ryker Perales (third from left) won the 2025 inaugural National Civics Bee Hawai‘i State Finals.
The Garden Island: Kawakami attends U.S. Conference of Mayors 93rd Annual Meeting
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami traveled to Washington, D.C., from June 8 to 11,, to participate in the 9th annual Hawaii on the Hill, and later attended the 93rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors held June 19 to 22 in Tampa, Florida.
Maui News: 9th annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill brings spirit of aloha to Washington, D.C.
More than 200 people from Hawai‘i, representing 90-plus businesses and nonprofits from throughout the state, descended upon Washington, D.C., last week for the ninth annual Hawai‘i on the Hill at the US Capitol.
Hawaii News Now: Program connects kamaaina on the U.S. continent with Hawaii companies to fill local jobs
Experts say kamaaina and Hawaii employers could benefit from a challenging job market for recent college graduates.