KHON: Industry leaders looking to help local retailers: Study finds
A recent report showed that Hawaii ranked dead last in the country when it comes to business. The report measured 138 metrics. Hawaii ranked at or near the bottom for a few key categories including infrastructure, cost of doing business, and technology and innovation.
Press Release: Kamaʻaina Come Home® Returns Aug. 5 to Connect Local Talent with Career Opportunities and Community
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii will host Kamaʻaina Come Home® presented by Zippy’s on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hookupu Center, bringing together local talent, employers, and community members for an evening focused on careers, connection, and community.
HPR: Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s remedy for state’s worst ranking for business
For 20 years, CNBC has ranked the top and the worst states to do business. This year, Hawaiʻi came in last place, number 50.
Hawaii News Now: Hawaii listed as worst state to do business by CNBC
Hawaii is the worst state to do business in, according to new rankings from CNBC.
Recent CNBC Ranking Reinforces the Need for Bold Action
Hawaii ranked No. 50 in CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business. Here’s how the 2030 Blueprint and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii are already addressing the gaps.
KITV: Hawaii finishes in last in CNBC yearly ranking in top states for business rankings in 2026
Living in Hawaiʻi has always come with a higher price tag, but now a new national ranking is putting a spotlight on just how expensive it is to do business here. For the first time in CNBC’s 20-year America’s Top States for Business rankings, Hawaiʻi finished dead last.
Truthout: As Hawaii Hosts International War Games, Residents Question Costs of Militarism
This summer, military forces from 30 nations are gathering in Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world’s largest maritime exercise.
Maui Now: Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi honors Big Island Sen. Lorraine Inouye; recognizes Sen. Troy Hashimoto of Maui as ‘Chamber Champion’
State Senator Lorraine Inouye, whose district includes Hilo, Paukaʻa, Papaikou and Pepeʻekeo, was honored June 26 with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi’s Impact Gala: Advocacy Awards and Highlights.
Hawaii Tribune Herald: Inouye honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
State Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye of Hilo was honored on Friday, June 26, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Impact Gala, recognizing her decades of dedicated public service and lasting contributions to Hawaii’s communities, economy and quality of life.
Big Island Video News: State Senator Lorraine Inouye Given Lifetime Achievement Award
Hawaiʻi State Senator Lorraine R. Inouye was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi.