Press Release: 2nd Annual Maui IT Employer Meet & Greet Connects Local Talent to Growing Technology Workforce
The second annual Maui IT Employer Meet & Greet took place on May 7, 2026, at University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC), bringing together more than 50 students, jobseekers, career changers, educators, employers, and workforce partners for a dynamic afternoon of networking and career exploration.
Press Release: Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Honors Hawaii’s Legislative Leaders During the Annual Impact Gala Advocacy Awards Ceremony
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii will host the Impact Gala: Advocacy Awards & Highlights on Friday, June 26, 2026, bringing together business and government leaders for an evening dedicated to recognizing leadership, reflecting on key policy outcomes, and strengthening collaboration across sectors.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Kokua Line: Must Hawaii merchants accept cash?
Leaders of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii testified that businesses have good reasons for going cashless, including to lower theft and robbery risks and potentially to reduce the cost of doing business, as cash- handling carries costs, such as for armored transport, various banking services and internal cash management
ECIKS.Org: Hawaii news: State economy faces inflation pressures, small-business failure rate hits 25.4%
Hawaii‘s economy faces mounting pressure as inflation continues to squeeze both consumers and entrepreneurs.
Pacific Business News: Hawaii Chamber’s CEO Sherry Menor: ‘I’ve never looked back.’
One of Sherry Menor’s many accomplishments during her tenure as CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is the creation of Hawaii on the Hill, an event that showcases the state’s businesses in the nation’s capital.
Press Release: Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Sector Partnerships Convene 50 Educators and Industry Leaders at Second Annual Educator Community of Practice
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, in partnership with AE Consulting, hosted the second annual Bridging Education & Industry: Hawaii Sector Partnerships Educator Community of Practice on April 22, 2026, at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox.
KHON2 News, Living 808: Hawaiʻi National Guard: Community strength, leadership, readiness
From disaster response to decades of leadership, members of the Hawaiʻi National Guard are sharing how service has shaped their lives and strengthened communities across the islands.
Hawaii News Now Covering the Cost: How to lower the cost of doing business in Hawaii
Experts say high costs of labor, rent, utilities, taxes and shipping, along with strict regulations, hamper business growth, making Hawaii among the worst states to do business, according to national surveys and rankings. The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s 2030 Blueprint aims to address these long-standing issues through policy changes.
Spotlight Now: Chamber of Commerce Hawaii CEO Sherry Menor
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii CEO Sherry Menor says uncertainty and high costs are straining small businesses, and urges residents to buy local.
Press Release: Coffee Talks Presented by Navian Hawaii Returns with “Built to Engage” Focus on Workplace Connection and Communication
Designed as an interactive morning professional development experience, Coffee Talks brings together industry experts and local leaders to explore timely workplace topics that strengthen communication, collaboration, and organizational culture across Hawaii’s diverse business community.