SFGate: As visitors to Hawaii decline, risks abound
Hawaii faces an urgent need to diversify its economy beyond tourism
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Digital signs sought for stadium zone
Outdoor digital advertising screens would still be prohibited in Waikiki, but could soon become a part of the New Aloha Stadium district, two key Senate committees decided this week.
MidWeek Honolulu Voice: Support For Small Businesses
The Hawaii Technology Development Corp., in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, is seeking eligible businesses and legal, financial and accounting experts, including those from Honolulu, for BizBoost.
MidWeek: Connecting Businesses with Expert Support
Hawaii small businesses and nonprofits can now receive free expert guidance to apply for federal grants, loans and other funding opportunities through BizBoost, a statewide initiative from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii in partnership with Hawaii Technology Development Corp.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Editorial: Refine, pass bill to overhaul HI-5
Hawaii faces a persistent challenge in directing waste to its already diminished landfill space, and HB 1928 is only the latest attempt to make the recycling program more effective. It proposes that the producers of containers would pay 5 cents per container sold, and that a nonprofit “producer responsibility organization” (PRO) would manage the program.
KITV: Engineers Week 2026 event at Bishop Museum connects students with careers
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Engineering Sector Partnership hosted an Introducing Engineer Career Day at Bishop Museum. The event, part of Engineers Week 2026, aims to strengthen the state’s engineering workforce pipeline.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Military wants Hawaii to be a hub for Pacific arms manufacturing
As the U.S. military eyes China, it has big plans for arms manufacturing in the Pacific — and Hawaii sits at the center of its vision.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Revamped HI-5 program proposal draws mixed testimony
A plan to restructure Hawaii’s highly criticized beverage container deposit and redemption program is being considered at the state Legislature.
UH News: UH part of statewide push to keep residents home through good jobs, wages
The University of Hawaiʻi plays a pivotal role within a new statewide coalition dedicated to securing Hawaiʻi’s economic future. As a founding member of the “Generational Workforce Commitment,” UH is uniting with government, business and philanthropic sectors to ensure that by 2045, every resident has a clear path to a living-wage career.
Aloha State Daily: There’s still time to enter the National Civics Bee Hawaii
Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi is hosting its second annual civics competition for intermediate students. To enter, students must first write an essay exploring a community issue of interest while offering a thoughtful solution. Last year, topics ranged from strengthening elderly care services to increasing access to swim education in the state, and more. The deadline to submit for 2026 has been extended to Tuesday, Feb. 17.