Living 808: The severe shortage of early childhood care
If you’ve ever been a working parent struggling to find childcare for your keiki, you are not alone. There is a 25 to 30 percent shortage of early childhood and social service professionals in Hawaii, who are leaving the field because of low pay and limited career options.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: High school students push for safe spaces, opportunities
Campbell High School junior Alexis Lei Magbag, left, talks with Waipahu High student Lakeisha Quitog as a group of public high school students visited the state Capitol Friday to discuss issues of importance with lawmakers during hands-on advocacy workshops.
KITV Island News: Hawaii’s economy remains stable, says Gov. Green at State of Economy event
Governor Josh Green expressed optimism about Hawaii’s economy at a State of Economy event this morning. Speaking at the event with the Chamber of Commerce, Green highlighted the state adjusted revenue projections show a 3% growth for fiscal year 2026.
Hawaii News Now: State of Hawaii’s Economy: Recession fears fade, but wage growth needed
No recession for 2026. That was the good news shared at the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s annual State of the Economy breakfast Thursday morning.
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.