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August 1, 2025
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. “I didn’t even know civics was a subject,” Ryker admits. But the idea of solving real problems in his community sparked a deep interest in taking action.
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July 30, 2025
As we close out last fiscal year and celebrate our 175th Anniversary, I want to take a moment to recognize our collective impact. With your help, we have advanced the Chamber’s mission to grow Hawaii’s economy, strengthen our workforce, and champion the business community across the state.
July 13, 2025
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.
July 12, 2025
Sherry Menor discusses the Chamber's 175th anniversary and 2030 Blueprint for Hawaii
June 27, 2025
Women take over HI Now Daily! We talk story with powerhouse leaders in Hawaiʻi’s biz scene and hear their secrets to success.
June 25, 2025
Moanalua Middle School’s Ryker Perales (third from left) won the 2025 inaugural National Civics Bee Hawai‘i State Finals.
June 25, 2025
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.
June 20, 2025
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.