July 17, 2026
When the Kona Low storm battered Oahu's North Shore, it left behind more than downed trees and flooded roads. It disrupted the livelihoods of small business owners who form the backbone of the community. In response, the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, established the North Shore Small Business Relief Fund, mobilizing donors to provide direct, timely support to affected establishments.
July 16, 2026
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.
July 14, 2026
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.
July 13, 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.
July 6, 2026
This summer, military forces from 30 nations are gathering in Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, the world’s largest maritime exercise.
July 4, 2026
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.
July 3, 2026
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.
July 3, 2026
Hawaiʻi State Senator Lorraine R. Inouye was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi.