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 17, 2026
Jason Chung, vice president of the Military Affairs Council and co-chair of the Pacific Intelligence & Innovation Initiative, and former P3I intern Cade Fujitani joined Living808 to share how P3I is creating local pathways from education to meaningful employment.
July 17, 2026
A recent report showed that Hawaii ranked dead last in the country when it comes to business. The report measured 138 metrics. Hawaii ranked at or near the bottom for a few key categories including infrastructure, cost of doing business, and technology and innovation.
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 16, 2026
For 20 years, CNBC has ranked the top and the worst states to do business. This year, Hawaiʻi came in last place, number 50.
July 15, 2026
Hawaii is the worst state to do business in, according to new rankings from CNBC.
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.