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State lawmakers and business leaders host inaugural event to address cost of living in Hawaiʻi

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, in collaboration with nine other diverse, statewide business organizations, hosted the Inaugural Chamber Alliance Legislative Wrap-Up and Pau Hana event at the YWCA Honolulu on May 22, 2024. State lawmakers and business leaders discussed cost of living challenges, legislative session reflections and 2025 legislative priorities.

Hawaiʻi Gas welcomes new VP of Human Resources

Hawaiʻi Gas, the state’s only franchised gas utility, announced that it has expanded its executive team by welcoming Manu Bermudes in the role of Vice President of Human Resources.

FEMA official addresses business leaders in Hawaiʻi, urges disaster survivors on Maui to register for federal assistance

To date, FEMA has provided more than $2.3 million in assistance to more than 1,330 households, including more than $800,000 in initial rental assistance, Hooks said. FEMA wants all survivors to register as soon as possible so that they receive the help they need.

Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Foundation Survey Found Residents Support Aid for Small Businesses

Hawaiʻi residents would like to see legislative support for small businesses struggling due to the pandemic, according to a recent survey of 625 people conducted by the Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

116,000 Pre-Paid $500 Hawai‘i Restaurant Cards Mailed to Qualified Recipients  

Pre-loaded $500 restaurant cards were mailed out to eligible individuals under the state’s new Hawai‘i Restaurant Card Program.   The program was established to help Hawai‘i unemployment insurance recipients impacted by COVID-19.

Wailea Golf Raises $3,400 for Military Families

The Wailea Golf Club raised nearly $3,400 for the nonprofit Folds of Honor as part of a statewide effort to support families of US men and women in service.