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9th annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill brings spirit of aloha to Washington, D.C.
The event — a partnership between Hawai‘i US Sen. Mazie Hirono and and Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi — provides members of the Hawaiʻi business community the opportunity to meet directly with congressional leaders while also showcasing their products.
Flagship Taste of Hawaiʻi on Capitol Hill event attracts more than 1,000 attendees
Hawaiʻi on the Hill, a partnership between Sen. Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce (CoC) Hawaiʻi, was a four-day event that provided members of the Hawaiʻi business community with the opportunity to meet directly with Congressional leaders and Administration officials, while also showcasing Hawaiʻi businesses and products to Members of Congress, their staff, and the D.C. community. This year, dozens of individuals from across the islands, representing nearly 60 Hawaiʻi businesses and nonprofits from the state, were in attendance.
Mayor Bissen meets with Hawaiʻi congressional delegation, attends Hawaiʻi on the Hill in Washington, D.C.
Interisland transportation between Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi and a need for federal funding to support those and other efforts were discussed. The Bissen administration focus on infrastructure, agriculture, economic diversification and affordable housing were also highlighted during meetings with Hawaiʻi congressional delegation.