Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Events

Friday January 9 10:00am - 11:00am HST

Zoom

Chamber Week 2026: Legislative 101 Webinar

Zoom

Wednesday January 14 6:00pm - 8:00pm HST

Aloha Bento at Central Pacific Bank Parking available at Alii Place Parking Garage. 1099 Alakea St. Honolulu, HI 96813. It is around $3-$6 flat rate.

Chamber Weeks 2026: YP Legislative LinkUp

Aloha Bento at Central Pacific Bank Parking available at Alii Place Parking Garage. 1099 Alakea St. Honolulu, HI 96813. It is around $3-$6 flat rate.

Tuesday January 20 9:00am - 11:00am HST

Central Pacific Bank Main Branch 20th Floor, Waimea Room Parking: Not included in registration. Parking available at Alii Place on Alakea Street. 1099 Alakea St., Ste. 2440, Honolulu, HI 96813. $3 flat rate for 2-hours.

Chamber Weeks 2026: From Hawaii to the Hill: Legislative 201 & Federal Policy Update presented by Zippy's

Thursday January 22 2:30pm - 4:30pm HST

Hawaii State Capitol

Chamber Weeks 2026: Capitol Walkaround presented by Instacart

Hawaii State Capitol

Thursday January 22 6:00pm - 8:00pm HST

Private downtown location. Inquire with event planner for location.

Chamber Weeks 2026: Legislative Meet & Greet Reception presented by Consulate General of Canada

Private downtown location. Inquire with event planner for location.

Tuesday January 27 9:00am - 10:30am HST

Entrepreneurs Sandbox Purple Box 643 Ilalo St. Honolulu, HI 96813

Chamber Weeks 2026: Insights from the Hill: Fireside Chat with U.S. Congressman Ed Case

Chamber Week(s) presented by Alaska Airlines x Hawaiian Airlines is a multi-week series of events and programming that coincides with the opening of the Hawaii State Legislature to connect members and the business community with legislators and engage them in the legislative process. Exclusive event for Chamber Members Only The Chamber presents Chamber Member exclusive Insights from the Hill: Fireside Chat with U.S. Congressman Ed Case. Join us for a special discussion by U.S. Congressman Ed Case and Jennings Imel, Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on key issues impacting our business community and economy. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about recent developments in Congress, policy priorities and upcoming legislative initiatives. Congressman Case will also engage in a Q&A session, allowing you to discuss pressing concerns and opportunities at the federal level. Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, or simply interested in learning about upcoming initiatives, this event offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights, exchange ideas, and network with industry experts and leaders. Registration includes coffee and pastries. Marketing opportunities are available to promote your company during Chamber Week. Please click here for more information. Featured Speaker: U.S. Representative Ed Case United States Representative Ed Case has proudly represented Hawaii's First Congressional District (Honolulu from Makapu'u to Mililani and Kapolei) since 2019. He previously represented Hawaii’s Second Congressional District (remainder of O’ahu and all other islands) from 2002 to 2007. Congressman Case was born and raised in Hilo and graduated from Hawai’i Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, Williams College in Massachusetts and the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. He practiced law in Honolulu for over two decades, served as Hawai'i State Representative from Manoa from 1994 to 2002 in various positions including Majority Leader, and worked for five years as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Outrigger, one of Hawaii's oldest and largest hotel and resort companies. Congressman Case is married to Audrey (Nakamura), his Hawai’i Prep classmate who worked for four decades as a flight attendant with Pan American and United. They have four children, two daughters-in law and two grandchildren. Jennings Imel Executive Director U.S. Chamber of Commerce Before joining the U.S. Chamber staff in 2013, Jennings worked in Washington, DC at the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and at the public affairs firm of Mercury, Clark & Weinstock. Prior to moving to DC, Jennings worked in the California State Assembly; he also managed and worked on several successful congressional and state legislative campaigns, mostly in the Southern California region. Jennings received a master's degree in international affairs from The George Washington University and bachelor's degrees in political science and German from the University of California, Riverside.

Entrepreneurs Sandbox Purple Box 643 Ilalo St. Honolulu, HI 96813

Thursday February 5 8:00am - 11:00am HST

Cafe Julia - Fuller Hall, YWCA

Chamber Weeks 2026: State of Economy

Chamber Week(s) presented by Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines is a multi-week series of events and programming that coincides with the opening of the Hawaii State Legislature to connect members and the business community with legislators and engage them in the legislative process. Join the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii for the State of the Economy to gain timely insights into Hawaii’s economic outlook. Hear from representatives from the state and national level for an in-depth discussion on trends shaping our state’s economic future amongst fellow business leaders and policymakers. Hear the Chamber's legislative priorities for the 2026 session and from political leaders who will share their visions for Hawaii's economy, government and politics for the year ahead. AGENDA: 8:00 - 8:25 AM: Registration and Breakfast 8:25 AM: Welcome Remarks 8:30 AM: State of Economy Keynote from the Governor Governor Josh Green, State of Hawaii 9:05 AM: Blueprint Hawaii 2030 Update Sherry Menor, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii 9:20 State Legislative Leadership Fireside Chat 10:00 AM: Virtual - America's Top State of Business Scott Cohn, CNBC 10:30 AM: Hawaii Economic Forecast for 2026 Dr. Carl Bonham, University of Hawaii 11:00 AM: Closing Remarks and Networking Marketing opportunities are available to promote your company during Chamber Week. Please click here for more information. CLICK HERE to watch our 2025 PSA to learn more about Chamber Week. MEET THE SPEAKERS: Governor Josh Green, M.D. State of Hawaii Governor Josh Green is a proud husband, father, and physician. For the past 20 years, Governor Green cared for Big Island families as a doctor. He served in the State House of Representatives and the State Senate from 2004 to 2018. As chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, he passed “Luke’s Law,” which provides care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as tobacco and e-cigarette regulations, which increased the legal age for purchasing tobacco and e-cigarettes to 21. Passionate about housing solutions, Governor Green helped create “Kauhale” communities to get unsheltered veterans, kūpuna, and others into safe housing options. These efforts are ongoing and will continue to be one of his top priorities as Governor. Governor Green expanded the role of Lieutenant Governor by spearheading the largest healthcare response in state history during the COVID pandemic. These critical emergency efforts resulted in Hawaiʻi having the nation’s lowest COVID-19 fatality rate. Senate President Ronald Kouchi Hawaii State Legislature Senator Kouchi secured his current position as President of the Hawaii State Senate on May 5, 2015. In the past, Senator Kouchi served as Majority Caucus Leader, Vice Chair for the committee on Tourism, and Vice Chair for the committee on Ways and Means. He had also served as a member on the committees on Agriculture, Education, Transportation, and International Affairs. Raised on Kauai's Westside, Senator Kouchi graduated from Waimea High School in 1975 and attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Senator Kouchi is married to the former Joy Tanimoto and they have two sons, Dan and Egan. Director James Kunane Tokioka Director, Department of Development and Tourism (DBEDT) State of Hawaii James Kunane Tokioka was named Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) on May 5, 2023. Most recently, he served as the Deputy Director for the Department of Transportation’s Airports Division. Tokioka began his political career as a member of the Kauai County Council in 1996, where he served for 10 years. He then went on to serve for 16 years as a member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives. Prior to his public service, Tokioka worked his way through the hospitality industry, both in Hawai‘i and across the United States, doing everything from bussing tables to managing hotels and owning restaurants. Tokioka has also worked for Oceanic Time Warner Cable/Spectrum, where he oversaw new business management programs and assisted with securing the largest single contract in the company’s history. Tokioka studied at Holiday University in Mississippi, where he completed the accelerated certification program in Hotel, Food and Beverage, Guest Services and Security Management. Sherry Menor President & CEO Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Sherry Menor-McNamara was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii on September 1, 2013. She is the youngest and first female President and CEO in the Chamber’s 173-year history, as well as the first Asian to serve as the leader of a State Chamber in the nation. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Nationally, she serves on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and on the U.S. Chamber’s Committee of 100. She previously served on the boards of Council of State Chambers (COSC), the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), and Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE). Under her leadership, the Chamber won the 2018 ACCE State Chamber of the Year, and in 2019, won two national Council of State Chambers awards. Sherry is a 2016 graduate of the Omidyar Fellows Leadership Program, founded by eBay’s Pierre Omidyar. She was inducted into the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Hall of Honors, received the Girl Scouts of Hawaii Women of Distinction, and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Business Executive of the Year. In 2017, she was honored with the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation Award and, in 2015, was selected to represent the United States in the Korea Foundation’s Program for Distinguished Individuals in Economy. In 2014, she was recognized as one of the “Top 10 People to Watch” by Pacific Business News. In 2012, she was named one of the “Top 20 People to Watch” by Hawaii Business magazine. Menor-McNamara was also inducted as a Laureate into the 2014 Class of the Junior Achievement of Hawaii Hall of Fame. Additionally, in 2014, she was selected and participated in the prestigious Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs leadership program.

Cafe Julia - Fuller Hall, YWCA

Friday February 6 8:30am - 10:30am HST

Entrepreneurs Sandbox Purple Room

BizBoost: Grant Writing Basics for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

BizBoost Real Results: Guidance on Federal Aid for Business Growth Learn the essentials of effective grant writing in this practical, easy-to-follow session designed for small businesses and nonprofits with Villa Business Consulting. We’ll cover how to identify fun......More

Entrepreneurs Sandbox Purple Room

Friday February 13 10:00am - 11:00am HST

Zoom

BizBoost Webinar: Grant Writing Basics for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

Zoom

Wednesday February 25 8:00am - 12:00pm HST

Cafe Julia, Fuller Hall

BizBoost Small Business Resource Fair

Join us at the BizBoost Small Business Resource Fair in 2026 to help your business grow! Hear from a panel of Federal Funding experts and learn how your business can apply for federal funding opportunities, network with local service providers and business support o......More

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Chamber Weeks 2026: Legislative Meet & Greet Reception presented by Consulate General of Canada

Chamber Weeks 2026: Insights from the Hill: Fireside Chat with U.S. Congressman Ed Case

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