Sip & Socialize
Nov
12

Sip & Socialize

Starting at 5:30 pm and running until 8:30 pm, this event will be an evening of fun, camaraderie, and forging valuable professional relationships!

Admission includes a tasty assortment of appetizers and one complimentary drink ticket. Additional food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

Sign up before spaces fill up - see you there and don't forget your business cards!

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Small Business Connector
Nov
12

Small Business Connector

Entrepreneurs and small businesses can get in-person support at Coworking Hub on the second Wednesday of each month from the City’s Resource Connector team.

How It Works: A Resource Connector will listen and get to know you and your business. Then they will match your business with nonprofits and support organizations that are experts in their fields.

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Family Literacy & Education Series
Nov
6

Family Literacy & Education Series

INPEACE is excited to offer our ʻOhana Engagement Series hosted by Our Early Literacy Institute. The Family Literacy and Cultural Education Workshop is a four-part series featuring Dr. Kū Kahakalau, she will cover the four aspects of Mauli, or self-identity.

Join us for this workshop series starting November 6, 2025, at 5:00pm on Zoom. Our first workshop will cover Lawena (Behavior)!

Come ready for a night of fun for the whole family!

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Find Your Voice: Public Speaking with Confidence
Nov
5

Find Your Voice: Public Speaking with Confidence

Strong communication is one of the most powerful tools in business and leadership. Whether you’re presenting to clients, leading a team, or speaking at community events, the ability to deliver your message clearly and confidently can set you apart.

Join us for an interactive professional development class on public speaking with special guest speaker, Sherry Menor, President & CEO at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. Hear directly from Sherry how she has become a dynamic speaker and learn how to overcome nerves, sharpen your delivery, and engage any audience. Participants will learn practical techniques for structuring speeches, improving vocal presence, and using body language effectively.

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Pūpū’s & Pro’s: Leadership from Native Hawaiian Executives
Nov
4

Pūpū’s & Pro’s: Leadership from Native Hawaiian Executives

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce invites you to Pūpū’s & Pro’s — an intimate, talk story–style leadership event hosted at Pacific Business News in downtown Honolulu. The evening will kick off with opening remarks from Lei Pedro, Publisher & Market President of Pacific Business News, our event sponsor, who will share a warm welcome and insights from her own leadership and mentoring journey. From there, we’ll shift into small-group talk story sessions featuring three accomplished Native Hawaiian executives who will share their real-world experiences, challenges, and leadership lessons. Attendees will rotate between small group sessions, spending time with each speaker for focused mentorship and open conversation — paired with delicious pūpū’s and refreshments to enjoy throughout the evening.

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OHA Beneficiary Workshops: Hawaiʻi Island
Nov
3
to Nov 6

OHA Beneficiary Workshops: Hawaiʻi Island

Join the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) this November for three Big Island Beneficiary Workshops, created as a space to to uplift Native Hawaiian voices and honor the needs of the lāhui. These gatherings are an important opportunity to share what matters most to the Hawaiian community, and how OHA can best serve and support you.

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2nd Annual Latino Business Awards
Nov
1

2nd Annual Latino Business Awards

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Día de los Muertos and honor outstanding Latino businesses with the prestigious Latino Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Teremana Tequila and SafeRide Hawaiʻi. This extraordinary night takes place at Historic Hangar 79 on Ford Island.

🎁 Prizes & Raffles – Win fabulous prizes through casino winnings and raffles held throughout the evening.

🏆 Latino Business Awards – Celebrate the remarkable achievements of local Latino businesses and their lasting impact on our community.

🛍 Business Expo Opportunity – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members can reserve a booth (additional fee applies) to showcase their products or services. Please review display and sales guidelines in the ticket description.

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Cost of Living Summit
Oct
17

Cost of Living Summit

This year's summit is built around the Chamber's 2030 Blueprints bold roadmap to a more competitive, affordable Hawaii. Through two main sessions, we'll examine how infrastructure, housing, and civic action intersect with rising costs, and what role you can play in the fight for a livable future.

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2025 AI Pitch Competition
Oct
15

2025 AI Pitch Competition

Compete for $25,000 in AWS and PREDICTif services to launch your AI solution!

The 2025 AI Pitch Competition is hosted by HISBDC and HTDC and sponsored by AWS and PREDICTif Solutions. Finalists will pitch their AI-driven business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win $25,000 in AWS and PREDICTif services. The live pitch event will take place on October 15, 2025, at the HTDC Sandbox in Honolulu. This is an opportunity to showcase innovation, network with industry leaders, and compete for startup support.

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SPEED Task Force Webinar
Oct
14

SPEED Task Force Webinar

Join us for an exclusive webinar with Representative Greggor Ilagan, Chair of Economic Development & Technology, as he provides insights on the newly launched SPEED Task Force.

Established by the Legislature earlier this year through HCR157 (2025), this initiative is tasked with addressing permitting challenges that delay housing, business growth, and economic development across the state of Hawaiʻi. 
 

This is a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand how the Task Force is working to support a stronger local economy.

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Small Business Connector
Oct
8

Small Business Connector

Entrepreneurs and small businesses can get in-person support at Coworking Hub on the second Wednesday of each month from the City’s Resource Connector team.

How It Works: A Resource Connector will listen and get to know you and your business. Then they will match your business with nonprofits and support organizations that are experts in their fields.

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48th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival
Jul
19
to Jul 20

48th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival

This festival showcases fifteen of Hawaiʻi’s finest hālau, and features live music, cultural workshops, a Hawaiian crafts mākeke, cultural demonstrations, and other ʻohana activities that highlight Hawaiian culture.

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Design Your Business Model Workshop
Jul
17

Design Your Business Model Workshop

A well-designed business model is the foundation of a successful enterprise. This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of creating or refining your business model to ensure it aligns with your vision, serves your target market effectively, and creates sustainable value.

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Lahaina Palengke Night
Jun
22

Lahaina Palengke Night

Get ready for a fun-filled evening at Lahaina Palengke Night on Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Lahaina Cannery Mall!

Enjoy delicious food, apparel & gift vendors, family-friendly entertainment, and small business resources—all in one place!

Support our Filipino entrepreneurs and don’t forget to stop by our Social Enterprise Program table to learn more about the amazing work happening in our community.

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Business Hui – July
Jun
17

Business Hui – July

A space created for Businesses to connect, collaborate, share experiences and resources. SPECIAL NOTE - Please see the following registration process: Upon registration, you will be emailed a link to our Digital Intake Form to be completed by NEW PARTICIPANT(s) of the Center for Entrepreneurship. A Zoom link will be emailed to all attendees upon registration.

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Lahaina Stong Mākeʻe
Jun
14

Lahaina Stong Mākeʻe

Come out and support the Lahaina Strong Mākeʻe on Saturday, June 14th from 4PM–8PM at 1000 Office Rd, Lahaina (Kapalua)! Enjoy food, live music, local vendors, and more in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Follow @officiallahainastrongmakeke and support our foreign-born, Limited English Proficient, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Filipino, and COFA entrepreneurs as they share their talents and stories.

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9th Annual Hawai‘i on the Hill
Jun
8
to Jun 11

9th Annual Hawai‘i on the Hill

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, in partnership with U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono hosts this highly anticipated 4-day initiative in Washington D.C. Don't miss the chance to travel to the nation's capital to meet with federal officials, tour D.C. and showcase Hawaiʻi's industries and products with members of congress.

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The Women Entrepreneurs Conference
May
2

The Women Entrepreneurs Conference

The Women Entrepreneurs Conference is focused on helping women entrepreneurs grow their business by providing information on access to capital, revenue growth opportunities, financial management, networking and connecting, and inspiration by learning from successful women business owners.

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2025 NHOA Small Business Summit
Apr
28
to Apr 30

2025 NHOA Small Business Summit

Join us in Honolulu, Hawaii for the 2025 Small Business Summit hosted by NHOA, an annual event that brings together businesses, government agencies and industry experts for 3 days of all things GovCon! Get important information and updates, engage with attendees and connect with resources to help you thrive in the federal marketplace.

Visit the Hawaii Small Business Office-sponsored table and register your small business to participate in state contracting opportunities.

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