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We Need Your Kokua!

We Need Your Kokua! Aloha Members and Friends! As we head into Q2 of 2024, your feedback on economic conditions is vital! We’ve streamlined our survey to just 5 quick multiple-choice questions to gain insights into your Q1 experiences. Your input fuels our advocacy for Native Hawaiian businesses and informs government entities. If you’re a…

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NHCC President Mike Rawlins speaks with Billy V on Sunrise HNN.

We Need Your Kokua! NHCC President Mike Rawlins speaks with Billy V on Sunrise HNN Video Link – https://fb.watch/qMrdsI0O-Q/ We’re thrilled to kick off the nominations for the 47th annual 2024 ʻŌʻō Awards! It’s a time of year when we come together to shine a spotlight on remarkable Kānaka leaders who have left an indelible mark on…

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ʻŌʻō Award Nominations are Open Now Through March 15

We Need Your Kokua! Founded in 1974, the purpose of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (NHCC) was to create a foundation of influence for Native Hawaiian business owners and professionals among their non-Hawaiian peers. Ed Auld, a founding member of the NHCC, often said that Hawaiian businessmen considered themselves businessmen that happened to be…

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Ōʻō Award Nominations Open Now – March 15th!

We Need Your Kokua! We’re thrilled to kick off the nominations for the 47th annual 2024 ʻŌʻō Awards! It’s a time of year when we come together to shine a spotlight on remarkable Kānaka leaders who have left an indelible mark on the Hawaiian community. Do you know an exceptional Kānaka leader who deserves recognition? Simply click…

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Made in Hawaii 2024 Presents YOUR FUTURE IN E-COMMERCE

We Need Your Kokua! Attention all Native Hawaiian owned businesses!  Exciting news! OHA has teamed up with DBED and Tourism to bring you a FREE seminar: “Your Future in E-Commerce” on Feb. 21! Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Time: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM Venue: Ala Moana Hotel Join us for insights, networking, and a…

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2024 Economic Conference

We Need Your Kokua! Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, we kicked off the year with a 2024 Economic Forum. The event aimed to provide crucial economic indicators for Native Hawaiian businesses navigating a projected 1.3% upturn in the economy. Special thanks to our amazing participants: – George “Umi” Akana…

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Hawaiian Language Month Speaks to Native Hawaiian Commerce

We Need Your Kokua! Celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), designated in February to encourage the use and preservation of the Hawaiian language, is also a pivotal aspect of Native Hawaiian commerce. Cultural Identity and Branding: the Hawaiian language is an integral part of Native Hawaiian identity. By promoting and normalizing the use of…

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2024 Prince Kūhiō Entry Application

We Need Your Kokua! 2024 Prince Kūhiō Entry Application visit linktr.ee/aohcc PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS: All participants in units must be in matching uniform or dress code Vehicle units must have a floral display or decor Vehicle units must have an identifying banner and/or car magnet signs All units must have a theme that tastefully represents Hawaiʻi…

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Governor Green Honors Legacy and Excellence: Celebrating 50 Years of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce

We Need Your Kokua! On Friday, January 12, 2024, Governor Green recognized the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce for five decades of service.  “In its 50th year, the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce continues to be an exemplar of excellence, innovation, and resilience, embodying the enduring spirit of the Native Hawaiian people”. The Governor continued; “I…

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2024 NHCC Hawai’i Economic Forum

We Need Your Kokua! Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, we kicked off the year with a 2024 Economic Forum.  The event was to provide important economic indicators for Native Hawaiian businesses to navigate successfully in an economy projected to be up 1.3%. Special thanks to our participants: George “Umi” Akana…

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