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2024 Prince Kūhiō Entry Application
Navigating Economic Realities: Insights from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce 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…
Read MoreGovernor Green Honors Legacy and Excellence: Celebrating 50 Years of the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
Navigating Economic Realities: Insights from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce 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…
Read More2024 NHCC Hawai’i Economic Forum
Navigating Economic Realities: Insights from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce 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…
Read MoreChristmas Pā’ina 2023
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Navigating Economic Realities: Insights from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi Economic Outlook Conference 2024 By Andrew Rosen As we enter the new year, businesses across Hawaii are charting their courses for 2024. Budgets and strategies are being carefully crafted to align with the goals and aspirations of our local economy. However, in this…
Read MoreStart Building A Real Estate Portfolio Out of State
Navigating Economic Realities: Insights from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Start Building A Real Estate Portfolio Out of State By Bleys Wright Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, my real estate journey began in 2021, investing in out-of-state cashflowing assets while juggling my roles as a husband, father, servicemember, and community servant. Even though the…
Read MoreThe Next 50 Years for The Native Hawaiian Chamber
Navigating Economic Realities: Insights from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce An Interview with Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce Board President, Timmy Wailehua By Andrew Rosen & Timmy Wailehua Andrew Rosen interviewed Timmy Wailehua, President of the NHCC, to get his thoughts on the new direction of the Chamber as it enters its next 50…
Read MoreHonorees of the 46th Annual ʻŌʻō Awards
Navigating Economic Realities: Insights from the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce By Andrew Rosen, Executive Director Our kūpuna taught us, “Na ke kanaka mahiʻai ka imu ō nui (Pukui 2239)” A well-filled imu belongs to the one who tills the soil. As we continue to rise out of the chaos of the pandemic, we take…
Read MoreProject Ho‘omana to Accelerate Small Business Growth
By Andrew Rosen, NHCC Executive Director It is well documented that 50% of micro and small businesses will go out of business after five years. Native Hawaiian business stats are even worse. There are several reasons for failure, however, we will focus on ways to increase the growth and sustainability of Native Hawaiian micro…
Read MoreA Plan Doesnʻt Matter if Youʻre Not Going to Use it!
Like Prince Kūhiō, We Too Must Plan! A Plan Doesn’t Matter If You’re Not Going to Use It! By Ian Kealiʻi Custino “We need a plan,” is a phrase you often hear people say. What does that really mean? If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur or executive, it should mean a strategic process aligning deliverables…
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