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Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 Aloha Kākou,   The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce warmly reflects on the recent “Pupus & Pros” event, featuring profound insights from Corbett Kalama, President and CEO of RESCO, Inc., Diane Paloma, MBA, PhD, President and CEO of Hawaii Dental Service (HDS), and Elliot Mills, Vice President…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024   See this months April Ka Wai Ola News article below. A recent study conducted by Pacific Resource Partnership (PRP) and highlighted in Pacific Business News sheds light on the economic sentiments of 900 residents across Hawaiʻi. The findings reveal a sobering reality: Click the link below…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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:…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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…

Pupus & Pros Event Recap – March 2024 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…