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Calling all businesses in West O'ahu - Councilmember Tupola is bringing a solution-oriented opportunity forward for west side businesses to collaborate in partnership addressing homeless issues in our communities. This is an INFORMATION SESSION. Registration is required: bit.ly/westsidesymposium

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Recap and update of TownHall hosted by Councilmember Andria Tupola on December 5, 2023.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the New DBEDT E-Newsletter!

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

As the holiday season approaches, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands is gearing up to address the growing needs of our communities, exacerbated by the aftermath of the devastating Maui wildfires. The organization is now calling upon compassionate individuals to join its cause as volunteer bell ringers for the upcoming 2023 Statewide Red Kettle Campaign.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Public Comments accepted through 10/31/23

Last week, our partners at the Hawaiʻi Broadband and Digital Equity Office (HBDEO) released the final draft of the State of Hawaiʻi Digital Equity Plan for public comment.

Kiran Polk

Don't miss a beet! Stay up-to-date with the Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

There is an upcoming Property Tax Deadline on September 30, and you and your small business could be impacted. Councilmember Tupola is holding a virtual town hall on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 6pm-7pm. "Are you Paying too Much for Property Tax? Let's talk exemptions, deadlines, new law changes, proposed legislation"

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

In this edition of Haumana, we delve into the ways our programs can leave a lasting impact on future generations.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Execs share the key safeguard measures and employee training necessary to thwart hackers amid the growth of e-commerce and other digital touchpoints.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Discover eight ways social media polls can grow your small business by driving engagement and amplifying your business’s reputation and reach.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Discover customer relationship management (CRM) tools that streamline service, marketing, and sales processes.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Find out everything you need to know about our newly reimagined America’s Top Small Business Awards (formerly Dream Big Awards).

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Learn which of your home expenses can be tax deductible, how to claim those deductions, and what you can do year-round to optimize tax season.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

If you’re applying for a loan to finance your small business, don’t make these common errors in the process.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

To reduce burnout and increase job satisfaction, employers can leverage these employee care and engagement tactics to grow and retain successful teams.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

A performance plan should be a collaborative effort between the manager and the employee to help them overcome obstacles impacting their work product.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Biden-Harris Administration to Begin Accepting Applications on January 9 for SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Monday the January 30, 2023 launch of the Oʻahu Business Recovery (OBR) grant program, a partnership between the City’s Office of Economic Revitalization (OER) and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Solid Appropriations Year; Survey Results/Lessons; Year-End Newsletter

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Apply to KūHana Cohort 10, an 8-week virtual program of evening sessions (6 hours/week) running from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28, 2023.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Earning a $5,000 scholarship is reason enough to celebrate, but on top of that, Nina Pandya earned the distinction of becoming the first University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu Cybersecurity student to receive the new award.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Ka Makana Ali‘i is pleased to host Move O‘ahu Electric on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 12 to 5 p.m. in the parking lot near Taqueria El Ranchero & California Pizza Kitchen at the Center for West O‘ahu.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

A big mahalo to speakers Amy Marvin, President and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodbank, Catherine Pirkle, Associate Professor in Health Policy and Management at UH Manoa and to the host Civil Beat reporter, Brittany Lyte.If you missed the event live or registered to receive the recording, you can checkout the recording.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded the University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu $533,285 for its efforts to address targeted violence and threat prevention. The award is part of the Department’s grant program that works to help prevent incidents of domestic violent extremism, as well as to bolster efforts to counter online radicalization and mobilization to violence.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

West O‘ahu’s official music festival debuts at the Center on Saturday, Oct. 1, with live local entertainment by Ekolu, Fia, Johnny Suite, BET, Pohaku and more.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu student Lindsey Millerd was recently appointed to serve on the Honolulu Youth Commission, which provides youth on O‘ahu with a voice and presence in local government.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Join Louise Greencorn, APRN-Rx to learn how palliative care differs from hospice care, as well as valuable resources about how palliative care can help your family.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

First-generation restaurant owners have leaned on this local nonprofit to get off the ground and stay running during difficult times.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

With Hawaii's primary election now over, and before my general election blackout period starts in a few weeks, I have a lot of catching up with you on my activities over the last two months and on current and future issues.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

One of Hawaii’s newest charter schools turns to an untraditional source of funding to finance its expansion.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Ka Makana Ali‘i is pleased to welcome Football Fanatics by Island Sportswear to the Center for West O‘ahu. The 3,159-square-foot store, located in the Macy’s wing between Valyōu Furniture and H&M, opened its doors on Saturday, July 23.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

The University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu has added three new certificates to its slate of academic program offerings, bringing its total certificates to 14, along with nine degrees and 46 concentrations.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

What started out as an idea sparked from the pandemic is now a new program that aims to streamline students into high demand industries.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Join Chad Cryer, MD, FACS at The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu to learn about simple solutions to prevent them as well as medical and surgical solutions when they occur.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

The University of Hawai‘i Foundation recently welcomed Darian Tolentino Padilla, whose primary responsibility as the foundation’s new associate director of development is to raise funds for UH West O‘ahu.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Ka Makana Ali‘i is pleased to welcome Teapresso to the Center for West O‘ahu.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Give blood and help two special charities. Now through August, Blood Bank of Hawaii has partnered with HUGS to help families with sick children.

D.R. Horton Hawaii

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu’s Dr. Katherine Aumer, an assistant professor of Psychology, presented cross cultural research on emotions conducted by her and her students at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention, which took place May 26 to 29 in Chicago.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Seven Communities Statewide Are Now Certified Blue Zones Communities

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Hawaii Carpenter's Apprenticeship & Training Fund

One in eight people in the United States aged 12 years or older has hearing loss. The condition is even more problematic if unforeseen or abrupt changes in hearing were to occur, which can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Join Ken Pugh PhD, CCC-A at The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu for this free virtual event to learn more about sudden hearing loss.

Queen's Medical Center - West O'ahu

Ka Makana Ali‘i is pleased to welcome Japan’s Ghost Bus experience to the Center’s ‘ohana now through May 1. The Ghost Bus is located in the parking lot of Ka Makana Ali‘i near California Pizza Kitchen and ‘Ōlino by Consolidated Theatres. It is a heart-thumping thrill available at no other shopping center in Hawai‘i.

Ka Makana Ali'i

In this edition of Haumana, we reflect on those values and standards and dive in to how HCATF programs are unique, whether compared to other apprenticeships or to traditional routes of higher education.

Hawaii Carpenter's Apprenticeship & Training Fund

HAWAII—DREAMHOUSE, INC. (“DreamHouse”) and Avalon Development Company LLC (“Avalon”) today announced the development of a three-story mix-use commercial building to be anchored by DreamHouse charter school.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Ka Makana Ali‘i Welcomes Olive Garden to the Center for West O‘ahu

Ka Makana Ali'i

Accepting Applications for Future Navigators

Apply for the new program. Future Navigators connects school and community based hui from across the islands to explore the bio-cultural genius of our place and become stewards of wai + kai.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Applications Now Open for KūHana Cohort 6 Food Systems Edition

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Discover How our Business Community is affected by Domestic Violence - Kapolei Chamber Board of Directors, David Tumilowicz shares how to support his cause and how the increase of domestic violence affects our business community.

Kiran Polk

Small Business Counseling For veterans is now available on the Westside of Oahu

If you are a veteran, spouse of a veteran a reservist, widow of a veteran any veteran connected person and need assistance with starting or growing your business sign-up ASAP to schedule a one on one in person meeting with a business advisor with the Veteran Business Outreach Center.

Central Pacific Bank

West Oahu residents and lawmakers have expressed concern about the military’s approach to outreach and facilities planning in their communities.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

A project of the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu’s Sustainable Community Food Systems program received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Caring for West Oʻahu Let’s Get Vaccinated!

West Oʻahu Cares – Let’s Get Vaccinated At Campbell Industrial Park.

Kapolei Chamber of Commerce

Councilmember Tupola shared some of her priorities and issues that we are facing as we begin 2021.

Kiran Polk

Hosted by the Kapolei Chamber and sponsored by University of Phoenix

Do you find yourself thinking that 'there are not enough hours in the day'? In this workshop we will explore ways to increase efficiency, reduce stress, and how to organize your day using Steven Covey's high-level prioritization scheme.

Kiran Polk

Check out the latest issue of Kapolei Magazine published by Pacific Business News on December 16, 2020. For more information on the content, please contact Kiran Polk: kiranpolk@gmail.com

Kiran Polk
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