The foundation of most Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce activities is to provide networking opportunities, training, and education for our member businesses.
Focus Luncheons feature speakers from the business community and government on topics of interest to the Chamber membership and the community at large. KKCC’s Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon in June focuses on conducting annual chamber business: new officers and the board of directors are installed, graduates of the Chamber’s annual Ulumau leadership series receive their diplomas and West Hawaii recipients of annual Hawaii Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards are recognized.
Each month, the Chamber updates its members about local business issues, Chamber activities and new services in the community through the Connections Newsletter. The newsletter is emailed or direct-mailed to each member and is also available online.
AfterHours Mixers, hosted monthly by member businesses throughout West Hawaii, focus on having fun, enjoying great food and meeting other members of the business community, The Chamber also hosts BeforeHours and NoonTime meetings focusing on member business needs.
Evening of Elegance
This annual event is one of the most anticipated social events in Kona, helping to raise funds to support the Chamber programs, services and opportunities provided to our community.
The Chamber’s annual Expo features more than 90 exhibitors in the local home industry. This event brings together Chamber businesses with the community for a weekend of home improvement and building ideas.
This annual conference explores ways we can utilize our local resources to tackle our island challenges and global environmental issues.
In its 14th year, the Annual Golf Tournament provides lively competition, great prizes and a chance for participants to mingle at the festive awards ceremony.
This innovative conference presents eco-friendly ideas and implementation strategies to attendees and recognizes a local business with the Kuleana Green Business Award.