Committees and Programs

Committees and Programs

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce committee members volunteer their time to direct and implement the goals of these committees and programs:

Education & Training Committee: Helps in promoting a strong local economy through focusing on workforce development and education issues.

Environment & Natural Resource Committee: Promotes environmentally responsible business practices, advocates for sound environmental policies and educates the membership and the public on how to manage natural resources sustainably in order to preserve and regenerate the environment and enhance our quality of life for future generations.

Events Committee: Assists in providing quality networking opportunities, Chamber functions and fundraising events that support and uphold the Chamber mission, vision and objectives.

Government Affairs Committee: Represents the interest of business with government by focusing on legislative and policy issues impacting the future of our business community while maintaining the unique makeup of our community.

Kuleana Committee: Promotes ethical business practices and environmental stewardship among Chamber members and throughout the state and recognizes exemplary businesses achieving these standards.

Marketing Committee: Communicates the value of the Chamber to its membership and acts as a support function to all other committees, programs and events by focusing on providing marketing services to promote Chamber goals.

The first program of its kind in the state of Hawaii, the Chamber’s Kuleana Green Business Program promotes ethical business practices and environmental stewardship. The word “kuleana” is Hawaiian for right and responsibility. Hence, program members understand their duty as corporate citizens to commit to the “triple bottom line” of financial, social and environmental performance.

Criteria for membership include product/service quality, community relation activities, customer service ideals, employee relations and eco-efficient business practices. Benefits of membership include use of program logo, inclusion in collective marketing campaigns, recognition in Chamber publications and eligibility for the annual Kuleana Award.