Welcome to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce!

Just like the in-person seminar, but from the safety of your home or work office, this year’s virtual seminar will be jam packed with helpful information. The experts of Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris, Knorek Attorneys at Law will present up-to-the-minute information on recent significant employment law developments on the most pressing legal issues that impact employers, including new laws on COVID-19, ADA and immigration. Read More >>>

HCFCU is pleased to announce Sharon Sakai as the newest member of its Board of Directors. 

The HCFCU Board includes Chairman Dwight Manago, Vice Chairman Daryl Kurozawa, Treasurer Lloyd Tanaka, and Secretary David S. De Luz Jr. Ms. Sakai joins other board members Peggy M. Ciriako, Russell Komo, Tom Griffiths, and Merrick Nishimoto. Read More >>>

The Best of Everything West Hawaii has to offer as voted by West Hawaii Today readers.

Congratulations to all the winners which include over 90 Chamber members. Read More >>>

Hospital-wide census: 61
2  total COVID-19 patients
1 ICU (of 7 total ICU patients)
1 Med Surg COVID Unit 
0 ventilator(s) in use for COVID patient(s)
0 vaccinated COVID patients in-house
74 COVID long-haul patients  Read More >>>

Currently providing vaccinations free of charge to all patients ages 18 and over. Choice of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (1 dose) or Moderna (2 dose). Note: Due to short supply of the J&J vaccine, it may not be available at all times.  Walk-ins are available Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Read More >>>

The Federal Reserve’s 2021 Small Business Credit Survey is open for responses, and the Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) is a partner on this effort. By taking the survey, you contribute to data that directly informs the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, and others-ultimately benefitting your business and other businesses. Take the 10-minute survey now. The survey closes November 19, 2021.  Read More >>>

Extends Driver’s License Expirations, Clarifies Who Pays for Employee COVID Testing.

Gov. David Ige issued the latest Emergency Proclamation Related to the State’s COVID-19 DELTA Response, keeping in place the Safe Travels program and statewide mask mandates Read More >>>

Wendy Laros, President and CEO of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, was a speaker at  the recent virtual health Town Hall series which was aimed at informing Hawaii Island residents on all things COVID-19 Response.

Town Hall series are presented in partnership with the County of Hawaii Mayor's Office, NaLeo TV,  Department of Health and Department of Education. Read More >>>