Welcome to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce!

The Kona Coast City Lifestyle Magazine Leadership Summit on October 23, 2026 brings together more than 100 of the Big Island’s most forward‑thinking owners, executives, and rising leaders for a full day dedicated to peak performance at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai. Read More

Check out Umeke’s Catering event space on Thursday, September 24, from 12 PM - 3 PM! Enjoy pupus and drinks on the house, a photo booth, live music, and more. The event is free and open to the community. RSVP by September 17. Email catering@umekesrestaurant.com. Read More

Kona Community Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Read More

Aloha Theatre is pleased to announce open auditions for Nunsense, the beloved musical comedy about five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken who find themselves in an unexpected predicament—and turn to the stage to solve it. Read More

As we prepare to welcome the world back to Kailua-Kona for the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship, IRONMAN invites the community to stop by, meet the team, talk story, and learn more about this year’s event. Read More

Join The Kohala Center at their September Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These half-day opportunities are designed for community members to meet and deepen their pilina with ‘āina as a hui. Our cherished ‘ili ‘āina at Keawewai on Kohala Mountain and Niuli‘i in North Kohala guide us to foster the knowledge, values, and skills needed to care for places that care for us. Read More

Malama Kai Foundation’s September ReefTalks coincides with World Manta Day on September 17. Guest speaker Keller Laros, co-founder of Manta Pacific Research Foundation, will discuss Kona's resident manta ray population and the research efforts underway to support their conservation. Read More

Award-winning illusionist Josh Farley is bringing his Magic Across America Tour to the Aloha Theatre on Sunday, September 20, with two performances at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM. The performances at Aloha Theatre mark the Big Island stop on the nationwide tour and promise an unforgettable experience. Read More

Open to the community, seasoned runners, health enthusiasts, or those looking to start the new year right! Runners will get their “cold start” with a splash of HOST Park’s deep seawater while running along the Kona coastline and end with a “warm finish” as they cross the line and join the energetic celebration. Read More

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and the Kailua Village Business Improvement District, together with IRONMAN World Championship, invite you to help celebrate athletes who finish the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, with “Medal Perks.” Read More

Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital is joining thousands of people and their pets around the world for the “World’s Largest Pet Walk” on Saturday, September 26 in Waimea. The World’s Largest Pet Walk encourages everyone to enjoy the health benefits of being active with pets. Read More

Tim Brunt founded Archspan Holdings with the goal of acquiring a small business from a retiring owner. After nearly 20 years in corporate sales and marketing, Tim is excited to bring that experience to small business ownership and continue a successful company's legacy in the community. Read More

Lanihau Properties, LLC, is excited to announce Marissa Harman as its Vice President, Land Management and Real Estate Development. She will manage a complex portfolio of agricultural, conservation and commercial lands. Read More

Keauhou Community Day returns for its fourth year on Saturday, Sept. 26, bringing the community together to mālama ʻāina, honor Keauhou’s cultural heritage and care for the places that connect generations of people to this special place. Read More

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West Hawaii Region announced a $2M grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to the West Hawaii Region Hospital Foundation to establish an adolescent inpatient behavioral health unit at Kona Community Hospital. Read More

This FREE Swim Clinic in Kona is for you if you are 1) signed up for the Ironman event on October 10th in Kona, 2) new to the ocean and nervous about your swim, or 3) a slow swimmer worried about the cutoff time. Read More

Join for an evening in support of Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center and the patients and communities we serve. this special evening on Saturday, October 17 at Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection brings together community members, partners, and supporters to help expand access to healthcare across Hawai‘i Island. Read More

Mark your calendars as Hawaiʻi’s oldest food festival begins brewing for another unforgettable celebration of Kona Coffee, culture, community, and aloha! Experience ten days of Kona coffee farm tours, tastings, cultural events, live entertainment, competitions, artisan markets, and traditions that have made the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival a treasured annual event. Read More