Welcome to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce!

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo will host a virtual public meeting on the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the decommissioning of the Hōkū Keʻa telescope on Maunakea on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 5:30–7 p.m.

The Hōkū Keʻa decommissioning DEA notice for accepting public comments was posted on Sept. 9. To register for the virtual public meeting and/or to learn more about the process. Read More >>>

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held Thursday, September 23, at Kona Commons Shopping Center, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

No appointment is needed and there is no charge for the vaccine. Please bring an ID and insurance card (if you have one). Read More >>>

Kona Earth is a family-owned and operated coffee farm on the Big Island.  Their authentic, single estate 100% Kona coffee is hand-picked and small-batch roasted for rich flavor and incredible freshness. They take great care in nurturing the trees and tending to every phase of the process, from picking the cherry to roasting the green, then shipping the freshest coffee right to your doorstep.  Read More >>>

Mother-daughter business partnership duo Juslyn and Chelsey Ikeda have been selected by the USPS to operate the Keauhou Contract Postal Unit (CPU) effective immediately. The Ikeda’s are the owners of Suite Possibilities, and bring extensive experience in mail handling services.  Read More >>>

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to appreciate life, time and ‘ohana. While the pandemic has been difficult on everyone, our Kupuna community have not only been put at high risk, but also unable to spend time with their family, friends, and community.

Together, let’s bring their “HAPPY DAYS” back with Kupuna Appreciation Month this September at KTA & the County of Hawaii Parks & Recreation Elderly Division. Read More >>>

Art enthusiasts and those with a love for the Hawaiian culture are invited to learn more about kapa and the artists dedicated to creating and sharing this fiber art by attending two special events in September.
Sat., Sep. 25, 2021, 3:30 – 4:30pm Curator Tour and Thur., Sept. 30, 5:00 – 6:30pm  Nā Kapa Kuʻina Artist Talk Story  Read More >>>

Hawaiian Telcom will be hosting a cyber security event on October 7th where we'll discuss cyber security trends in Hawaii, current cyber threat landscape, compliance frameworks and more. Read More >>>

Support local Ag, start your fresh produce delivery program just in time for the holiday's

The philosophy of a CSA is more of a relationship than a simple convenience or a give and take of produce for cash; it is based on mutual respect between the customer and the farmers. Read More >>>

Life Insurance Awareness Month Presentation Brought to you by the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals with guest speaker Kona-Kohala Chamber Member Bryson Hiro. 

Kona-Kohala Chamber member pricing, courtesy thanks to Hawai’i island Chamber Read More >>>

“The peak summer season ended with August revenue and room rates remaining strong for Hawaii’s hotel industry statewide compared to August 2019,” said John De Fries, HTA president and CEO. “However, the rise in COVID-19 cases and subsequent hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant reminds us that we’re still in a fluid situation as we approach the seasonally slower fall period for travel.” Read More >>>

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has announced that it is resuming its Kukulu Ola and Aloha Aina programs, and seeking proposals from the community. HTA has issued two Request for Proposals (RFPs) to provide funding support to qualified nonprofit organizations and programs that will perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and preserve natural resources in 2022. Read More >>>