UPCOMING EVENTSCHAMBER EVENTSJune 29 - 166th Annual Membership Luncheon with Keynote: Dan Beckerman, President & CEO, AEG Worldwide

August 4 - Young Professionals Exec Connect

August 11 - FocusON: Access to Capital

August 18 - Annual Employment Law Seminar

For more information on all events, to register or to join the Chamber, visit cochawaii.org or call 808-545-4300.

MEMBER EVENTSJuly 20 » American Heart Association: Free Workshop: Workplace Health Solutions

July 24 » Aloha United Way Society of Young Leaders 2016 Knockerball Tournament

July 28 » Paci� c Business News Healthiest Employers Pau Hana Carnival

August 13 » ES&A Supervisor Saturday

August 16 » American Logistics Association Hawaii Expo

At the Chamber, collaboration is a mantra weapply to any initiative because we believe that by working together, the more we can accomplish. � is is why we are excited to join forces with the Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) by entering into an operations management agreement, which encompasses management of HFMA’s operations including marketing communications, events and administrative functions, including membership. � is partnership will serve to continue to grow HFMA’s and the Chamber’s programming and, in particular, its Manufacturing in Hawaii initiative, which has resulted in a revitalization of the local manufacturing industry. � e Chamber is leading a Manufacturing in Hawaii initiative to increase and diversify this industry in Hawaii and promote the importance of this growing industry to our state. Over the past two legislative sessions, we’ve successfully lobbied for a total of $3 million in grants in support of manufacturers. � e Chamber is the exclusive state a� liate for the National Manufacturers Association. We have also been a strong supporter of our state’s food manufacturers, particularly with our annual Hawaii on the Hill initiative, which showcases Hawaii-made foods and industries to Congressional leaders, national association executives and other representatives. Our commitment to serving this industry and all of our members continues with this agreement with HFMA. � ere are over 1,000 manufacturers in Hawaii accounting for 71 percent of the state’s export share

and providing over 13,500 jobs with an average annual compensation of over $42,800, or 15 percent more than other private non-farm jobs. In fact, this industry has one of the highest multiplier e� ects. We look forward to continuing to support this industry in Hawaii so that we can successfully make products in Hawaii for Hawaii, as well as promote the Hawaii brand internationally.

For Hawaii, in particular, buying local food includes a variety of health and economic bene� ts. � e positivee� ects on Hawaii’s economy of buying local produce and products are often understated or overlooked. � roughout the course of a year, local residents spend over $3 billion on food expenditures.

According to the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism, roughly 85-90 percent of Hawaii’s foods are imported. Based on these statistics, alone, buying locally grown or made goods has signi� cant potential to grow Hawaii’s economy. Estimates show that by exchanging only 10 percent of the foods we import for local foods, Hawaii could bene� t from an additional $313 million � owing into the economy. It is also estimated that exchanging 30 percent would produce over 2,000 new jobs. Aside from economic bene� ts, local consumers would, of course, bene� t from the added taste, freshness, health and environmental bene� ts of buying local.

With agriculture still an important sector of our local economy, the Chamber supports the Hawaii Department of Agriculture’s (HDOA) Buy Local, It Matters initiative to encourage residents to support

Hawaii farmers by making conscious decisions to purchase locally grown products. In March, the Chamber hosted � e Future of Farming event in partnership with its Young Professionals program to provide members with the opportunity to learn about the future of farming and agriculture in our state from the point of view of young professionals working in the industry. For more information about Buy Local, It Matters, visit the Agricultural Development section of DOA’s website at hdoa.hawaii.gov.

CHAMBER AND HFMA JOIN FORCES

Welcome New Members

Welcome New Young Professionals

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RIan Bigelow Locations LLC

Casey ColladoHawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

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Elisa JonesMann Mortgage

Daniel KaananaHawaiian Airlines

Darrah KauhaneHawaiian Eye Foundation

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Melissa Miyashiro Blue Planet Foundation

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Tiffany M. Tsang University of Hawaii System

Shanna Uyeda Honolulu HomeLoans

Extending the Queen’s Mission

www.queenshealthsystems.orgThe Queen’s Health Systems is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit family of companies.

North Hawai‘i Community Hospital The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu

Molokai General HospitalThe Queen’s Medical Center

Hawai‘i’s Health Care Leader

Over 150 years ago, Queen Emma & KingKamehameha IV had a vision to build a hospital tobring quality health care to the people of Hawai‘i.The Queen’s Health Systems has now extended

that mission to four hospitals dedicated to preserving,protecting, and perpetuating the health of Native

Hawaiians and all the people of Hawai‘i.

THE QUEEN’S HEALTH SYSTEMS

July 15, issue of Chamber Voice, PBN www.cochawaii.org

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Sherry Menor-McNamara, President & CEO

“As an independent and progressive � nancial management company, INPAC Wealth Solutions’ mantra isto Dream – Plan – Live. Being a member of the Chamber provides our � rm with the opportunity to help support Hawaii’s business community and also to network and develop long-lasting, meaningful relationships with some of the top business people

in the state. We appreciate the many educational forums and workshops conducted by the organization and for keeping our � rm informed on key business initiatives and legislative developments we otherwise might not be aware of. � e Chamber is a valued partner and we look forward to many years of collaboration with them.”

- KARL SADANAGA, Associate, INPAC Wealth Solutions

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