12 Sunday, July 30, 2017 Hawaii Tribune-Herald STANDING COMMITTEES Economic Development This committee works to enhance the general business climate on Hawaii Island and to support a stable and healthy economy. The committee encourages development of new industries and the expansion of existing businesses on the Island of Hawai‘i which will enhance the general business climate. Events sponsored by HICC’s Economic Development Committee for members included an all-day workshop challenge where attendees learned the concept of the Design Thinking process; a number of luncheon presentations featuring Hawaiian Telcom, Hilo Medical Center and East Hawaii Regional CEO Dan Brinkman, Dean of the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Carolyn Ma, and “How the Mortality Revolution Impacts Closely Held Family Businesses” presented by Milestone Coach Advisory Services. Other educational presentations included one by Community First titled, “The House IS Burning” and an Interviewing Skills workshop for employers which featured HICC board member Jackie De Luz Watanabe, President of Big Island Toyota. The chairwoman of the Economic HAWAI‘I ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Development Committee is Chamber Vice President Rhea Lee-Moku of Hawai‘i Electric Light Company. Members and member employees are invited to take a more active role and join this committee which meets on each the third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. the Hawaii Innovation Center conference room. Dates and times subject to change. Contact the chamber office if you would like to get involved and be notified of upcoming meetings. Government Affairs The Government Affairs Committee monitors legislative measures at all Walkable Communities Expert Mark Fenton shares how to attain a safe and healthy community while maintaining economic growth through the utilization of sustainable transportation and land use. levels of government that may affect the Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce, its members, or the business community in general. It works closely with the state chamber, the Chamber of Commerce HAWAII, and its alliance of chambers of commerce and trade business organizations to speak with one voice on issues of similar concern 2017 NATIONAL WINNER FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR Be Inspired! HPPA’s nonprofit national park stores are your best source for distinctive items that connect you to the history, culture, wildlife, and geology in your backyard! Meet Makana, our exclusive custom nënë plush. Sales directly support nënë programs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. www.hawaiipacificparks.org Every purchase benefits the parks! Become a member, visit our park stores, shop online, and stay connected. Continued on next page
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