Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Young Professionals

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The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii’s Young Professionals program is a meaningful networking group of dedicated, talented young professionals ranging in age from 21-39. The Young Professionals (YP) program, established by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii in 2011, is a meaningful networking group comprised of approximately 200 talented and dedicated young professionals between the ages of 21-39. The program offers opportunities for young business leaders to exchange ideas and engage in professional development workshops and share common interests, while getting an insider’s view of Hawaii’s dynamic business scene. As the leading resource for young business professionals in Hawaii, the YP program serves to develop future leaders and build relationships that positively impact Hawaii’s business community and economy.

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for this month’s YP Professional Development Class! 🌺 Presented by Kaiser Permanente, w...
10/07/2026

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for this month’s YP Professional Development Class! 🌺 Presented by Kaiser Permanente, we had the opportunity to talk story with Chris Iwamura, CEO of Rainbow Drive-In, about his journey from California’s tech industry back home to Hawaii and into his family’s business.

Chris shared his perspective on navigating a non-linear career path, balancing legacy with innovation, mentorship, and what it means to lead with people at the center. Mahalo, Chris, for such an open and thoughtful conversation and for sharing your experiences with our YP community!

For this Mana Monday, we are recognizing Richmond Luzar, Founder & Principal of Aura Strategies, a public interest consu...
10/05/2026

For this Mana Monday, we are recognizing Richmond Luzar, Founder & Principal of Aura Strategies, a public interest consulting firm specializing in nonprofit lobbying. Since its inception in 2025, the firm has passed multiple measures in the housing and healthcare sectors and secured more than $500,000 in government grants. Richmond recently received Pacific Business News’ 40 Under 40 award.

Before Aura Strategies, Richmond served as a Policy and Communications Director at the Honolulu City Council and worked as a lobbyist at a local firm. He is a member of the YP Civic Engagement Committee, which is currently preparing for the annual Cost of Living Summit on October 15.

When asked why he continues to renew his YP membership, he says, “Young people aren’t just the leaders of the future, we’re the leaders now. The more we get to know each other, the more good things we can get done.”

60 young professionals on our Cost of Living Housing Bus Tour were asked if they know someone who left Hawaiʻi and isn't...
10/03/2026

60 young professionals on our Cost of Living Housing Bus Tour were asked if they know someone who left Hawaiʻi and isn't coming back. Nearly every hand went up✋.

YP member Erika Galarneau was on that bus and shares the story in Hawaii Business Magazine. The group toured three Oʻahu housing developments with Housing Hawaiʻi's Future, then mapped out the neighborhoods they want to call home.

What would it take for you to stay? Help us answer that at the 4th Annual YP Cost of Living Summit, presented by Tradewind Group, on October 15.

Read Erika's story: https://ow.ly/f9AG50ZTMXC

Register at the link in bio!

Mahalo to our media sponsor Hawaii Business Magazine!

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for YP Exec Connect! 🌺From early learning to higher education, our members heard direct...
10/01/2026

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for YP Exec Connect! 🌺

From early learning to higher education, our members heard directly from three executives shaping Hawaii's future in the education realm.

A big mahalo to our speakers for sharing their time and insights:
🎓 Jennifer La'a, President & CEO, Liliuokalani Trust
🎓 Dr. Megan McCorriston, CEO, Seagull Schools
🎓 Dr. Carlos Peñaloza, Chancellor, Leeward CC & UH West O'ahu

Mahalo also to Enterprise Rent-A-Car and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union for making this member-exclusive event possible!

Join YP in Celebrating Pride! March with us in the Honolulu Pride Parade! 🌈 Register by tomorrow (October 1) to guarante...
09/30/2026

Join YP in Celebrating Pride! March with us in the Honolulu Pride Parade! 🌈 Register by tomorrow (October 1) to guarantee a complimentary shirt!

The YP Program and Northwestern Mutual Hawai'i are excited to march for equity and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in the Honolulu Pride Parade on Saturday, October 17! The YP and Northwestern Mutual Hawai'i continues to commit to a more inclusive Hawaii for all professionals through participating as a collective group for this year's parade. The YP’s invite our LGBTQ+ YP network and all allies to join.

In addition to a shirt, your registration will come with additional pride related merchandise. YP's are welcome to bring additional Pride celebration items for the experience.

To ensure you get the right sized shirt, please register here by tomorrow (October 1): https://events.nm.com/VgydV0

Registration will remain open until October 12.

What does leading with values actually look like? 🌺Join us for an interactive Professional Development Class with Tina A...
09/30/2026

What does leading with values actually look like? 🌺

Join us for an interactive Professional Development Class with Tina Andrade, President & CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi. She'll share the real work behind values-driven leadership: making tough ethical calls, building trust over time, and creating a culture people don't want to leave.

YP PDC: PEOPLE, PURPOSE, AND POSSIBILITY
📅 Thursday, October 8
🕣 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 Private downtown location

Mahalo to Kaiser Permanente for being a Program Sponsor!

Register: https://business.cochawaii.org/events/register/1114900

Meet the voices behind the conversation. 👋Swipe through to meet the people joining us to explore the issues young profes...
09/28/2026

Meet the voices behind the conversation. 👋

Swipe through to meet the people joining us to explore the issues young professionals are navigating today — from the cost of housing and managing finances to supporting a family and building a future in Hawaii.

📅 Thursday, October 15
📍 Prince Waikiki

Mahalo to Tradewind Group for being a presenting sponsor.

Register here: https://business.cochawaii.org/events/details/4th-annual-yp-cost-of-living-summit-presented-by-tradewind-group-111484

From early learning to higher education, hear directly from three executives helping shape Hawaii’s future.YP members on...
09/15/2026

From early learning to higher education, hear directly from three executives helping shape Hawaii’s future.

YP members only.

YP Exec Connect presented by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
📅 Thursday, September 24
🕚 11:45 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Private downtown location
🍽️ Lunch and beverages included

At the table:
📚 Jennifer La’a, President & CEO, Liliuokalani Trust
📚 Dr. Megan McCorriston, CEO, Seagull Schools
📚 Dr. Carlos Peñaloza, Chancellor, Leeward CC & UH West O’ahu

Mahalo to Enterprise Rent-A-Car andHawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union for making the member-exclusive event possible!

Register:
https://business.cochawaii.org/events/register/1114898

09/05/2026

The 4th Annual Cost of Living Summit, presented by Tradewind Group, is where young professionals get the tools, people, and plan to move Hawaiʻi forward — right now.

This year we're tackling housing, wages and careers, and the real cost of starting a family — tied to the Chamber's 2030 Blueprint. We close it out with our Staying Rooted workshops on growing deep here and leading at home.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 8AM–6PM | Prince Waikiki
🔗 Link in bio to register

Join us for an interactive professional development class on Redefining Success with special guest speaker Chris Iwamura...
09/02/2026

Join us for an interactive professional development class on Redefining Success with special guest speaker Chris Iwamura, CEO of Rainbow Drive-In. Hear directly from Chris on his journey from working in California's tech industry to returning home and eventually leading his family's restaurant. He'll talk story about the pivots, leadership, and lessons that shaped his path.

Through candid, conversational storytelling, participants will explore what it really looks like to build a career and lead with purpose, even when the path isn't a straight one.

Join us at cochawaii.org/ypevents

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733 Bishop Street, Suite 1200
Honolulu, HI
96813

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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