Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Receives Chamber Week Proclamation from Governor Ige

January 10, 2019
Chamber of Commerce executives and board leaders from across the state of Hawai‘i headed to the state Capitol on Wednesday, January 9 for a Chamber Week proclamation ceremony with Governor David Ige. Included in the ceremony were the Chamber executives from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Kauai Chamber of Commerce, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce and Maui Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Week will take place from January 15 to 18, 2019 with multiple events to empower local chamber member businesses through involvement in the legislative process and the opportunity to hear from key legislators.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in Chamber Week with all of our fellow Chambers of Commerce in Hawai‘i,” said Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Wendy Laros. “It is an honor to receive this recognition from Governor Ige. This is a significant occasion for us as we join forces with the other Hawai‘i chambers to develop a stronger voice for our members and the business community.”

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit member organization that exists to provide leadership and advocacy for a successful business environment in West Hawaiʻi. For more information, please call 808-329-1758.



KKCC Board Chair J. Porter DeVries, Governor David Ige and KKCC Executive Director Wendy Laros.

Chamber Week 2019

Chamber executives receive Chamber week proclamation from Governor Ige. Pictured from left to right: Executive Officer Miles Yoshioka, President/Secretary Pamela Tumpap, President & CEO Sherry Menor-McNamara, Governor David Ige, Executive Director Wendy Laros and President/CEO Mark Perriello.