Kona Kohala Chamber Connections Newsletter

Mahalo Kona by the Sea for the April AfterHours

Kona by the Sea Host -Dave Hadrick Photo by Julie Ziemelis

Welcome New Members

NEW MEMBERS - Kona Family Fishing Charters from left: Dennis Cintas and Lee Cochran. Photo by Julie Ziemelis

Earth and Ocean Festival

HAPA performed on April 21st at the Keauhou Beach Resort where hundreds of local residents and tourists enjoyed the annual Earth & Ocean Festival. Photo by KKCC

2012 Green Practices Flag Contest

The Green Practices Flag Contest invites teachers and students to create “flags” using recycled materials such as old sheets, cloth or paper. Photo by KKCC

2nd Annual Grand Green Homes Tour

Earth Day was well spent by those who toured their choice of the “green” homes highlighted by the second Kona-Kohala Grand Green Homes Tour.

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Chamber News

Chamber Golf Tourney Tees Off At The Club At Hokuli‘a

The 17^th Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament tees off Monday, May 21 at The Club at Hokuli‘a.
Final Legislative Update from the President

The Hawai‘i State Legislature’s Adjournment Sine Die is Wednesday, May 3. This is the last day for votes to be taken on bills up for final reading and on resolutions up for adoption. It is the last day of session.
May 1 Progress Report for Economic Summit 2012

The six working Resource Groups, formed as a result of January’s Hawai‘i Island Economic Summit 2012, continue to achieve action plans and goals drafted from the input received at the Summit.
Chamber seeks Pualu nominations; deadline is May 25

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) is seeking nominations for its annual Pualu Awards to recognize individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations which exemplify a commitment to the improvement and advancement of the West Hawai‘i community.
KKCC Earth & Ocean Festival Blends Ecology with Culture

Where else besides the Chamber’s Earth & Ocean Festival at Keauhou can you watch a “How to make poi” demonstration alongside Green Power Girl discussing the biodegradability of a cigarette butt to a group of children?
Grand Green Homes Tour Celebrates Earth Day

Earth Day was well spent by those who toured their choice of the “green” homes highlighted by the second Kona-Kohala Grand Green Homes Tour.
Board of Directors Elected for 2012 – 2014 Terms

KKCC appreciates the support of each of its Board members, committee members and Chamber members. The success of the Chamber is directly related to the support and contributions of its membership.
New Members and Chamber benefit from Member Drive

Spring brings new flowers, warmer weather and the annual Chamber Membership Drive.
Earth & Ocean Festival Announces Green Practices Flag Contest Winners

Over 230 flags hung proudly in the hotel lobby. Every student’s flag is considered a winner!
Hawaii Island Lodging & Tourism Association presents the 2012 Visitor Industry Charity Walk May 12

This year’s Charity Walk will take place at the Waikoloa Beach Resort; the four-mile course will begin and end at Queen’s MarketPlace.

Member Spotlights

Credit Union Annual Employee Drive Nets $15,000 for United Way

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union recently presented a check for $15,000 to the Hawaii Island United Way (HIUW) following a vigorous annual employee campaign.
Angelina Preza Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa

Pyramid Hotel Group has appointed Angelina Preza as the new director of sales and marketing at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Enhances Green Initiatives with King’s Pond Eco-Crescent

The first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawai‘i Island, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu debuts the King’s Pond Eco-Crescent.
George Gomes Jr. Named Executive Chef at Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

Island son George Gomes Jr. is the new executive chef at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Shannon Ramirez Awarded National Fellowship to Attend “Reading Is Fundamental” Program in Washington, DC

Shannon Ramirez has earned a national fellowship by Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States.
Chef Hubert Des Marais Comes to The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i from Africa

Chef Hubert Des Marais IV is the new executive chef for the AAA Four-Diamond award- winning Kohala Coast resort, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i.
Eighth Annual KKCC Building & Design Expo open for vendor registration

Businesses with product or services related to home building, design, landscaping and interior or exterior products and services are encouraged to participate.

Chamber Events

KKCC enjoys oceanside pau hana at Aston Kona by the Sea

Being serenaded by Miss O‘ahu Carissa Kitaoka under swaying palm trees while watching the sun sink into the ocean is what most tourists would call “paradise.” This idyllic, landscaped setting was the location for lively networking at the Chamber’s April 18th AfterHours hosted by Kona by the Sea.