Member Events
MEMBER EVENT CALENDAR 2012 Upcoming Community Events and Activities
As a member, you can promote your event here!
Submit your event to brynas@cochawaii.org. Events will be listed at the discretion of the Chamber. Note: All submissions must be sent in by email and may be edited.
January 2012
Recyle HI-5 Containers and WIN $5,000 for YOUR Project Graduation
Retail Merchants of Hawaii and Reynolds Recycling bring you the HI-5 Recycling for Project Graduation Competition. The school that redeems the highest value of HI-5 beverage containers between January 23 and march 2, 2012 will win a grand prize of $5,000 to be used for their Project Graduation Party. Second prize is $2,500, and the third prize is $1,500.
Click here for the official poster and Rules & Registration form. RMH must receive the completed registration form by February 10, 2012 for the school to be eligible to win.
Registration form is also available at www.RMHawaii.org and on the Reynolds Recycling website at www.reynoldsrecycling.com.
February 2012
BE READY - OPENING DAY! Join us for our launch!
February 1, 2012
10:00am
94-1388 Moaniani Street, Suite 101, Waipio Business Center 808-678-8844
Disaster Preparedness
The owner of Be Ready Hawaii, Al Cabacungan, is a native born Hawaiian and has been in disaster preparedness for over 20 years. He opened his first store in Oceanside, CA during that time. 18 years ago after Hurricane Iniki struck the islands of Hawaii, Al and his family brought disaster preparedness supplies to the people of Hawaii. He has been CERT trained and operated an Evacuation Center during the fires in southern California in October 2007. He also offered assistance during the Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles in 1994. He is now on Oahu to offer education, experience, and high quality products. Opening day is on February 1st, with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 am. The store offers water storage and filtration products, food storage supplies, 72-hour kits, solar power generators, first aid supplies, cooking units, tools, and other essential items for disaster preparedness. Be Ready Inc, and Be Ready Hawaii has developed an educational website www.learntobeready.com.
Or email us at: support@bereadyinc.com
February 1, 2012
10:00am
94-1388 Moaniani Street, Suite 101, Waipio Business Center 808-678-8844
Disaster Preparedness
The owner of Be Ready Hawaii, Al Cabacungan, is a native born Hawaiian and has been in disaster preparedness for over 20 years. He opened his first store in Oceanside, CA during that time. 18 years ago after Hurricane Iniki struck the islands of Hawaii, Al and his family brought disaster preparedness supplies to the people of Hawaii. He has been CERT trained and operated an Evacuation Center during the fires in southern California in October 2007. He also offered assistance during the Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles in 1994. He is now on Oahu to offer education, experience, and high quality products. Opening day is on February 1st, with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 am. The store offers water storage and filtration products, food storage supplies, 72-hour kits, solar power generators, first aid supplies, cooking units, tools, and other essential items for disaster preparedness. Be Ready Inc, and Be Ready Hawaii has developed an educational website www.learntobeready.com.
Or email us at: support@bereadyinc.com
The 2012 Hogan/American Savings Bank Non-Profit Business Plan Competition
at Chaminade University
is open to non-profit organizations planning to start new ventures that will benefit society.
The objectives of the Non-Profit Business Plan Competition are:
To encourage excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the non-profit sector.
To stimulate public interest in the creative and entrepreneurial work of non-profit organizations.
To help build a common foundation of practice, planning and understanding among socially-motivated non-profit entrepreneurs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Business plans must be for one of the following:
The objectives of the Non-Profit Business Plan Competition are:
To encourage excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the non-profit sector.
To stimulate public interest in the creative and entrepreneurial work of non-profit organizations.
To help build a common foundation of practice, planning and understanding among socially-motivated non-profit entrepreneurs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Business plans must be for one of the following:
a new non-profit organization
a new program of an existing non-profit organization
a new for-profit subsidiary of a non-profit organization
a new program of an existing non-profit organization
a new for-profit subsidiary of a non-profit organization
(new means in operation less than 12 months prior to entry deadline)
The proposed venture must be designed to benefit society, i.e., it must generate positive social outcomes.
Each organization may submit only one business plan for review.
All entrants must be located in the state of Hawai`i.
Deadlines: Click here for full details
STEP 1: SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF INTENT
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 8
STEP 2: SUBMIT A BUSINESS PLAN
Submission Deadline: Received by (not postmarked) 4pm on Tuesday, March 6
STEP 3: ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY THE EIGHT FINALISTS
Presentation Date: Tuesday, April 10
Deadlines: Click here for full details
STEP 1: SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF INTENT
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 8
STEP 2: SUBMIT A BUSINESS PLAN
Submission Deadline: Received by (not postmarked) 4pm on Tuesday, March 6
STEP 3: ORAL PRESENTATIONS BY THE EIGHT FINALISTS
Presentation Date: Tuesday, April 10
Wahine Forum Network
Thursday, February 9th 7:30 a.m.
For the first Network event of the year, we are doing something different: we will be tag-teaming with the distinguished Organization of Women Leaders to host a power breakfast; a special meeting with the members of the Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus.Please join us on Thursday, February 9th at 7:30 a.m. to learn about legislative issues that may affect you, women, and the rest of our community. As an added networking benefit, a number of additional women-focused organizations will be represented, including the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women. New to the legislative process? Not to worry - information will also be shared about the Hawai‘i Legislature’s Public Access Room (PAR), which serves the citizens of Hawai‘i by providing facilities, services and equipment to enhance their ability to participate in the legislative process.This power breakfast will cost $35 for YWCA and OWL members, and $45 for nonmembers.
Thursday, February 9th 7:30 a.m.
For the first Network event of the year, we are doing something different: we will be tag-teaming with the distinguished Organization of Women Leaders to host a power breakfast; a special meeting with the members of the Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus.Please join us on Thursday, February 9th at 7:30 a.m. to learn about legislative issues that may affect you, women, and the rest of our community. As an added networking benefit, a number of additional women-focused organizations will be represented, including the Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women. New to the legislative process? Not to worry - information will also be shared about the Hawai‘i Legislature’s Public Access Room (PAR), which serves the citizens of Hawai‘i by providing facilities, services and equipment to enhance their ability to participate in the legislative process.This power breakfast will cost $35 for YWCA and OWL members, and $45 for nonmembers.
March 2012
Reduce Costs While Protecting Our Precious Water Resources: Look for Leaks
Businesses can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year because of running toilets, dripping faucets, and other property leaks. That’s a lot of water and revenue literally going down the drain. This is why the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is sponsoring the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) annual Detect-A-Leak Week, observed this year from March 11 to 17.
Leaks are one of the most common sources of water waste on Oahu. Most water users do not realize they have a leak until they receive a high water bill. By that time, hundreds, if not thousands of gallons of potable water have been wasted. Proactive leak detection can reduce business expenses by resulting in savings on water and sewer bills.
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii urges all of its members to participate in the observance of Detect-A-Leak Week by making leak detection and water conservation a routine business practice to save money and to protect Oahu’s limited water supply.
Detect-A-Leak Week activities include:
Free dye tablets to help check for toilet leaks are available at all City Mill hardware stores, satellite City Halls, and the BWS lobby at 630 South Beretania Street.
Want to conduct your own leak inspection? Log onto their website at www.boardofwatersupply.com for free information on conservation and leak detection or call the BWS at 748-5041.
Businesses can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year because of running toilets, dripping faucets, and other property leaks. That’s a lot of water and revenue literally going down the drain. This is why the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii is sponsoring the Board of Water Supply’s (BWS) annual Detect-A-Leak Week, observed this year from March 11 to 17.
Leaks are one of the most common sources of water waste on Oahu. Most water users do not realize they have a leak until they receive a high water bill. By that time, hundreds, if not thousands of gallons of potable water have been wasted. Proactive leak detection can reduce business expenses by resulting in savings on water and sewer bills.
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii urges all of its members to participate in the observance of Detect-A-Leak Week by making leak detection and water conservation a routine business practice to save money and to protect Oahu’s limited water supply.
Detect-A-Leak Week activities include:
Free dye tablets to help check for toilet leaks are available at all City Mill hardware stores, satellite City Halls, and the BWS lobby at 630 South Beretania Street.
Want to conduct your own leak inspection? Log onto their website at www.boardofwatersupply.com for free information on conservation and leak detection or call the BWS at 748-5041.
By finding and fixing property leaks, businesses can reduce overhead costs while helping to preserve Oahu’s finite groundwater supplies for future generations.
"Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes" 13th Annual Walk for Diabetes,
An event of the American Diabetes Association
Kapiolani Park
Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:00 am
Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:00 am
“Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes” is held to raise awareness and money for diabetes research and educational programs for people affected by diabetes. It is a one-day event where friends, family, schools, churches, clubs, organizations, and co-workers come together to enjoy a morning of exercise (casual walking) and free entertainment. You have multiple ways to participate the event. On Saturday, March 17, 2012, individuals and teams who have registered will gather at Kapiolani Park to walk the 2.3 mile course. (The Walk kick-off begins at 7:15 am, warm up at 7:30 am, and walk starts at 8:00 am.).
Upon returning to the park, individuals will enjoy refreshments and live local entertainment, as well as participate in activities happening near the bandstand. Challenge yourself at the Keiki Tent and educate your mind at the Health Tent.
At the same time, individuals, team captains, and sponsors will be acknowledged for their support. In addition, walkers and teams will be recognized for their fundraising efforts.
As a team of Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, you can provide support through the following:
• Generate excitement for your team
• Create a prize structure to reward participants for monies raised
• Design and distribute a “walk” team shirt for participants to wear the day of event
For more information, go to http://diabetes.org/stepouthawaii or call Danielle Tuata at 947-5979.
Upon returning to the park, individuals will enjoy refreshments and live local entertainment, as well as participate in activities happening near the bandstand. Challenge yourself at the Keiki Tent and educate your mind at the Health Tent.
At the same time, individuals, team captains, and sponsors will be acknowledged for their support. In addition, walkers and teams will be recognized for their fundraising efforts.
As a team of Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, you can provide support through the following:
• Generate excitement for your team
• Create a prize structure to reward participants for monies raised
• Design and distribute a “walk” team shirt for participants to wear the day of event
For more information, go to http://diabetes.org/stepouthawaii or call Danielle Tuata at 947-5979.
