About

You may have heard about the Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce when its activities were reported in the newspaper or broadcast on the radio. As a prospective member, you probably want to know more about the organization and how it will benefit you as a member of Kauai’s business community.

WHAT IS THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?

The Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce is an organization that represents all elements of Kauai’s business and industry, both large and small. The membership includes more than 650 business and professional men and women representing over 400 Kaua`i firms who give freely of their time and talents to advance the commercial, financial, industrial, civic and social well being of the County of Kaua`i and the State of Hawai`i.

It is a primary source of information and assistance to members and others interested in our island. The Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce makes presentations on business and community issues to legislative bodies at the County, State, and Federal levels of government. The Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawai`i and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

WHAT ARE SOME OF ITS ACTIVITIES?

Each year the Chamber addresses a number of concerns affecting the business community. Issues that have been explored include privatization, zoning by initiative, the high cost of workers compensation and unemployment insurance, revisions to the Kaua`i sign ordinance, priorities for the improvement of our highways, harbors and parks, and the Lihu`e Airport Master Plan Improvements.

A major activity of the Chamber is our advocacy role represented through the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) which reviews legislation and provides testimony on behalf of the membership. Another GAC activity is the monthly meeting that rotates between the Mayor and the County Council which provides a direct link between the business community and County officials to discuss items of benefit to members. The monthly and quarterly events provide members numerous opportunities to network and strengthen business relationships and newcomers the opportunity to learn more about the Chamber.

WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER

Any person, company, corporation or civic organization interested in the welfare of the County of Kaua`i may become a member by making written application and by paying the appropriate annual dues.  Click here to join the Kauai Chamber of Commerce now.

HOW IS THE CHAMBER FUNDED?

The Chamber has a dues schedule based on the number of employees represented by each of its member organizations. This dues schedule makes up about 50% of the Chamber’s funding. The other 50% is funded through an Annual Silent Auction Fund-raiser and various programs, events, and educational activities sponsored by the Chamber.

OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

The Chamber staff answers hundreds of letters, telephone calls and inquiries on every imaginable subject concerning Kaua`i. The Chamber helps law enforcement through its Crime Stoppers Program that provides cash incentives for information leading to the arrest of criminals.

The Chamber provides every Kaua`i business person with an opportunity to voice his/her opinion on matters concerning legislation, taxes, civic affairs and other important economic matters.