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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.
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.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Print the Kauai Chamber of Commerce Application Form and mail it or bring it in to the Kauai Chamber of Commerce with payment or fill out the online Membership Form and we will provide you with the pro-rated membership dues amount and payment options.
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MEMBER BENEFITS & SERVICES

Legislative Advocacy Legislative efforts on behalf of the business community. Work toward a better business climate, workers compensation reform, privatization, taxation and health care regulation are some of our priorities.
Chamber Roundtable Monthly meetings with the Mayor and County Council to discuss business issues and concerns.
Business Referral Service All inquiries are referred to member businesses unless there is no member in that particular field. The Chamber’s Community Guide & Business Directory on the website provide for an easy one stop access point that links member businesses with all related inquiries, based on industry category.
Directory Listing Our Community Guide & Business Directory is printed with each member having a complimentary directory listing, both alphabetical & categorical. We currently distribute 5000 of these guides throughout Kaua`i and abroad annually. The electronic version of the website allows visitors and residents to conveniently access and review the directory, on-line, download, print and utilize.
Monthly Newsletter
The Update is printed monthly and mailed the 1st week of each month. For convenience, the Update is also available online in our Chamber member section.
Kaua`i Chamber WEEKLY The Kaua`i Chamber WEEKLY provides important business, community and Chamber-related information on a weekly basis.
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2010 Annual Membership Dues (Dues are Pro-Rated)
Individual Member/Non-Business $160.00
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Employees |
Annual Dues |
Representatives |
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Restaurant Food Svc |
$350 |
2 |
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1-10 |
$225 |
1 |
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11-20 |
$375 |
2 |
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21-30 |
$525 |
3 |
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31-50 |
$710 |
4 |
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51-75 |
$930 |
5 |
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76-100 |
$1150 |
6 |
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101-150 |
$1370 |
7 |
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151-200 |
$1535 |
8 |
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201-250 |
$1895 |
9 |
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251 + |
$2250 |
10 |
Dues to the Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of dues, however, is not deductible as a business expense because of the organization’s lobbying activity. The non-deductible portion is 10%.
Contributions or gifts to the Chamber are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.
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Hawai`i Business Magazine Complimentary subscription to Hawaii Business magazine (valued at $29.95; annual newsstand price is $39.50). Hawaii Business publishes the annual Top 250 List of businesses in Hawai`i, which is included in the subscription.
Business After Hours Monthly networking opportunities enable members to meet other members. It’s a great opportunity for you to promote your business and increase your name recognition. From the comfort of your office or home, convenient registration is available online at www.kauaichamber.org, for all of our functions and workshops.
Quarterly Membership Meetings Quarterly meetings provide members updated information on projects and allow members to have an opportunity to give feedback. A Keynote speaker at the meetings updates members on current issues of interest. Register online.
Employee Rates All employees of member organization are considered "members". Therefore, are qualified at the Chamber rate for all Chamber functions and at substantial savings.
Seminars/Workshops Offering members training or information on various topics of interest. Topics include: Drugs In The Workplace; Customer Service Excellence, Dealing with Difficult People; Violence In The Workplace; Employment Law, Export & E Commerce, and many more. Register online.
Web Page Listing Each member is listed on our web page by business category. Complimentary website link for all Chamber business members.
Relocation & Wedding Packets
Packets for those who are interested in relocating to Kaua`i and for those thinking about getting married on Kaua`i are offered. Both packets include a membership directory, map and brochures that have been made available by our members. Both packets are available for purchase through our website (www.kauaichamber.org). Non-member information is not included in the packets. On an average, we mail out approximately 15 to 20 packets per month. 
Annual Golf Tournament The tournament raises funds for scholarship programs and for graduating seniors from Kauai’s High Schools and a graduate from Kaua`i Community College.
NOTE: The Kauai Chamber of Commerce takes photographs and/or video footage at our events for promotional purposes. Registering for a Kauai Chamber of Commerce event authorizes the Kauai Chamber of Commerce to use photographs and video taken at these events for promotional purposes. If as a member you would prefer NOT to have your photo used in this manner, please let us know.
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