North Shore

Update on Chamber's New Home and Cancellation of Installation Dinner

2009-05-14T17:30:00.002-10:00

Aloha Members,We announced at our April 30, 2009 meeting that the permit to finish the Telephone Exchange Building (TEB) project is ready to be issued. We are excited that we can now move this much-anticipated project forward to create a home for the Chamber as well as a visitor center for the North Shore. The board of directors wants to move this project along as quickly as possible and we

Testimony Needed to Address Assault on Business!

2009-04-01T07:49:00.002-10:00

Aloha Members,Please see the email from Sherry below and click on the link to send testimony. We need to redouble our efforts in stopping this "assault on business." See Star Bulletin's editorial calling this legislation that:http://www.starbulletin.com/editorials/Legislators_should_stop_their_assault_on_Hawaii_business.htmlI know you're busy, but providing testimony to stop this assault is

Department of the Interior Business Opportunities Conference

2009-03-27T09:52:00.003-10:00

The most important conference helping businesses take advantage of exciting opportunitiesin the U.S. territories and in nations in "free association" with the United States, is back in Honolulu!REGISTER TODAY!The U.S. Department of the Interior’sFifth Conference on Business Opportunities in the IslandsApril 6-8 2009Sheraton WaikikiAmong the Featured SpeakersLee Webber, President and Publisher,

Membership Meeting

2009-03-21T18:09:00.001-10:00

Aloha Members,Our next membership meeting will be this coming Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Waimea Valley.Our guest speaker will be Sherry Menor-McNamara, Vice President for Business Advocacy & Government Affairs at the main Chamber. She will be reviewing the legislative process and current bills in the legislature that will affect business. This is really important. As you know the Card Check

Work Comp Bills Hearing on Tuesday

2009-02-27T10:21:00.002-10:00

Aloha! The House Labor Committee has already scheduled two workers' compensation bills that crossed over from the Senate. These bills are moving fast! If they pass the Labor Committee and the Finance Committee schedules them right away, the bills could be sent up to the Governor's office during session, meaning if the Governor vetoes the bills, the Legislature could still override the

State Legislature is Increasing Taxes!

2009-02-26T10:08:00.005-10:00

Dear Businesses and Members: I am forwarding main Chamber's email alert for your action."Hello all, Just wanted to give you a heads up on two tax-related bills scheduled for hearing on Thursday at 3 p.m. in the House Finance Committee. HB 1742 is a bill that will repeal certain general excise and use tax excise exemptions and exclusions. It also reduces the tax rate on sales to the final

Siren test

2009-02-11T15:13:00.002-10:00

Aloha Members,We need “spotters” (actually “listeners”) to help determine where the new localized sirens can be heard. The Dept of Emergency Mgmt is setting up a warning system that can be given to localized regions, as opposed to the whole island. This will help if Waialua and Haleiwa need to be warned about flooding or Wilson Dam breaking.Please complete and send the form back to Alenka for

Pipeline Pro hoping to run today with 18-foot surf expected

2009-02-06T13:21:00.000-10:00

The North Shore surfing scene was relatively quiet throughout the month of January, so several events are hoping for a rise in February.Among the contests that could run this month:• The HIC Pipeline Pro Trials men's surfing contest is expected to run at the Banzai Pipeline today, organizers announced late yesterday.• The Turbo Pipeline Pro bodyboarding contest has a holding period of Feb. 16 to

Come to Membership Meeting this Thursday, Jan. 29th 8:00 AM at Haleiwa Joe's

2009-01-27T09:51:00.002-10:00

Aloha Members and Friends, Our regular membership meeting will be Thursday the 29th 8 am at Haleiwa Joe’s. The guest speaker will be Steve Abdalla of VR Business Brokers: “Recession Proofing Your Business.” Steve has a MBA from Stanford University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Director of the Honolulu Executives Association and

Hidden gem on North Shore worth the effort

2009-01-12T07:24:00.001-10:00

One of the island's most unique hikes, Kealia Trail and Access Road is also one of the most overlooked and unappreciated.Sure, it's something of an acquired taste, but while its profile may not sound particularly attractive — a seemingly endless series of switchbacks at the start; steep climbs up a broad dirt trail; and close proximity to a popular hunting area — it does offer a great, elevated

Waialua Little League

2008-12-22T12:23:00.001-10:00

The final opportunity to register for the 2009 Waialua Little League season will be this weekend.Waialua Little League will have tryouts for the Minor League this Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Puuiki Park in Waialua. This will al so be the last opportunity for children ages 5 to 12 to register to play in the upcoming season. Teams will be established in the next couple weeks and

Chamber North Shore Map is Online

2008-12-19T16:51:00.002-10:00

Aloha and Merry Christmas!1. The North Shore Map. This is YOUR map. This is designed to support you folks and drive business to you. Dole Plantation has a coupon on their ad and they find that it works! So don’t miss out on signing up again. Last time I checked, our map cost much less and we print every 6 months instead of 9 mos. like the Map Guys.2. I received quite a few calls about the

North Shore Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers

2008-12-16T15:13:00.006-10:00

Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers (DARCs) will be established on Oahu to provide services and information to people whose property was damaged by the recent high winds, heavy rains and flooding.Assistance and recovery centers will be open at the following locations and times:Wednesday, December 17, 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.• Haleiwa – Haleiwa Gym (Waialua Community Assoc.) 66-434 Kamehameha

Mayor to inspect storm damage

2008-12-15T12:24:00.002-10:00

Mayor Hannemann and other top City officials tomorrow will personally inspect areas damaged hardest by yesterday’s storm.“It is very important that we have a clear understanding of the scope and magnitude of the damage as we transition from response to recovery operations,” Mayor Hannemann said. “We also want to reassure people affected by the storm that this situation is a top priority.”

Chamber Christmas Party

2008-12-04T08:42:00.001-10:00

Aloha Members,If you are attending the Christmas Party and Auction tomorrow, remember that it has been changed to the Turtle Bay Resort’s Kuilima Ballroom. A big mahalo to Bob Boyle, his staff and the Party Committee who have all worked very hard to make this event happen. I expect that it will be a great night with all the art, artist demonstrations and great auction items. Thank you so much to

Christmas Party Venue Changed to Turtle Bay Resort

2008-11-27T07:44:00.004-10:00

Aloha Members and Friends,Christmas Party:The deadline to get your payments and guest lists in has been extended to this coming Saturday the 29th at the end of the day. Our final head count is due first thing Monday. There are still tables and individual places available to honor Gary Anderson, Joan Gossett and the Haleiwa Arts Festival as well as others who have made a difference in our

Christmas Party RSVP

2008-11-21T16:44:00.003-10:00

Aloha Members and Friends,Just a kindly reminder to, please get your RSVP card with guest names and payment to us as soon as possible, preferably by Monday. It will be a great time for all since everyone enjoys visiting with one another so much. This is our main fundraiser for the year and we are working hard as your Chamber to serve you and make our community a better place to business. This

Christmas Parade is December 12th

2008-11-21T15:54:00.003-10:00

Please put up lights for November 29th Haleiwa Art Walk!Aloha All,Christmas is just around the corner and we’re busy getting ready for it with our Christmas Party and the Haleiwa Town Parade. We hope that you will work with us to make the town look really festive and drive those customers into your store. Mahalo for your support and keeping the Aloha and Christmas spirit alive in our town. I’m

Support Local Agriculture and Help Keep the Country Country! Experience a Taste of Waialua

2008-11-21T15:37:00.001-10:00

Island X Hawaii and Coffea Consulting will host a gourmet tasting event at the Old Sugar Mill in Waialua on November 22, 2008.Shawn Steiman, author of The Hawai‘i Coffee Book: A Gourmet’s Guide from Kona to Kaua‘i and owner of Coffee Consulting will lead a coffee cupping (professional tasting), followed by a book signing. Together with Bill Martin of Island X Hawaii, Steiman has also arranged

Event offers tours of North Shore artists' studios

2008-11-14T10:11:00.001-10:00

The quiet communities stretching from Pupukea to Mokuleia will be transformed into a giant art colony as thousands of people gather to participate in the The 5th Annual North Shore Artists Studio Tour, Nov. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m...Artists participating in the event, include Jerome Heck,Jeff and Carol Lee, Margo Goodwill, Jay Marr, Bill Braden, J Forest Ocean Bennett and Bernie Moriaz.For

Slammin'!

2008-11-14T09:57:00.002-10:00

The biggest swell to hit the North Shore so far this season dazzled spectators and gave surfers a warm-up yesterday for what they hope will be more surf to come.Honolulu lifeguards said waves hit about 30-foot face heights at Waimea Bay in the morning and 23-foot heights at Sunset Beach.More at the Honolulu Star BulletinPhoto by Dennis Oda

Annual Christmas Party and Auction

2008-11-12T14:08:00.000-10:00

Dear Business Owners,The North Shore Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Annual Christmas Party and Auction Thursday, December 4th, 2008. The funds raised will go toward supporting the many programs of the Chamber.As part of this event, there will be a silent and live auction, for which we are asking donations. We hope that you will support this worthy cause by donating goods or services to

Save the Date for the Christmas Party

2008-10-28T12:01:00.002-10:00

Aloha Members and Friends,Please save the date on December 4th for the Annual Christmas Party and Auction. This year we are honoring Gary Anderson, Joan Gossett and the Haleiwa Arts Festival for their contribution to the North Shore . The Arts Festival is now the premier arts festival in the islands and highlights Haleiwa as an art center in the state. These two individuals and the Festival

Mayor Confirmed to be Keynote Speaker at Business Expo

2008-10-14T17:23:00.002-10:00

Aloha Members,We just confirmed with the Mayor’s office that he will be the keynote speaker next Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Business Expo hosted by the Turtle Bay Resort. This is a great opportunity for members to hear what the Mayor has to say and learn from expert speakers on 9 topics that will help you take your business to the next level. This is all for the nominal fee of $20 for the

Big waves rolling in for Oahu's already busy North Shore

2008-10-11T07:33:00.000-10:00

From his lifeguard tower at Waimea Bay, Kerry Atwood looked out over an ocean that was as calm as a bathtub this week but will begin pounding the North Shore as early as this afternoon with the first big waves of the winter — drawing even more crowds to an area that has stayed busy despite a sluggish economy. More at the Honolulu Advertiser