Chamber Calendar

Join us for the 23rd Annual Governor's Update with Governor David Y. Ige, as he addresses the membership on issues impacting the business community and Kauai.

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Leading in Time of Uncertainty

In our lifetime, we have never experienced a period that we honestly did not know what would happen from month to month due to a virus raging through the world. Usually, we would take years to change of business model; lately, we have had only a month to pivot or perish. Stepping up to the leadership role required in these uncertain times takes exceptional talent and mindset. Join us for the webinar “Leading in Time of Uncertainty” to enhance the leadership skills that can serve you in extradentary times and uncertain times.

Your take ways:

• Learn to develop and use a leadership mindset that can see opportunity
• How to build a company culture in which you will never have to look for employees again
• Build a company/team that can pivot in uncertain times to thrive
• Learn to get more accomplished in your company in half the time

Gary Takacs, CEO University

Gary started two manufacturing companies, Tooling Technology, Inc. and Toolex, Inc., both of which he sold.Mr. Takacs went on to run companies in the manufacturing, eCommerce, industrial services, and retail industries as the President for private equity firms.Gary founded CEO University 15 years ago to mentor & coach business owners and senior executives to success.

Change has always been part of our lives (and will always be). The question is, will you let it happen to you, or will you take charge and make change work for you? As leaders, we have the opportunity and responsibility for driving effective change in our organizations and communities. Change can be scary. It can also provide opportunities for us to grow, learn, and drive greater performance in our companies.

Your take aways:

• A clear understanding how you, as a leader, can influence change and drive enhanced business results.
• Simple frameworks that can help you make change stick in your organization.
• Tools that can help you more effectively plan for change and diagnose why change is not happening the way you wanted.
• More comfort welcoming change versus hiding from it.

Patrick R. Powaser, PhD
Founder & President
Ho?ohana Coaching & Consulting

Pat is an executive coach and international consultant focused on enhancing business results through exceptional leadership. He founded Ho?ohana Partners LLC as a resource to large corporations and small companies, regardless of industry or geography. His clients have included airlines, financial institutions, health care, education, engineering services, military, and governmental agencies to list a few.

As a trusted coach and advisor to Senior Executives, Pat has guided his clients to success as they have taken on more senior roles in their organizations. He has driven the accelerated development of high-potential employees who have risen to CEO, COO, and Business Unit President roles.

Pat helps clients create organization cultures that enable their businesses to thrive. Pat has led large-scale change initiatives to re-energize companies and he has facilitated transformations of companies to align with customer and environmental demands.

Pat’s work has taken him across North America and to South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This global experience has allowed Pat to embrace different country and company cultures, traditions, and strategies while focusing on his clients’ business result.

Prior to establishing his coaching and consulting practice, Pat spent 25 years inside Fortune 500 corporations, including Bank of America, Frito-Lay, The Limited, and Occidental Petroleum.

He has taught undergraduate and graduate students at Iowa State University, San Francisco State University, University of Phoenix, and University of Houston-Downtown.

Aloha! Thank you for your overwhelming support. Our event is currently SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to a waitlist, we are working on accommodating the extra people. Please email anna@kauaichamber.org or call and leave a message at 245-7363.

Join us for the 7th Annual Mayor's Luncheon with Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami. Also presenting the Kauai Chamber Scholarship Awards.

Premier Sponsor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: In accordance with the County of Kauai Emergency Rule No_19, Amendment No_3, this event is RESTRICTED to FULLY VACCINATED persons or MUST PROVIDE a NEGATIVE COVID 19 test (done July 19 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall). Masks are required indoors as mandated by the State of Hawaii Emergency Ruling.

Each attendee will be required to fill out the Google Form for contact tracing and uploading their vaccine card ahead of time. For those taking a COVID test, please still fill out the Google Form and present your test results at event check-in.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: In accordance with the County of Kauai Emergency Rule No_19, Amendment No_3, this event is RESTRICTED to FULLY VACCINATED persons or MUST PROVIDE a NEGATIVE COVID 19 test (done July 19 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall). Masks are required indoors as mandated by the State of Hawaii Emergency Ruling.

If an ASL Interpreter of other auxliary is for a participant, please contact the Kauai Chamber at 245-7363. or info@kauaichamber.org  at least seven (7) days prior to the event.

Join us for the 3rd Quarter Virtual Membership Meeting, sponsored by HawaiiUSA FCU. The Chamber will also be announcing the 2021 winner of the Mea Ho'omana'o Awards. Also presenting the 2022 Kauai Chamber Board Slate. Meet the Kauai team of HawaiiUSA FCU. 

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Our next Leadership Webinar Series is: “What’s Stopping You?” 6 Critical Strategies You Know About But Aren’t Doing With Paul Jan Zdunek and Luci Gabel of Tipping Point Strategists

In this leadership presentation, experienced practitioners and strategists Luci Gabel and Paul Jan Zdunek share how successful organizations build, navigate and survive unpredictable times and how yours can too. Join us as we explore the critical strategies, most leaders know about but don’t implement, that create freedom for themselves and increase value for their organization. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

PAUL JAN ZDUNEK

After a decade-long career as an orchestra conductor, Paul Jan Zdunek brings over 20 years of C-Suite experience providing business leadership and transformation services for both for profit companies and charitable organizations.

As partner at Tipping Point Strategists, Paul helps organizations with leadership development, change management, and conflict and crisis resolution.

Paul taught at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, and continues to deliver keynote speeches on the topics of his expertise. He is the co-author of a book on cultivating GREY LEADERSHIP® titled Cowboys & Conductors: Conversations on Horseman-Humanship.

LUCI GABEL

Luci Gabel has over 20 years of advanced academic and professional experience in business, leadership and human health.  Her leadership experience spans the spectrum: from the Department of Defense to private companies, to entrepreneur and start-up founder. 

She currently teaches remotely at The George Washington University School of Medicine, and her book Eat to Lead landed on bookshelves last October.

23rd Annual Virtual Employment Law Seminar by Torkildson Katz Herthrington Harris Knorek, Attorneys at Law

AGENDA

• Legislative Updates
• Return to Work
• COVID-19 End Harassment in the Workplace
• Staying in Compliance Under the Biden Administration
• Immigration Updates
• The Next Wave of Workplace Lawsuits

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C-suite leaders are frequently called upon to speak – to present financial information to board members, inspire senior leaders to implement new initiatives, deliver feedback to employees, or share organizational best practices as speakers and panel participants. Irrespective of the high-stakes situation, for executives and senior leaders to generate the results they seek from their communication, they must navigate through real (and at times, self-imposed) barriers to communication success. 

Led by Alexia Vernon, a seasoned executive speaking coach with a unique ability to create safe spaces for senior leaders to develop their authentic speaking style and amplify their verbal and non-verbal speaking skills, in this experiential session, participants will heighten their presence and speaking delivery, explore speaking to the “head and the heart,” and sculpt more powerful calls to action so that every time they speak they come across as credible, likeable, and trustworthy. 

By the end of this session, participants will:

= Possess tools to navigate uncomfortable feelings that emerge in high-stakes speaking situations.

= Discover how to prepare for and excel during high-stakes speaking opportunities.

= Increase their persuasiveness (and self trust!) so that can move people to take action on their ideas.

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Join us for the 8th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Luncheon with keynote speaker

Peter Ingram, President/CEO of Hawaiian Airlines.

In accordance with the County of Kauai, this event is restricted to fully vaccinated persons or anyone who can provide a negative COVD-19 test within 24 hours of the event. Booster shot required to be considered fully vaccinated. Children under 5 are excluded from these requirements. Masks are required indoors as mandated by the State of Hawaii. 

UPLOAD YOUR VACCINE CARD NOW & SAVE TIME AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE

  Locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Come meet the team of Kauai Restoration & Cleaning, network with fellow chamber members and enjoy delicious pupu and refreshments! 

In compliance with the County of Kaua'i Business & Recreational Guidelines, under Tier 5, we are  limiting attendance to only 75 attendees outdoors. Your registration will be accepted and confirmed after payment has been made. 

Masks are not required outdoors, but are strongly encouraged.        

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Join us for the 1st Quarter Membership Meeting Sponsored by KIUC and AES!

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 Join the Kaua‘i Chamber for a Toursim Update

Featuring Kaua‘i Vistors Bureau Executive Director Sue Kanoho

Free to Chamber Members/ $15 for non-members

Register Below!

Sue Kanoho        

Executive Director        

Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau      

Sue Kanoho has been Executive Director of the Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau (KVB) since 1997 and is charged with overseeing all aspects of marketing Kaua‘i as a visitor destination, which includes advertising, public relations, TV productions, and travel trade promotions.

A private, non-profit organization, KVB works in partnership with its parent company, the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, as well as industry partners island-wide, the County of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and State of Hawai‘i to promote Kaua‘i’s brand image in a manner that benefits the island’s economy while being respectful to its people, culture, and heritage.  The most recent work has centered on the DMAP (Destination Management Action Plan) to address the impacts of tourism.  

Sue is involved in many community-based organizations, including the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce, Kaua‘i Economic Development Board, Royal Coconut Coast Association and Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of ZONTA Club of Kaua‘i and President of the Visitor Aloha Society of Kaua‘i.        

Sue is married to retired Kaua‘i Fire Dept. (KFD) Assistant Chief Solomon Kanoho and they have a son, Justin, who is a Graduate of Southern Oregon University and also a KFD firefighter.  

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6:30 AM REGISTRATION

7:30 AM SHOT GUN START 

HOW TO REGISTER: Sign up for sponsorships, register players, buy mulligans and Par 3 games online using the "Sign Up Here" link below or download a registration form here.  

FORMAT: 4 Person Modifed Scramble

Maximum Individual Handicaps: Men (27) Women (36). 18% of combined handicaps will be used to determine the team's handicap. USGA Rules Apply.

MULLIGANS:

$10 per Mulligan (Maximum 2 per player).

GRAND PRIZE:

18th Place Team wins the Grand Prize and Perpetual Trophy. 

GAMES:

For $20, test your skills with fun games at holes 3, 7, 11, and 17. Winners names will be entered into prize drawings for each par 3 game and have the chance to win half of the cash collected for that game.

AWARDS LUNCHEON:

All players are invited to the Awards Luncheon immediately following play at the Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa. Each player will receive a complimentary door prize. 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

A portion of the proceeds will provide scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who plan to pursue a business or related major in college. Click here to download the scholarship application. All applications must be postmarked by May 11, 2022. 

PRIZE DONATIONS

Please download the resgistration form to make prize donations.