Category: News

NGLCC presents “Leadership, Opportunity & Accountability in Congress & the New Administration.” on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 3-5 PM EST [10 AM – 12PM HST]   Participants will hear from LGBTQ Congressional leaders, representatives of the incoming administration, NGLCC, READ MORE

A Special Edition of NGLCC Webinar Wednesdays Join NGLCC, affiliates, and experts from TD Bank, the Small Business Administration, Paycor, the Small Business Development Centers, CDFIs, accounting firms, and more to learn how to navigate the CARES Act and next READ MORE

The State Equality Index (SEI) is prepared jointly by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute, two national LGBTQ advocacy organizations. The SEI treats D.C. as a state. Its rankings place states and D.C. into four categories READ MORE

Our nation’s small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small READ MORE

Hawaii Business Magazine is hosting six CHANGE discussions intended to drive progress on important issues facing Hawaii. The six topics in the CHANGE framework are: Community & Economy, Health & Wellness, Arts & Culture, Natural Environment, Government & Civics, and Education. At each presentation, community leaders will address READ MORE

Honolulu Pride’s theme for 2020 is “Shaka and Shine”– a great way to virtually share LGBTQ+ love and pride, while respecting and protecting our friends, families and community. In honor of Honolulu Pride Month, the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation will READ MORE

Rainbows Over Waikiki, an annual beautification and awareness project in the heart of Waikiki, has run for four consecutive years during the two weeks leading up to the Honolulu Pride™ Parade + Festival. Though the official Honolulu Pride events this year are READ MORE

Join the Hawaii Rainbow Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate Pacific Business News’ 3rd annual Business of Pride Awards.  This event will recognize LGBTQ leaders, companies, and allies in Hawaii who are successful in their careers, active in their communities, and advocates for inclusion and equality. Due to the COVID-19 situation, our celebration READ MORE

The purpose of the Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund is to reimburse small businesses for costs incurred from business interruption due to Emergency Proclamations and help small businesses implement safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ONE-TIME reimbursement READ MORE

AlohaTrace is a collaborative effort between several public and private organizations in Hawaii to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by crowdsourcing local data on positive cases, pending test results and those simply exhibiting various symptoms. Answer six anonymous, confidential READ MORE

The 2020 NGLCC (National LGBT Chamber of Commerce) has been cancelled. To learn more about NGLCC’s COVID-19 Resources & Economic Support, click here.

Wednesday, May 6 | 2-3PM EST [8-9AM HST] Entrepreneurship as a Creative Practice: Unleashing the Power of LGBT Creativity in Your Business and Breaking Through Creative Obstacles Presented by: Peter Krask “As entrepreneurs, we’re called upon to engage with our creativity READ MORE

Please take part in the Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) 14th Annual LGBTQ Community Survey! For over a decade, this survey has provided free data to help non-profits, universities, and organizations better understand and serve the LGBTQ community. The report READ MORE

The 2020 Census is happening now, and your response matters! You can respond online, by phone, or by mail. Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of our community. Census results READ MORE

Join us on Sunday, April 14 2019, as we once again come together to raise awareness and fight HIV/AIDS in Hawai’i and the Pacific.

Forming, dissolving and the “ins and outs” of entering a business partnership (…and breaking up). Ryan K. Hew, Managing Partner of Hew & Bordenave, LLP, will present legal topics surrounding business partnerships. The presentation will be followed by a panel READ MORE

The Aloha Classic is an annual pick-up flag football tournament that occurs in February during President’s Day weekend.  Individual players are placed on teams and compete through the weekend. In addition to flag football, tournament players and non-players are encouraged READ MORE

EAST MEETS WEST 2020 East Meets West is the startup event of the year in Hawaii – bringing together thought leaders and innovators from Hawai’i, Asia, and North America. EMW’20 features amazing international speakers, hot topic breakout sessions, pitch opportunities, READ MORE

HRCC Board President Winston Welch is a 2019 PBN Business of Pride Individual Honoree. Congratulations Winston! PBN says: “In recognizing a need for an LGBT Chamber of Commerce, he formed a coalition of diverse members whose mission is to advance READ MORE