Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 18 Noon-1:30 Pacific Club
Mission and Vision Mission The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is the advocate for business in Hawaii. Vision The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is our state’s leading business advocacy organization, helping the business community to thrive locally, nationally and globally.
Introductions New Board Members Jennifer Hee Ann Botticelli Dutch Kuyper Pete Schiller Alicia Moy Christine van Bergeijk Bryan Luke Jimmy Chan Chamber Team Jennifer Domaloan, Controller & Office Manager Kelly Lum Ho, Membership Sales Executive
Financial & Business Development FY 2014, ended 06/30/14: Net income of about $179,600, which exceeded our projected net income by about $157k (nearly 700%). Business Development & Membership Recruited 151 new members, lost 123, 930 total membership Public Health Fund FY 2014, ended 06/30/14: Total assets increased $201k from last year (8.5%) July & August 2014: Balance Sheet highlights Income Statement highlights Business Development Report
Major Events Budgets Hawaii on the Hill held 7/22-23 Approximate net loss of $3k Annual Luncheon held 8/6 Approximate net profit of $77k ($27k increase from FY 14) Employment Law Seminar held 8/12 Approximate net profit of $87k ($13k increase from FY14)
Business Advocacy Legislative Updates Resolution No. 14-175, Requesting DES to Study the Use and Impacts of Single-Use Food Service Containers – SUPPORT Bill 42 (2014) Relating to Public Sidewalks - SUPPORT Bill 43 (2014) Relating to Urinating and Defecating in Public – SUPPORT “Yes on 4” for Pre-K Keiki Campaign press conference Manufacturing Initiative Committee Updates Committees are putting together priorities for the “Business Package,” which is scheduled to be presented to the BOD for approval at the Oct. meeting
Communications & Marketing August 2014: e-Voice of Business Newsletter 118 social media clicks 17.12% open rate Social Media 1,874 Facebook likes 1,529 Twitter followers Website 11,847 total page views 8,960 unique page views Media Outreach 16 print, broadcast & online stories 6 Events July 2014: e-Voice of Business Newsletter Ave 125 social media clicks Ave 19.5% open rate Social Media 1,852 Facebook likes 1,527 Twitter followers Website 12,646 total page views 9,851 unique page views Media Outreach 29 print, broadcast and online stories 9 Events
Military Affairs Council (MAC 2.0) Military Affairs Council is comprised of Chamber business and labor leaders, Hawaii government officials, and retired military flag and general officers and works to protect and preserve the military’s presence in Hawaii, promote public awareness and understanding of issues challenging the military locally and nationally, and serve as the advocate for military and their families.
New Business Health Connector SHOP Chigasaki Chamber MOU & Chamber Partnerships “Yes on 4” Campaign Your Voice, Your Vote 2014 Campaign
“Hawaii on the Hill” Initiative 164th Annual Luncheon Old Business “Hawaii on the Hill” Initiative 164th Annual Luncheon
Kyle Okamura Matt Spencer Membership Department President’s Report Personnel Changes Charlie Ota Tracey Saiki Kyle Okamura Matt Spencer Membership Department 2014-2015 Roadmap
Strengthen advocacy program “Let’s Get Rolling” Increase membership Strengthen advocacy program Promote awareness of Chamber brand and its role in the community and our state
“Let’s Get Rolling” Golf Tournament Business Package Hawaii on the Hill Roast and Toast Workshops and forums Manufacturing Initiative MAC 2.0 Chamber Week Speakers Bureau PBN Monthly page Chamber partnerships (AP region) & conference Your Voice, Your Vote 2014 Campaign Disaster Preparedness Initiative Small BIZ Academy NI grassroots meetings Manufacturing Day Chef’s Commerce Tour Membership referral campaign Member Advisory Committee Member retention program