Our Mission

Hawai’i’s economy is still shaped by the unsustainable business model left behind by the sugar plantations. We see the impact every day:

• Deep Economic Imbalances rooted in the displacement of Kānaka Maoli and the widening racial wealth gap that continues to undermine fairness, access and shared prosperity

• Wealth & Power Gaps that privilege corporations and large landowners while leaving workers and local businesses struggling to compete

• Environmental & Cultural Harm caused by reckless policies & projects that exploit land, water and sacred places for short-term gain for a few

Unlike other chambers that reward short-sighted practices, we believe business can thrive without harming people, culture, or the environment. We strengthen the economy by serving people and the planet, not the other way around.

• Build a sustainable, caring, circular economy rooted in equity and respect

• Support policies that protect workers, communities, and ecosystems

• Redefine commercial success — when we uplift one, we uplift all