Save the Date for the Christmas Party

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 organization have made a lasting contribution to our North Shore community through the event itself and the financial support they have provided to the schools.

Please also start thinking about what you will be able to donate to the Auction this year. As you know, this is the Chamber’s main fundraiser of the year and we couldn’t continue to operate without your support of this very important event. Volunteers will soon be approaching you for donations.

Mahalo and see you Thursday!

Antya

Mayor Confirmed to be Keynote Speaker at Business Expo

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 whole day and it includes breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception as well as all the seminars.

I know it’s a stretch for many of you to leave your business for a whole day or send one or more employees, but you’ll be glad you did it!

So please get your registration and seminar sign-up forms in right away, but no later than Friday, October 17, 2008.

Mahalo,
Antya

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

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

Inaugural Business Expo by First Hawaiian Bank Deadline Approaching! Sign up today!

Aloha Members and Friends,

The deadline for signing up to attend the Inaugural Business Expo is approaching FAST. So if you have not done so already, please send in your Registration and Seminar Sign-up forms TODAY. As a member you can attend for only $20 which includes breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception! PLUS, you can attend 9 different educational seminars, hear the Mayor give the keynote address and Peter Apo, an Hawaiian Hospitality consultant, the luncheon talk. This is a great value! If you want to have a booth, which includes entrance for 2 people, it is $200. Partner with another business to share the booth fees and staffing!

Link to forms is: http://www.gonorthshore.org/business_press_080916_business_expo_fhb.htm

The benefits of attending are many: Network with other North Shore businesses to promote your business and create partnerships, invigorate yourself and employees, and learn ways to take your business to the next level. It will be a fun and exciting event!

We are thankful to our sponsors: First Hawaiian Bank, Kamehameha Schools, North Shore News and Turtle Bay Resort for helping make this event such a deal for our members.

Mahalo,
Antya