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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Kinabukasan Series #4:

COVID-19: An In-Depth Look
We read, watch, hear about it EVERY day. We are living through it EVERY day. Now, let’s talk about it. Join us as we discuss what we SHOULD really know about this virus that has changed the lives of millions of people, around the world, forever.

Know its history, its facts, its prevention and current control measures. We will be joined by a former strategic adviser for COVID-19.

FREE Virtual Event via Zoom
Wednesday, October 14th
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Susan Pineda-Mercado
Global Health Advocate & Director for Food Systems and Resilience
Hawaii Public Health Institute

Download Flyer

 

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Kinabukasan Series #5:

Hawaiian Foreign Trade Zone No. 9
Find out how to take advantage of Hawaii’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 9. This workshop will explain what a foreign-trade zone is and how it can help your import/export business. The
FTZ9 could help you defer, reduce, or even eliminate the duties and taxes on imported goods and merchandise.

FREE Virtual Event via Zoom
Wednesday, November 18th
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

 

Featured speaker:

Cindy Matsuki
Economic Development Specialist
Hawaii Foreign -Trade Zone No. 9

Facilitated by:

Vanessa Kop
2019-2020 FCCH President
NAI CBI Hawaii Executive Vice President,
Sales, Leasing & Investments

Inquiries: (808) 554-1535 or email filipinochamber@gmail.com

 

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GOLF TOURNAMENT: Nov. 6, 2020 at Ewa Beach Golf Club

Participants sought in 25th Annual FCCH Scholarship Golf Tournament presented by The Renato & Maria A. F. Etrata Foundation.

Click here for more information and to download the application.

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Scholarship Program

The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Foundation promotes the pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarship grants to deserving Hawaii high school seniors. The completed application and all supporting documents must be postmarked by Friday, February 26, 2021. Download application form.

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Hawaii Energy Relief Grant for your business

The Energy Relief Grant provides funding for energy efficiency improvements for Hawai‘i businesses that are experiencing economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawai‘i Energy will disburse $600,000 to nonprofits, small businesses and other qualifying organizations for the first round of this grant program. A second round of funding with an additional $400,000 will open for applications in October 2020 and due on November 30, 2020 (more information will be released in October for this second round).

APPLICATIONS DUE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AT 5:00 P.M. HST.
Contact Eileen Lacaden at or (808) 848-8576. Click here for more details.

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Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program to Help Those at Risk of Eviction

• Gov. Ige announced a $100 million rent relief and housing assistance program to provide qualified Hawaii residents at risk of eviction monthly rent and financial counseling, administered through Aloha United Way and Catholic Charities Hawai‘i.
• Applications for assistance are now being accepted for rent payments due between Aug. 1 and Dec. 28.
• For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit www.hihousinghelp.com or contact Aloha United Way or Catholic Charities Hawai‘i.

 

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