March 27, 2026

The Chinese Chamber invites all members to save the date for our upcoming General Membership Meeting:

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Ala Wai Golf Course Club House / L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Join us for an informative and engaging meeting as we:

• Welcome and introduce new members
• Hear updates and progress reports from committee chairs
• Announce our enhanced business membership program
• Unveil the new member portal and brand-new Chamber website

We look forward to connecting with you and sharing exciting updates for the year ahead. More details to follow!

We are proud to announce that our Board Member and Past President, Elvira Lo, is featured in the March 13, 2026, edition of Pacific Business News as one of Hawaii’s "Women Who Mean Business".

This prestigious recognition highlights Elvira’s 40-year career in commercial investment, property management, and international product development. In addition to leading P.H. Hawaii Corp. and Best Aloha Partners LLC, Elvira is the founder of Hawaii Monarch Chocolate, a brand that has achieved national success on the Home Shopping Network.

Beyond her business ventures, Elvira remains a pillar of our community:



• Export Leadership: As a member of the Hawaii Pacific Export Council, she helped generate $7.6 million in new export sales.
• Nonprofit Advocacy: She chairs the board for Palolo Chinese Home, ensuring vital care for local seniors.
• Inspiration: Her advice to young women is to "believe that their capacity is beyond their imagination".

Please join us in congratulating Elvira on this well-deserved honor! 

The Chinese Chamber encourages members to attend an upcoming town hall hosted by Hawaiian Electric, focused on infrastructure upgrades and service improvements in the Downtown-Chinatown area.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Open house with displays and refreshments begins at 6:30 p.m.

Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani Middle School Cafeteria

1302 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

This town hall provides an opportunity to connect directly with Hawaiian Electric representatives, learn about ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize the electrical system, and better understand how improvements will enhance reliability and resilience for our Chinatown community.

Members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and stay informed on developments that impact our neighborhood.

Mahalo and we hope to see you there!

Stop Relying on Band-Aid Fixes…

Do you have a piece of equipment that's barely hanging on, but your margins are too tight to justify a new purchase? Stop relying on band-aid fixes to get the job temporarily done; sign up for the EmPOWER Grant today! Your business could get up to $10,000 in support.

This grant program is designed to help restaurants, small businesses, and nonprofits invest in new, energy efficient equipment that'll get the job done for years to come. Apply today at HawaiiEnergy.com/Empower.

Chinese Chamber Calendar:

April 30 2026 General Membership Meeting - Ala Wai Golf Course Club House

May 21 2026 115th Installation Banquet - Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

May 31- June 13 2026 Narcissus Goodwill Tour to China-Shanghai, Xinjiang, Gansu and Beijing

Address:

8 S King St, Suite # 201

Honolulu, HI 96813

Tel: (808) 533-3181