18 | The Source Commemorating our Sister Chamber Anniversary 20 Years of Partnership with the Hatsukaichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry In 2026, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) proudly marks the 20th anniversary of its Sister Chamber relationship with the Hatsukaichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry—a partnership built on trust, shared experiences, and mutual respect that has deepened over time. The relationship was formally established in 2006, when the two chambers entered into a Sister Chamber Agreement to promote friendly relations and goodwill between Japan and the United States through industrial, economic, and cultural exchange. Kona-Kohala Chamber Board Member Guy Toyama traveled to Hatsukaichi to sign the agreement, laying the foundation for a lasting, meaningful partnership. While Guy is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through this relationship and the values it represents. In May 2006, Kona-Kohala Chamber Board Member Guy Toyama traveled to Hatsukaichi to sign the Sister Chamber agreement. This gift exchange marked the signing of the Sister Chamber agreement in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan, in 2006. Commemorating our Sister Chamber Anniversary
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