Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce | 7 About the Chamber Economic Development Committee Chair: Ross Wilson, Jr., Current Events Education & Workforce Development Committee Chair: Pamela Hicks, Dolphin Quest Hawaiʻi Golf Tournament Committee Chair: Ross Birch, Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Government Affairs Committee Chair: Jacqui Hoover, Hawaiʻi Island Economic Development Board & Hawaiʻi Leeward Planning Conference Health & Wellness Committee Chair: Jane Clement, West Hawaiʻi Region - Kona Community and Kohala Hospitals Marketing & Membership Committee Chair: Kari Clark, Stadia Financial Sister Chamber Committee Co-Chairs: Dale Suezaki, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Ross Wilson, Jr., Current Events Sustainability Committee Co-Chairs: Teri Leicher, Jack’s Diving Locker Mikena Shay, Body Glove Cruises Young Professionals Committee Co-Chairs: Ashley Raymond, Donkey Mill Art Center Taylor Rodamer, West Hawaiʻi Association of REALTORS® Homelessness Task Force Chair: Ross Wilson, Jr. Current Events Housing & Water Development Task Force Chair: Tane Datta, Adaptations Inc. Active and engaged, the KKCC Economic Development Committee conducts site visits throughout the community. This convening took place at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center with Hawaiʻi County Research and Development Director Benson Medina. Chamber Committees and Task Forces The Board forms standing and special committees, as well as task forces, to oversee the Chamber’s programs, initiatives, and activities. These groups play a vital role in advancing the Chamber’s work and implementing the strategic plan. Member representatives are encouraged to serve on committees and task forces as a meaningful way to engage with the Chamber and build relationships with fellow members and community leaders. More than 150 individuals serve on one or more of the Chamber’s 11 committees and task forces, greatly enhancing the organization’s capacity.
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