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From Maui Now:

U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, hosted several events as part of the 8th Annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill (HOH) in Washington, D.C., this week.

Hawaiʻi on the Hill, a partnership between Sen. Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce (CoC) Hawaiʻi, was a four-day event that provided members of the Hawaiʻi business community with the opportunity to meet directly with Congressional leaders and Administration officials, while also showcasing Hawaiʻi businesses and products to Members of Congress, their staff, and the D.C. community. This year, dozens of individuals from across the islands, representing nearly 60 Hawaiʻi businesses and nonprofits from the state, were in attendance.

“This year’s Hawaiʻi on the Hill events were a huge success—from the welcome reception to the policy summit, local business owners and members of the Hawaiʻi community had many opportunities to connect with federal policymakers, experts, and my colleagues here in D.C.,” said Hirono. “Mahalo to all of the people and businesses who made these events possible, especially our popular ‘Taste of Hawaiʻi on the Hill’ event—it is no small task to prepare perishable products and supplies, then ship them thousands of miles across the country. I am grateful for the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi’s partnership in hosting a successful 8th Annual Hawaiʻi on the Hill, and I look forward to continuing our work together to support Hawaiʻi’s small businesses and business owners.”

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