Fellows mentioned in this story: Sherry Menor-McNamara
From KHON2:
The Hawaiʻi on the Hill event is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi. It is meant to give small business owners access to congressional leaders and Washington officials.
There are also showcases of island products and gatherings meant to connect kamaʻāina abroad with opportunities and jobs.
“Many small businesses are still struggling. The many that attended Hawaiʻi on the Hill in the past are still recovering from the pandemic,” said Sherry Menor-McNamara, Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi. “But to see that Hawaiʻi on the Hill has come back in bigger, bolder, better and more businesses, just resonates.”
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