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SUMMARY:2025 YP Cost of Living Summit presented by Tradewind Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed. Walk-ins are not allowed. Mahalo!\n\n\n\n Let's Build a More Livable Hawaii Together\n\nThe 2025 YP Cost of Living Summit presented by Tradewind Group isn't just another conference. It's where ideas become policy\, and where Hawaii's young professionals get equipped to lead right now.\n\n \n\n 2025 Focus: Blueprint for Affordability\n\nThis year's summit is built around the Chamber's 2030 Blueprints bold roadmap to a more competitive\, affordable Hawaii. Through two main sessions\, we'll examine how infrastructure\, housing\, and civic action intersect with rising costs\, and what role you can play in the fight for a livable future.\n\n\n\n*Speaker and agenda details are currently being finalized. Please visit the site periodically for the latest update!\n\n\n\nFull-Day Agenda\n\n7:45 - 8:15 AM | Registration + Breakfast\n\n\n\n8:15 - 9:05 AM | Financial Literacy Workshop presented by American Savings Bank\n\nChoose from hands-on workshops designed to empower your financial future:\n\n\n \n Growing Your Money: Learn about the different ways to invest your money - Clifton Yasutomi\, Managing Partner\, Mission Financial Group\n \n \n Buying a Home: Learn what it takes to purchase a home - Michelle Luxton\, First Vice President\, American Savings Bank\n \n \n Understanding Tax Deductions and Credits: Learn about the most commons types of ways to save on taxes - Darryl Nitta\, CPA\, Tax Principal\, Accuity\n \n \n Developing Your Own Business: Learn about various pathways towards becoming and growing as a business owner - Meli James\, Co-Founder\, Mana Up\n \n\n\n\n\nSummit Kick Off:\n\n9:15 - 9:45 AM | Opening Remarks + Morning Keynote by Governor Josh Green\n\nBegin the morning with an energizing to set the tone for the rest of the day.\n\n\n\n9:45 - 10:00 AM | 2025 Legislative Recap\, Guest Speaker - Tonga Hopoi\, VP of Economic Development\, Government and Community Relations\, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii \n\nHear highlights from the most recent legislative session and how key policies may impact Hawaii's cost of living.\n\n\n\n10:00 - 10:15 AM | Chamber's 2030 Blueprint Overview\, Guest Speaker - Mike Ching\, Managing Partner\, Ernst & Young\, LLP & Board Chair\, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii \n\nWe'll dive into the Chamber's vision for reimagining Hawaii's housing and infrastructure systems to make them more accessible and equitable. \n\n\n\n10:15 - 11:05 AM | Cost of Housing + Infrastructure Panel Discussion\n\nModerated by Perry Arrasmith\, Director of Policy at Housing Hawaii's Future. We'll dive into the Chamber's vision for reimagining Hawaii's housing and infrastructure systems to make them more accessible and equitable. Featured speakers include:\n\n\n Representative Luke Evslin\, House Housing Committee Chair\n Tina Andrade\, President & Chief Executive Officer\, Catholic Charities Hawaii\n Gavin Thornton\, Director of Housing Policy\, City & County of Honolulu\n Tracy Tonaki\, Hawaii Division President\, D.R. Horton\n\n\n11:05 - 11:45 AM | Small-Group Breakouts\n\nJoin breakout sessions to ask questions\, share your story\, and brainstorm solutions around housing\, transportation\, and development. Small Group Breakouts\, facilitated by Councilmember Val Okimoto\, Honolulu City Council Budget Committee Chair\, and Perry Arrasmith\, Director of Policy of Housing Hawaii's Future.\n\n\n\n12:00 - 12:20 PM | Lunch Keynote Address by Seth Colby\, Chief State Economist\, Hawaii Department of Business\, Economic Development & Tourism\n\nA featured speaker will bring it all together highlighting actionable ideas that challenge the status quo and inspire momentum.\n\n12:20 - 12:25 PM | Remarks by Speaker Nadine Nakamura\n\n\n\n12:25 - 1:15 PM | Legislator Connect\n\nEnjoy lunch with lawmakers shaping policy on cost-of-living issues. This is your chance to speak directly with those at the table.\n\n\n Speaker Nadine Nakamura\n Senator Stanley Chang\, Senate Housing Committee Chair \n Senator Brandon Elefante\, Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee Chair\n Senator Troy Hashimoto\, Senate Housing Committee Vice Chair\n Senator Jarrett Keohokalole\, Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee Chair\n Senator Sharon Moriwaki\, Senate Ways & Means Committee Vice Chair\n Representative Mark Hashem\, House Water & Land Committee Chair\n Representative Luke Evslin\, House Housing Committee Chair\n Representative Greggor Ilagan\, House Economic Development & Technology Committee Chair\n Representative Darius Kila\, House Transportation Committee Chair\n Representative Rachele Lamosao\, House Water & Land Committee Vice Chair\n Representative Lauren Matsumoto\, House Minority Leader\n Representative Tyson Miyake\, House Housing Committee Vice Chair\n Councilmember Radiant Cordero\, Honolulu City Council Infrastructure\, Transportation & Technology Committee Chair\n Councilmember Esther Kiaaina\, Honolulu City Council Zoning & Planning Committee Chair\n\n\n\n1:15 - 1:45 PM | Networking \n\n1:45 - 2:35 PM | Cost of Inaction: How to Advocate to Improve Quality of Life Panel Discussion\n\nThis afternoon session breaks down the how to advocate for change on the topics of improving quality of life\, reversing the brain drain with tools\, platforms\, and strategies you can use to make your voice heard. \n\nFeatured speakers include: \n\n\n Jacob Aki\, Senior Public Affairs Manager\, Alaska Airlines \n Kamaka Dias\, Co-Founder of Hawaiiverse and Host of Keep It Aloha Podcast \n Sarah Guay\, President & CEO\, Hawaii Employers Council \n AJ Halagao\, President\, Hawaii Leadership Forum \n Nicole Velasco\, Business Development Lead\, NORESCO \n\n\n\n\n2:35 - 3:15 PM | Cost of Inaction: Small-Group Breakouts\n\nExplore how advocacy looks for you. Join the group that fits your life experience and discuss what your next step could be.\n\n\n\n3:30 - 4:00 PM | Afternoon Keynote Address by Mayor Derek Kawakami\, Kauai County\n\nHear from Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami on how Kauai is addressing the cost of living issue and the role of public-private partnerships in shaping a more sustainable future for the next generation. \n\n\n\n4:00 - 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks\n\nWe'll end the day by outlining clear actions you can take post-summit whether it's joining a policy committee\, submitting testimony\, or mentoring a peer. \n\n\n\n4:15 - 6:00 PM | Pau Hana \n\nCap off your day with a pau hana social\, complete with complimentary pupus. Reflect\, recharge\, and connect with fellow attendees who are just as committed to shaping Hawaii's future as you are.\n\n\n\nClick here to view last year's recap!\n\n\n\nRegistration includes:\n\n\n \n Breakfast + financial literacy workshop\n \n \n Full access to panels\, speakers\, and breakout sessions\n \n Legislative lunch and networking - Choose from the following sandwich options:\n \n Chicken Caesar Sandwich - Grilled chicken\, Kula romaine\, parmesan\, seeded crumble on ciabatta bread\n Grilled Vegetable Pesto (Vegan) - Pesto\, sumac\, tomato\, romaine\, alfalfa sprouts\, thyme\, EVOO\, vegan mayo on ciabatta bread\n Turkey Sandwich - Sliced turkey\, roasted eggplant\, caramelized onion\, fennel compote\, Kewpie\, romaine\, alfalfa sprouts\, pickled mustard seed \n \n \n \n Pau hana drink + pupus\n \n \n Access to local leaders\, resources\, and advocacy tools\n \n\n\nNeighbor Island attendees: For those traveling to Oahu to attend\, we have a special hotel room rates at the Pagoda Hotel and Prince Waikiki available for you! Register at attend the summit to receive the promo codes.\n\n\n\n\n\nFor sponsorship information\, please contact Aly Wee\, Sponsorship Committee Chair\, at aly@alywee.com\, or click here to see available packages.\n\n\n\nThis is your Hawaii. Let's make it work!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration for this event is closed. Walk-ins are not allowed. Mahalo!
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\n\;🤝\; Let'\;s Build a More Livable Hawaii Together
\nThe 2025 YP Cost of Living Summit presented by Tradewind Group isn'\;t just another conference. It'\;s where ideas become policy\, and where Hawaii'\;s young professionals get equipped to lead \;right now.
\n \;
\n🔍\; 2025 Focus: Blueprint for Affordability
\nThis year'\;s summit is built around the Chamber'\;s 2030 Blueprints bold roadmap to a more competitive\, affordable Hawaii. Through two main sessions\, we'\;ll examine how infrastructure\, housing\, and civic action intersect with rising costs\, and what role you can play in the fight for a livable future.
\n
\n*Speaker and agenda details are currently being finalized. Please visit the site periodically for the latest update!
\n
\nFull-Day Agenda
\n7:45 - \;8:15 AM | Registration + Breakfast
\n
\n8:15 - 9:05 \;AM | Financial Literacy Workshop presented by American Savings Bank
\nChoose from hands-on workshops designed to empower your financial future:\n\n\n - \n
Growing Your Money: Learn about the different ways to invest your money - \;Clifton Yasutomi\, Managing Partner\, Mission Financial Group
\n \n - \n
Buying a Home: Learn what it takes to purchase a home - \;Michelle Luxton\, First Vice President\, American Savings Bank
\n \n - \n
Understanding Tax Deductions and Credits: Learn about the most commons types of ways to save on taxes - \;Darryl Nitta\, CPA\, Tax Principal\, Accuity
\n \n - \n
Developing Your Own Business: Learn about various pathways towards becoming and growing as a business owner - \;Meli James\, Co-Founder\, Mana Up
\n \n
\n\n
\nSummit Kick Off:
\n9:15 - \;9:45 AM | Opening Remarks + Morning Keynote by Governor Josh Green
\nBegin the morning with an energizing to set the tone for the rest of the day.
\n\n
\n9:45 - \;10:00 AM | 2025 Legislative Recap\, Guest Speaker - Tonga Hopoi\, VP of Economic Development\, Government and Community Relations\, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii \;
\nHear highlights from the most recent legislative session and how key policies may impact Hawaii'\;s \;cost of living.
\n\n
\n10:00 - \;10:15 AM | Chamber'\;s 2030 Blueprint Overview\, Guest Speaker - Mike Ching\, Managing Partner\, Ernst &\; Young\, LLP &\; Board Chair\, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii \;
\nWe'\;ll dive into the Chamber'\;s vision for reimagining Hawaii'\;s housing and infrastructure systems to make them more accessible and equitable. \;
\n
\n10:15 - \;11:05 \;AM | Cost of \;Housing + Infrastructure \;Panel Discussion
\nModerated by Perry Arrasmith\, Director of Policy at Housing Hawaii'\;s Future. We'\;ll dive into the Chamber'\;s vision for reimagining Hawaii'\;s housing and infrastructure systems to make them more accessible and equitable. \;Featured speakers include:
\n\n\n\n11:05 - \;11:45 \;AM | Small-Group Breakouts
\nJoin breakout sessions to ask questions\, share your story\, and brainstorm solutions around housing\, transportation\, and development. \;Small Group Breakouts\, facilitated by Councilmember Val Okimoto\, Honolulu City Council Budget Committee Chair\, and Perry Arrasmith\, Director of Policy of Housing Hawaii&rsquo\;s Future.
\n
\n12:00 - 12:20 PM | \;Lunch Keynote Address by \;Seth Colby\, Chief State Economist\, Hawaii Department of Business\, Economic Development &\; Tourism
\nA featured speaker will bring it all together highlighting actionable ideas that challenge the status quo and inspire momentum.
\n\n12:20 - 12:25 PM \;| Remarks by Speaker Nadine Nakamura
\n
\n12:25 - \;1:15 \;PM | Legislator Connect
\nEnjoy lunch with lawmakers shaping policy on cost-of-living issues. This is your chance to speak directly with those at the table.
\n\n\n - Speaker Nadine Nakamura
\n - Senator Stanley Chang\, Senate Housing Committee Chair
\n - Senator Brandon Elefante\, Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee Chair
\n - Senator Troy Hashimoto\, Senate Housing Committee Vice Chair
\n - Senator Jarrett Keohokalole\, Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee Chair
\n - Senator Sharon Moriwaki\, Senate Ways &\; Means Committee Vice Chair
\n - Representative Mark Hashem\, House Water &\; Land Committee Chair
\n - Representative Luke Evslin\, House Housing Committee Chair
\n - Representative Greggor Ilagan\, House Economic Development &\; Technology Committee Chair
\n - Representative Darius Kila\, House Transportation Committee Chair
\n - Representative Rachele Lamosao\, House Water &\; Land Committee Vice Chair
\n - Representative Lauren Matsumoto\, House Minority Leader
\n - Representative Tyson Miyake\, House Housing Committee Vice Chair
\n - Councilmember Radiant Cordero\, Honolulu City Council Infrastructure\, Transportation &\; Technology Committee Chair
\n - Councilmember Esther Kiaaina\, Honolulu City Council Zoning &\; Planning Committee Chair
\n
\n
\n1:15 - \;1:45 PM | Networking \;\n\n1:45 - 2:35 \;PM | Cost of Inaction: How to Advocate to Improve Quality of Life Panel Discussion
\nThis afternoon session breaks down the how to advocate for change on the topics of improving quality of life\, reversing the brain drain with tools\, platforms\, and strategies you can use to make your voice heard.
\n\nFeatured speakers include: \;
\n\n\n - Jacob Aki\, Senior Public Affairs Manager\, Alaska Airlines \;
\n - Kamaka Dias\, Co-Founder of Hawaiiverse \;and Host of \;Keep It Aloha Podcast \;
\n - Sarah Guay\, President &\; CEO\, Hawaii Employers Council \;
\n - AJ Halagao\, President\, Hawaii Leadership Forum \;
\n - Nicole Velasco\, Business Development Lead\, NORESCO \;
\n
\n\n
\n2:35 - \;3:15 PM | Cost of Inaction: Small-Group Breakouts
\nExplore how advocacy looks for you. Join the group that fits your life experience and discuss what your next step could be.
\n\n
\n3:30 - \;4:00 PM | Afternoon Keynote Address by \;Mayor Derek Kawakami\, \;Kauai County
\nHear from Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami on how Kauai is addressing the cost of living issue and the role of public-private partnerships in shaping a more sustainable future for the next generation. \;
\n\n
\n4:00 - \;4:15 \;PM | Closing Remarks
\nWe'\;ll end the day by outlining clear actions you can take post-summit whether it'\;s joining a policy committee\, submitting testimony\, or mentoring a peer. \;
\n\n
\n4:15 - \;6:00 PM | Pau Hana \;
\nCap off your day with a pau hana social\, complete with complimentary pupus. Reflect\, recharge\, and connect with fellow attendees who are just as committed to shaping Hawaii'\;s future as you are.
\n
\nClick here to view last year'\;s recap!
\n\n
\nRegistration includes:
\n\n\n - \n
Breakfast + financial literacy workshop
\n \n - \n
Full access to panels\, speakers\, and breakout sessions
\n \n - Legislative lunch and networking - Choose from the following sandwich options:\n
\n - Chicken Caesar Sandwich \;- \;Grilled chicken\, Kula romaine\, parmesan\, seeded crumble on ciabatta bread
\n - Grilled Vegetable Pesto (Vegan) \;- \;Pesto\, sumac\, tomato\, romaine\, alfalfa sprouts\, thyme\, EVOO\, vegan mayo on ciabatta bread
\n - Turkey Sandwich \;- \;Sliced turkey\, roasted eggplant\, caramelized onion\, fennel compote\, Kewpie\, romaine\, alfalfa sprouts\, pickled mustard seed \;
\n
\n \n - \n
Pau hana drink + pupus
\n \n - \n
Access to local leaders\, resources\, and advocacy tools
\n \n
\n\nNeighbor Island attendees: For those traveling to Oahu to attend\, we have a special hotel room rates \;at the Pagoda Hotel \;and Prince Waikiki available for you! Register at attend the summit to receive the promo codes.
\n\n
\n
\nFor sponsorship information\, please contact Aly Wee\, Sponsorship Committee Chair\, at aly@alywee.com\, or click here \;to see available packages.
\n
\nThis is your Hawaii. Let'\;s make it work! \;🌈\; \;
\n
LOCATION:Prince Waikiki Parking: $10 for self-parking and $15 for valet.
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