Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Coffee Talks: Promoting Native Hawaiian Culture in the Workplace
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NEW! ☕ Introducing Coffee Talks: Your Chamber's Premier Morning Seminar Series! ☕
Get ready to kickstart your mornings with our brand-new seminar series designed to elevate your business expertise and expand your professional network.
Register to attend the February edition of Coffee Talks: Promoting Native Hawaiian Culture in the Workplace.
Join us to hear from Mālia Sanders, Executive Director at Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association as she will bring her extensive knowledge and expertise on how to best promote Native Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions in the workplace!
As we do business in Hawaii, we must not forget to appreciate what the island and it's people have to offer. This could be internally, within your office, or through your products and services that you offer to your customers. Learn how to understand, appreciate, and integrate Native Hawaiian values and traditions into your everyday operations.
Topics covered include:
- Aloha: A foundational value and the core of Hookipa
- Understanding of Hookipa: Hosting and customer service
- Kuleana: Work Together, a privilege and responsibility
Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, Coffee Talks offers something for everyone. Fuel your ambition, deepen your knowledge, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for success.
Registration includes coffee and complimentary pastries provided by 1132 Cafe & Catering.
Registration will close on Tuesday, February 27. For assistance, please contact Marisa Pangan at: mpangan@cochawaii.org.
Featured Speakers:
Mālia Sanders
Executive Director
Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association
Mālia has recently been recognized with the 2022 Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year Award and featured as one of AIANTA’s Native American Leaders in Cultural Heritage Tourism. Mālia is also a 2022 Pineapple Award recipient which recognizes her contributions in hospitality leadership in Hawai‘i.
Mālia is a founding member and Alakaʻi of ʻAha Pūlama Pāʻū Hololio, a Hawaiian Pāʻū Riding Club, the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu, and the Chair of the annual Holokū Ball.

Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM HST
8:30 - 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 - 9:45 AM: Presentation
9:45 - 10:00 AM: Q&A
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Networking
Fees/Admission
Chamber, YP & HFMA Member Rate: $10
Non-Member Rate: $25
Parking: Not included in registration. Parking available at Alii Place on Alakea Street.
1099 Alakea St., Ste. 2440, Honolulu, HI 96813. $3 flat rate for 2-hours.
Members who cancel without 48-hour advance notice will be charged a $10 no-show fee.
Cancellation policy for non-members:
5 days or more prior to event full refund
2-4 days before event 50% refund
0-1 day before event no refund
Contact Information
Marisa Pangan
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