Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

YP Cost of Living Summit presented by Tradewind Group

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Let's collaborate!

As Millennials and Gen Zers, we understand firsthand how incredibly tough it is to live and raise a family in Hawaii.

Housing is expensive.
Childcare and early childhood education is expensive.
Everything is expensive.

With these challenges, we can't blame our peers for moving to the mainland, where it's generally cheaper to live. But imagine if we all were super engaged, had a united and mighty voice, and sparked a movement in Hawaii. How powerful would that be?

At the YP Cost of Living Summit, we want YOU to help brainstorm innovative solutions and tell your story to policymakers and community leaders.

AGENDA: Registration includes lunch, one pau hana beverage ticket and light pupus

11:30 AM Registration

12:00 PM Exec Connect Style Lunch - Attendees will interact with legislators, policymakers, and community leaders in an intimate setting. Options are:

Representative Della Au Belatti, Hawaii State Legislature
Senator Stanley Chang
Jackie Contant, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Ed Case
Councilmember Radiant Cordero, Honolulu City Council
Council Member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, Honolulu City Council
John Fink, President & CEO, Aloha United Way
Representative Troy Hashimoto
Vice Speaker Greggor Ilagan, State of Hawaii
Gladys Quinto Marrone, Executive Director, Nareit Hawaii
Colbert Matsumoto, Chairman of Tradewind Group
Council Chair Tommy Waters, Honolulu City Council
Josh Wisch, President & CEO of Holomua Collective

1:05 PM Keynote Address by Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke

1:45 PM Cost of Living Housing Panel Discussion

Chelsie Evans, Executive Director, Hawaiian Community Assets
Nani Medeiros, Chief Housing Officer, Office of the Governor, State of Hawaii
Senator Scott Weiner, California State Legislature
Facilitator: Ryan Catalani, Executive Director, Family Promise of Hawaii

2:55 PM Cost of Childcare and Early Childhood Education Panel Discussion

Erin Henderson Lacerdo, Executive Director, Association for Infant Mental Health in Hawaii
Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke
Dr. Megan McCorriston, Chief Executive Officer, Seagull Schools

4:05 PM Cost of Food and Energy Panel Discussion

Representative Scot Matayoshi, Hawaii State Legislature
Steven Nakahara, EVP & Chief Credit Officer, American Savings Bank
Rebecca Dayhuff Matsushima, Vice President, Resource Procurement, Hawaiian Electric Company
Facilitator: Alena Auyoung, Information Governance Officer, Kamehameha Schools

5:05 PM Closing Remarks

5:30 PM Pau Hana

SESSIONS: We will have one-hour sessions on (1) housing, (2) childcare and early childhood education, and (3) food and energy. The goal of these sessions is to motivate attendees to be a part of the solution.

First 25 minutes: Each session will have a panel of 3-4 experts on the topic. We intend to have experts that represent different viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. Through a moderator, audience members can ask questions of the panelists.
Next 25 minutes: We will facilitate small group discussion and think tank-style brainstorming. Panel members can walk around and chime into the small group discussions.
Last 10 minutes: Groups will present their ideas to the larger audience.

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Date and Time

Thursday May 18, 2023
12:00 PM - 6:30 PM HST

11:30 AM Registration
12:00 PM Exec Connect Style Lunch
1:05 PM Keynote Address
1:45 PM Cost of Living Panel Discussion
2:55 PM Cost of Childcare and Early Childhood Education Panel Discussion
4:05 PM Cost of Food and Energy Panel Discussion
5:05 PM Closing Remarks
5:30 PM Pau Hana

Location

Hawaii Convention Center
306 A/B and Charlot Courtyard

Parking: $15 Flat Rate

1801 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI 96815

Fees/Admission

Online Registration
YP members: $25
Non-members: $35
YP Alumni: $35

Walk-In Rates
YP members: $35
Non-members: $45
YP Alumni: $45

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Silver Sponsor: $2,500
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000
Exhibitor Sponsor: $550
Click Here to View Sponsorship Packages and Benefits

Refund policy:
5 or more business days prior to event - full refund
2-4 business days before event - 50% refund
0-1 business day before event - no refund

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Contact Information

Tricia Fetui
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