Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

YP Professional Development Class (PDC) - Motivation in Motion: Community, Collaboration & Looking Beyond Ourselves presented by Kaiser Permanente

Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Events unite the business community to enhance the state’s economic climate by fostering success for businesses and business leaders alike. Attend or sponsor a Chamber event to promote your company, build brand awareness, market to your target demographics, expand your network and invest in your local community.

Success isn’t built alone — it’s powered by community. The most impactful leaders understand that real momentum happens when we invest in others and move forward together.

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, join us for an inspiring YP Professional Development Class presented by Kaiser Permanente on Community, Collaboration & Looking Beyond Ourselves, featuring Leianne "Lei" Pedro, Market President & Publisher of Pacific Business News. During this session, Lei will share insights from her leadership journey and explore how cultivating meaningful relationships and championing collaboration can elevate both your career and your community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a trailblazing female leader who continues to shape Hawaii’s business community through connection and purpose-driven leadership!

What You’ll Gain:

A renewed perspective on purpose-driven leadership
Practical strategies to build authentic, high-value relationships
Tools to collaborate more effectively across teams and industries
Insight into how investing in community strengthens long-term success

Step into a conversation that will challenge you to grow beyond individual achievement — and discover how motivation truly accelerates when it’s shared!

Registration includes breakfast consisting of croissant and pastries, lilikoi fruit salad, yogurt with granola, orange juice, and coffee.

Featured Speaker:

Leianne "Lei" Pedro
Market President & Publisher
Pacific Business News

Lei Pedro is a publisher, community builder, and connector whose career has been defined by elevating Hawaii’s business landscape and strengthening the relationships that move it forward. As Publisher, she leads with a balance of strategic insight and genuine aloha, championing stories that spotlight leadership, innovation, and the people shaping Hawaii’s future.

Over the past decade, Lei has built a reputation for creating spaces—both in print and in person—where meaningful conversations happen. She has guided high-impact events and annual Golf Tournament fundraisers, where she mobilizes volunteer committees, expands sponsorship networks, and drives philanthropic support for local causes. Her work blends business leadership with a deep commitment to community, ensuring that progress is measured not just in numbers, but in relationships and shared purpose.
Lei’s identity is rooted in lineage and culture. That legacy informs her approach to leadership: intentional, community-minded, and guided by a sense of responsibility to uplift others.

In every role, Lei advocates for collaboration, equity, and the belief that when women thrive, entire communities rise.

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Date and Time

Thursday Mar 19, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM HST

8:30 AM: Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM: Presentation
10:00 AM: Networking

Location

Private downtown location. Inquire with event planner for location.

Fees/Admission

Online Registration:
$20 - YP Member
$35 - Non-member
$35 - Alumni

At the Door Pricing:
$30 - YP Member
$45 - Non-member
$45 - Alumni

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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