Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

YP Professional Development Class (PDC) - Redefining Success: Careers, Leadership & the Unexpected Path 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.

What if your career's biggest detour turned out to be the destination?

Join us for an interactive professional development class on Redefining Success with special guest speaker Chris Iwamura, CEO of Rainbow Drive-In. Hear directly from Chris on his journey from working in California's tech industry to returning home and eventually leading his family's restaurant. He'll talk story about the pivots, leadership, and lessons that shaped his path.

Through candid, conversational storytelling, participants will explore what it really looks like to build a career and lead with purpose, even when the path isn't a straight one.

Attendees Will:

Hear how career pivots and unexpected opportunities can shape strong leadership
Learn what it takes to lead a business through change
Reflect on how personal definitions of success evolve throughout a career

Don't miss this chance to hear Chris's story firsthand and walk away with fresh perspective on your own career path.

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

Chris Iwamura
Rainbow Drive-In
CEO

Chris Iwamura is the CEO and third-generation owner of Rainbow Drive-In, one of Hawaii’s most beloved local businesses. After spending more than a decade in California working in the tech industry, Chris returned home to join the family business founded by his grandparents, working his way from food prep and customer service to CEO.

Today, he leads Rainbow Drive-In with a focus on honoring its legacy while embracing innovation, guiding the company through challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and continued growth.

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Date and Time

Thursday Sep 17, 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

Please note: Refund eligibility is based on the calendar day prior to the event, not a 24-hour window. Once we reach the business day before the event, refunds are no longer available due to final guest counts and event preparation. If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another attendee. Please contact us with the new attendee’s name and email prior to the event.

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