Beyond the Ribbon Cutting: How We’re Amplifying Your Business in 2026

We often hear the question, "What is the Chamber doing for my business lately?" It’s a fair question. You’re busy running your operations, and you need tangible results—specifically when it comes to marketing and making your voice heard.

As part of our 2026 Bridge Year, we’ve launched a new Member Collaboration Hub on Facebook. This isn't just another social group; it is a direct response to your request for more marketing assistance and shared intelligence.

Here is how this tool works for you:

• Free Weekly Promotion Slots: Every Monday, we provide a dedicated thread for you to drop your seasonal menus, nonprofit fundraisers, or B2B offers. We use the Chamber’s platform to ensure these reach the eyes of your fellow business leaders.

• The "Follow Friday" Network: Marketing is harder alone. Every Friday, we facilitate a "follow-for-follow" thread to build our collective social media reach across the island.

• Direct Advocacy Access: When we meet with federal or county leaders—like our recent roundtable with Rep. Jayapal—we pull our "talking points" directly from the feedback you provide in this hub.

• Collaborative Marketing: We’ve seen members start using the "Collaboration Corner" to find partners for shared advertising and cross-promotions, effectively lowering your individual marketing costs.

Your Lobbyist at Your Fingertips We recently asked members: "If you had a lobbyist at your fingertips, what is the first thing you'd ask them to lobby for?". This isn't small talk—this is the "Shared Intelligence" that Elijah and the Board take to the mainland to fight for island business advocacy