Chancellor’s Message

Chamber Connection Newsletter

Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce

March 2007

Thank you members of the Chamber and business community for your steadfast support of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. This affirmation of community support galvanizes our Big Island delegation in their efforts to champion UH Hilo as a comprehensive university. We are very fortunate of the community’s support and its passion for UH Hilo. There are many challenging issues, but I am pleased how everyone rallies around UH Hilo.

Higher Education Committee Chair, Representative Jerry Chang, has a long history with the university, and he, along with other members of our delegation, are always strong advocates on our behalf. This kind of focus means there is momentum for UH Hilo.

I believe your commitment and strong advocacy of UH Hilo fuels this positive momentum. Your presence, requests for appointments with the legislators and capitol walk arounds are invaluable. Thank you for your work on behalf of the university.

University Relations Director Gerald DeMello spoke about UH Hilo to the combined Chamber’s government affairs committees at the Hilo Yacht Club. I want to thank the attendees for their keen attention and interest in understanding the important issues facing the university. Informed business leaders make powerful advocates!

I will keep you posted of our progress at the capitol . Mahalo again for your support. Great things happen when everyone works together to move UH Hilo forward.

Aloha.