The objectives of the Hawaii
Island Portuguese Chamber of commerce are:
To promote the economic
well-being of the people of the County and State of Hawaii;
To promote commerce, industry,
and agriculture throughout the County and State of Hawaii;
To develop trade and commerce
between the Counties, State, the Continental United States, and foreign
countries;
To foster just and equitable
principals in commerce;
To advance the understanding of
and appreciation for our free enterprise system;
To acquire, preserve, and
disseminate business information;
To encourage cooperation
between business and professions;
To aid in the passage of beneficial
legislation;
To inspire civic responsibility
and active involvement in community affairs;
To support education and the
arts, and especially inspire persons of Portuguese ancestry to strive for
excellence in education, business, and community endeavors;
To urge persons of Portuguese
ancestry of all ages to understand, appreciate, and further the culture,
music, and the arts of their forbearers;
To encourage the preservation
of the unique and valuable Portuguese heritage for the enjoyment and benefit
of everyone;
To promote the understanding
and appreciation of the culture, arts, and heritage of all the people in the
United States, especially in the County and State of Hawaii;
To cooperate with other
organizations in displaying the blend of various cultures which make our
Island and our State unique.
