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The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) invites the community to celebrate the installation of its new officers and directors for 2011-2012 on Friday, June 24 at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Gov. Neil Abercrombie serves as guest speaker of the 11:30 a.m. luncheon.

The event also shares what the Chamber has accomplished during the past fiscal year and what it is eyeing for the future. Find out the winners of KKCC’s Pualu Awards — they honor outstanding individuals, businesses and non-profits for dedication and hard work in the West Hawaii community.

In addition, attendees can learn about new and existing KKCC businesses at the Chamber’s annual Business Expo, which precedes and follows the banquet. Times are 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m.

“Serving as an educational resource for commerce and the community, our Business Expo is an excellent venue to meet the people behind our local, Chamber businesses,” said Vivian Landrum, president/CEO of KKCC.

Admission for the banquet is $50 for KKCC members and $60 for non-members. Tables of eight can be reserved. Reservations are required by Monday, June 20, no refunds afterwards.

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce provides leadership and advocacy for a successful business environment in West Hawaii. The result of KKCC’s work is a community of choice as reflected in our quality of life, business and individual opportunity and manifest respect for our culture and our natural resources.

For further information, call 329-1758 or visit www.kona-kohala.com