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.