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KIAA - Kanoelehua Industrial Area AssociationKanoelehua Industrial Area Association

The Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association, referred to as “KIAA,” is an active business association that was established in 1968, forty (40) years ago. It is comprised of both small and large businesses and organizations within specific Hilo and Keaau boundaries. KIAA was formed in an effort to curtail crime plaguing businesses in the area. Once established, their goal was to advance the commercial and community interests of its member firms. Presently, we represent approximately 350 business members employing approximately 4,500 workers.

Among its activities, KIAA:

  • advocates to improve the commercial environment of its members by working with elected officials, state and county officials, and the university;
  • provides a comprehensive medical program for its members;
  • makes available safety and health courses necessary to meet OSHA and HIOSH regulations and to improve business-like operations;
  • since 1978, annually sponsors the KIAA Member, CNA and KIAA-Larry Kono Scholarships;
  • sponsors social and sporting activities to encourage member employees participation;
  • provides opportunities for representative businesses to participate in the leadership of the association
  • and updates members on issues affecting business.

KIAA has been successful in continually increasing its membership, retaining membership, and influencing change to improve the business climate in Hilo.

Our Vision
KIAA is a dynamic organization that provides its member firms beneficial, vital, and innovative services.  KIAA’s goal is to successfully develop world-class member firms by partnering with others while preserving and enhancing our unique way of life.

Executive Directors

  • Nimr Tamimi, President
  • Caleb Yamanaka, 1st Vice President
  • David Lovell, 2nd Vice President
  • Stacey Chun Fat, Secretary
  • Sam Araki, Treasurer
  • Allan Onishi, Past President

Directors

  • Russell Arikawa
  • Constance Cate
  • Newton Chu
  • Ed De Lima
  • David De Luz, Jr.
  • Cynthia Honma
  • Calvin Kang
  • Richard Lee Ching MD
  • Craig Takamine

 

Membership Dues – $200 Per Fiscal Year

Note:  To qualifiy for membership, a business must have a street address named within lines drawn on the offical map located  at the KIAA office. >> Join Now