The Chamber’s biggest event of the year returns on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Register to attend to connect and reconnect with over 700 leaders from the local business community! The Luncheon will feature an extended Exhibitor networking and complimentary headshots by Dave Miyamoto Photography from 9:00 – 11:30 AM, an exciting lunch program including award recognitions for the Chamber Board of Directors, Young Professional of the Year, and Educator of the Year, and special guest keynote speakers Mike Newquist, President, Resident Shows Division & Affiliate Shows Division, at Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group.

COMPLIMENTARY HEADSHOTS BY DAVE MIYAMOTO PHOTOGRAPHY

EXHIBITOR NETWORKING & PASSPORT CARDS by Southwest Airlines

Visit all exhibitor booths and enter for an opportunity to win prizes from Southwest Airlines!
Winner will be announced after the keynote speaker and must be present to win.

NEIGHBOR ISLAND FLIGHT DISCOUNT

Southwest Airlines is happy to provide a 10% discount off base fares for all neighbor island ohana who want to fly to Honolulu to attend the luncheon. Promocode will be provided soon.

Restrictions and exclusions apply. Discount is applied before government taxes and fees.

Mike Newquist
President, Resident Shows Division & Affiliate Shows Division
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

As President of the Resident & Affiliate Shows Divisions, Mike Newquist brings 20+ years of Sports & Entertainment industry leadership and is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of all profitability, productivity and efficiency initiatives throughout the Division’s operations, including Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group. Previously Newquist was President, Touring Shows Division, overseeing all of Cirque’s touring operations & profitability worldwide.

Prior to joining Cirque, Mike was Senior Vice President, Event Development at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) responsible for all global event revenues, global event marketing, and business development leading to arena revenue records around the globe. Mike was instrumental in the development and management of the COVID-19 testing program which became the gold standard among professional sports. Previously Mike was with Ticketmaster/Live Nation Entertainment in Los Angeles and Chicago leading national business development as well as regional business operations and client leadership. Mike began his sports and entertainment career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) receiving multiple promotions and ultimately working his way up to the head of Business Operations role. In this role he reported to team ownership and led all business operations departments including Sales, Marketing, Sponsorships, Finance, Ticket Operations, Human Resources, Communications, Community Relations, and Event Operations. Mike has a Super Bowl ring from their championship 2002/2003 season.