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Happy Black History Everyday!

Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to stand up against racism in any form whether it be individuals, organizations or leaders. We want to clarify that we ARE NOT the Utah Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce (UPIC); we are 1 of the 5 Polynesian Chambers in Utah.

With the recent events of UPIC's chamber founder and president Alyn Toalepa'i openly supporting racism and black hate, we affirm that:

1-We stand with our black communities in solidarity against any individuals, organizations, businesses, and leaders who support racism and black hate in any form.

2-We proudly serve Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, people of color, undocumented, vulnerable communities and have done so going on 11 years.

3-We will continue to advocate and provide safe, inclusive, equitable direct support services for all who connect with us and are referred regardless of race, ethnicity, background, etc. We also welcome open dialogue with a willingness to lean in with love, patience, understanding and building a bridge for unity and overcoming differences that remove hatred, bigotry, racism and all forms of hate.

4-We challenge ALL our community group and organization leaders, including ourselves, to DO BETTER! Decisions we make personally and professionally directly impact our communities especially with the responsibilities we carry to serve our community in each of our respective spaces-we need everyone to work together towards the common goal of bettering one another with genuine love, care, respect, safety and openness for deeper awareness to unity.

Thank you to Parfé Diem & Boss Brothers Catering for elevating this issue and keeping everyone accountable! Thank you for your advocacy. Please make sure to support our black businesses like these two.

Questions? Please DM us or contact us at 801-403-4909. We look forward to connecting with you.

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  • 250+ Business Owners Assisted

  • $35,000 Distributed To Over 30 Small Businesses

  • Monthly Meet-Ups, Mentorship With Successful Business Owners In The Community, + Access To Capital Funds For Small Businesses, Start-Ups, & Other Business Ventures.

  • Business Education, Financial Literacy, + Collaboration With National Partners.

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The Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce, or PICC, is comprised of socially responsible and socially conscious individuals and organizations who, while business-oriented, hold the belief that people and profits are of equal importance. We specialize in helping Pacific Islander Businesses grow and thrive within the community.

PICC serves as an education and resource hub for business owners and entrepreneurs of all levels, creating prosperous collaborations with an emphasis on under-served and ethnic communities. PICC offers mentorship opportunities and monthly meetups to network and educate.

PICC has chapters in Salt Lake County and Utah County. We are creating a more harmonious business network where mutual support and connection is prioritized to better help our Pasifika community in and around these areas, along with our other underserved peers.

Click Here To Join PICC
Click Here To Join PICC
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Each month Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce members gather online and in-person. All business-minded individuals, Pacific Islander and non-Pacific Islanders like, and organizations are welcome to join in on these meetings that are perfect for networking and finding the resources you need to expand your business.

These meetings feature local businesses that have opportunities for collaboration, contracts, or employment. The Salt Lake County Chapter meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 8AM MST and the Utah County Chapter meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12PM MST for Chamber Events.

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Check out our LinkTree- Keep Up With ALL Of P.I.C.C.’s Events, Meetings, & Opportunities To Grow Your Business In Partnership With Other LIKE-MINDED Business Owners, Connecting You With ALL The Resources You Need For Success.

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The Living Color Chamber Alliance is made up of several Chambers, including the Black Chamber, LGBTQ+ Chamber, as well as the following Chambers; Pacific Islander, Native American, Korean, Filipino, Hispanic, Asian Chamber, & the Chinese Association.

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The Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce (PICC) brings diversity, equability, inclusiveness, social conscience to economic advancement (Corporate Social Responsibility). PICC's members are made up of hobby to entrepreneurship, of Corporations (nonprofit & for-profits) no longer content to just do well, but to make their mission a positive impact on the community we live in, where people and profits are equally valued.

Membership with PICC provides you with culturally relevant business education, resources, support, and opportunities to advance your business through networking with others that successfully incorporate social good into their business values and practices, as well as recruiting opportunities and consumer marketing efforts.

The Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce (PICC) works across sectors and partners with companies who care, like you do, using strength-based programming methods from Pacific Island cultures, we hope you will embrace, love, and duplicate.

PICC/PIK2AR certifies that we are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We maintain a non-discrimination policy that ensures PIK2AR and its programs do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status or other factors that are protected by law.

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    Grow Your Business.

    Why an RCC?

    For new businesses, a Grand Opening is the start you’ve anticipated. It’s your moment to shine. It’s an amazing marketing tool and chance to increase attention to your product and services, gain more customers, and grow your network!

    For tenured businesses, an Open House is a chance to revitalize your community inclusion and engagement. It’s your moment to shine again. It’s a chance to reach new community members and increase loyalty. It’s a chance to showcase what you’ve been doing and plans for growth.

    What’s the cost?

    No cost for members of the chamber. It’s an added value of joining the chamber. You’re either getting a new start with a grand opening or a fresh start with an open house. Chamber representatives will come in and make recommendations as to the best way to showcase your business during your RCC event.

    What to expect?

    Expect your business to shine. Expect customers to want to come back. Expect city officials and local businesses to come and learn what products and services you provide and how your business will engage with the community at large.

    Be prepared for media interviews.

    Be prepared for city officials to want to find ways to collaborate.

    Be prepared for local businesses to want to create partnerships.

    Be prepared for increased customer traffic.

    And best of all, be prepared for the chamber to help you through the entire process before, during, and after.

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    Start Seeing Results.

    What will you get from the PICC?

    • RCC consultation, which includes and not limited to recommendations on business presentation, proper signage, public speaking tips, celebrating within your operating budget, and more

    • Ribbon cutting ceremony with oversized scissors

    • Invitations to city officials and local businesses

    • Support & attendance from chamber members

    • Certificate of RCC Event presented by the Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce

    • Media and photographers

    • Marketing of event on all chamber media outlets

    • Press releases to local media

    • Interview on Island Wave Podcast

    Sample Agenda:

    ◦ Welcome by PICC President

    ◦ Business representative

    -share vision and inspiration

    -introduce products and services

    -hours of operation

    -introduce staff and supporters

    ◦ Words of encouragement from city officials and select chamber partners in attendance

    ◦ Ribbon cutting ceremony & pictures

    ◦ Present Certificate of RCC with piece of the ribbon that was cut

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Do you own a small business or are you wanting to be a small business owner? Do you want to expand and improve your business? Are you considering taking out a business loan? Are you interested in loans based on character and not credit?

Let’s talk! We have several options here at PICC

  • Celtic Bank

  • Kiva

  • Salt Lake City

  • Continuing to add more options

Contact Sharon Molifua our Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce Microlending Coordinator by emailing sharon@pik2ar.org or by phone (435) 612-2477