HCCA 2015 Annual Conference Kauai

Registration is now open for the HCCA Annual Conference to be held March 13-15, 2015 in Kapa'a Kauai.  For more information and to register for this event Click here

Join Us!

*Time to renew your membership or become a member

NOW  is the best time to renew your membership or become a member  ahead of the annual conference in March.  As a current active member you will receive a member discount when registering for any or all of the conference sessions.  Your membership is an opportunity to save while continuing to support HCCA!  Renew now, then log in and sign up for the conference to take advantage of your membership benefits and participate in the annual conference.  See you there!

Get Involved, Become an Active Member of HCCA

Become an active member of the Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association.  Get involved and participate in one of our many committees including Education, Legislation, Membership, Marketing, Fundraising, Communication etc, and help shape the future of our industry. Send an email to info@hawaiichocolate.org and let us know what your are interested in and how you would like to help.  Mahalo!

Membership

Hawaiian Grown Cacao - Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association

Membership Benefits:

Legislative Strength

The Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association acts as the industry’s voice on legislative issues. Members are active in lobbying legislators and influencing  legislation that affects the chocolate industry.

Industry Networking

Annual Conference and Educational Opportunities for Growers and Farmers
During the annual HCCA Conference a variety of current issues in farming, production, manufacture and retail are presented by guest speakers and relevant industry information is shared among members. At other times field trips and workshops provide educational opportunities for growers and manufacturers.

General Membership Meetings

Annual general membership meeting are held during the HCCA Conference each year in February. Other networking opportunities may be arrangend at events during the year.

Statewide Educational Outreach

HCCA participates in a variety of educational and promotional activities during the year including The Hawaii Chocolate Festival, Agriculture Day at the Capital, the Maui County Agriculture Festival,  The Hawaii Cacao Festival and various Farmers Markets and Culinary Festivals around the state.

Additional Benefits

The HCCA Newsletter provides quarterly communication with members providing legislative updates, spotlighting upcoming events, industry news, member profiles and other relevant information of the

HCCA Logo

A users agreement providing guidelines for use will soon be available to Members interested in using the HCCA logo for promotional purposes (i.e. on packaging, Point of Sale material, website or other commercial applications)  Displaying this symbol demonstrates commitment to the standards and policies of the HCCA and will serve to promote awareness and strengthen the brand value of the Hawaii Chocolate and Cacao Association including our members products and services .

Events Calendar

HCCA Annual Conference Kapa'a Kauai, March 13-15, 2015
Mar 13 2015 - 6:00pm
2014 Field Trip & Workshop
Feb 21 2014 - 10:00am to 3:30pm
2014 Hawaii Chocolate Festival
Feb 22 2014 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

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