a program in partnership with PIK2AR.
financial literacy, education, collaboration, mentorship.
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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.
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.
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![Celtic Bank logo with a geometric symbol in dark and light blue, and the words ‘celtic bank’ in navy blue text.]()
Celtic Bank
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![Logo of the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (NACE) with blue text, red and blue swoosh, and additional text below.]()
National ACE
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![U.S. Small Business Administration logo with blue and red border elements and text]()
Small Business Administration (SBA)
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![Logo of the National CAPACD featuring a stylized pyramid of four layers in gray, yellow, gold, and dark yellow, with the organization's name in black and gray text.]()
National CAPACD
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![Kiva logo with green text on black background]()
Kiva
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![Logo of Utah Microloan Fund with a teal background, white text, and a bar graph icon.]()
Utah Microloan Fund
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![Logo of New York City with the text 'Department of Econ Dev' on a dark background.]()
Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development
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![Zions Bank logo in black text on a white background.]()
Zions Bank
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![Salt Lake County Regional Development logo with stylized 'SL' and sunburst design in maroon and gold.]()
Salt Lake County Regional Economic Development
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![A circular patch with black background featuring an orange center and black text, reading 'Unity Pride Progress,' and 'West Valley City, Utah.' The patch's border has a thin multi-colored line, and the center displays a black geometric symbol.]()
West Valley City Redevelopment Agency
Pacific Island Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Verizon + National ACE to help Small Businesses in the Community with direly-needed financial support.
Application window: April 28 - May 18 11:59 PM (PST)
Promotion Overview: Applicants have the opportunity to win a trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final and compete for a $20,000 grant. The contest will occur in 3 phases over the next few months.
Phase 1: National contest (April 27 - May 18, 2026)
Digital Ready users who have completed 1 course or event in the “Winning customers” category between Jan 1, 2026 - May 18, 2026, will have the opportunity to enter into the Verizon Small Business Super Pitch competition by posting a ~60 second video on “how did Small Business Digital Ready help you position your business to win” and submitting the contest form.
Phase 2: Regional Pitch Competition (June 18 - June 28, 2026)
20 regional semi-finalists will be chosen to compete at one of four Regional Pitch Competitions (Kansas City - 6/19, Houston - 6/22 , Los Angeles - 6/24, Philadelphia - 6/26). Those who do not advance will receive tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026™ group stage match the following day after the Regional Pitch.
Phase 3: Final Pitch Competition (July 17, 2026)
The 4 Regional winners will win tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final and have a chance to win one of four cash prizes totaling $40,000 ($20,000 for 1st Place, $10,000 for 2nd Place, and $5,000 for 3rd and 4th Places) at the Final Pitch competition in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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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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.
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
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
