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Voice of Business Podcast by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

Episode #102: How Businesses Can Help End Homelessness with Ryan Catalani

November 05, 2025 • Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

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In this episode, Family Promise of Hawaii Executive Director Ryan Catalani joins us to discuss how homelessness impacts Hawai‘i’s economy, local businesses, and working families — and how the business community can help be part of the solution. He shares with host Amiel Bituin of Kauai Growth how partnerships, workforce training, and second-chance hiring can create lasting change and strengthen communities statewide.

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