Corporate Memberships
Our Corporate Membership program offers companies of all sizes the opportunity to showcase their support of a major cultural and educational institution while investing in the future of Hawaii's young people.
Corporate Members receive an array of benefits that provide access to the Center's groundbreaking exhibits, planetarium programs, and educational programming for their customers and/or employees and their families.
We invite you to review this information and learn how you, your business and your ohana can benefit by joining our valued group of benefactors. Help perpetuate ‘Imiloa’s journey of exploration and pursuit of knowledge by becoming a Corporate Member today.
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$500 - Ka Poponi
One GOLD Member card with your company name allowing you these benefits:
- Two adults, up to 5 children under 18, plus 6 guests come in free on each visit
- Free entry to exhibit halls
- Unlimited free entry to all ‘Imiloa Planetarium shows – including after-hours music programs like Pink Floyd and U2, monthly Maunakea Skies presentations and 3D Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe programs
- Listing on donor wall in ‘Imiloa atrium
- Free subscription to member e-newsletter Kilolani
- 10% discount at ‘Imiloa Bank of Hawaii Museum Store
- 15% facility rental discount with advance reservation
- 10% discount in ‘Imiloa Sky Garden Restaurant for up to 10 people per bill
- Invitations to special members-only events, Planetarium show previews, and member appreciation parties
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PLUS:
- 20 additional, one-day general admission tickets for Planetarium and Exhibit Hall to ‘Imiloa per year (no expiration date, can be used any time for regularly-scheduled shows)
$1000 - Ke Ka‘iao
Two GOLD Member cards with your company name allowing you these benefits:
- Two adults, up to 5 children under 18, plus 6 guests come in free on each visit
- Free entry to exhibit halls
- Unlimited free entry to all ‘Imiloa Planetarium shows – including after-hours music programs like Pink Floyd and U2, Maunakea Skies presentations and 3D Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe programs
- Listing on donor wall in ‘Imiloa atrium
- Free subscription to member e-newsletter Kilolani
- 10% discount at ‘Imiloa Bank of Hawaii Museum Store
- 20% facility rental discount with advance reservation
- 10% discount in ‘Imiloa Sky Garden Restaurant for up to 10 people per bill
- Invitations to special members-only events, Planetarium show previews, and member appreciation parties
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PLUS:
- 40 one-day admission tickets to both Exhibits and Planetarium show (no expiration date, can be used any time for regularly-scheduled shows)
- One free day for up to 40 guests, employees, family and friends, or clients to visit Exhibit Hall and Planetarium show
$1,500 - Ka Li‘ula
Two GOLD Member cards with your company name allowing you these benefits:
- Two adults, up to 5 children under 18, plus 6 guests come in free on each visit
- Free entry to exhibit halls
- Unlimited free entry to all ‘Imiloa Planetarium shows – including after-hours music programs like Pink Floyd and U2, Maunakea Skies presentations and 3D Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe programs
- Listing on donor wall in ‘Imiloa atrium
- Free subscription to member e-newsletter Kilolani
- 10% discount at ‘Imiloa Bank of Hawaii Museum Store
- 25% facility rental discount with advance reservation
- 10% discount in ‘Imiloa Sky Garden Restaurant for up to 10 people per bill
- Invitations to special members-only events, Planetarium show previews, and member appreciation parties
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PLUS:
- 60 one-day admission tickets to both Exhibits and Planetarium show (no expiration date, can be used any time for regularly-scheduled shows)
- One free day for up to 75 employees, family and friends, or clients with opportunity for exclusive Planetarium showing and program.
- Company name and logo showcased on dome prior to all daily scheduled planetarium showings for the year of your Corporate Membership.
$2000 - Ka Haweo
Two GOLD Member cards with your company name allowing you these benefits:
- Two adults, up to 5 children under 18, plus 6 guests come in free on each visit
- Free entry to exhibit halls
- Unlimited free entry to all ‘Imiloa Planetarium shows – including after-hours rock programs like Pink Floyd and U2, Maunakea Skies presentations and 3D Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe programs
- Listing on donor wall in ‘Imiloa atrium
- Free subscription to member e-newsletter Kilolani
- 10% discount at ‘Imiloa Bank of Hawaii Museum Store
- 30% facility rental discount with advance reservation
- 10% discount in ‘Imiloa Sky Garden Restaurant for up to 10 people per bill
- Invitations to special members-only events, Planetarium show previews, and member appreciation parties
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PLUS:
- 100 one-day admission tickets to both Exhibits and Planetarium show (no expiration date, can be used any time for regularly scheduled shows)
- Advertisement and announcement in ‘Imiloa's member newsletter emailed out to 3,500 Hawaii-island and outer island based members per month for duration of the year of your membership with us.
- Your logo and company name listed on our website as a Corporate Member at your level of membership.
- One free day for up to 120 employees, family and friends, or clients with opportunity for exclusive Planetarium showing and program.
- Company name and logo showcased on dome prior to all daily scheduled planetarium showings for the year of your Corporate Membership.
Become a Corporate Member
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To join ‘Imiloa's Corporate Membership Program, please complete our application and designate your preferred level of membership. |
Please return with your check made payable to
"‘Imiloa/University of Hawaii Foundation" to:
Membership and Fund Development Office
Nico Leilani Verissimo
UH Hilo/UH Foundation
600 ‘Imiloa Place
Hilo, HI 96720
www.imiloahawaii.org
Phone: (808) 969-9732
Fax: (808) 969-9748
Email: nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org
NOTE: Premiums for joining, as well as certain standard partnership benefits, affect the tax deductibility of your contribution.
2010-2011 Corporate Members

| HPM Building Supply | Ka Haweo |
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| Robert M. and Alice K. Fujimoto Foundation | Ka Haweo |
| Big Island Federal Credit Union | Ka Li'ula |
| Puna Geothermal Venture | Ka Li'ula |
| Joint Astronomy Centre | Ke Ka'iau |
| WCIT Architecture | Ke Ka'iau |
| Aiona Car Sales | Ka Poponi |
| Big Island Candies | Ka Poponi |
| HFS Federal Credit Union | Ka Poponi |
| Hale Kipa | Ka Poponi |
| Hawaii Electric Light Co., Inc. | Ka Poponi |
| Kuwaye Trucking Inc. | Ka Poponi |
| Richard M. Okuna, CPA | Ka Poponi |
| Sidney Fuke Planning Consultant | Ka Poponi |
2009-2010 Corporate Members
| Kamehameha Schools Hawaii | Ke Kapena | $5,000 |
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| National Astronomical Observatory of Japan/Subaru Telescope | Ke Ama | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Electric Light Company | Ke Ama | $1,000 |
| Creative Arts Hawaii | Ka Poponi | $500 |

