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Free MEDB Workshop on Opening APEC Opportunities

In preparation for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leader’s Week conference in November, Enterprise Honolulu and Maui Economic Development Board are hosting a series of free workshop designed to show how APEC can be the catalyst to expanding Maui business into new international markets.

APEC Hawaii Seeks Virtual Exhibit Designer

The APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee issued a Request for Proposal yesterday for a qualified vendor to design and produce a virtual exhibit for Hawaii business.

Maui’s Noni Biotech Receives Presidential Export Award

During World Trade Week ceremonies last month, Noni Biotech International, a Maui-based Noni products manufacturing company, was awarded the Presidential “E” Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke at the Department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

APEC Working Groups Open Doors for Hawaii Business

Working groups on tourism, energy, life sciences, and dozens of other issues will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in November and the Hawaii Host Committee is encouraging the Hawaii business community to get engaged.

APEC Hawaii Host Committee Seeks Catering and Uniform Vendors

The APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee expects nearly 20,000 attendees for the APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week, happening November 7-13 and has issued another call for Hawaii vendors to participate this week.

Get Your Business In APEC 2011 Hawaii Innovation Showcase

With more than 20,000 attendees expected, the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee is looking to feature 35 key Hawaii businesses in their APEC 2011 Hawaii Business Innovation Showcase during APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week, Nov 7-13.

APEC Host Committee Seeks Vendor to Sell Activities to Delegates

With more than 20,000 attendees expected for the APEC 2011 Leader’s Meeting in November, the APEC 2011 Hawai‘i Host Committee has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a vendor to sell tours and activities to attendees.

APEC Organizers Issue RFP For More Promotional Materials

The APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee has issued yet another Request for Proposals for marketing and promotional materials. The most recent RFP is focused on a media supplement to be distributed to the more than 20,000 attendees expected in November.

UH Shidler Among Top 25% US Business Schools

The Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been named among the nation’s best MBA programs in U.S. News’ annual list of Best Graduate Schools.

Bidding Opens for $2 Million APEC Improvements at Honolulu Airport

In a race to ready the Honolulu International Airport for worldwide attention during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week in November 2011, the State today announced three improvement projects valued at an estimated $2 million.

APEC Host Committee Issues RFP for Graphic Design Services

The APEC 2011 Hawai‘i Host Committee issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) yesterday for graphic design services in support of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in November.