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Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Meet with President Obama at National Summit
The Hawaiʻi lawmakers were in Washington, DC to participate in discussions on how the states can address issues including raising the minimum wage, paid family leave and sick days for workers, expanding pre-Kindergarten education, college affordability, and reforming licensing laws to allow more people to get jobs.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Memory of Senator Inouye
In remembrance of US Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Governor Neil Abercrombie ordered that all Hawaii flags at state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaii National Guard are to be flown at half-staff alongside the US flag until sunset on the day of his interment.
Tourism Related Jobs Could Top 159,000
Expected growth in visitor industry jobs could reach 159,542 in 2011, according to a statement released today by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA).
Obama Appoints Jeanne Skog to Presidential Scholars Commission
President Barack Obama recently announced the appointment of Jeanne Unemori Skog, President of Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. to the Commission on Presidential Scholars.
Obama Appoints Hawaiian Electric Boss to National Infrastructure Council
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. announced yesterday that President Barack Obama recently appointed Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) President and Chief Executive Officer Constance Lau to serve as a member of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC).
$250,000 Grant To Help Business Prepare for APEC Summit
In a joint written statement released earlier this week, Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced that Hawaii will receive a $250,000 grant to prepare small business for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Mayor Tavares Meets with Obama and Economic Advisory Team
Mayor Charmaine Tavares is scheduled to meet with President Obama and members of his economic advisory team today, Thursday, January 21, 2010. The discussion is part of the 78th meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors that is focusing on economic conditions, unemployment, transportation and jobs. The conference runs through Friday, January 22, 2010 in […]
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED ON MAUI
The Realtors Association of Maui is launching a new information program to boost first time homebuyer sales on the island. In making the announcement today, Bob Lightbourn, president of the Realtors Association of Maui said, “Current market conditions includes significantly lower home prices, great mortgage programs for working families, and special incentives like the $8,000 […]
