The state’s world-class tradewinds are now producing electricity for Oahu homes and businesses.
Officials from First Wind LLC, Hawaiian Electric Co. and state government will gather in Kahuku today to dedicate the island’s first large-scale wind farm. The 30-megawatt facility developed by Boston-based First Wind officially began selling electricity to HECO yesterday, allowing Oahu to join Maui and the Big Island in the effort to harness Hawaii’s famous winds.
More at the Star Advertiser
Friday, March 25, 2011
Weed Circle Cleanup Postponed & Haleiwa Art Walk This Saturday
Aloha Members,
The Weed Circle Cleanup for this Saturday will be postponed to May due to it being a three day weekend. We will reschedule it soon for May and I hope that you will be able to come out and help with the cleanup then.
Also, the Haleiwa Art Walk is this Saturday. It's always fun to visit the art galleries and to meet old friends along the way. Hope to see you there.
Mahalo,
Antya
The Weed Circle Cleanup for this Saturday will be postponed to May due to it being a three day weekend. We will reschedule it soon for May and I hope that you will be able to come out and help with the cleanup then.
Also, the Haleiwa Art Walk is this Saturday. It's always fun to visit the art galleries and to meet old friends along the way. Hope to see you there.
Mahalo,
Antya
Andy Anderson presents Haleiwa Hotel proposal at October Chamber meeting
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| Developer Andy Anderson |
Anderson has purchased land where Jameson's by the Sea restaurant is located, but did not purchase the business itself. He envisions building a boutique-style hotel that is a replica of Haleiwa Hotel, one with gracious lawns and an open setting. He noted the hotel will follow the guidelines of the North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan and the Haleiwa Special District which limits heights to 42 feet and design consistent with 1920's Haleiwa. He will be applying for the appropriate zoning and other permits once t he land is purchased from the City. He added that two acres would be donated back for a community owned park with the City required improvements.
The City is requiring him to construct walkways the length of the property, a pedestrian crossing, and 25 parking stalls for public use. He will underground the utilities. He projects a room cost to guests of $215 per night and estimates 110 employees will be employed by the hotel.
Visitor Center Volunteers Needed
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| Carolyn Lazar, Visitor Center Chair & Volunteer |
Stop by our office across from the Haleiwa Post Office or give us a call at 637-4558. You can also just fill out the Volunteer Application and fax it to 637-4556 or mail it to us and we'll call you.
A big mahalo goes out to our faithful volunteers who keep the office open from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday: Geri Takahashi Guillemot, Sherry Heiser, Barbara Hay Santos, Jenny Turner, and Alice Rogers. All are long-time residents. Our goal is to open at 11:00 am each day.
Please help us reach our goal of having office hours that will meet the community's needs better and help the Chamber become more financially sustainable through increased Business Services income.
Please keep Carolyne Lazar, our Visitor Center Chairperson, in your prayers.
Save the Date for the 2011 Business Expo on May 25th at Turtle Bay Resort's Ballroom
Plans for this year's Business Expo are shaping up and it promises to be a great day of educational seminars and speakers, networking, and information gathering. Prices will remain at the same bargain rates as the last event. A $40 member registration fee will include a continental breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception plus six educational seminars featuring speakers who are experts in their fields. Don't miss this opportunity to recharge your batteries, see old friends and meet new ones, make new business contacts, and learn about topics that will help you in your business, all while having fun in a beautiful setting!
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| Attendee happy with great lunch |
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| Sandwich Isles Bedbug Buster |
Put this on your calendar now.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Haleiwa Art Walk Tonight 5-9 PM
Aloha Members,
Remember to come to Haleiwa and visit the participating businesses for the Haleiwa Art Walk tonight from 5 to 9 PM. Of special interest is the Grand Opening of the Clark Little Gallery in the Haleiwa Town Center.
Clark is the son of long-time residents Jim and Doric Little. Jim is known for his work in developing beautiful varieties of plumeria about which he wrote a book that included his photography of those plumeria. Clark seems to have inherited his dad's artistic gift with photogaphy.
It is heartening to see the younger generation of kids who were born and raised here starting their own family-owned businesses including Clark, Liz and Kai at Guava Shop, Noelle and Meg at Bonzer Front, and of course some who have taken over family businesses like Stan Matsumoto and Cathy Aoki, to name a few. Small business is the life-blood of our special Haleiwa Town and keeping the entreneurial spirit alive is what keeps the town special and unique.
Please visit the art galleries and other businesses this evening. See attached flyer.
Mahalo,
Antya
Remember to come to Haleiwa and visit the participating businesses for the Haleiwa Art Walk tonight from 5 to 9 PM. Of special interest is the Grand Opening of the Clark Little Gallery in the Haleiwa Town Center. Clark is the son of long-time residents Jim and Doric Little. Jim is known for his work in developing beautiful varieties of plumeria about which he wrote a book that included his photography of those plumeria. Clark seems to have inherited his dad's artistic gift with photogaphy.
It is heartening to see the younger generation of kids who were born and raised here starting their own family-owned businesses including Clark, Liz and Kai at Guava Shop, Noelle and Meg at Bonzer Front, and of course some who have taken over family businesses like Stan Matsumoto and Cathy Aoki, to name a few. Small business is the life-blood of our special Haleiwa Town and keeping the entreneurial spirit alive is what keeps the town special and unique.
Please visit the art galleries and other businesses this evening. See attached flyer.
Mahalo,
Antya
Friday, February 18, 2011
Membership Meeting
Aloha Members,
There will be a membership meeting next Wednesday the 23rd at Haleiwa Joe's 8AM. The key note speakers will be Randy Rarick and Jodi Wilmott from the Vans Triple Crown. Randy has some amazing stats from the coverage of the Triple Crown that will probably surprise everyone. Jodi will have informa-tion about promoting the North Shore.
There will also be reports from our legislators, the police, and the North Shore Triathalon.
I will get an agenda out in the next couple of days. I've also attached the list of Chamber meetings and events again. Please put the membership meetings and main events on your calendars now.
Mahalo,
Antya
There will be a membership meeting next Wednesday the 23rd at Haleiwa Joe's 8AM. The key note speakers will be Randy Rarick and Jodi Wilmott from the Vans Triple Crown. Randy has some amazing stats from the coverage of the Triple Crown that will probably surprise everyone. Jodi will have informa-tion about promoting the North Shore.
There will also be reports from our legislators, the police, and the North Shore Triathalon.
I will get an agenda out in the next couple of days. I've also attached the list of Chamber meetings and events again. Please put the membership meetings and main events on your calendars now.
Mahalo,
Antya
Sunday, February 13, 2011
North Shore project praised
A retail complex near shave ice landmarks draws much attention
North Shore residents taking in Kamehameha Schools' new plans for their community gave it mostly high marks yesterday at a community meeting.
Kamehameha's North Shore Plan covers the 26,000-acre, mauka-to-makai swath between Waimea and the eastern outskirts of Haleiwa.
The plan includes seven key projects, but much of the buzz yesterday was about redevelopment of the 4 acres surrounding the historic Matsumoto and Aoki shave ice stores in the center of town.
More at the Star Advertiser
North Shore residents taking in Kamehameha Schools' new plans for their community gave it mostly high marks yesterday at a community meeting.
Kamehameha's North Shore Plan covers the 26,000-acre, mauka-to-makai swath between Waimea and the eastern outskirts of Haleiwa.
The plan includes seven key projects, but much of the buzz yesterday was about redevelopment of the 4 acres surrounding the historic Matsumoto and Aoki shave ice stores in the center of town.
More at the Star Advertiser
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
North Shore Map Reservations are Due Now
Aloha Members,
The next edition of the North Shore Map is quickly filling up. There are a few spaces left and we need your reservation and ad proofs now.
This map is sponsored by and supports the Chamber and its members. It is published every six months and has a distribution of 60,000 copies at 200 locations. The map is also on line giving you additional exposure: http://www.oahunorthshoremap.com/Area_Maps/north_shore_area.html
We've tried to keep prices down as much as possible despite price increases in paper and publishing. This edition is only $10 more than the last edition in August.
Call Jo Jean or Bob at Green Turtle Publications now (638-8015) to ensure your ad gets in. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 637-4558.
Mahalo,
Antya
The next edition of the North Shore Map is quickly filling up. There are a few spaces left and we need your reservation and ad proofs now.
This map is sponsored by and supports the Chamber and its members. It is published every six months and has a distribution of 60,000 copies at 200 locations. The map is also on line giving you additional exposure: http://www.oahunorthshoremap.com/Area_Maps/north_shore_area.html
We've tried to keep prices down as much as possible despite price increases in paper and publishing. This edition is only $10 more than the last edition in August.
Call Jo Jean or Bob at Green Turtle Publications now (638-8015) to ensure your ad gets in. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 637-4558.
Mahalo,
Antya
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Consider the Chamber for Year End Giving
As the year comes to a close, I'd like to challenge you to donate for a brick if you have not done so already for the "Bucks for Bricks" program. We are very close to reaching our goal of having a minimum of 100 bricks to order the second shipment of bricks for the walkway leading to the Chamber building. Our goal is to accomplish this by the year end. We only need about another 10 bricks besides those already pledged, so if you have been putting it off, now is your chance!
Your donation will help us finish paying off the building and get the second shipment completed.
I've attached the order form and you can either mail it in with your donation of $100 or fax the form and pay through PayPal on the website: http://www.gonorthshore.org/donate.htm
We have accomplished much this year due to you, our members. We still hear, almost daily, what a nice visitor center we have and some exclaim that it's the nicest they've ever been in. Residents love it also. It reminds them of days past - of a time that they remember fondly.
We thank you for your support! Have a Merry Christmas and safe, joyous holiday.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Antya
Your donation will help us finish paying off the building and get the second shipment completed.
I've attached the order form and you can either mail it in with your donation of $100 or fax the form and pay through PayPal on the website: http://www.gonorthshore.org/donate.htm
We have accomplished much this year due to you, our members. We still hear, almost daily, what a nice visitor center we have and some exclaim that it's the nicest they've ever been in. Residents love it also. It reminds them of days past - of a time that they remember fondly.
We thank you for your support! Have a Merry Christmas and safe, joyous holiday.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Antya
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Auction Donations for Christmas Party
Aloha Members,
The Christmas Party/Auction is quickly approching. Just a reminder that we need donations for our one fundraiser of the year. A donation form should have been dropped off at your business, but if not I've attached one for your convenience.
Please complete it if you wish to donate this year and fax back to 637-4556. We will then arrange to pick up the donation. We are also open 1 to 5 PM Monday thru Friday except Thanksgiving Day if you wish to drop off your donation.
Mahalo for your support!
Antya
The Christmas Party/Auction is quickly approching. Just a reminder that we need donations for our one fundraiser of the year. A donation form should have been dropped off at your business, but if not I've attached one for your convenience.
Please complete it if you wish to donate this year and fax back to 637-4556. We will then arrange to pick up the donation. We are also open 1 to 5 PM Monday thru Friday except Thanksgiving Day if you wish to drop off your donation.
Mahalo for your support!
Antya
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Report on the Poll of Senate District 22
By Laura Figueira
It is hard to recall a more intense campaign season than the recent 2010 elections. Now that all of the hype is over, the real work begins and our attention should remain focused on results. Plans for the upcoming 2011 session of the State Legislature are already underway and, as promised in the last issue of the North Shore News, I would like to share the results of a recent survey of voter opinions in the 22nd Senatorial District. Conducted in late October, the random sample of 300 residents has a margin of error of 5.6%.
When asked if the government should sponsor a “safe haven” camp site for homeless people in Wahiawa and the North Shore, 64% indicated support for the idea. This issue will continue to demand the attention of our policymakers and innovative solutions appear to have public support.
On the question of the realignment of Kamehameha Highway at Laniakea, 74% of residents
support open space between the highway and the ocean. The Department of Transportation has
already signed a contract with the consultant for this project and a community outreach effort
should begin soon. On a broader transportation issue, the community is evenly split on the rail
transit line from East Kapolei to Ala Moana. The response to the rail question was nearly identical
to the follow-up question that asked if people commute outside of the area for work or school. Of
the 49% who said they commute each day, 92% use their cars.
Another question that appears to be evenly divided in the community is the issue of shark tours. When asked if they felt the tours out of Haleiwa Harbor pose a legitimate safety risk to other ocean activities, 51% of residents said yes while 49% of people questioned do not feel there is a real safety concern. Of this group, 72% think the tours help to stimulate the local economy and should be allowed to continue to operate out of the harbor.
Another issue that has generated controversy in the community is a local developer’s proposal to construct a two-story replica of the historic Haleiwa Hotel. 58% of residents in the District indicated support for the proposal while 42% expressed opposition. Continued public discussion of the proposal seems entirely appropriate.
On the subject of providing protection for the sand dunes at Kaena Point by restricting private vehicles to a single designated roadway with branches for beach access, 79% of residents support the proposal. When asked about how the economy should grow in the Wahiawa-North Shore area, agriculture received 84% of the responses, followed by small business at 75%, aquaculture at 73% and tourism at 52%.
There were two questions that will have an impact beyond the district and will probably surface
during the upcoming Legislative session. On the subject of a possible increase in the general
excise tax to balance the budget, 37% indicated support while 63% were opposed. On the question
of civil unions, 52% of residents support the civil unions bill and 46% were opposed, leaving 2%
who were undecided or refused to answer.
Hopefully, the community response to this survey will help legislators and community leaders
make important decisions affecting the future of our district. It may also inspire you to get
involved to make sure your opinion is counted. You can find a more detailed report on the survey
on the North Shore Chamber of Commerce website at www.gonorthshore.org. Aloha & Mahalo.
Senate District 22
Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village,
Schofield, Kunia, Mokuleia, Waialua, Haleiwa, Pupukea, & Sunset Beach
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| Linda Figueira |
When asked if the government should sponsor a “safe haven” camp site for homeless people in Wahiawa and the North Shore, 64% indicated support for the idea. This issue will continue to demand the attention of our policymakers and innovative solutions appear to have public support.
On the question of the realignment of Kamehameha Highway at Laniakea, 74% of residents
support open space between the highway and the ocean. The Department of Transportation has
already signed a contract with the consultant for this project and a community outreach effort
should begin soon. On a broader transportation issue, the community is evenly split on the rail
transit line from East Kapolei to Ala Moana. The response to the rail question was nearly identical
to the follow-up question that asked if people commute outside of the area for work or school. Of
the 49% who said they commute each day, 92% use their cars.
Another question that appears to be evenly divided in the community is the issue of shark tours. When asked if they felt the tours out of Haleiwa Harbor pose a legitimate safety risk to other ocean activities, 51% of residents said yes while 49% of people questioned do not feel there is a real safety concern. Of this group, 72% think the tours help to stimulate the local economy and should be allowed to continue to operate out of the harbor.
Another issue that has generated controversy in the community is a local developer’s proposal to construct a two-story replica of the historic Haleiwa Hotel. 58% of residents in the District indicated support for the proposal while 42% expressed opposition. Continued public discussion of the proposal seems entirely appropriate.
On the subject of providing protection for the sand dunes at Kaena Point by restricting private vehicles to a single designated roadway with branches for beach access, 79% of residents support the proposal. When asked about how the economy should grow in the Wahiawa-North Shore area, agriculture received 84% of the responses, followed by small business at 75%, aquaculture at 73% and tourism at 52%.
There were two questions that will have an impact beyond the district and will probably surface
during the upcoming Legislative session. On the subject of a possible increase in the general
excise tax to balance the budget, 37% indicated support while 63% were opposed. On the question
of civil unions, 52% of residents support the civil unions bill and 46% were opposed, leaving 2%
who were undecided or refused to answer.
Hopefully, the community response to this survey will help legislators and community leaders
make important decisions affecting the future of our district. It may also inspire you to get
involved to make sure your opinion is counted. You can find a more detailed report on the survey
on the North Shore Chamber of Commerce website at www.gonorthshore.org. Aloha & Mahalo.
Senate District 22
Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village,
Schofield, Kunia, Mokuleia, Waialua, Haleiwa, Pupukea, & Sunset Beach
Friday, November 12, 2010
Christmas Party Reservation Deadline is Next Friday; Parade Applications Available Now
Aloha Members,
The deadline for reservations for the Christmas Party honoring William "Bill" Paty is next Friday the 19th. I've attached the invitation and RSVP card for your convenience if you don't have the one we mailed. We are excited that Governor Lingle will be attending to honor Mr. Paty as well! We hope you'll be able to come to this wonderful event!
We are seeking items for our annual auction held at this event. A volunteer will be calling on you, if one has not done so already, to speak with you about a donation.
Also, the Christmas Parade is now in the planning stages. Applications can be found on our website soon. This will be the 10th anniversary of the Christmas Parade celebrating the Chamber's 25 years of serving the community!
We hope that you will help celebrate this special time of year with us.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Mahalo,
Antya
The deadline for reservations for the Christmas Party honoring William "Bill" Paty is next Friday the 19th. I've attached the invitation and RSVP card for your convenience if you don't have the one we mailed. We are excited that Governor Lingle will be attending to honor Mr. Paty as well! We hope you'll be able to come to this wonderful event!
We are seeking items for our annual auction held at this event. A volunteer will be calling on you, if one has not done so already, to speak with you about a donation.
Also, the Christmas Parade is now in the planning stages. Applications can be found on our website soon. This will be the 10th anniversary of the Christmas Parade celebrating the Chamber's 25 years of serving the community!
We hope that you will help celebrate this special time of year with us.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Mahalo,
Antya
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Membership Meeting Wednesday October 27th 8AM Haleiwa Joe's
Aloha Members,
Just a reminder that we will be having a meeting Wednesday the 27th 8AM at Haleiwa Joe's. A continental breakfast will be served for $5. Andy Anderson will be the key note speaker presenting his conceptual plan for a replica Haleiwa Hotel adjacent to Jameson's restaurant. Sign-in and networking are from 8:00 to 8:30a.m. Meetings usually end around 10:00AM. A continental breakfast will be served and is $5.
This meeting will be a members only meeting to ensure there is adequate seating and because we think our members have a right to hear the proposal and ask questions in a calm, civil atmosphere.
Call 637-4558 for more information. RSVP by October 24th if you plan to attend so that we can give Joe an accurate headcount and ensure there is enough food.
Mahalo,
Antya
Just a reminder that we will be having a meeting Wednesday the 27th 8AM at Haleiwa Joe's. A continental breakfast will be served for $5. Andy Anderson will be the key note speaker presenting his conceptual plan for a replica Haleiwa Hotel adjacent to Jameson's restaurant. Sign-in and networking are from 8:00 to 8:30a.m. Meetings usually end around 10:00AM. A continental breakfast will be served and is $5.
This meeting will be a members only meeting to ensure there is adequate seating and because we think our members have a right to hear the proposal and ask questions in a calm, civil atmosphere.
Call 637-4558 for more information. RSVP by October 24th if you plan to attend so that we can give Joe an accurate headcount and ensure there is enough food.
Mahalo,
Antya
Friday, September 24, 2010
Proposed Haleiwa Hotel Project
Dear North Shore Chamber Members and Friends,
We are inviting you to see a presentation of the proposed replica Haleiwa Hotel (see attached conceptual rendering) at the North Shore Neighborhood Board meeting next Tuesday. Andy Anderson and his designer/architect Joesph Lancor will be presenting the project concept.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
Where: Alii Beach Park 's Surf Center
Time: 7pm
The boutique hotel will be 80 units in all and comply with the North Shore Sustainable Community Plan, the Haleiwa Town Plan and the Haleiwa Special District. See link to article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39320535
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors voted "to support the project in concept as presented by Andy Anderson and his architect."
If you have any questions, please call me at 637-4558.
Mahalo,
Antya
We are inviting you to see a presentation of the proposed replica Haleiwa Hotel (see attached conceptual rendering) at the North Shore Neighborhood Board meeting next Tuesday. Andy Anderson and his designer/architect Joesph Lancor will be presenting the project concept.When: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
Where: Alii Beach Park 's Surf Center
Time: 7pm
The boutique hotel will be 80 units in all and comply with the North Shore Sustainable Community Plan, the Haleiwa Town Plan and the Haleiwa Special District. See link to article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39320535
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors voted "to support the project in concept as presented by Andy Anderson and his architect."
If you have any questions, please call me at 637-4558.
Mahalo,
Antya
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Chamber Seeks Volunteers
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| Alice Rogers, Volunteer |
call at 637-4558.
Refer to the Volunteer Application.
New North Shore Chamber of Commerce map distributed beginning August 27th
Deadlines to submit advertisement and information for the next map, #8, will be January 11, 2011.
HTA Focus - Brand Management and Enhancement of Visitor Experience
Mr. McCartney reviewed recent statistics which are available on the HTA website at: http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org. Hawaii had 7 million visitors at the height of the visitor industry in 2005. Now the target is 6.7 million. There has been a decrease of 22% in visitor spending, and, according to Mr. McCartney, it won't ever be the same as it was before. However, Hawaii is doing well. We have the second highest room rates and income per room second only to New York. The average visitor spends $161 per day with Japanese spending $260 and Americans $130.
Mr. McCartney said that we will need to focus on brand management. People want to experience the culture and people of Hawaii when they come here. They want to experience the aloha spirit. Therefore, a large part of the new HTA strategy is to develop the brand and support communities to make the visitor experience authentic and interesting.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Business After Hours Set for Thursday September 30th
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| Susan Matsushima (center) & Ed D'Ascoli (right), admire new walkway. |
Festivities include pupus, drinks, and door prizes. (Bring your business card.) Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Become a member at the event, and your entrance fee is waived!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Bucks for Bricks
The bricks, which cost $100 each, are 4"x 8"x 2 ¼ and are engraved using state of the art laser technology. In addition, we offer you the opportunity to purchase a miniature replica of the original for $15 which may be used as a paperweight, remembrance, or just as an every day reminder! Logos are $75.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
New North Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
2010-2011
Susan Matsushima
Chair
Alluvion
Bill Martin
Vice Chair & Membership Chair
Island X Hawaii
Carolyne Lazar
Recording Secretary
Visitor Center Chair
Coffee Gallery
Marianne Abrigo
Corresponding Secretary
Marianne Abrigo Properties
Susan Lau
Treasurer
First Hawaiian Bank
Josh Heimowitz
Past Chair
YMCA Camp Erdman
Bob Boyle
Events
Turtle Bay Resort
Karen Campbell
Events
Waialua Soda Works
Ed D’Ascoli,
Ocean Recreation Chair
Xcel Wetsuits
Jane Duncan
Membership
Patagonia
Kalani Fronda
Haleiwa Main Street Program Chair
Kamehameha Schools
John E. Moore
Infrastructure Chair
Strong Current & Grass Skirt Grill
Chet Naylor
Fundraising Advisor
Waimea Falls Grill & Sharks Cove Grill
Paul Saccoccio
Legal Advisor
Saccoccio & Lopez
Will Schoettle
Public Relations Chair
Haleiwa Town Center
STAFF
Antya Miller, Executive Director
Wendy Wingate, Bookkeeper
Trish Coder, Photographer
August 4, 2010
Laura Figueira Appointed to fill Senator Bunda's Position
Aloha Members,
I am forwarding a press release from Gov. Lingle's office announcing Laura Figueira's appointment to fill Senate District 22's vacant position. Laura has been a member of the North Shore Chamber for many years and we would like to offer our congratulations on her appointment.
Mahalo,
Antya
GOVERNOR LINGLE APPOINTS FIGUEIRA AND KOUCHI TO FILL O'AHU NORTH SHORE AND KAUA'I SENATE SEATS
HONOLULU - Governor Linda Lingle today appointed Laura Figueira to fill the vacant O'ahu North Shore Senate seat and Ronald Kouchi to fill the vacant Kaua'i Senate seat. They will serve on a temporary basis until new Senators are elected in the upcoming General Election and take the oath of office. The two vacancies were created by the resignation of Robert Bunda and Gary Hooser in July.
"I have known Laura and Ron for many years, and I look forward to working with them," Governor Lingle said. "I appreciate their willingness to represent their respective districts and serve our state on an interim basis," she added.
Laura Figueira
Figueira, who will represent Senate District 22 (Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Hale'iwa, Mokule'ia, North Shore), worked for former Senator Bunda for 14 years, including six years as chief of staff while Bunda was Senate President. She continued to serve as community liaison during Bunda's tenure as Senate President Emeritus. In addition to overseeing the administrative and legislative affairs of the office, she represented the former Senator at neighborhood board and community association meetings, as well as served as his delegate on various ad hoc committees. Although Bunda resigned on July 16, Figueira has remained on staff while the office has continued to serve the district.
Figueira previously worked as the district director of the Honolulu office of the late Congressman Cec Heftel, as well as for the state Departments of Health and Labor and Industrial Relations.
She is a member of the Sunset Beach Community Association and the North Shore Chamber of Commerce. She is a past president of the Hale'iwa Arts Festival; past president and current vice president of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i; and past president and current treasurer of the Hawai'i Council on Portuguese Heritage.
Figueira attended University of Hawai'i Hilo when it was a two-year school and transferred to the University of Hawai'i at Manoa where she graduated with a degree in psychology.
Ronald Kouchi
Kouchi, who will represent District 7 (Kaua'i and Ni'ihau), served for 22 years (11 terms) as a Kaua'i County Councilman, including 12 years as Council Chair. Currently, he is a registered representative of LPL Insurance Brokerage Company and is also the director of community relations for Showe Land and Marine LLC.
Kouchi was a member of the Legislative Committee of the Kaua'i Chamber of Commerce and previously served as a lobbyist for the County of Kaua'i at the Hawai'i State Legislature.
He is a former director of the Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative and the Kaua'i Visitors Bureau, served on the boards of the Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital and YMCA, and chaired the Wilcox Health Foundation's capital campaign. He also worked as a legislative analyst for former Rep. Dennis Yamada in 1982. Kouchi attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Governor Lingle selected Figueira and Kouchi from two lists that were provided to her by the Democratic Party of Hawai'i. The Governor was required under a law passed by the Legislature in 2006 to select a replacement for each vacant seat from separate lists of three prospective candidates submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. The Democratic Party submitted the two lists of names to the Governor on August 16, 2010 and the Governor sought public comments on the individuals.
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For more information, contact:
Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor - Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708
Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043
I am forwarding a press release from Gov. Lingle's office announcing Laura Figueira's appointment to fill Senate District 22's vacant position. Laura has been a member of the North Shore Chamber for many years and we would like to offer our congratulations on her appointment.
Mahalo,
Antya
GOVERNOR LINGLE APPOINTS FIGUEIRA AND KOUCHI TO FILL O'AHU NORTH SHORE AND KAUA'I SENATE SEATS
HONOLULU - Governor Linda Lingle today appointed Laura Figueira to fill the vacant O'ahu North Shore Senate seat and Ronald Kouchi to fill the vacant Kaua'i Senate seat. They will serve on a temporary basis until new Senators are elected in the upcoming General Election and take the oath of office. The two vacancies were created by the resignation of Robert Bunda and Gary Hooser in July.
"I have known Laura and Ron for many years, and I look forward to working with them," Governor Lingle said. "I appreciate their willingness to represent their respective districts and serve our state on an interim basis," she added.
Laura Figueira
Figueira, who will represent Senate District 22 (Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, Hale'iwa, Mokule'ia, North Shore), worked for former Senator Bunda for 14 years, including six years as chief of staff while Bunda was Senate President. She continued to serve as community liaison during Bunda's tenure as Senate President Emeritus. In addition to overseeing the administrative and legislative affairs of the office, she represented the former Senator at neighborhood board and community association meetings, as well as served as his delegate on various ad hoc committees. Although Bunda resigned on July 16, Figueira has remained on staff while the office has continued to serve the district.
Figueira previously worked as the district director of the Honolulu office of the late Congressman Cec Heftel, as well as for the state Departments of Health and Labor and Industrial Relations.
She is a member of the Sunset Beach Community Association and the North Shore Chamber of Commerce. She is a past president of the Hale'iwa Arts Festival; past president and current vice president of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i; and past president and current treasurer of the Hawai'i Council on Portuguese Heritage.
Figueira attended University of Hawai'i Hilo when it was a two-year school and transferred to the University of Hawai'i at Manoa where she graduated with a degree in psychology.
Ronald Kouchi
Kouchi, who will represent District 7 (Kaua'i and Ni'ihau), served for 22 years (11 terms) as a Kaua'i County Councilman, including 12 years as Council Chair. Currently, he is a registered representative of LPL Insurance Brokerage Company and is also the director of community relations for Showe Land and Marine LLC.
Kouchi was a member of the Legislative Committee of the Kaua'i Chamber of Commerce and previously served as a lobbyist for the County of Kaua'i at the Hawai'i State Legislature.
He is a former director of the Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative and the Kaua'i Visitors Bureau, served on the boards of the Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital and YMCA, and chaired the Wilcox Health Foundation's capital campaign. He also worked as a legislative analyst for former Rep. Dennis Yamada in 1982. Kouchi attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Governor Lingle selected Figueira and Kouchi from two lists that were provided to her by the Democratic Party of Hawai'i. The Governor was required under a law passed by the Legislature in 2006 to select a replacement for each vacant seat from separate lists of three prospective candidates submitted by the same political party as the prior incumbent. The Democratic Party submitted the two lists of names to the Governor on August 16, 2010 and the Governor sought public comments on the individuals.
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For more information, contact:
Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor - Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708
Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Membership Meeting August 25th, 8AM at Haleiwa Joe's - HTA Mike McCartney is Guest Speaker
Aloha Members,
Mike McCartney, CEO for Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), will be the key note speaker at the North Shore Chamber's Membership meeting on August 25th at Haleiwa Joe's, 8:00 am. He received his bachelor's degree from Pacific University in Oregon and has held many leadership positions in Hawaii. He joined the HTA early last year. He will speak on the "North Shore's Role in Tourism." Sign-in and networking are from 8:00 to 8:30a.m. A continental breakfast will be served: members $5, non-members $10. The public is invited. Call 637-4558 for more information. Please RSVP by August 23rd.
Also, mark your calendars! Candidate Forum for House, Senate, and City Council races will be held at the Haleiwa Gym on Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 7PM.
MAYORAL DEBATES at CHAMBER OF HAWAII:
When: August 10, 2010, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Plaza Club
Join the members of the Main Chamber for a lively discussion of the 2010 Mayoral Special Election. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the leading candidates and hear them debate issues impacting the business community in Hawaii.
Moderator: Bruce Coppa, President, Coppa Consulting, Inc.
Candidates: Kirk Caldwell, Peter Carlisle, and Panos Prevedouros
Cost: $30 per person (Heavy Pupus, Free parking, NO host bar) Includes Q&A and a Full Hour of Networking.
To register: http://cochawaii.com/event-registration.asp
For more information: http://cochawaii.com/
Mahalo,
Antya
Mike McCartney, CEO for Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), will be the key note speaker at the North Shore Chamber's Membership meeting on August 25th at Haleiwa Joe's, 8:00 am. He received his bachelor's degree from Pacific University in Oregon and has held many leadership positions in Hawaii. He joined the HTA early last year. He will speak on the "North Shore's Role in Tourism." Sign-in and networking are from 8:00 to 8:30a.m. A continental breakfast will be served: members $5, non-members $10. The public is invited. Call 637-4558 for more information. Please RSVP by August 23rd.
Also, mark your calendars! Candidate Forum for House, Senate, and City Council races will be held at the Haleiwa Gym on Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 7PM.
MAYORAL DEBATES at CHAMBER OF HAWAII:
When: August 10, 2010, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Plaza Club
Join the members of the Main Chamber for a lively discussion of the 2010 Mayoral Special Election. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the leading candidates and hear them debate issues impacting the business community in Hawaii.
Moderator: Bruce Coppa, President, Coppa Consulting, Inc.
Candidates: Kirk Caldwell, Peter Carlisle, and Panos Prevedouros
Cost: $30 per person (Heavy Pupus, Free parking, NO host bar) Includes Q&A and a Full Hour of Networking.
To register: http://cochawaii.com/event-registration.asp
For more information: http://cochawaii.com/
Mahalo,
Antya
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Kahuku wind farm lands $117M loan guarantee
First Wind Holdings LLC has closed on a $117 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Energy Department to build a wind farm in Kahuku, the federal agency said yesterday.
The 30-megawatt project is being built by Kahuku Wind Power LLC, a unit of Newton, Mass.-based First Wind. The project is expected to create more than 200 jobs, the Department of Energy said in a news release.
The power will be sold to Hawaiian Electric Co., Oahu's only electric utility, under a 20-year contract. First Wind broke ground on the project this month and plans to complete it by early 2011.
More at the Star Advertiser
The 30-megawatt project is being built by Kahuku Wind Power LLC, a unit of Newton, Mass.-based First Wind. The project is expected to create more than 200 jobs, the Department of Energy said in a news release.
The power will be sold to Hawaiian Electric Co., Oahu's only electric utility, under a 20-year contract. First Wind broke ground on the project this month and plans to complete it by early 2011.
More at the Star Advertiser
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Last Chance to Sign Up for North Shore Map. Deadline Friday the 30th
Dear Members,
One of the benefits of being a member of the Chamber is that you get first priority in advertising in the Chamber's map. The 7th edition still has a few spots left, so if you've missed the opportunity before, sign up now! We will be printing 70,000 for this next issue. Call Sharon at 220-1382 or Antya at 637-4558 to sign up or if you have questions.
People who are planning a trip to Oahu or North Shore call us daily to get information and a map of the area. The map is what we send them along with rack cards geared toward their request. This is the only publication that we have as a Chamber to send to them. Other visitor publications do not have much information on the North Shore. The map is completely about and for the North Shore businesses.
In addition to the printed map, the North Shore map is on line giving you additional web presence. http://www.oahunorthshoremap.com/ Check it out.
Our new Visitor Center provides a centrally located, visible, and highly attractive place for visitors as well as residents from the whole state to get information about our North Shore businesses, events, history and more. This map is central to supporting you, our member businesses.
Speaking of the Visitor Center, if you have not already done so, please bring some of your rack cards to us so that we may display them for walk-ins. We also mail them out when visitors are planning their trip.
Lastly, please spread the word that we need volunteers to help staff the Visitor & Business Services Center. (We are providing printing, faxing and other services to anyone needing them). Retired neighbors and friends would be ideal. Of course, we would love to have you volunteer, but we know you're busy running your business. Please have potential volunteers contact me at the office.
Mahalo,
Antya
One of the benefits of being a member of the Chamber is that you get first priority in advertising in the Chamber's map. The 7th edition still has a few spots left, so if you've missed the opportunity before, sign up now! We will be printing 70,000 for this next issue. Call Sharon at 220-1382 or Antya at 637-4558 to sign up or if you have questions.
People who are planning a trip to Oahu or North Shore call us daily to get information and a map of the area. The map is what we send them along with rack cards geared toward their request. This is the only publication that we have as a Chamber to send to them. Other visitor publications do not have much information on the North Shore. The map is completely about and for the North Shore businesses.
In addition to the printed map, the North Shore map is on line giving you additional web presence. http://www.oahunorthshoremap.com/ Check it out.
Our new Visitor Center provides a centrally located, visible, and highly attractive place for visitors as well as residents from the whole state to get information about our North Shore businesses, events, history and more. This map is central to supporting you, our member businesses.
Speaking of the Visitor Center, if you have not already done so, please bring some of your rack cards to us so that we may display them for walk-ins. We also mail them out when visitors are planning their trip.
Lastly, please spread the word that we need volunteers to help staff the Visitor & Business Services Center. (We are providing printing, faxing and other services to anyone needing them). Retired neighbors and friends would be ideal. Of course, we would love to have you volunteer, but we know you're busy running your business. Please have potential volunteers contact me at the office.
Mahalo,
Antya
Friday, July 23, 2010
Oahu wind project selects contractor
RMT Inc., an energy and environmental company, has been selected by First Wind to construct its wind-energy facility near Kahuku on Oahu’s North Shore.
Read more: Oahu wind project selects contractor - Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
Read more: Oahu wind project selects contractor - Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
30-megawatt wind farm breaks ground in Kahuku hills
Oahu is on its way to joining Maui and the Big Island in the effort to harness the state's famous tradewinds.
Today developers will break ground on a wind farm in the hills near Kahuku.
The 30-megawatt project on the North Shore is the first large-scale commercial wind farm on the island and includes several technological advances, such as a battery system that will help smooth out the stability of the electrical load.
The project is being built by Kahuku Wind Power LLC, a unit of Newton, Mass.-based First Wind. The wind farm will feature a dozen state-of-the-art Clipper Liberty wind turbines with a maximum output of 2.5 megawatts each. Based on expected wind speeds at the site, the system will generate an estimated 83 million kilowatt-hours annually, the equivalent of 139,500 barrels of oil.
More at the Star Advertiser
Today developers will break ground on a wind farm in the hills near Kahuku.
The 30-megawatt project on the North Shore is the first large-scale commercial wind farm on the island and includes several technological advances, such as a battery system that will help smooth out the stability of the electrical load.
The project is being built by Kahuku Wind Power LLC, a unit of Newton, Mass.-based First Wind. The wind farm will feature a dozen state-of-the-art Clipper Liberty wind turbines with a maximum output of 2.5 megawatts each. Based on expected wind speeds at the site, the system will generate an estimated 83 million kilowatt-hours annually, the equivalent of 139,500 barrels of oil.
More at the Star Advertiser
Friday, July 02, 2010
Questions for Elected Officials at Membership Meeting on July 8th Pikake Pavilion
Aloha Members,
Please send us questions (by return email) that you would like asked of our elected officials by noon July 6th for the membership meeting next Thursday. We will compile all questions submitted and ask the most frequently submitted ones.
Senator Bunda, Rep. Magaoay and Councilman Dela Cruz will be present at this next membership meeting Thursday, July 8th 7pm at Waimea Valley Pikake Pavilion. Light refreshments will be served. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Also, please plan on attending and testifying at the Public Hearing regarding school consolidation (possible closing of one of the elementary schools) next Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Haleiwa Elementary School Cafeteria. More information will be forthcoming. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to support the Waialua Complex's recommendation to keep all schools (Waialua High, Waialua Elem., and Haleiwa Elem.) open.
Mahalo nui,
Antya
Please send us questions (by return email) that you would like asked of our elected officials by noon July 6th for the membership meeting next Thursday. We will compile all questions submitted and ask the most frequently submitted ones.
Senator Bunda, Rep. Magaoay and Councilman Dela Cruz will be present at this next membership meeting Thursday, July 8th 7pm at Waimea Valley Pikake Pavilion. Light refreshments will be served. $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers.
Also, please plan on attending and testifying at the Public Hearing regarding school consolidation (possible closing of one of the elementary schools) next Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Haleiwa Elementary School Cafeteria. More information will be forthcoming. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to support the Waialua Complex's recommendation to keep all schools (Waialua High, Waialua Elem., and Haleiwa Elem.) open.
Mahalo nui,
Antya
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Membership Meeting Rescheduled to July 8th in evening @ Pikaki Pavilion
Aloha Members,
The meeting for tomorrow morning has been rescheduled for Thursday the 8th at 7PM in the evening at Waimea Valley Pikaki Pavilion. We needed to reschedule to accommodate the schedules of our elected officials. Please mark your calendars now.
The agenda will be forthcoming.
Mahalo,
Antya
The meeting for tomorrow morning has been rescheduled for Thursday the 8th at 7PM in the evening at Waimea Valley Pikaki Pavilion. We needed to reschedule to accommodate the schedules of our elected officials. Please mark your calendars now.
The agenda will be forthcoming.
Mahalo,
Antya
Thursday, June 24, 2010
North Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2010-2011
Susan Matsushima
Chair, Alluvion
Bill Martin
Vice Chair, Island X Hawaii
Karen Campbell
Recording Secretary, Waialua Soda Works
Marianne Abrigo
Corresponding Secretary, Marianne Abrigo Properties
Susan Lau
Treasurer, First Hawaiian Bank
Josh Heimowitz
Past Chair, YMCA Camp Erdman
Kalani Fronda
Haleiwa Main Street Program Chair, Kamehameha Schools
Ed D’Ascoli
Executive Committee Member, Xcel Wetsuits
Paul Saccoccio
Legal Affairs, Saccoccio & Lopez
Chet Naylor
Fundraising Committee Advisor, Waimea Falls Grill & Sharks Cove Grill
Bob Boyle
Director, Turtle Bay Resort
Jane Duncan
Director, Patagonia
Carolyne Lazar
Visitor Center Chair, Coffee Gallery
John E. Moore
Infrastructure Chair, Strong Current & Grass Skirt Grill
Will Schoettle
Public Relations Chair, Haleiwa Town Center
STAFF
Antya Miller
Executive Director
Wendy Wingate
Bookkeeper
Trish Coder
Photographer
Chair, Alluvion
Bill Martin
Vice Chair, Island X Hawaii
Karen Campbell
Recording Secretary, Waialua Soda Works
Marianne Abrigo
Corresponding Secretary, Marianne Abrigo Properties
Susan Lau
Treasurer, First Hawaiian Bank
Josh Heimowitz
Past Chair, YMCA Camp Erdman
Kalani Fronda
Haleiwa Main Street Program Chair, Kamehameha Schools
Ed D’Ascoli
Executive Committee Member, Xcel Wetsuits
Paul Saccoccio
Legal Affairs, Saccoccio & Lopez
Chet Naylor
Fundraising Committee Advisor, Waimea Falls Grill & Sharks Cove Grill
Bob Boyle
Director, Turtle Bay Resort
Jane Duncan
Director, Patagonia
Carolyne Lazar
Visitor Center Chair, Coffee Gallery
John E. Moore
Infrastructure Chair, Strong Current & Grass Skirt Grill
Will Schoettle
Public Relations Chair, Haleiwa Town Center
STAFF
Antya Miller
Executive Director
Wendy Wingate
Bookkeeper
Trish Coder
Photographer
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Old Haleiwa building gets new life
Historic Haleiwa town serves as a link to the past and a bridge to the future.
And the North Shore Chamber of Commerce is giving an old building new life.
Today the Chamber of Commerce opened its new office and visitor center in Haleiwa.
And while many of the businesses in Haleiwa have changed over the decades, much of the overall look has remained the same.
More at KHON2
And the North Shore Chamber of Commerce is giving an old building new life.
Today the Chamber of Commerce opened its new office and visitor center in Haleiwa.
And while many of the businesses in Haleiwa have changed over the decades, much of the overall look has remained the same.
More at KHON2
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Grand Opening & Installation Dinner
Aloha Members and Business Owners,The Chamber's Grand Opening celebraion will be next Friday, June 18th. This is a MAJOR accomplishment for our community. It has been a goal of ours to have a visitor center for at least 25 years. Thank you ALL for your wonderful support in getting this project completed.
The June 18th Grand Opening celebration is next Friday. This will be great fun as well as an opportunity to thank all the donors and volunteers who made this happen. You'll also be able to see our new office and Visitor and Business Resource Center, as well as the newly restored Mutual Telephone Company (now Hawaiian Tel) built in 1924. This historical building has many elements of classic plantation architecture. We will also have a special guest performer, Owana Salazar!
The RSVP's are due this Thursday the 10th. Please send it in along with your payment today.
If you are unable to attend on the 18th, please stop by and visit us in our new digs! It's so comfortable, you may never leave!
Mahalo nui,
Antya
Friday, May 28, 2010
Grand Opening - Chamber Office Moving Next Week!
Aloha Members,
The Chamber's new building and Visitor Center is FINALLY nearing completion. There are a lot of small tasks to complete, but the major stuff will be completed by Monday. This is a MAJOR accomplishment for our community. It has been a goal of our town to have a visitor center for at least 25 years. Thank you ALL for your wonderful support in getting this project completed.
The June 18th Grand Opening celebration is in just three weeks. This will be great fun as well as an opportunity to thank all the donors and volunteers who made this happen. Also, every member helped make this happen through their on-going support which allowed us to have an office and paid staff which, in turn, allowed us to accomplish this project.
So.... please get those RSVP's in now so we're not overloaded at the last minute. With the move and everything, I'd really appreciate your help in this matter.
Secondly, we are moving the first week of June. On June 4th the office will be closed and telephone service will be switched over. We need a few guys with muscle to move the heavy items on Thursday. Please call 637-4558 and leave your name and number or email me back if you are able to help. Johnny Moore has volunteered. Who will help Johnny?
Mahalo nui,
Antya
The Chamber's new building and Visitor Center is FINALLY nearing completion. There are a lot of small tasks to complete, but the major stuff will be completed by Monday. This is a MAJOR accomplishment for our community. It has been a goal of our town to have a visitor center for at least 25 years. Thank you ALL for your wonderful support in getting this project completed.
The June 18th Grand Opening celebration is in just three weeks. This will be great fun as well as an opportunity to thank all the donors and volunteers who made this happen. Also, every member helped make this happen through their on-going support which allowed us to have an office and paid staff which, in turn, allowed us to accomplish this project.
So.... please get those RSVP's in now so we're not overloaded at the last minute. With the move and everything, I'd really appreciate your help in this matter.
Secondly, we are moving the first week of June. On June 4th the office will be closed and telephone service will be switched over. We need a few guys with muscle to move the heavy items on Thursday. Please call 637-4558 and leave your name and number or email me back if you are able to help. Johnny Moore has volunteered. Who will help Johnny?
Mahalo nui,
Antya
Friday, May 21, 2010
Need People This Saturday 8-12 AM
Aloha Members,
I want to thank the following volunteers for making last Saturday such a successful workday: Lee Bryant, Bob & Trish Coder, Bob Leinau, Jon Marr, Joe Pavsek and Richard of Grafitti Busters, Kaiki Ragragola, Boyd Ready, Iopu & Nicole Sivatia and their two nephews, Nahe Webster, and Linda Yadao. We grassed the front of the building, cleaned up the white birds around the gym, and spread dirt to level the yard after building the new septic system. The grounds look great!!
I also want to thank our landlord, neighbor, and partner, the Waialua Community Association, and especially Nicole, their new Office Manager, for all their help in coordinating and getting volunteers to help make the workday successful.
We are in the home stretch on the building restoration, but we need to have one more morning workday to finish grassing the back of the building, planting more hedge plants, finish painting, scrape and wash windows, and move furniture for the flooring guys on Monday!
Please email or call me if you can help. I will be forever grateful if you can help even a couple of hours.
Mahalo nui,
Antya
I want to thank the following volunteers for making last Saturday such a successful workday: Lee Bryant, Bob & Trish Coder, Bob Leinau, Jon Marr, Joe Pavsek and Richard of Grafitti Busters, Kaiki Ragragola, Boyd Ready, Iopu & Nicole Sivatia and their two nephews, Nahe Webster, and Linda Yadao. We grassed the front of the building, cleaned up the white birds around the gym, and spread dirt to level the yard after building the new septic system. The grounds look great!!
I also want to thank our landlord, neighbor, and partner, the Waialua Community Association, and especially Nicole, their new Office Manager, for all their help in coordinating and getting volunteers to help make the workday successful.
We are in the home stretch on the building restoration, but we need to have one more morning workday to finish grassing the back of the building, planting more hedge plants, finish painting, scrape and wash windows, and move furniture for the flooring guys on Monday!
Please email or call me if you can help. I will be forever grateful if you can help even a couple of hours.
Mahalo nui,
Antya
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Hawaii PUC approves HECO deal with Kahuku wind farm
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission yesterday approved a power purchase agreement between Hawaiian Electric Company and Kahuku Wind Power, HECO said today.
Kahuku Wind Power, a subsidiary of Massachusetts-based First Wind, is scheduled to begin construction of a 12-turbine farm in the hills west of Kahuku later this year.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Kahuku Wind Power, a subsidiary of Massachusetts-based First Wind, is scheduled to begin construction of a 12-turbine farm in the hills west of Kahuku later this year.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Updated North Shore Map Now Being Distributed!
It's colorful, appealing and informative. Visitors and residents regularly ask us for a map of our area. We have something to give them that not only helps them find their way, but it also tells them what activities are available and how to get to businesses advertising on the map. It helps visitors plan their trip to the North Shore, and brings more business to our area because visitors can plan better instead of just driving through not knowing what's available.
The map is distributed to the airport, major hotels, car rental agencies, local businesses, gas stations, the library and of course the Chamber's visitor center. The airport approved the map for distribution in the brochure racks as well as at the information counters as a map.
Thank you to Green Turtle Publications (Bob and JoJean Schieve) their great staff and you, our members for ongoing support of this important project.
The map is distributed to the airport, major hotels, car rental agencies, local businesses, gas stations, the library and of course the Chamber's visitor center. The airport approved the map for distribution in the brochure racks as well as at the information counters as a map.
Thank you to Green Turtle Publications (Bob and JoJean Schieve) their great staff and you, our members for ongoing support of this important project.
Chamber of Commerce Announces Grand Opening!
North Shore Chamber of Commerce's Grand Opening and Installation Dinner is set for June 18th at the new Chamber building located at 66-434 Kamehameha Highway, across from the Haleiwa Post Office. The program will be from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm beginning with pupus and no-host cocktails. A dinner and program will follow at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us in honoring all tradesmen, volunteers and donors who made our new home, visitor and resource center possible and install the new Board of Directors. The cost will be $25 for chamber members, $30 for non members, $250 for corporate table, and $500 for sponsor table.
Donations for this very worthwhile building project are still being accepted and are completely tax deductible. If you are interested in supporting the preservation of this historic building, please make checks payable to "NSCOC" and mail them to P.O. Box 878, Haleiwa, HI 96712. You may also visit the Chamber's website at www.GoNorthShore.org for more information or call the Chamber's office at 637-4558.
Please join us in honoring all tradesmen, volunteers and donors who made our new home, visitor and resource center possible and install the new Board of Directors. The cost will be $25 for chamber members, $30 for non members, $250 for corporate table, and $500 for sponsor table.
Donations for this very worthwhile building project are still being accepted and are completely tax deductible. If you are interested in supporting the preservation of this historic building, please make checks payable to "NSCOC" and mail them to P.O. Box 878, Haleiwa, HI 96712. You may also visit the Chamber's website at www.GoNorthShore.org for more information or call the Chamber's office at 637-4558.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Volunteer to Finish Painting and Landscaping
Aloha Members,
We will be having another painting workday this Saturday (8th) from 8am to 12noon. We are almost half done and the building is beginning to look really sharp. Lots of compliments on how it's shaping up. Please email me back if you can volunteer, even if it is a couple of hours. "Many hands make light work!" A big mahalo goes out to Matt Eagle (Aloha Surf Guide), Joe Lazar (Haleiwa Joe's), Johnny Moore (Grass Skirt Grill) for volunteering this past Saturday. We got a lot done.
The following Saturday, the 15th, we will be having a joint Chamber and Waialua Community Assoc. landscaping workday. We will be trimming the white birds, replanting the ground cover, fixing the borders, planting shrubs, weeding and cleaning up along the hibiscus hedge, etc. Work gloves, sun screen and covered shoes are recommended. Trucks that can make dump runs will be appreciated. A potluck will follow the workday.
We hope you will join us for some work and fellowship in making our community a better place to live and moving us closer to having a presence on main street with a visitor center.
Mahalo,
Antya
We will be having another painting workday this Saturday (8th) from 8am to 12noon. We are almost half done and the building is beginning to look really sharp. Lots of compliments on how it's shaping up. Please email me back if you can volunteer, even if it is a couple of hours. "Many hands make light work!" A big mahalo goes out to Matt Eagle (Aloha Surf Guide), Joe Lazar (Haleiwa Joe's), Johnny Moore (Grass Skirt Grill) for volunteering this past Saturday. We got a lot done.
The following Saturday, the 15th, we will be having a joint Chamber and Waialua Community Assoc. landscaping workday. We will be trimming the white birds, replanting the ground cover, fixing the borders, planting shrubs, weeding and cleaning up along the hibiscus hedge, etc. Work gloves, sun screen and covered shoes are recommended. Trucks that can make dump runs will be appreciated. A potluck will follow the workday.
We hope you will join us for some work and fellowship in making our community a better place to live and moving us closer to having a presence on main street with a visitor center.
Mahalo,
Antya
Friday, April 23, 2010
Please Help Gather Signatures on Petition for Funding of Walkways!
Aloha Members,
Attached is a petition to support funding for walkways and other improvements in Haleiwa Town. When we did our last survey of merchants in Haleiwa Town, 92% supported building walkways. We are now pursuing funding for the design and planning for them. Your help in gathering signatures on the attached petition would be most helpful. Please have everyone sign it: residents, Oahu visitors, and off island visitors. We need a ton of them. You do not need to have a business in Haleiwa to sign or help gather signatures.
Please feel free to make as many copies of petition as you need/want. If you have any questions, please call me.
Mahalo,
Antya
Attached is a petition to support funding for walkways and other improvements in Haleiwa Town. When we did our last survey of merchants in Haleiwa Town, 92% supported building walkways. We are now pursuing funding for the design and planning for them. Your help in gathering signatures on the attached petition would be most helpful. Please have everyone sign it: residents, Oahu visitors, and off island visitors. We need a ton of them. You do not need to have a business in Haleiwa to sign or help gather signatures.
Please feel free to make as many copies of petition as you need/want. If you have any questions, please call me.
Mahalo,
Antya
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Annual Membership Meeting
Aloha Members,
The Annual Membership meeting will be Wednesday, April 28th 8AM at Haleiwa Joe's. The agenda will be forthcoming, but please mark your calendars now. Current members will vote for the new Board of Directors.
Revised Chamber Calendar
Secondly, the Grand Opening has been moved to Friday, June 18th, 5:30 pm so that we can hopefully have the brick walkway with all our supporters' bricks installed. Please mark this important date on your calendar. It will be an opportunity for our community to celebrate having a central information and gathering place for residents and the over 2 million visitors who come to the North Shore. More information will be forthcoming on this event.
Hope to see you on Wednesday the 28th!
Antya Miller,
Executive Director
The Annual Membership meeting will be Wednesday, April 28th 8AM at Haleiwa Joe's. The agenda will be forthcoming, but please mark your calendars now. Current members will vote for the new Board of Directors.
Revised Chamber Calendar
Secondly, the Grand Opening has been moved to Friday, June 18th, 5:30 pm so that we can hopefully have the brick walkway with all our supporters' bricks installed. Please mark this important date on your calendar. It will be an opportunity for our community to celebrate having a central information and gathering place for residents and the over 2 million visitors who come to the North Shore. More information will be forthcoming on this event.
Hope to see you on Wednesday the 28th!
Antya Miller,
Executive Director
Saturday, April 03, 2010
North Shore Businesses Promote Buying Local
When people think of the North Shore, they think big surf, shave ice and plenty of sunshine. But when the surf drops, so does business.
Business owners hope the third annual "Taste of Waialua" on Saturday encourages people to keep coming back all year long. Once the home of an old sugar mill plantation, this small town of Waialua is making a comeback.
More at KHON2
Business owners hope the third annual "Taste of Waialua" on Saturday encourages people to keep coming back all year long. Once the home of an old sugar mill plantation, this small town of Waialua is making a comeback.
More at KHON2
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, MAY 14TH 5:30pm
Aloha Members,
Please mark your calendars now for the Grand Opening and Board Installation on Friday May 14th at 5:30PM. More information will be forthcoming, but it will be a FUN evening. It will be held at our new home and Haleiwa Gym.
Mahalo,
Antya
Please mark your calendars now for the Grand Opening and Board Installation on Friday May 14th at 5:30PM. More information will be forthcoming, but it will be a FUN evening. It will be held at our new home and Haleiwa Gym.
Mahalo,
Antya
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Wind farm developer gets loan guarantee
A Mainland wind farm developer has received a $117 million federal loan guarantee to pay for construction of its planned Kahuku project on Oahu.
First Wind, based in Boston, announced the award Friday from the U.S. Department of Energy. It will use the financing to install 12 wind turbines that will generate a total of 30 megawatts of electricity — enough to power approximately 7,700 Oahu homes. The power will be sold to Hawaiian Electric Co.
More at Pacific Business News
First Wind, based in Boston, announced the award Friday from the U.S. Department of Energy. It will use the financing to install 12 wind turbines that will generate a total of 30 megawatts of electricity — enough to power approximately 7,700 Oahu homes. The power will be sold to Hawaiian Electric Co.
More at Pacific Business News
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort has new owners
The Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore is officially under new ownership.
A consortium of international investment management firms took back the property from Oaktree Capital Management in a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction that closed on Tuesday.
The 858-acre resort includes a 443-room hotel, two golf courses and a spa.
The consortium, which has managed the resort for nearly two years, already has spent $6 million to upgrade its infrastructure and hotel, including expanding Kuilima Drive from two to four lanes and upgrading the well, according to developer Stanford Carr, the resort’s interim property manager...
There are no immediate plans to build any additional hotels or condominiums at the resort.
More at Pacific Business News
A consortium of international investment management firms took back the property from Oaktree Capital Management in a deed in lieu of foreclosure transaction that closed on Tuesday.
The 858-acre resort includes a 443-room hotel, two golf courses and a spa.
The consortium, which has managed the resort for nearly two years, already has spent $6 million to upgrade its infrastructure and hotel, including expanding Kuilima Drive from two to four lanes and upgrading the well, according to developer Stanford Carr, the resort’s interim property manager...
There are no immediate plans to build any additional hotels or condominiums at the resort.
More at Pacific Business News
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
North Shore wetland refuge getting seven times bigger
By Eloise Aguiar
Advertiser Staff Writer
KAHUKU — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is acquiring one of the last remaining wild coastlines on O'ahu, increasing a wetland refuge sevenfold since it was established 34 years ago.
The purchase will also provide another flood control measure to the community, thanks to a $22 million federal appropriation.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Advertiser Staff Writer
KAHUKU — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is acquiring one of the last remaining wild coastlines on O'ahu, increasing a wetland refuge sevenfold since it was established 34 years ago.
The purchase will also provide another flood control measure to the community, thanks to a $22 million federal appropriation.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Friday, February 12, 2010
Membership Meeting February 25th
As previously announced in January, there will be a Membership Meeting Thursday, February 25th, 8am at the Haleiwa Gym. Councilman Donovan Dela Cruz will be giving a short presentation on Transit Oriented Development and the Governor's Office (Linda Smith and Pearl Iboshi) will be there to address issues affecting business and our community. A full agenda will be forthcoming.
Please put this important meeting on your calendar now. Also forthcoming will be the Chamber's calendar of meetings.
Mahalo,
Antya
Please put this important meeting on your calendar now. Also forthcoming will be the Chamber's calendar of meetings.
Mahalo,
Antya
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Chamber Building Work Day This Saturday the 13th
The Chamber's new home is coming along really well! Residents and visitors stop by especially on Saturday workdays to admire the building, the new cedar siding, and ask about what the building will be used for when it's done. One board member who helped out at a recent workday was totally thrilled with what she saw. We're getting excited at the thought of moving in, hopefully by the end of March. Come be a part of this exciting project. We need carpenters and people to caulk, do dump runs, and various other tasks.
What: Workday Saturday the 13th 8:00am - 1:00pm
Where: At the Chamber's new home across from the post office
Thank you to all the volunteers, especially Lee Bryant, Mike Stacey, Gary Anderson, John Otholt and Willy Strydonk who have been working on the project almost every week for months. We really apprciate all your hard work and your craftmanship.
Donate for a Brick Today
We still need to raise more money to finish this project, so if you've been putting off donating for that special brick, please send your donation in now. The form is attached. Just mail it in with your check! We appreiate your support.
Below: Gosha and Gary taking off the old siding; Robert, Matt, Gary, and Willy putting up new siding on the back; Willy putting lock on closet door inside; Mike Stacy, luna, happy that they've finished siding the back wall.
Mahalo,
Antya
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Hawaii's unusual big-surf season a wave of money for North Shore
An unusual season of giant waves on the North Shore has resulted in a healthy — if not epic — boost for businesses from Sunset Beach to Hale'iwa.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Testimony Needed by Monday to Support Legislation Mitigating Unemployment Insurance Increase
Aloha Members, Businesses, and Friends,
As most of you know, the unemployement insurance rates will be skyrocketing this year and have a huge impact on business if something is not done. The new rates will start in April without action by the legislature. Per Sept. 18, 2009 Star Bulletin article: "Employers, who are paying an average of $90 per employee a year in unemployment insurance taxes, can expect to pay an average of $1,040 to $1,250 per employee - 1,055 to 1,289 percent increases - depending on how low the state coffers drop."
The main Chamber is working hard to put forth legislation to help businesses, but we need to send in testimony to help the effort. Please see below.
Mahalo,
Antya Miller, Executive Director
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 808-637-4558 Fax: 808-637-4556
www.GoNorthShore.org
ACTION ALERT!
Dear Chamber Members:
As you are aware, the Chamber has been actively advocating on behalf of its Chamber members and pushing for a bill that mitigates the huge increase in the unemployment insurance tax. We have been meeting regularly with legislators and stakeholders to ensure that information is shared and our position is effectively communicated.
A hearing (Hearing Notice) has been scheduled on two unemployment insurance bills for this Tuesday, January 26 at 9:00 a.m. at the State Capitol in Room 309.
Although the bills provide some tax relief, the Chamber believes they do not provide enough assistance to help reduce the "tax shock" and safeguard the statewide unemployment rate. Therefore, we are asking the committees to amend the bills. The attached handout provides a more detailed explanation.
We urge you to submit testimony and testify at the hearing so that a strong statement can be made to the committee. Our united efforts could result in a UI bill passing the Legislature before March.
For your convenience, attached is a talking points handout. Feel free to cut and paste the template below and some of the talking points.
DIRECTIONS ON SUBMITTING TESTIMONY
Testimony will NOT be accepted via e-mail. Members can submit testimony via:
1. On-line at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony/
OR
2. Faxed to (808) 586-6331 or 1-800-535-3859 (neighbor islands)
Try to submit testimony 24 hours prior to the hearing. This allows the chair and committee members enough time to thoroughly review the testimonies. HOWEVER, if you are unable to submit testimony by this deadline, please proceed to submit. It will still be considered.
DIRECTIONS ON ORAL TESTIMONY
The following provides some information for those attending the hearing:
* A two-minute oral testimony limit will probably take place.
* The UI bills are the first two on the agenda., so contingent on the number of testifiers, the hearing should end by noon.
* You are not required to stay for the entire hearing and may leave after you provide testimony. The order of testifiers is based on the order the committee receives written testimonies.
* Metered parking is available at the Capitol. Discounted parking is available at Alii Place on Alakea or at any downtown municipal parking lots.
* Tell your "story" however, please be courteous and professional.
If possible, please e-mail me a copy of your testimony and let me know if you plan to attend the hearing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and support. Together we can make a difference. Below is a template for testimony:
"Testimony to the House Committee on Labor & Public Employment
Tuesday, January 26, 2010; 9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 309
RE: HOUSE BILL 2169 and 2207 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Chair Rhoads, Vice Chair Yamashita and Members of the Committee:
My name is [FULL NAME] and my company is [NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY INCLUDING # OF EMPLOYEES]. I appreciate the efforts made by the chair and the committee in addressing the unemployment insurance tax increase. I support HB 2169 and 2207 with amendments.
[STATE HOW THE INCREASE WILL IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDING POTENTIAL JOB LOSSES, BENEFITS, AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS COST PER EMPLOYEE, IF POSSIBLE].
To help reduce the "tax shock" and safeguard the statewide unemployment rate, please amend the bill by holding the tax rate schedule to D in 2010 and F in 2011, permanently set the taxable wage base at 90% and maintain the adequate reserve multiplier at 1.0.
This will reduce the impact of the tax increase on the average and small businesses. Extending the tax assistance beyond 2010 will save jobs, preserve businesses and spur the economy by keeping more dollars flowing into the economy through wages and purchases. This will help businesses plan expenses over a longer period of time.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony. If you have any questions, please contact me at [FULL CONTACT INFORMATION]."
Sincerely,
Sherry Menor-McNamara
Vice President, Business Advocacy & Gov't. Affairs
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 402
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph. 808-545-4300 x 394
Fax 808-545-4369
www.cochawaii.org
smenor@cochawaii.org
As most of you know, the unemployement insurance rates will be skyrocketing this year and have a huge impact on business if something is not done. The new rates will start in April without action by the legislature. Per Sept. 18, 2009 Star Bulletin article: "Employers, who are paying an average of $90 per employee a year in unemployment insurance taxes, can expect to pay an average of $1,040 to $1,250 per employee - 1,055 to 1,289 percent increases - depending on how low the state coffers drop."
The main Chamber is working hard to put forth legislation to help businesses, but we need to send in testimony to help the effort. Please see below.
Mahalo,
Antya Miller, Executive Director
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 808-637-4558 Fax: 808-637-4556
www.GoNorthShore.org
ACTION ALERT!
Dear Chamber Members:
As you are aware, the Chamber has been actively advocating on behalf of its Chamber members and pushing for a bill that mitigates the huge increase in the unemployment insurance tax. We have been meeting regularly with legislators and stakeholders to ensure that information is shared and our position is effectively communicated.
A hearing (Hearing Notice) has been scheduled on two unemployment insurance bills for this Tuesday, January 26 at 9:00 a.m. at the State Capitol in Room 309.
Although the bills provide some tax relief, the Chamber believes they do not provide enough assistance to help reduce the "tax shock" and safeguard the statewide unemployment rate. Therefore, we are asking the committees to amend the bills. The attached handout provides a more detailed explanation.
We urge you to submit testimony and testify at the hearing so that a strong statement can be made to the committee. Our united efforts could result in a UI bill passing the Legislature before March.
For your convenience, attached is a talking points handout. Feel free to cut and paste the template below and some of the talking points.
DIRECTIONS ON SUBMITTING TESTIMONY
Testimony will NOT be accepted via e-mail. Members can submit testimony via:
1. On-line at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony/
OR
2. Faxed to (808) 586-6331 or 1-800-535-3859 (neighbor islands)
Try to submit testimony 24 hours prior to the hearing. This allows the chair and committee members enough time to thoroughly review the testimonies. HOWEVER, if you are unable to submit testimony by this deadline, please proceed to submit. It will still be considered.
DIRECTIONS ON ORAL TESTIMONY
The following provides some information for those attending the hearing:
* A two-minute oral testimony limit will probably take place.
* The UI bills are the first two on the agenda., so contingent on the number of testifiers, the hearing should end by noon.
* You are not required to stay for the entire hearing and may leave after you provide testimony. The order of testifiers is based on the order the committee receives written testimonies.
* Metered parking is available at the Capitol. Discounted parking is available at Alii Place on Alakea or at any downtown municipal parking lots.
* Tell your "story" however, please be courteous and professional.
If possible, please e-mail me a copy of your testimony and let me know if you plan to attend the hearing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and support. Together we can make a difference. Below is a template for testimony:
"Testimony to the House Committee on Labor & Public Employment
Tuesday, January 26, 2010; 9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 309
RE: HOUSE BILL 2169 and 2207 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Chair Rhoads, Vice Chair Yamashita and Members of the Committee:
My name is [FULL NAME] and my company is [NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY INCLUDING # OF EMPLOYEES]. I appreciate the efforts made by the chair and the committee in addressing the unemployment insurance tax increase. I support HB 2169 and 2207 with amendments.
[STATE HOW THE INCREASE WILL IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS INCLUDING POTENTIAL JOB LOSSES, BENEFITS, AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS COST PER EMPLOYEE, IF POSSIBLE].
To help reduce the "tax shock" and safeguard the statewide unemployment rate, please amend the bill by holding the tax rate schedule to D in 2010 and F in 2011, permanently set the taxable wage base at 90% and maintain the adequate reserve multiplier at 1.0.
This will reduce the impact of the tax increase on the average and small businesses. Extending the tax assistance beyond 2010 will save jobs, preserve businesses and spur the economy by keeping more dollars flowing into the economy through wages and purchases. This will help businesses plan expenses over a longer period of time.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony. If you have any questions, please contact me at [FULL CONTACT INFORMATION]."
Sincerely,
Sherry Menor-McNamara
Vice President, Business Advocacy & Gov't. Affairs
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 402
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph. 808-545-4300 x 394
Fax 808-545-4369
www.cochawaii.org
smenor@cochawaii.org
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
White to run for Council's North Shore/Central Oahu seat
John White, former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono, announced Tuesday he is running for the City Council's 2nd District seat.
The area encompasses Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, the North Shore, Kahalu'u and 'Ahuimanu. It is currently held by Donovan Dela Cruz, who is completing his eighth straight year on the council and therefore cannot seek a third consecutive term.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
The area encompasses Mililani Mauka, Wahiawa, the North Shore, Kahalu'u and 'Ahuimanu. It is currently held by Donovan Dela Cruz, who is completing his eighth straight year on the council and therefore cannot seek a third consecutive term.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Farm reaps holiday bonanza
One beneficiary of this year's shortage of imported Christmas trees was Helemano Farms, which saw a surge in sales of the Norfolk Island pines grown at its Central O'ahu plantation.
Owner Aaron O'Brien said yesterday he had sold about 2,000 trees so far this season, a 30 percent to 40 percent increase from the same time last year. Many buyers made the drive out to the tree farm in Whitmore Village after coming up empty at tree lots in town that carried firs and pines shipped in from the Mainland, he said.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Owner Aaron O'Brien said yesterday he had sold about 2,000 trees so far this season, a 30 percent to 40 percent increase from the same time last year. Many buyers made the drive out to the tree farm in Whitmore Village after coming up empty at tree lots in town that carried firs and pines shipped in from the Mainland, he said.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Californian Long wins 'Eddie'
When it comes to winning big-wave surfing contests, Greg Long is no longer a long shot. A victory in the world's most revered big-wave contest proved it yesterday. Long capped a near-perfect day with a perfect ride that led him to victory in the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave surfing contest.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Pipeline Masters on today; wave-face heights 10-18 feet
The opening day of the Billabong Pipeline Masters is on today at the Banzai Pipeline off Ehukai Beach.
Wave-face heights are in the 10- to 18-foot range.
Surfers expected to compete today include Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Sunny Garcia, Shane Dorian, Jamie O'Brien and Dusty Payne.
The Pipeline Masters is the final event of both the 2009 ASP World Tour and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Both titles will be decided at the Pipeline Masters.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Wave-face heights are in the 10- to 18-foot range.
Surfers expected to compete today include Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Sunny Garcia, Shane Dorian, Jamie O'Brien and Dusty Payne.
The Pipeline Masters is the final event of both the 2009 ASP World Tour and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Both titles will be decided at the Pipeline Masters.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Lighting Up Haleiwa for Christmas and Parade this Friday 6 PM
Aloha Members and Businesses,
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's annual "Christmas in Historic Haleiwa" event is on Friday, December 11th. It will consist of the Christmas parade starting at 6 PM, Photos with Santa at the North Shore Marketplace from 4:00 to 5:30 PM and after the parade until 8 PM. The parade will include up to 40 units. We also encourage the merchants to offer specials, sidewalk sales/events and demonstrations and stay open until 9:00 PM especially that night.
· Participate in the Parade. It's not too late to enter the parade. Go to www.GoNorthShore.org for more information and to apply to be in the parade by tomorrow noon. We still need at least two convertibles to carry VIP's! If you have one or know someone who has a convertible, please call me at 637-4558 or cell 342-8557.
* Be a donor. We need monetary donations of any size to help defray the costs of insurance, printing, and candy for Santa to give out, etc. Donations to the Chamber are completely tax deductible and are much needed to support our many efforts. Make your check out to the "NSCOC" and mail to the above address.
· Advise customers to arrive and park in Haleiwa by 5:30 pm and that the parade will be over around 7:15 pm to avoid not being able to get to or from your place of business due to the street closure for the parade.
For more information or to participate, call the Chamber at 637-4558 or contact the following coordinators:
Parade: Antya Miller 342-8557
Town Lighting & Contest: Layne Larson 637-1780
Visit with Santa: Marianne Abrigo 637-3511
The North Shore Chamber of Commerce's annual "Christmas in Historic Haleiwa" event is on Friday, December 11th. It will consist of the Christmas parade starting at 6 PM, Photos with Santa at the North Shore Marketplace from 4:00 to 5:30 PM and after the parade until 8 PM. The parade will include up to 40 units. We also encourage the merchants to offer specials, sidewalk sales/events and demonstrations and stay open until 9:00 PM especially that night.
· Participate in the Parade. It's not too late to enter the parade. Go to www.GoNorthShore.org for more information and to apply to be in the parade by tomorrow noon. We still need at least two convertibles to carry VIP's! If you have one or know someone who has a convertible, please call me at 637-4558 or cell 342-8557.
* Be a donor. We need monetary donations of any size to help defray the costs of insurance, printing, and candy for Santa to give out, etc. Donations to the Chamber are completely tax deductible and are much needed to support our many efforts. Make your check out to the "NSCOC" and mail to the above address.
· Advise customers to arrive and park in Haleiwa by 5:30 pm and that the parade will be over around 7:15 pm to avoid not being able to get to or from your place of business due to the street closure for the parade.
For more information or to participate, call the Chamber at 637-4558 or contact the following coordinators:
Parade: Antya Miller 342-8557
Town Lighting & Contest: Layne Larson 637-1780
Visit with Santa: Marianne Abrigo 637-3511
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Eddie Aikau big-wave contest on alert
The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave surfing contest is on alert for a possible day of competition tomorrow or Tuesday at Waimea Bay. Wave-face heights are projected to be in the 40- to 50-foot range, which would meet the requirement to run the prestigious contest.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Monday, November 30, 2009
98 acres of Hawaii's North Shore is headed for a sealed-bid sale
Nearly 100 acres of agricultural land next to the Turtle Bay Resort on O'ahu's North Shore are headed for a sealed-bid sale, four years after a Florida-based investment firm bought the oceanfront property for $2 million with plans to subdivide it for potential residential use.
The property on Marconi Road includes an old home and a commercial building that once housed Hawai'i's first wireless telegraph station, established in 1901 under a contract with a company set up by the Italian inventor of the technology, Guglielmo Marconi.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
The property on Marconi Road includes an old home and a commercial building that once housed Hawai'i's first wireless telegraph station, established in 1901 under a contract with a company set up by the Italian inventor of the technology, Guglielmo Marconi.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Friday, November 13, 2009
Don't Forget Special Meeting with Our Representatives
Aloha Members,
We are pleased to have our state and city representatives meet together to work with our Chamber members in developing ideas and solutions to issues pertaining to the North Shore . Please come with your ideas for solutions.
The format for Friday's meeting will be for each representative to talk for 8 minutes about the main issues, listed below, facing the North Shore . After each speaks, then Josh will preside over a Question and Answer period for the rest of the time, as our members always have tons of questions for our representatives.
State:
1. Laniakea/Chun's traffic bottle neck and what can be done in the short term
2. Where you stand on small business taxes and how to reduce them (unemployment, etc.)
3. Pot holes on state Kamehameha Hwy.
City:
1. Walkways in Haleiwa Town
2. Pot holes in Haleiwa, Waialua, and other City roads
3. Surf Contest Rules and Permits
This will be the only agenda item except for announcements. Sign-in, networking and Continental Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Meeting starts at 8:30AM. Members $5.00. Adjourn no later than 10:00 AM.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Mahalo, Antya
The format for Friday's meeting will be for each representative to talk for 8 minutes about the main issues, listed below, facing the North Shore . After each speaks, then Josh will preside over a Question and Answer period for the rest of the time, as our members always have tons of questions for our representatives.
State:
1. Laniakea/Chun's traffic bottle neck and what can be done in the short term
2. Where you stand on small business taxes and how to reduce them (unemployment, etc.)
3. Pot holes on state Kamehameha Hwy.
City:
1. Walkways in Haleiwa Town
2. Pot holes in Haleiwa, Waialua, and other City roads
3. Surf Contest Rules and Permits
This will be the only agenda item except for announcements. Sign-in, networking and Continental Breakfast at 8:00 AM. Meeting starts at 8:30AM. Members $5.00. Adjourn no later than 10:00 AM.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Mahalo, Antya
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
North Shore woman chosen Miss Hawaii USA
Renee Mokihana Nobriga, from Oahu's North Shore was crowned the 2010 Miss Hawaii USA last night at LEVEL4 in the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki.
Nobriga, 25, is a model and works in sales. She is the daughter of Kealoha and Iwalani Nobriga, lives in Pupukea and graduated from Kahuku High School in 2002. Nobriga has an associate's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in liberal arts.
More at the Honolulu Star Bulletin
Monday, November 02, 2009
25-foot waves hit North Shore
EHUKAI BEACH — As the big surf crested, curled, rolled and roared at Pipeline yesterday, one intrepid surfer raced across the face of a foaming wave, realized things were definitely not going as planned, kicked his board away and dived out of sight as the next wave in the set crashed down on him like a landslide, like an avalanche, like a cattle stampede.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Business Expo schedule
Whether an existing business or startup company, get in touch with professional resources available to imporve business practices and increase profitability.
Keynote Speakers:
Jim Tollefson, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii "Preparing Your (North Shore) Business to Face the Challenges Ahead"
Howard Dicus, Business Commentator
Topics for Breakout Sessions:
1. Toastmasters
2. Ecommerce/Website
3. SBA
4. Marketing/Branding
5. History of District
6. Patents and Trademark Law
7. Going Green
8. Retirement Planning
9. tax Tips for 2009 & Financial Planning
* There will be three rooms available for breakout sessions and each topic will be run once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
Schedule:
8:00 am to 6:30 pm
8:00-8:45 am
Sign up, meet and greet, vendor setup (cont. breakfast)
9:00-9:45 am
Keynote address
Breakout Sessions
10:00-10:45 am
Better Public Speaking with Toastmasters, Ecommerce/Website, Small Business Administration
11:00 - 11:45 am
Retirement Planning, Marketing/Branding, History of District
12:00 - 12:45 pm
Patents & Trademark Law, Going Green, Tax Tips/Financial Planning
12:45 - 2:00 pm
Lunch
Breakout Sessions
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Patents & Trademark Law, Going Green, Toastmasters
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Retirement Planning, Marketing/Branding, Small Business Administration
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Tax Tips/Financial Planning, Ecommerce/Website, History of District
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Vendor and cocktail reception
Vendor booths on display throughout day of expo.
All activities at the Turtle Bay Resort.
Seminar Descriptions
Going Green
Katie Pere, Kokua Hawaii Foundation
The Kokua Hawaii Foundation will discuss the environmental, health benefits, and cost savings of going plastic free
Toastmasters
Ellyn Sollars, Toastmasters North Shore
Pathway to enhanced public speaking, writing and organization skills, professional contacts, and leadership experience.
Website Development/Ecommerce
Veronica and Jacob Peterson, Aloha Computers
Today's internet has re-written the business world and is an integral part of daily business operations. Find out how small businesses have been give the same level in the playing field when it comes to competing with the larger corporations.
Retirement Planning for Self-Employed and Samll Business Owner
Glennel Warren and Elsa Agdinaoay, John Hancock Financial Network
Explore and compare the retirement options available to the self-employed and small business owner.
Patents and Trademark Law
Martin Hsia, Cades Schutte Fleming & Wright
Protecting your name and your product: What every business in hawaii should know about patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
What is Historic About Waialua District?
Boyd Ready and Francis Forsythe
A detailed discussion of what is historic in Haleiwa and Waialua - key points in history worth passing along to your customers.
Marketing/Branding
Noelle Baker, Marketing Consultant
Resources to teach you how to build a "value-added" brand in today's competitive global marketplace by creating an effective integrated strategy involving advertising, marketing, publicity, and research.
Small Business Administration
Mary Dale, SBA
Learn how the SBA helps start, build and grow businesses through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.
"Hot" Tax tips for 2009 and Financial Planning and Why it is Essential
Amber Doig, Financial Management Solutions
Hear discussion and new tax laws in effect for 2009 and why it is important that individuals accept responsibility for financial security.
Keynote Speakers:
Jim Tollefson, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii "Preparing Your (North Shore) Business to Face the Challenges Ahead"
Howard Dicus, Business Commentator
Topics for Breakout Sessions:
1. Toastmasters
2. Ecommerce/Website
3. SBA
4. Marketing/Branding
5. History of District
6. Patents and Trademark Law
7. Going Green
8. Retirement Planning
9. tax Tips for 2009 & Financial Planning
* There will be three rooms available for breakout sessions and each topic will be run once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
Schedule:
8:00 am to 6:30 pm
8:00-8:45 am
Sign up, meet and greet, vendor setup (cont. breakfast)
9:00-9:45 am
Keynote address
Breakout Sessions
10:00-10:45 am
Better Public Speaking with Toastmasters, Ecommerce/Website, Small Business Administration
11:00 - 11:45 am
Retirement Planning, Marketing/Branding, History of District
12:00 - 12:45 pm
Patents & Trademark Law, Going Green, Tax Tips/Financial Planning
12:45 - 2:00 pm
Lunch
Breakout Sessions
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Patents & Trademark Law, Going Green, Toastmasters
3:00 - 3:45 pm
Retirement Planning, Marketing/Branding, Small Business Administration
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Tax Tips/Financial Planning, Ecommerce/Website, History of District
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Vendor and cocktail reception
Vendor booths on display throughout day of expo.
All activities at the Turtle Bay Resort.
Seminar Descriptions
Going Green
Katie Pere, Kokua Hawaii Foundation
The Kokua Hawaii Foundation will discuss the environmental, health benefits, and cost savings of going plastic free
Toastmasters
Ellyn Sollars, Toastmasters North Shore
Pathway to enhanced public speaking, writing and organization skills, professional contacts, and leadership experience.
Website Development/Ecommerce
Veronica and Jacob Peterson, Aloha Computers
Today's internet has re-written the business world and is an integral part of daily business operations. Find out how small businesses have been give the same level in the playing field when it comes to competing with the larger corporations.
Retirement Planning for Self-Employed and Samll Business Owner
Glennel Warren and Elsa Agdinaoay, John Hancock Financial Network
Explore and compare the retirement options available to the self-employed and small business owner.
Patents and Trademark Law
Martin Hsia, Cades Schutte Fleming & Wright
Protecting your name and your product: What every business in hawaii should know about patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
What is Historic About Waialua District?
Boyd Ready and Francis Forsythe
A detailed discussion of what is historic in Haleiwa and Waialua - key points in history worth passing along to your customers.
Marketing/Branding
Noelle Baker, Marketing Consultant
Resources to teach you how to build a "value-added" brand in today's competitive global marketplace by creating an effective integrated strategy involving advertising, marketing, publicity, and research.
Small Business Administration
Mary Dale, SBA
Learn how the SBA helps start, build and grow businesses through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.
"Hot" Tax tips for 2009 and Financial Planning and Why it is Essential
Amber Doig, Financial Management Solutions
Hear discussion and new tax laws in effect for 2009 and why it is important that individuals accept responsibility for financial security.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Waimea Valley presents "Arbor Day"
Waimea Valley, located at 59-864 Kamehameha Highway (across from Waimea Bay) is proud to present its 2nd Annual “ARBOR DAY” Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
The plant sale and tree give-away will take place in front of Parking Lot 2 (before security guard shack). Participants are encouraged to bring an extra bucket or two to take free mulch home for their yards.
HECO will once again participate by providing the trees for plant give away. Each household will be allowed one free tree and will be asked to complete a short survey before leaving. The survey will help HECO to determine what kind of plants to prepare for the next year.
Waimea Valley will have native and non-native plants for sale and several vendors from across O`ahu will also be selling a wide variety of plants:
• Olomana Tropicals –heliconias, gingers and bromeliads
• Jill Coryell, the Hibiscus Lady – original cultivated varieties of hibiscus
• Alvin Tsuruda of Waihale Products – a very wide variety of exotics, good named Anthuriums
• Ed Miyashita of Growing Creations – herbs, orchids and vegetable starters
• Kay Lynch of La`au Hawai`i– native Ferns
Admission to the Arbor Day Event is free; however, there will be a
parking fee of $5.00 per car.
The plant sale and tree give-away will take place in front of Parking Lot 2 (before security guard shack). Participants are encouraged to bring an extra bucket or two to take free mulch home for their yards.
HECO will once again participate by providing the trees for plant give away. Each household will be allowed one free tree and will be asked to complete a short survey before leaving. The survey will help HECO to determine what kind of plants to prepare for the next year.
Waimea Valley will have native and non-native plants for sale and several vendors from across O`ahu will also be selling a wide variety of plants:
• Olomana Tropicals –heliconias, gingers and bromeliads
• Jill Coryell, the Hibiscus Lady – original cultivated varieties of hibiscus
• Alvin Tsuruda of Waihale Products – a very wide variety of exotics, good named Anthuriums
• Ed Miyashita of Growing Creations – herbs, orchids and vegetable starters
• Kay Lynch of La`au Hawai`i– native Ferns
Admission to the Arbor Day Event is free; however, there will be a
parking fee of $5.00 per car.
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Second Annual Business Expo
Aloha Members and Friends,
The Second Annual Business Expo is presented by First Hawaiian Bank. Early Bird Discounts are available until October 10th. So, sign up today!! Download the application on the North Shore Chamber of Commerce website.
Our Luncheon Speaker is Howard Dicus and we hope to have a very exciting keynote speaker as well. The seminars that our Education Chair, Karen Campbell from Waialua Soda Works, has put together are excellent. Bob Boyle of Turtle Bay Resort, the Event Chair, will be hosting us in their beautiful hotel and serving their wonderful food.
Are you looking to expand your business in the North Shore area? Sign up as an exhibitor by October 10th and get the Eartly Bird Discount.
Attendees: If you sign up for this great event, the Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Reception AND six seminars are all included in your registration fee. It's a great bargain, educational and fun.
Mahalo to our Title Sponsor, First Hawaiian Bank, and sponsors Kamehameha Schools, North Shore News and Turtle Bay Resort.
Hope to see you there this year and remember to sign up before October 10th!
Aloha,
Antya Miller, Executive Director
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
The Second Annual Business Expo is presented by First Hawaiian Bank. Early Bird Discounts are available until October 10th. So, sign up today!! Download the application on the North Shore Chamber of Commerce website.
Our Luncheon Speaker is Howard Dicus and we hope to have a very exciting keynote speaker as well. The seminars that our Education Chair, Karen Campbell from Waialua Soda Works, has put together are excellent. Bob Boyle of Turtle Bay Resort, the Event Chair, will be hosting us in their beautiful hotel and serving their wonderful food.
Are you looking to expand your business in the North Shore area? Sign up as an exhibitor by October 10th and get the Eartly Bird Discount.
Attendees: If you sign up for this great event, the Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Reception AND six seminars are all included in your registration fee. It's a great bargain, educational and fun.
Mahalo to our Title Sponsor, First Hawaiian Bank, and sponsors Kamehameha Schools, North Shore News and Turtle Bay Resort.
Hope to see you there this year and remember to sign up before October 10th!
Aloha,
Antya Miller, Executive Director
North Shore Chamber of Commerce
Monday, September 21, 2009
North Shore Yoga Festival
True Union presents the North Shore Yoga Festival, an event designed to celebrate the many styles and philosophies that form the ancient practice of yoga. The North Shore Yoga Festival is the first of its kind in Hawaii, bringing together more than a dozen well-known yogis from the Islands and continental U.S. to lead innovate workshops and classes in order to promote yoga awareness. There will be four workshop sessions throughout the day, a keiki yoga class for children, as well as an evening concert by internationally acclaimed musician Ty Burhoe.Surfers Yoga: Alignment and Fast Flexibility Techniques; Exploring the Parallels of Pilates and Yoga; Yoga Thai Massage Partner Class; Keiki Yoga; Free Your Hips, Free Your Mind; and much more.
Festival fee ranges from $20 for the music concert to $150 for a full day festival pass (four workshops, festival t-shirt, and Ty Burhoe concert). Visit True Union’s website at http://www.trueunion.org to register for festival events.
Contact Kate Baldwin at 757.651.0953 for more information on becoming an exhibitor or sponsor at the North Shore Yoga Festival.
Turtle Bay Resort will be offering a select number of rooms at a discounted rate for those attending the North Shore Yoga Festival. Contact Turtle Bay Resort 808.293.6000 for more information.
Phone: 757.651.0953; email: kate@trueunion.org; Web: www.trueunion.org.
True Union is owned and operated by Kate Baldwin. Kate is a renowned teacher and practitioner of Hatha, Raja and Bhakti Yoga. Kate is a Karma Yogi as well, and has been incredibly active in her community through organizations such as Team in Training, Make A Wish Foundation, Whitman Walker Clinic, Volunteers for the Visually Handicapped, and a number of others. Kate teaches yoga on Oahu at Turtle Bay Resort, North Shore Yoga Co-op, and Open Space Yoga. She was recently selected as one of lululemon athletica’s ambassadors to join efforts in spreading yoga awareness throughout the community.
Friday, September 18, 2009
2nd Annual Business Expo - October 28th
Aloha Members,
Hold the Date!! The Second Annual Business Expo Presented by First Hawaiian Bank and hosted by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce will be held at Turtle Bay Resort on Wednesday, October 28th. Howard Dicus will be the keynote speaker at lunch. Karen Campbell from Waialua Soda Works has done a great job again of lining up a variety of wonderful speakers and Bob Boyle of Turtle Bay Resort will provide us with scruptious food at breakfast lunch and dinner in a beautiful and comfortable conference setting.
This is an all-day affair, so be sure to mark your calendars now! More information will be provided soon.
Mahalo,
Antya
The Voice of Business in Hawaii - Be prepared
- From Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii President Jim Tollefson -
We all agree that our employees are our most valuable asset. Having a healthy and productive staff is critical to our continued success. Anytime an employee is out sick it affects the entire team and the productivity of the office.
Now, more than ever, when many businesses are functioning with smaller staffs or dealing with employee furloughs, any employee illness can have a major impact on a company's ability to perform. As we approach what the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said may be one of our most challenging flu seasons through this fall and winter, it is very important for every business to plan and prepare their company. Along with increasingly stronger flu strains, the CDC has stated they expect the H1N1 influenza to increase and they believe more people and communities will be affected.
Currently, I am serving on the Advisory Council for the Department of Health Pandemic Influenza Public Engagement Demonstration Project. The council recognizes that for Hawaii to be prepared and respond effectively to an influenza outbreak it involves everyone: individuals, communities, businesses, States, Federal agencies, international countries and organizations. Creating public awareness and involvement is important to reducing the impact or spread of severe influenza.
The CDC is asking employers to plan to be able to respond in a flexible way to varying levels of the severity of an outbreak. They have created the "CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season". The new guide recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace. The guide also includes additional strategies to use if flu conditions become more severe and there are new recommendations regarding when a worker who is ill with influenza may return to work. It can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/guidance/. We will also be placing this guide and additional links on the Chamber website.
With the potential of increased illnesses within our staffs, or having an employee out who is a primary caretaker, or even more challenging, an outbreak that causes any type of temporary closure, employers must be prepared to respond in order to limit interruptions to their business.
As a small organization, your Chamber recognizes how important it is to plan for flu season. As a team, we will be reviewing an influenza pandemic plan, posting the key health and safety preventative measures, and have options such as the ability for an employee to work from home to continue business. The business community plays an important role in limiting the negative impact of the H1N1 influenza and seasonal flu outbreaks. I want to urge every Chamber member and business to incorporate the CDC's guidance plan and be proactive.
Additional tools and guidance documents have been developed by the federal government to assist employers in their planning. These resources are available online at: www.flu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/index.html
One-Stop www.flu.gov
2009 H1N1 Influenza Information http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
2009 H1N1 Influenza Resources for Businesses and Employers http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/
Worker Safety and Health Guidance for a Pandemic www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/pandemicflu/index.html
OSHA's Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic http://www.osha.gov/Publications/influenza_pandemic.html
CDC/NIOSH Occupational Health Issues Associated with 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/h1n1flu/
Jim Tollefson
President & CEO
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
The Voice of Business in Hawaii
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 402
Honolulu, Hi. 96813
Ph: 808-545-4300 ext 388
Fax 808-545-4369
www.cochawaii.org
We all agree that our employees are our most valuable asset. Having a healthy and productive staff is critical to our continued success. Anytime an employee is out sick it affects the entire team and the productivity of the office.
Now, more than ever, when many businesses are functioning with smaller staffs or dealing with employee furloughs, any employee illness can have a major impact on a company's ability to perform. As we approach what the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said may be one of our most challenging flu seasons through this fall and winter, it is very important for every business to plan and prepare their company. Along with increasingly stronger flu strains, the CDC has stated they expect the H1N1 influenza to increase and they believe more people and communities will be affected.
Currently, I am serving on the Advisory Council for the Department of Health Pandemic Influenza Public Engagement Demonstration Project. The council recognizes that for Hawaii to be prepared and respond effectively to an influenza outbreak it involves everyone: individuals, communities, businesses, States, Federal agencies, international countries and organizations. Creating public awareness and involvement is important to reducing the impact or spread of severe influenza.
The CDC is asking employers to plan to be able to respond in a flexible way to varying levels of the severity of an outbreak. They have created the "CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers To Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season". The new guide recommends actions that non-healthcare employers should take now to decrease the spread of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu in the workplace. The guide also includes additional strategies to use if flu conditions become more severe and there are new recommendations regarding when a worker who is ill with influenza may return to work. It can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/guidance/. We will also be placing this guide and additional links on the Chamber website.
With the potential of increased illnesses within our staffs, or having an employee out who is a primary caretaker, or even more challenging, an outbreak that causes any type of temporary closure, employers must be prepared to respond in order to limit interruptions to their business.
As a small organization, your Chamber recognizes how important it is to plan for flu season. As a team, we will be reviewing an influenza pandemic plan, posting the key health and safety preventative measures, and have options such as the ability for an employee to work from home to continue business. The business community plays an important role in limiting the negative impact of the H1N1 influenza and seasonal flu outbreaks. I want to urge every Chamber member and business to incorporate the CDC's guidance plan and be proactive.
Additional tools and guidance documents have been developed by the federal government to assist employers in their planning. These resources are available online at: www.flu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/index.html
One-Stop www.flu.gov
2009 H1N1 Influenza Information http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
2009 H1N1 Influenza Resources for Businesses and Employers http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/
Worker Safety and Health Guidance for a Pandemic www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/pandemicflu/index.html
OSHA's Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic http://www.osha.gov/Publications/influenza_pandemic.html
CDC/NIOSH Occupational Health Issues Associated with 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/h1n1flu/
Jim Tollefson
President & CEO
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
The Voice of Business in Hawaii
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 402
Honolulu, Hi. 96813
Ph: 808-545-4300 ext 388
Fax 808-545-4369
www.cochawaii.org
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Honolulu Council bill bans shark tours
The Honolulu City Council on Friday introduced a bill to ban shark tour operations.
Bill 67 calls for penalizing violators up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both.
...Currently, at least two shark tour operations — North Shore Shark Adventures and Hawaii Shark Encounters — operate on Oahu’s North Shore, where customers view sharks from a submerged cage.
More information at Pacific Business News
Saturday, September 12, 2009
More jobs, growth of BYUH behind plan for La'ie's future
Opponents of revised design cite expected large influx of people
The plan by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to build 1,200 homes, a shopping center, churches, parks and light industrial complex at Malaekahana may succeed where earlier plans have failed, officials say.
Just a year ago, a proposal to build 550 homes was scrapped when the economy tanked and local support seemed weak.
More at the Honolulu Advertiser
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Membership Meeting at Waimea Valley Pikake Pavillion
Aloha Members and Businesses,
Just a reminder that there is a membership meeting tomorrow at Waimea Valley, Pikake Pavilion at 8AM. The guest speaker will be Katie Kastner from Historic Hawaii Foundation on "Why Heritage Tourism is Good for a Destination like the North Shore." Please see attached agenda.
A delicious Continental Breakfast will be served by Thomas and Brigitte of Waimea Valley Grill.
Members are $5 and non-members are $10.
A big mahalo goes to Waimea Valley Grill for sponsoring this meeting!
See you there!
Antya
Just a reminder that there is a membership meeting tomorrow at Waimea Valley, Pikake Pavilion at 8AM. The guest speaker will be Katie Kastner from Historic Hawaii Foundation on "Why Heritage Tourism is Good for a Destination like the North Shore." Please see attached agenda.
A delicious Continental Breakfast will be served by Thomas and Brigitte of Waimea Valley Grill.
Members are $5 and non-members are $10.
A big mahalo goes to Waimea Valley Grill for sponsoring this meeting!
See you there!
Antya
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