Kona Science Cafe presents new business incubation
The Kona Science Cafe, a monthly pau hana series, will focus on new business incubation from 5-7:30 p.m Monday at Hale Iako, the former administration building at the end of Makako Bay Drive (OTEC Road).
NELHA has been renovating its main office space to improve its ability to incubate new companies. In addition to office space for these startups, the Small Business Development Center and High Technology Development Corporation will have a presence in the building. Attendees of the program will see the new digs and learn about the resources available to entrepreneurs.
Presenters are Dennis Boyd, West Hawaii Director for the Hawaii Small Business Development Center and Tom Leonard, the the Kona area business mentor for the High Technology Development Corporation.
The program includes time for questions, networking opportunities and a potluck. Bring a pupu and nonalcoholic drinks to share.
Info: konasciencecafe.org, Rod Hinman, rod@auroraresearch.com, 989-0977.
Partnership will reforest 1 million trees statewide
The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative has announced its largest-ever single commitment to reforest native trees in Hawaii. The Hawaii Convention Center will plant 1 million Legacy Trees throughout the state, in addition to providing educational and sponsorship opportunities.
The Center’s commitment greatly expands Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative’s initial goal of permanently reforesting 1.3 million trees, representing one tree for every person in Hawaii. In the past 7 years, the initiative and sustainable forestry company HLH, LLC have planted more than 340,000 Legacy Trees across 1,000 acres of denuded pastureland on Hawaii Island.
Brown awarded scholarship
The Kona Chapter of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Nevin Brown, who recently graduated from Ke Kula O Ehunuikamalino in Kealakekua. He is attending Hawaii Community College at Palamanui.
In addition to offering scholarships, the Order also assists in maintaining several sacred sites in the West Hawaii ahupuaa. In partnership with their nonprofit organization Hale Mua Cultural Group, their all volunteer work includes co-sponsorship of the King Kamehameha Day parade and festival held every June.
Info: royalorderofkamehameha.org
Aerial utility line inspections planned
Hawaii Electric Light Co. will conduct aerial line inspections of its major overhead transmission lines from Monday through Sept. 29.
The islandwide inspections are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, exact times and routes will depend on weather conditions. Inspections will be conducted in a Manuiwa Airways helicopter and require the aircraft to fly low and slow which may cause some noise disturbances.
Hawaii Electric Light apologizes for any disruptions this may cause.
Info or concerns: 969-6666.