The High Technology Development Corp. is offering free consulting hours through Innovate Hawaii to locally based manufacturing companies on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manoa Innovation Center Makai Room. Due to Fourth of July, the consultation for this month will be held July 11.
Innovate Hawaii helps local manufacturers become more profitable by offering assistance, grant matching and expert consulting services to create and build business in Hawaii.
Participants are encouraged to reserve their time and email questions ahead of their meeting to info@innovatehawaii.com.
Hotel on Kauai prepares for $5M renovation
Castle Resorts & Hotels said Thursday it will begin a $5 million renovation of the Mokihana, an 80-room boutique hotel in Kapaa, Kauai, with oceanfront and ocean-view guest rooms. The renovation, which will include both interior and exterior work, will be conducted in phases and is expected to be completed by February. The property will remain open.
“It is a gem of a property with its direct oceanfront location, expansive lawn and pool, and one of the island’s most popular restaurants — The Bull Shed,” Castle Resorts & Hotels President and Chief Operating Officer Alan Mattson said.
As part of the renovation, all of the guest rooms will be redesigned in a rustic chic theme.
ON THE MOVE
Toastmasters Hawaii, a world leader in communication and leadership development, has announced the following new Key 3 for District 49’s 2017-2018 term year:
>> Janet Andres is the new program quality director for District 49. Her responsibilities are to oversee all aspects of training and education within the district, including supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program as well as organizing, planning and executing the district conference. A Nuuanu Toastmasters member since August 2013, Andres will also be responsible for supporting and promoting member retention and club quality of all 68 clubs in Hawaii. Andres hopes to have all members be well educated so that they can achieve their Toastmasters goal to become better communicators and educators in the community as well as in their professional life. When not busy with Toastmasters duties, Andres is a financial adviser for Morgan Stanley and a Certified Financial Planner Professional.
>> Rose Kirland is the new district director for approximately 1,200 Toastmaster members statewide. She is responsible for directly overseeing and administering the district’s day-to-day operations, human resources and finances. She also guides, motivates, supervises and inspires teams as well as elected and appointed district leaders. A Toastmaster since 2010, Kirland was previously district program quality director, district area director and former club president for Nuuanu Toastmasters Club. Kirland hopes to help all Toastmasters reach their highest potential, keeping in mind their own development needs.
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