Hawaii culinary sector gets $2.4M grant

By Star-Advertiser staff

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 16, 2012

~~<p>The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head has received a $2.4 million grant from the Economic Development Administration that will be used to expand access to job training in the state's culinary arts sector and boost Hawaii tourism.</p>
<p>The project is expected to create 500 new jobs and generate $7 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates. "This $2.4 million investment in the Culinary Institute is an example of the Obama administration's commitment to supporting America's travel and tourism industry by making sure Hawaii and other states are the top choices for international visitors," U.S. Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank said Friday. "Travel and tourism are America's No. 1 services export, and are critical to job creation and economic growth."</p>
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The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head has received a $2.4 million grant from the Economic Development Administration that will be used to expand access to job training in the state's culinary arts sector and boost Hawaii tourism.

The project is expected to create 500 new jobs and generate $7 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates. "This $2.4 million investment in the Culinary Institute is an example of the Obama administration's commitment to supporting America's travel and tourism industry by making sure Hawaii and other states are the top choices for international visitors," U.S. Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank said Friday. "Travel and tourism are America's No. 1 services export, and are critical to job creation and economic growth." Login for more...