Small Biz Talks with Robbie Melton of HiSBDC
New topics are discussed every third Wednesday of the month at the Alakoko Shop where expert Robbie Melton from Hawaii SBDC offers free mentorship to those seeking advice on starting or growing their small business. You can sign up to attend a Small Biz Talk on eventbrite. See message from the Alakoko Shop below: “Do…
Read articleKekaha Road Brownfields Study
We have launched the official website for the Kekaha Road Brownfields Study, an initiative led by the County of Kauaʻi in collaboration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This project aims to assess, evaluate, and revitalize brownfields along the Kekaha Road corridor, between Amakihi Road and Pueo Road, as a means to improve the…
Read articleOED Announces 2024 Innovation Grants
The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development is now requesting proposals for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Innovation Grants. Applications are being accepted through the Amplifund Grants contract management system. To apply, go to our Amplifund link (https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/81293559-0a4b-4d14-b561-9836bda9fc3e) which is available from the Kaua‘i Forward website, kauaiforward.com/grants. All applications must be submitted via the Amplifund system on…
Read articleHawaii Green Growth Submits It’s Statewide Voluntary Local Review to the UN
Hawaiʻi Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub was proud to accompany Governor Green and represent the State of Hawaiʻi in submitting the 2nd Statewide Voluntary Local Review at the United Nations High Level Political Forum, reporting on Hawaiʻi’s progress towards the global Sustainable Development Goals. As the steward of the Aloha+ Dashboard, HGG provides an accountability…
Read articleUSDA’s Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program Announces Grants and Grant Writing Webinar
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces their Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant programs and grant writing webinar to assist farmers, ranchers, agriculture professionals and producers. The following grants are available through Western SARE: USDA’s Western SARE will host a webinar on August 23, 2003 to address…
Read articleHawaii Department of Agriculture Seeks Public Input on Priorities for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is seeking public comments through Aug. 11, 2023, on funding priorities being developed for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). The RFSI program aims to develop and administer state-coordinated initiatives to build the resilience of the state’s food supply chain for food crops. Hawai‘i…
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