Hawaii Group GAP Program Webinar
North Shore Economic Vitality Partnership is hosting a brief webinar session on Friday December 17 at noon to explain what GAP is, how the GroupGAP program is structured and what it requires, and hear from a few speakers who will share their views on the advantages of food safety. There will be time for discussion so don’t hesitate to attend so you can ask questions and share your concerns. Please share with any producers who may be interested in food safety certification. This webinar is free, but registration is required
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The next round of GoFarm Hawaii on Kaua'i will begin on January 13, 2022 with the AgCurious event. The cohort will run from February - September. More details are available below and on the website at www.gofarmhawaii.org.
Read articleOED Innovation Grants Announced
The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development is now requesting proposals for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Innovation Grants.
Read articleNext Phase of Covid-19 Measures
Mayor Kawakami announced the next phase of the County measures related to Covid-19, which increases social gathering limits and maintains COVID-19 protocols for professionally organized events effective Dec. 1.
Read articleKaua‘i’s Federal Homeowner Assistance Program
The State of Hawai‘i and the counties of Hawai‘i and Kaua‘i joined nonprofit community development financial institution, Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL), to announce the launch of a new $5-million Homeowner Assistance Fund. The U.S. Congress established the fund in the Department of the Treasury with the purpose of mitigating financial hardships associated with the coronavirus pandemic. The fund will provide homeowners with grants to prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures
Read articlePediatric vaccines – mobile clinics
COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5-11 at Wilcox Medical Center and Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the Pfizer vaccine for this age group today, Nov. 2, after it received emergency use authorization from the FDA on Oct. 29. The vaccine is now able to be administered to this age group effective immediately
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