http://hiedb.org Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:43:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hearing Flyer http://hiedb.org/ala-mauna-saddle-road-hearings.html THINK Fund: Multi-Million Dollar Community Benefit Package Focus on Education Hilo, HI—The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board (HIEDB) has formed an organizing body to help establish the framework and governance for The Hawaii Island New Knowledge (THINK) Fund that will guide the Thirty Meter Telescope’s (TMT) community benefit package should ... http://hiedb.org/think-fund-multi-million-dollar-community-benefit-package-focus-on-education.html Join us with other Hawaiians, labor union members, business people, astronomers, students & teachers – to SUPPORT the Mauna Kea Monday, April 6 4 - 6pm in front of the Kamehameha Statue in Hilo. http://hiedb.org/e-malama-maunakea.html Alternative Energy is such a hot topic right now, the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board shares with you Bob King of Pacific Bio Diesel's presentation at the 2006 "Talking Trash Conference" sponsored by EPA, County of Hawaii and HIEDB. Bob King of Pacific Diesel in 4-10 minute video sections. This last one ... http://hiedb.org/talking-trash-conference-2006-part-1.html Aloha, As 2008 draws to a close, we look forward to 2009 and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board (HIEDB).  Moving towards this important benchmark date, we all find ourselves facing challenging economic times and extend a sincere mahalo for your membership ... http://hiedb.org/mahalo-for-your-membership.html For Immediate Release Ala Mauna - Saddle Road Dedication Mile Post 19 - 28 Hilo, Hawaii - Members of the Saddle Road Task Force, a citizen advisory group, federal, state and county government officials, and island residents will gather on Thursday, December 11, 2008 to dedicate the next ... http://hiedb.org/ala-mauna-saddle-road-phase-two-blessing.html zero-waste-program-final1 http://hiedb.org/zero-waste-draft-program-sponsors-and-speakers-bios.html The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board extends this invitation for you to attend the Zero Waste Conference to be held on September 11 - 13, 2008 at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, Kalahuipua'a Hawai‘i. This Conference offers an opportunity for Hawai‘i to explore future planning issues and opportunities to ... http://hiedb.org/zero-waste-invitation.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 28, 2008 : U.S. Department of Energy and State of Hawaii Sign Agreement to Increase Clean Energy Technologies in Hawaii. For more information about the MOU click on this link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/pdfs/hawaii_mou.pdf http://hiedb.org/70-renewable-sources-by-2030-in-hawaii.html Island leaders have long recognized the need to cultivate a more qualified workforce on Hawaiʻi Island and to establish diverse career pathways for Island youth. Three years ago, Hawaii Electric Light Company, spearheaded by President Warren Lee, piloted a very successful work readiness internship mentor program in cooperation with four ... http://hiedb.org/huiana-internship-program.html The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board and the Arc of Hilo join forces to assist with HIEDB's latest EPA funded project, a reuse store of Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials. Currently most materials from building of a home, remodeling, or demolition goes to the landfill. This new reuse store will ... http://hiedb.org/hiedb-and-arc-of-hilo-2-not-for-profits-work-together-to-create-a-reuse-store.html For Immediate Release:Contact: Dean Higuchi, 808-541-2711, higuchi.dean@epa.gov David Yogi, 415-972-3653, yogi.david@epa.gov EPA grants $492,600 to Hawaii Island Economic Development Board for reuse and recycling projects HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a $492,600 grant to the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board to expand existing recycling and reuse projects on Hawaii ... http://hiedb.org/epa-gives-492600-to-hawaii-island-economic-development-board.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW SPRAYERS ARRIVE FOR COMMUNITY SPRAYER LOAN PROGRAM October 5, 2007 Contact Form: Skylark Rossetti Hawaii Island Economic Development Board sky at hiedb.org (808) 935-2180 HILO, Hawaii- The Hawaii Island Economic Development Board has taken delivery of four new 200-gallon trailer tank sprayers to be used in the fight against Coqui frogs. The ... http://hiedb.org/coqui-frog-sprayer-loan-program.html Ala Mauna Saddle Road drive guide brochure will soon be available at all libraries, State of Hawaii Visitors Information booths at all airports and from HIEDB. The Hawaii Tourism Authority and Federal Highways Administration have supported the efforts of our Ala Mauna Cultural Committee to identify the most significant ... http://hiedb.org/ala-mauna-saddle-road.html Big Island wins federal recycling grant ...solid waste going into its landfills. The grant to the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announced Thursday, will... July 19, 2007 Hawaii takes one small step into aerospace ...Astronomy Center in Hilo. Mark McGuffie, executive director of the Hawaii Island Economic Development ... http://hiedb.org/hiedb-news-roundup.html The fields of science are labeled with intimidating appellations such as geophysics, planetary volcanology, molecular biology, astro chemistry, and biotechnology. But in these fields and others there are careers aplenty. For women and minorities in particular, there is help available to succeed in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The ... http://hiedb.org/gender-equity-programs-have-far-ranging-benefits.html