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Native Hawaiian owned company, Akimeka hosted Sen. Inouye at a re-dedication ceremony for their Joint Information Technology Center on 8/21
On August 21, 2009–the 50th Anniversary of Hawaii becoming a State, the Maui High Performance Computing Center, which is 15 years old, received an upgrade and renamed from “Jaws” to “Mana”. Operated by the University of Hawaii and the U.S. Air Force Research Labs, it is, for at least a short while, the most powerful computer facility in the U.S.
Creative Conflict Solutions, an Hawaii consulting business, has just released a white paper, “A Clean Energy Future for Maui and Hawaii: Conversations with Key Players - Issues, Interests and Solutions”.
Maui marketing consultant and writer Kirk Heiner organized a half day event at the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa, “Prospering in a Recession” featuring “The Power of Focus” author Les Hewitt.
Jim Langford, principle of Tribe Game Studio presents at the Maui Venture Forum held on March 4th, 2009
Maui Venture Forum presentation by Lynn Rasmussen of “Lynn’s Big Idea” integrating Obama type community organizing, with education and social networking.
Bob King of Pacific Biodiesel Inc. presents plans for Big Island Biodiesel LLC and presents his companies history, plans, and philosophy for community based energy production.
Presentation at the Maui Enterprise Forum by Maui based company that has pioneered the building of high end bamboo homes. Primary manufacturing operations are currently in Viet Nam. Company has built over 150 homes in last ten years.
The event held on November 18th at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center was a great success. We have video of the presentations and panel discussions, a photo album, and are planning to do a next event in February. Looking for potential presenters.
Entrepreneur oceanographer and GIS expert describes his product and business