April 10 GMM: DPP Projects and New Planning & Permitting Initiatives

BIA General Membership Meeting - April 10, 2013

Guest Speaker - George Atta, Director Designate, Dept. of Planning & Permitting

On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, George Atta, Director Designate of the Dept. of Planning & Permitting, gave an informative presentation on"Highlights of pending projects and descriptions of new planning and permitting initiatives under the Caldwell Administration".

View the powerpoint presentation here (member login required)

(L to R): Greg Thielen, 2013 BIA President; Mike Brant; Brian Adachi; George Atta, Director Designate, DPP; Dean Uchida, David Brotchie, Gary Yee

 

Mahalo to our Table Top Sponsors

D.R. Horton Schuler Homes - Cis George, Mary Flood & Lorna Lowe

Hawaii Steel Alliance - Alex & Bobbie Kane

Insolid - Gary Sufrin

Island Cooling, LLC - Al & Ivan Whitworth

Risource Energy Renewable Systems - Charles Lum, Darren Furumoto & Jennifer Kimura

simplicity HR by Altres - Jennifer Snowden & Stephen Hanson

Wealth Strategy Partners - Marko Mijuskovic & Samantha Haas

It's not too late to enter the 2013 Stew Challenge!

BIA Annual Legislative Night & Stew Challenge

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: St. Andrew's Priory, Ylang Ylang Courtyard

 

Stew Team FAQ:

Q: Is there a fee to enter?
A: No, it is FREE for up to 3 team members.  Any additional are $15 per person.

Q: Do we make the stew there?
A: No, you prepare your stew ahead of time.

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: BIA provides a 6-foot table, propane burners, paper plates, stew cups, spoons, napkins, rice, salad, and dessert.  A 5-gallon pot is available for pick-up from BIA office in Waipahu.  You need to bring your stew, a ladle, and any condiments (i.e. nuts, corn bread, crackers, etc.).

Q: Will we be judged?
A: Yes, entries will be judged on taste, originality and theme.  Company signage and theme decorations are encouraged.

Enter a Stew Team here, or Register to Attend here

 

2012 Stew Challenge Winners:

 1st Place - Honolulu Star-Advertiser's "Paniolo Stew"

 2nd Place & People's Choice - The Gas Company's "Rockin' Lobster Stew"

 3rd Place - Breezway North America's "Roo Stew"

 Best Theme - D.R. Horton, Schuler Division's "Green Peas and Spam"

"Building the Great Private University that Hawaii Deserves"

BIA General Membership Meeting - February 20, 2013

Guest Speaker - Todd Simmons, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Hawaii Pacific University

On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, BIA-Hawaii held its first General Membership Luncheon Meeting of the year.  Guest speaker, Todd Simmons, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Hawaii Pacific University, gave an informative presentation on the current direction of Hawaii Pacific University and its' new Aloha Tower Marketplace project.

(L to R) Karen Nakamura, CEO, BIA-Hawaii;  Guest Speaker - Todd Simmons, VP of Marketing & Communications, HPU; 2013 BIA President - Greg Thielen; 2013 President-Elect - Brian Adachi; Mark Hertel

Mahalo to our Advertising Sponsors:

HiEmployment - Barbara Guss (left) and Ann Manabat

simplicity HR by Altres - Maureen Kelly (left) and Stephen Hanson