June 15, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY
Agricultural recovery, sustainable water for Hawaiis future
WHAT: The Business, Economic Development and Tourism Committee, led by Chair Kym Pine, will discuss ways forward for Hawaiis economy.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2020
WHERE: Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., Third Floor
Presentations focused on business will be made by the Agriculture Response and Recovery Working Group, comprising a cross-section of the states agriculture industry, as well as Sustainable Ocean Systems.
The Agriculture Response and Recovery Working Group has generated a three-tiered plan to address the immediate food needs of the community hardest-hit by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to stabilize farmers ability to grow food for all; to restore Hawaiis food system through promotion of new markets and investment in critical infrastructure; and by building a resilient food and agricultural economy with strong businesses, job growth and more.
Sustainable Oceans Systems will talk about its water harvesting company that provides safe, reliable cost-effective drinking water for emergencies and short-term water needs. The company has created a patent-protected, ocean-based, mobile water desalination system to rapidly serve victims of natural disasters.
BEDT Agenda: http://honolulu.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=632
Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine represents residents of District One, comprising portions of Ewa Villages and Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo, Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Ko Olina, Nnkuli, Mili, Waianae, Mkaha, Keaau and Makua — and is chair of the City Councils Committee on Business Economic Development and Tourism.
Media Contact:
Erika Engle
Communications Director
Erika [dot] engle <at> Honolulu [dot] gov
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Erika Engle
Communications Director
Councilmember Kymberly Pine
Honolulu City Council, District One
Main (808)768-5001
Direct (808)768-5024
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