Green speaks at Kauai chamber luncheon about storm response
Governor Josh Green appeared Wednesday at the Kauai Chamber of Commerce's 28th annual Governor's Luncheon in Poipu. More than 350 people attended the event at Koloa Landing Resort. Green discussed Hurricane Lowell during the program.
Gov. Josh Green addressed the Kauai Chamber of Commerce's 28th annual Governor's Luncheon on Wednesday at Koloa Landing Resort in Poipu. The event drew over 350 attendees, with Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Kauai Region serving as premier sponsor under Lance Segawa. Green focused on Hurricane Lowell, which affected Kauai on Sept. 7-8, and on broader storm recovery.
He linked recovery efforts to an economic framework centered on boosting household earnings, reducing living costs, keeping money in Hawaii, supporting tourism, and expanding economic diversity. He also urged local business owners and entrepreneurs to seek aid through the Kauai Hurricane Lowell Business Recovery Grant Program, run with the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce and DBEDT.
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