WEBINAR: Cooperative Governance: From Provocative to Practical

Join us as we explore key issues in cooperative governance, including how it differs from other organizational models. The webinar will also cover hot topics in cooperative governance, such as maintaining a strong democracy as a cooperative grows and evolves, member engagement and expectations of the governance process, board development and assessment trends, accountability and the board’s role in strategic leadership.

WEBINAR: Research Update on Non-antibiotic Control of Fire Blight

WEBINAR: Research Update on Non-antibiotic Control of Fire Blight Date: March 19, 2013 Details: Conducted by Ken Johnson, Oregon State University, Rachel Elkins, University of California, and Tim Smith, Washington State University. Register athttp://www.extension.org/pages/67392

How to Write a Business Plan

Hawaii Small Business Development Center 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

How to Write a Business Plan Dates: March 20, 2013 Location: Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center, Kuakini Tower, 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy., Suite 213, Kailua-Kona The Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present “How To Write A Business Plan” on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at our West Hawaii Center located in Kona at the Kuakini Tower, 75-5722 […]

Garden Workday at Mala‘ai

Mala‘ai: The Culinary Garden at Waimea Middle School

Please join us for a Garden Workday at Mala?ai! We will be installing roofing on our old chicken coop, turning it into storage. We are also installing irrigation in some of the perimeter berms, hauling some items to the dump, and generally freshening up the garden. We could use some volunteer help with this as we get ready for summer. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck lunch to follow and your own utensils to make it "green." No need to bring garden tools or equipment, but bring your raincoat and water bottle. If you have any questions, please contact our Garden Leader, Holly Sargeant-Green, at hols.green@gmail.com. Mahalo for making time to volunteer at our mala!

Honaunau School Garden Celebration

Hōnaunau Elementary School 83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI, United States

Honaunau School Garden Celebration Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Location: Honaunau Elementary School, 83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook Details: The Honaunau School Garden cordially invites you to its first school garden celebration! There will be plenty of fun for all including: Origami pot folding and seed planting School garden tours by the children Face painting […]

WEBINAR: Board Member Engagement: Assessments and Succession Planning

Learn two critical issues needed for board success in cooperatives: tools for assessment and succession planning. Presenters will evaluate strategies and tools for assessment, which allow board members to candidly review performance and strengthen their effectiveness. In addition, attendees will learn key factors that illuminate the importance of succession planning. Click here for more information and to register.

Body and Soil Farm-Health Conference 2013

Maui Tropical Plantation 1670 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Wailuku

Body and Soil Farm-Health Conference 2013 Date: April 11-13, 2013 Location: Maui Tropical Plantation, 1670 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Wailuku, Maui The website for this past event is no longer available.

How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i

North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center 45-539 Plumeria St, Honoka‘a, HI, United States

The Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present “How to Start a Business in Hawai‘i”. Participants will learn about entrepreneurship, forms of business organization, key ingredients for business success, steps involved in starting your own business, sources of capital and services offered by the Hawai‘i SBDC, as well as other resources for the start-up business. This is a free workshop offered to the community in co-sponsorship with County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, April 16th.