AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Lowell recovery and local resilience: Kauai’s Nomilu Fish Pond family business is estimating about a $3 million loss after storm damage, as they work to restore the generations-old loko i‘a and hatchery operations. Local government and deadlines: Kauai real property owners have until Sept. 30, 2026 to file for certain tax relief programs, with guidance on online or email submissions while offices restore services after fire damage. State economy and small business support: DBEDT is rolling out free workshops statewide starting Sept. 22 to connect entrepreneurs with financing, grants, export help, manufacturing support, and other growth programs. Community and culture: Honolulu’s Talk Story Festival returns Oct. 2 with “Pride in Paradise,” spotlighting māhū culture and LGBTQIA+ stories. Education and research leadership: UH Mānoa’s Darren Lerner was named Hawai‘i’s 2026 Manager of the Year for leading Sea Grant’s resilience work across Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Infrastructure impacts for O‘ahu shoppers: Gulick Avenue overpass reconstruction begins with a weekday closure starting Sept. 21, affecting access to Matsumoto’s Okazuya.
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