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The public and private sectors have spent the past month to address the initial outbreak of COVID-19, slow the spread of the virus and mitigate its economic impact, as well as adjust to the new norm.
As we slow the virus, the pivot will turn towards recovery and the path forward for Hawaii.
Join our panel of experts to hear what kinds of policies the State of Hawaii is working on to promote economic recovery.
Speakers include:
- Senator Glenn Wakai, Chair, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Tourism and Technology
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Representative Angus McKelvey
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Alan Oshima, Appointed State lead for Hawaii Economic and Community Recovery and Resiliency Plan
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Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S., President & CEO, HMSA
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Rich Wacker, President & CEO, American Savings Bank
- (other speakers might be added)
The Honorable Senator Glenn Wakai
U.S. Senate
Glenn Wakai began his career of public service in 2002 when he was elected to the State House of Representatives. He moved to the Senate in 2010 and is currently the Chairman of the Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism Committee. He is the Vice Chairman of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees.
Prior to politics, Glenn spent 11 years in television news. His reporting career began in Guam and he later moved to Saipan to build a TV station from scratch. He returned to Hawaii in 1995 to become a reporter for KHON FOX2 and KHNL News 8.
Glenn graduated from the University of Southern California degrees in Journalism and Sociology, and has a minor in Business Administration.
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Representative Angus L.K. McKelvey
Representative McKelvey has served the 10th House District (Lahaina, Kaanapali, Kapalua, Maalaea, Kihei, North Kihei) since 2006. As an advocate of small business, Representative McKelvey continues to push for the streamlining of the Procurement Code and government efficiency to facilitate construction projects which support jobs and our local economy. He is also a strong supporter of renewable energy programs, high-tech, agriculture and sustainability programs.
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Alan Oshima
Senior Executive Advisor
Hawaiian Electric Company
Alan M. Oshima became the Senior Executive Advisor of Hawaiian Electric Company in February 2020 after serving for five years as the president and chief executive officer of the Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. Previously, Alan practiced law until 2005 and was involved with numerous high-profile cases involving water rights, land use and all aspects of public utility regulation.
A graduate of Farrington High School, Alan received a degree in business administration from Northwestern University and a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. He also served as a Supply Corps officer with the U.S. Navy.
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Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S.
President and CEO
HMSA
Dr. Mark Mugiishi is the president and CEO of HMSA, since February 2020. For the majority of his career, Dr. Mugiishi has practiced and taught surgery in private practice and in association with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. He has served HMSA in a variety of capabilities since 1995, from part-time medical director to consultant. In 2015, he joined the leadership team as executive vice president, chief medical officer, and chief health officer. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Rich Wacker
President & CEO
American Savings Bank
Rich joined ASB in 2010 and he is a member of the ASB Board of Directors. Prior to joining ASB, Rich was Chairman of Korea Exchange Bank (KEB), the fifth largest Korean commercial bank. Rich also enjoyed a 20-year career with General Electric (GE) where he was a company officer and held a wide range of senior leadership positions in the U.S. and Europe.
Active in the community, Rich serves and holds leadership positions on the Boards of several prominent organizations . He earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri.
Brought to you in partnership with the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii State Bar Association, Kapolei Chamber of Commerce, Kauai Chamber of Commerce, Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, Maui Chamber of Commerce, Molokai Chamber of Commerce and University of Hawaii.
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Date and Time
Friday Apr 24, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM HST
Friday, April 24, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM HST
Location
Zoom Webinar
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Fees/Admission
Chamber members: Complimentary
Non-members: $35
Online Registration Closes on Thursday, April 23 at 5:00 PM
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Tricia Fetui, Senior Director of Events
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