Updated at 10:58 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2007
Panel to ponder Hawai'i's economic future
Advertiser Staff
Rep. Lyla Berg, D-18th (Kuli'ou'ou, Niu Valley, 'Aina Haina) will host an expert panel to discuss Hawai'i's economic future at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kahala Elementary School.The panel will include Rep. Glenn Wakai, D-31st (Moanalua Valley, Moanalua, Salt Lake); Carl Bonham, executive director of the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Economic Research Organization; and Chris Grandy, tax review commissioner.
Topics will include Hawai'i's labor productivity growth compared to the Mainland, diversification, tax credits and current legislative initiatives aimed at improving the state's economy.
The meeting will take place in the school cafeteria. For more information, call 586-6510.
