Our Action Agenda
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Housing Availability
Address Honolulu’s aging and inadequate infrastructure, in particular, sewer and water capacity issues.The initial focus will be on financing plans to build the required systems for future growth.
Reduce regulatory burden by eliminating the duplicative state and county approval processes, business, and pursue greater use of self-certifications.
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Education
Support Workforce Development through work-based learning experiences for high school and college students and educators that includes exposure to real-world workplaces and teaches the skills needed to succeed in our evolving economy.
Support Workforce Development by engaging actively in sector partnerships that bring industry leaders and educators together to align education and training to real-world job requirements for both entry level jobs and career progression in HBR member companies and supporting the expansion and availability of relevant work-based learning through shared resources and information.
Ensure that every child in Hawaii has access to affordable quality early learning so that all children are ready to learn by the time they enter kindergarten.
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Economic Innovation
Support economic innovation and diversification in Hawaii.
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Tourism
Support the Hawaii Visitor Industry and a Community-based Tourism plan of destination management.
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Military Affairs
Support the Military and Military families as a vital contributor to our Community and our Economy.