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Energy Independence, Hawai’i Style – Jobs, Money & Politics Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 6 – 8 p.m. West Hawaii Civic Center – County Council Chambers In the second part of the West Hawaii Forum series on Energy hear from experts and professionals who are making a difference in Hawaii’s transition to clean and homegrown energy […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Community Enterprises hosts its next public forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the County Council Chambers, West Hawaii Civic Center. (Note the change from usual venue.) This month’s forum will explore the role of money in politics and how that affects public policies and, ultimately, democracy in America. The program will […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The next Community Forum sponsored by Community Enterprises is 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Old Kona Airport Park, Makaeo Pavilion. This month’s forum will feature briefings by four West Hawaii State Legislators: Senate District 3 Sen. Josh Green, District 7 Rep. Cindy Evans, District 6 Rep. Nicole Lowen and District 5 […]

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The Community Forum at the main pavilion at Old Kona Airport will feature West Hawaii legislators who will provide an update on the recently adjourned legislative session. If you want to learn more about State activities and projects affecting West Hawaii, come to the free Community Enterprises’ May 13 Community Forum. Representatives Richard Creagan and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Community Enterprises resumes its 2014 Community Forums at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Makaeo Pavilion, Old Kona Airport State Park with a special presentation by USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists Jim Kauahikaua and Janet Babb. They will lead a virtual road trip from Ka‘u to North Kona, recounting the volcanic history […]

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MEDIA RELEASE If you want to learn how the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as ObamaCare, is being implemented in Hawaii, the Community Forum being presented by Community Enterprises 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Makaeo Pavilion at Old Kona Airport Park is the place to go for answers. This is the second […]

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MEDIA RELEASE WHO: Rep. Denny Coffman, Rep. Cindy Evans, Rep. Nicole Lowen, Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair of Health Committee WHAT: West Hawaii Community Healthcare Forum WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 WHERE: Makaeo Pavilion (Old Airport Park) Community Enterprises, a community group dedicated to holding informative, educational and interactive forums for Kona area residents, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE If you are interested in health care in West Hawaii or want to learn more about the Affordable Care Act, two upcoming community forums are designed to answer your questions. Community Enterprises hosts a two-part program on health care in West Hawaii 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 and 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Who can provide assistance to a visitor in need? Who provides athletes with intellectual difficulties incentives for personal growth? Who can help provide homes for those needing shelter? Kailua Kona has a number of wonderful organizations providing much needed programs to assist our community. Come learn how these organizations perform their invaluable tasks […]

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MEDIA RELEASE What is the economic outlook for Hawaii County in 2013? How does the Mayor plan to balance next year’s County Budget without raising taxes? What major projects is the County planning for next year? What are the priorities for the Hawaii County Council for next year? Guest speakers will be Mayor Billy Kenoi […]

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UPDATE: The meeting location has changed. Kona Town Meeting will now meet at Kekuaokalani Gym. MEDIA RELEASE Who can the less fortunate citizens in our community turn to for help with their families and difficult living circumstances? Who takes care of abandoned animals? Kailua-Kona has a number of wonderful organizations who provide a safety net […]

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MEDIA RELEASE * The North Kona district grew by 37 percent in the past 10 years * Is our road infrastructure keeping up with North Kona’s growth? * When will the Queen Kaahumanu Phase II widening start and be completed? * What county road projects are coming up? * When will the Palamanui campus road […]

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MEDIA RELEASE When will the new West Hawaii Community College be ready? Where will the new State Courthouse be built in Kona? What are the DLNR’s plans to improve Honokohau Harbor? Come listen and ask questions about these important state projects in West Hawaii. Guest speakers include: Dr. John Morton, Vice-President of Community Colleges, University […]

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MEDIA RELEASE How will Healthcare Reform help community health centers? Where is Kaiser building its new clinic in Kona and what are the clinic’s features? What is the outlook for Hawaii’s Healthcare Systems? Guest speakers include Dr. Josh Green, Hawaii State Senate, District 3; Dr. Daryl Kurozawa, associate medical director for Neighbor Islands for Kaiser […]

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