State of Hawai`i Governor's Update for the Week of Oct. 31 - Nov. 6, 2009

China Trip Focuses on
State's Long-Term Economy

Governor Lingle concluded a successful round of meetings in China this week as part of the Administration's ongoing strategic effort to strengthen the state's long-term economy. The Governor focused on promoting Hawai`i as a major visitor destination, developing export opportunities for Hawai`i products and services and forming partnerships in clean energy. Read more in the stories below.

More Top Stories This Week

	Encouraging Tourism to Hawai`i			Developing Clean Energy Partnerships
	Promoting Hawai`i Products and Services			Strengthening International Ties

In the News

Lingle calls Beijing meetings a success

Encouraging tourism from China well-timed

Investing in Infrastructure

Innovation Award

Improving Hawai`i's Roads

Governor Releases $75M for Public Schools Statewide

This week, Governor Lingle released $75 million for capital improvements at public schools statewide. The funds were appropriated by the Legislature this past legislative session for building and campus facility improvements, repairs and maintenance at Hawai`i public schools.

Honoring Hawai`i's
Innovators

Celebrating the achievements of individuals and organizations that have developed innovative solutions to challenges and contributed to the long-term economic well-being of the state, Governor Lingle recognized three recipients of the Governor's Innovation Awards for October.

North Kahana Stream Bridge Project Breaks Ground

The Dept. of Transportation and Kaikor Construction Company, Inc. joined the Kahana community to celebrate the groundbreaking of the North Kahana Stream Bridge Replacement Project. The $13.3 million project will replace the 90-year-old North Kahana Stream Bridge.

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Thought of the Week

"I think she's brilliant. You have to get the Chinese people coming to Hawai`i. They are the way of the future."

- James F. Smith, chief economist of Parsec Financial Management in North Carolina, praising the Governor's initiative to diversify Hawai`i's visitor market through her proactive efforts in China. Read more.

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Weekly Radio Address

"We're working to attract China's growing outbound tourism market and business investments, pursue partnerships in clean energy and promote Hawai`i exports. This framework for our state's long-term economic growth is part of my Administration's five-point economic plan to stimulate the economy, create jobs and position Hawai`i for the future."

Read and listen to the Governor's Weekly Radio Address: Bridging East and West

Upcoming Events

Governor Lingle continues her travels in China to build on the State's strategic efforts to strengthen Hawai`i's economic base by tapping China's growing outbound tourism market, as well as developing opportunities and partnerships in clean energy and international trade.

View the Governor's itinerary

Contact the Governor's Office

email: governor.lingle@hawaii.gov