HISF 2009 – Presenters and Panelists for Hawaii Island Sustainability Forum Announced
Hawaii Island Sustainability Forum 2009 (last year!)
Held March 20th, 3pm-9pm Saturday night at the Palace Theater in Hilo, Hawaii
The evening was one of the best educational opportunities of the year. From food, water safety, energy and health to invasive species, green business, alternative building, public advocacy and civil defense this evening provided folks with what we needed to know about our island’s sustainability projects and practices.
2010 Sustainability Forum Presentations (Last Year)
- Sustainable Health Care – Dane Silva shares the most important aspects of holistic healthcare.
- Local Food Markets / GMO – Russell Ruderman from Island Naturals will provide an update on local food markets.
- Water in the Hawaiian Landscape - Brad Kurokawa, shares critical permaculture practices related to Wai.
- Ecosystem Health, Human Well Being and Invasive Species – Jan Schipper from Big Island Invasive Species Council.
- State of Green Business – Michael Kramer from Natural Investments will update us on the state of green business.
- Green Building Earth Bag Homes – Mark Hanson, will introduce Earth Bag Homes and a possible solution to affordable housing and sustainable communities via The Sarah Dome Project.
- Developing Models of Sustainability – Allen Reid shares methods to connect and educate each other.
- Sustainable Farming and Business Practices - Nimr Tamini from KIAA shares sustainable farming and business practices.
Video shorts played between presentations.
DJ Red-One from Moemoea will provide the music.
Mati from Moemoea will provide sound engineering.
Renrick Tulloch, local energy physicist will direct multimedia audio and video.
Mahalo a nui loa to 2010 sponsors!
Title Sponsor - Fleming & Associates – Architecture & Planning Firm – Innovative design solutions from concept to reality.
Venue Sponsors
ARA Wealth Management Group, LPL Financial – to teach and inform our clients of the planning tools and vehicles available to them to better manage their business and personal financial goals.
Natural Investments LLC – committed to helping motivated investors create portfolios that reflect their own social priorities and concerns, generating healthy returns while cultivating opportunities to make a difference.
Green Power Girl and the Green Power Heros – were sent by Mother Nature to empower the humans with the incredible potential of nature’s abundant energy.
The Conference Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo – The Conference Center provides comprehensive planning and coordination services for conferences, meetings, seminars and special events.
Chic Eco – Consultant, broker and sales for earth-friendly resources. Services benefit environmentally designed home, body and garden buyers with green business owner tools.
Martin Berger Attorney at Law – “Being a lawyer means dedication and commitment to only one person – you. That means I work hard, return all phone calls and take the time to explain everything in plain English.” -Martin A. Berger
LeiManu Designs - Incredible selection of custom crafted indoor and outdoor lighting. Gas and Propane Torches Electrical Light Fixtures Installations Murals New Products Other Art
Netcom Enterprises - Technology Connects our World. Get Connected with Netcom Enterprises.
