Author: Melanie Kim

Building Back Hawaii’s Infrastructure Future

Hawaii’s infrastructure is rated a D+. Many of us experience it first-hand with our potholed roads, frequent water main breaks, and outdated airports.   Earlier this year, President Biden introduced his American Jobs Plan which focuses on improving our nation’s infrastructure. The initial plan would invest...

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Governor Ige’s Seventh Supplementary Proclamation

On May 5, 2020, Gov. Ige issued a Seventh Supplementary Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency. “Critical trades,” including “Building and Construction Tradesmen and Tradeswomen” continue to be identified as “Essential and Designated Businesses or Operations.”  See Paragraph III.A.10 on pages 6 and 7.  In...

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Interview on COVID-19 with Mike Formby

Hawaii Business Magazine interviewed PRP's Executive Director, Mike Formby, where he shared his thoughts about how PRP and the construction industry are making adjustments during COVID-19. How are you coping amid COVID-19 crisis? First and foremost, the safety and good health of our construction contractors, their construction...

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Covid-19 Resources for Businesses and Individuals / Families

Businesses: Small Business Administration: The SBA has several programs and initiatives to assist small businesses. (https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19) Payroll Protection Program (https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp)Disaster Loan Assistance (https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/) SBA Debt Relief (https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-debt-relief) Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism: DBEDT also has links out to the SBA resources, as well as other local resources. ...

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