CHAIR'S MESSAGE
Aloha Hawaii Food Readers,
support possible for those who were im- pacted by the August fires. Our industry is integral in the crisis response and recov- ery process and on page 18 we take a look at some of the ways that HFIA Members responded to support Maui after the fires. Looking ahead to next year we are preparing for another productive legis- lative session. Proactively advocating for legislation that improves our state’s disaster planning will be one our prior- ities, Lauren elaborates on this and our other legislative priorities in the Legis- lative update on page 10. Along with an expanded legislative platform we’ll also be engaging in new ways to support our industry through workforce devel- opment initiatives, targeted educational events, and more. The first half of my Chairmanship has been an excellent change to engage with you all and our industry in a new way, and I look forward to continuing to serve you our members, and all of
As we celebrate the holidays this year we are taking a moment to reflect on the year behind us, and look forward to the year ahead. 2023 has been a productive year for our Association. We had a positive legis- lative session, and welcomed a range of new members. We’ve launched an app, MemberPlus, for our members. We’ve re-launched this magazine as the Hawaii Food Industry Magazine for our members and everyone else in Hawaii who cares about the local food industry. Our events have continued to grow and we had a very successful Convention, and the Made in Hawaii Festival this year was one of our biggest and best ever. Of course, this year was also marked by one of the worst tragedies our state has ever seen. As a community, we are still very focused on providing the best
you who depend on our industry as we move into the future.
Mahalo!
Gary Okimoto HFIA Chairman COS, Safeway
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- Clifford Tamura, Owner & CEO "With great aloha, five generations later, the Tamura ohana continues to take pride in the family tradition of serving you." - Clifford Tamura, Owner & CEO
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