Aloha HVCA Members and Friends, Join us on Thursday, August 24th for a panel discussion on the progress and challenges of the first 15 months since the eight medical marijuana licenses were announced. We will also have a deep dive presentation on cannabis financing dynamics with David Cole, co-founder at Maui Wellness Group. | David Cole - co-founder, Maui Wellness Group | Brian Goldstein - founder & CEO, Manoa Botanicals LLC | Dana Ciccone - owner & CEO, Steep Hill Hawaii | Me Fuimaono-Poe - Family Nurse Practioner, Malie Cannabis Clinic | Will Espero - Senator, District 19, Hawaii Legislature | Tai Cheng - co-founder & COO, Aloha Green Holdings | Meli James - President, HVCA | "The First 15 Months ~ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries" The Plaza Club 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor, Honolulu Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017 Time: 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Ticket includes lunch: $39 HVCA Members with member code $49 General - Early Bird $59 General - At the Door $24 with HTDC Entrepreneur Scholarship $25 Student with ID | This HTDC Entrepreneur Scholarship provides the perfect opportunity for startup founders and entrepreneurs to attend HVCA luncheon: "The First 15 Months ~ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries". Scholarship recipients receive $25 off the Early Bird nonmember price of $49. That is only $24 to attend the HVCA luncheon! | Criteria for Scholarship Application ▪ Must be an Entrepreneur in Hawaii or a Hawaii Startup doing business in Hawaii. ▪ Must apply no later than 3 days prior to the luncheon. ▪ Maximum 2 scholarships per startup, per luncheon. ▪ Student entrepreneurs are eligible, but need to be working with an eligible startup. Cannot be combined with purchase of a student ticket. ▪ Scholarship cannot be combined with any other HVCA promotion. ▪ Limited to 20 scholarships per each HVCA luncheon in 2017. ▪ On a first come, first served basis. ▪ | Must be an Entrepreneur in Hawaii or a Hawaii Startup doing business in Hawaii. | ▪ | Must apply no later than 3 days prior to the luncheon. | ▪ | Maximum 2 scholarships per startup, per luncheon. | ▪ | Student entrepreneurs are eligible, but need to be working with an eligible startup. Cannot be combined with purchase of a student ticket. | ▪ | Scholarship cannot be combined with any other HVCA promotion. | ▪ | Limited to 20 scholarships per each HVCA luncheon in 2017. | ▪ | On a first come, first served basis. | | It takes 5 minutes to apply for the HTDC Entrepreneur Scholarship by providing the following information: 1) Name of Entrepreneur 2) Name of Startup 3) Your role in this Startup 4) Startup Website or Short Company Description 5) Brief reason why you would like to attend this luncheon Take advantage of this limited Scholarship and apply today! | Pineapple Tweed is a group of communications professionals brought together to deliver a full range of marketing solutions. | The Plaza Club’s breathtaking views and flawless service make it the ultimate destination for business meetings, special events and downtown pau hana gatherings. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Sandy Shiraki at sandy@hvca.org. | Parking is available at Harbor Court at 800 Bethel St Honolulu, HI 96813 at a rate of $3.00 for the first two hours and $1.50/hr after that. | SXSW Holding Five Meetups on Four Islands August 7-26 For Hawaiian Creative Content Professionals In a set of five creative content industry meetings across four islands, South by Southwest Conference and Festivals (SXSW) is seeking Hawaiian Interactive, Gaming, Film, Music and Comedy involvement for its major event in Austin Texas, March 9-18. ▪ August 7 Honolulu Box Jelly 307a Kamani St, Kaka’ako - 6pm to 8pm ▪ August 14 Kahului University of Hawaii Maui College, Kupa'a Bldg Rm 104, 310 W Kaahumanu Ave - 5:30 pm to 8pm ▪ August 16 Hilo Naniloa Grand Hotel 93 Banyan Dr - 6pm to 8pm ▪ August 21 Kona Sheraton Keauhou 78-128 Ehukai St. - 6pm to 8pm ▪ August 24 Lihue Kauai Beach Resort 4331 Kauai Beach Drive - 6pm to 8pm ▪ | August 7 Honolulu Box Jelly 307a Kamani St, Kaka’ako - 6pm to 8pm | ▪ | August 14 Kahului University of Hawaii Maui College, Kupa'a Bldg Rm 104, 310 W Kaahumanu Ave - 5:30 pm to 8pm | ▪ | August 16 Hilo Naniloa Grand Hotel 93 Banyan Dr - 6pm to 8pm | ▪ | August 21 Kona Sheraton Keauhou 78-128 Ehukai St. - 6pm to 8pm | ▪ | August 24 Lihue Kauai Beach Resort 4331 Kauai Beach Drive - 6pm to 8pm | RSVP tripp@sxsw.com This group is for Music, Interactive & Film Professionals looking to take part in South by Southwest Conference & Festivals March 9-18 2008 in Austin TX. We welcome Musicians and Bands, Film Makers, Developers, Start Ups, Agents & Managers, Internet/App/Software Entrepreneurs, Advertising & Marketing Pros, VCs, Incubators and Coders. This group will remain open through March 2018 for the Hawaiian presence that invades Austin and SXSW. | “Show Me the Green: How to Access Capital and Move Your Project from Seed to Shelf.” The event will feature Keynote Speaker Lou Cooperhouse, executive director of the Rutgers Food Innovation Center and globally-renowned pioneer in food business innovation, incubation, acceleration and industry cluster formation, as well as four other investment gurus from Ulupono Initiative, Foodland, ChefZone and Arocrest Company. Monday, August 28, 2017, 6 - 9 P.M. THE MODERN HONOLULU | Not an HVCA member? Join the HVCA Movement! | We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 24th! Mahalo | |