April 8: Legislative forum advocates for benefits of ‘historic preservation’

What: Leaders within Hawai’i's tourism and economic industries will participate in a public forum, organized by the State Legislature’s Heritage Caucus 2010. The forum, which will include Founder of Philpotts & Associates, Inc. Mary Philpotts McGrath and Executive Director of Enterprise Honolulu Pono Shim, will feature in-depth conversations advocating for the benefits of historic preservation. The panel will also discuss heritage tourism as an economic opportunity and means to preserve historic places around the State.

When: Thursday, April 8
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Panel Discussion

Where: Hawai’i State Capitol
Conference Room 329

Who: Dale Hahn, Community liaison for Princess Cruises and Holland America
Pono Shim, Executive director of Enterprise Honolulu
Mary Philpotts McGrath, Founder of Philpotts & Associates, Inc.
Ramsay Taum (moderator), President of Life Enhancement of Institute of the Pacific

For more information, contact Representative Cindy Evans at (808) 586-8510.