GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION AT BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

November 13 - At the 10th Biennial Hawai`i Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Conference, Governor Lingle shared her Administration's work  to increase Hawai`i's capacity to compete in the global economy.

"Our world is rapidly changing through globalization, technology, science and innovation," the Governor said.  "Hawai`i must adapt and stay ahead of the curve."

To this end, the Governor launched the Hawai`i Innovation Initiative, a set of initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for Hawai`i residents, while preserving natural resources and reducing an over-dependence on land development.

"You are doing the type of work that will take our state forward," Governor Lingle told representatives from small technology and innovative research and development businesses.  "You efforts diversity and fuel our economy, inspire creativity in others and provide careers for the next generation."

The Hawai`i Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Conference aims to help small business entrepreneurs with new ideas for innovative products win federal grants so they can successfully transition from the research and development phase to the point where they can create a marketable product. 

• Watch the Governor's remarks.