Training and Professional Development Reports

A collection of resources from various educational seminars and conferences attended by staff.

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Potential Opportunities to Diversify the Economy of Hawaiʻi 

February 11, 2025 

2024

December 19, 2024


The Waiverse: Fresh Water Learning Circle Series

December 17, 2024


2024 Hawaiʻi Digital Government Summit

December 16, 2024


Hawaiʻi Congress of Planning Officials Conference, September 11-13, 2024

November 18, 2024


National Association of Counties 2024 Annual Conference and Exposition

October 31, 2024


Presentation: “Indigenous Participation in Public Policy for Combatting Climate Crises and Creating a Culture of Conservation”

October 8, 2024


Webinar on Affordable Housing

August 30, 2024


Hawaiʻi Energy Conference

August 1, 2024


Funding the Maui County Recovery with a Values-Based Lens

July 1, 2024


Presentation: “Building a Climate Resilient Community”

May 8, 2024


Presentation: “State of Our Climate: Hawaiʻi and Moananuiākea Fifth National Climate Assessment”

March 11, 2024


Environmental Protection Agency Webinar: Funding to Mitigate Disasters with “Fed FUNDS”

February 29, 2024


Advancing a Circular Economy in Hawaiʻi Conference

January 10, 2024

Event Report

2023

November 16, 2023


National Association of Counties 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition

November 6, 2023


Pathways to Recovery: Consumer Protection Webinar

October 17, 2023


Pacific Island Ocean Observing System Wave Flooding Tools for West Maui

June 9, 2023


The AP Stylebook Workshop
May 16, 2023


Climate Adaptation, Equity and Justice Insights Webinar

May 15, 2023


Beyond Hazard and Vulnerability Planning: Weighing the Costs, Benefits and Challenges of Climate Adaptation Webinar
February 15, 2023

Event Report

2022



Connecting Climate Priorities to the Budget Process
April 20, 2022


“Conversation and Coffee” with Honolulu Civil Beat
April 8, 2022




Webinar on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook
February 2, 2022


How to Build Community Resilience with Input-Based Planning
January 21, 2022






Webinar Report

2021

30 Tips for Better Legal Drafting and Writing
April 1, 2021


Leadership & Management Skills for Women, Abridged
April 1, 2021


Legal Writing: Writing Sentences that Persuade
March 31, 2021


International Approaches to Climate Change Planning and Adaptation in the Built and Natural Environments
March 10, 2021

Webinar Report

2020

Child Care and COVID-19: Federal Resources and Best Practices for County Governments
June 17, 2020


Preparing to Reopen America’s Counties
May 27, 2020


Climate Change Adaptation: A Lever for Economic Growth Post COVID-19
May 27, 2020


Getting More From Plans We Already Have
May 22, 2020

Webinar Report

2019

Building Voices Symposium
September 30-October 1, 2019
Hawaii Convention Center


Maui Nui Attainable Housing Forum
October 16, 2019
Maui Arts & Cultural Center


Office of Informational Practices Training
August 2, 2019


2019 National Association of Counties Annual Conference
July 12-15, 2019
Clark County, Nevada


Webinar on Editing
June 20, 2019

Travel Report

2016

81st Annual Conference International Municipal Lawyers Association
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, San Diego, CA: Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2016

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9th Annual Statewide Municipal Attorneys Training Conference
August 24-26, 2016
Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Hawaii County

Impressions, Observations & Take-Awards from the Recent HECO-NextEra Public Utilities Commission Hearings  • Kristin Mayes