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From: Janice Stanga <janice@hamakuamushrooms.com>
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 2:40 PM
To: Horike, Jane
Cc: Council Testimony
Subject: resolution to nominate enterprise zones
Attachments: Jane Horike.docx
Thank You for your time and consideration.
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Jane Horike
Economic Development Specialist
County of Hawaii
Department of Research and Development
25 Aupuni Street, Rm 1301
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Jane,
I am sorry I am unavailable to attend the County Council Meeting on October 6, 2015 at 1:OOpm
I would, however, like to send the following statement:
Regarding Resolution 283-15
Hamakua Heritage Farm, Inc. (DBA Hamakua Mushrooms) has been very appreciative of the tax
incentives provided to us over the past 12 years because of the Enterprise Zone. I can honestly say it
has made the difference in Hamakua Mushrooms being a successful business today! Today we have 22
employees and our farm produces over 5,000 pounds of fresh exotic mushrooms for the Hawaiian
Islands every week. Our product is loved by the chef's, tourists and the people who live here in Hawaii.
New businesses are very challenging and the financial tax benefits allowed through the Enterprise Zone
would be greatly appreciated and needed by new future businesses.
I hope the expansion of the Enterprise Zone can be provided for future businesses like ours
Mahalo,
Robert and Janice Stanga