HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-01 How to do Business with FEMA -- Industry Day events press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
October 1, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact: Tom Callis
Tom.Callis@hawaiicounty.gov
808-961-8728
How to do business with FEMA
Business owners interested in working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) are invited to attend upcoming “Industry Day” events in Hilo and Kailua-Kona.
The events, organized by FEMA and Hawai‘i County, will provide information on how local
companies can provide services before, during and after disasters.
Schedule:
Thursday, October 24: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Hilo Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni St.,
Room 1401.
Friday, October 25: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Kona Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane
Keohokalole Highway, Building A.
Examples of commodities that FEMA procures for disasters include meals, cargo vans,
generators, lodging, language services, conference rooms, and equipment. Having the support
of local businesses will improve disaster response times and recovery efforts.
The Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will assist participants with registering under
the federal System for Award Management program and provide other business guidance.
Additionally, County of Hawai‘i Finance Department representatives will be available to answer
any questions about doing business with the County, as well as providing information on the
Public Purchase procurement system and Hawai‘i Compliance Express requirements.
The events are free, but registration is required: https://forms.gle/CkFo3enYFVrVVZEr8.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.