December 20, 2005 - EMC Releases 2005 Final Report

November 23, 2005 - EMC Announces Olelo Broadcast of Town Hall Meetings

November 16, 2005 -  Pacific Business News: Momentum panel takes feedback

November 7, 2005 - Hawaii Economic Momentum Commission Seeks Public Comment Online and at Public Meeting

Hawaii's 30-member Economic Momentum Commission (EMC) was formed in June 2005 with a goal of prolonging the state's current economic vitality.  The EMC's goal is to develop an action plan to sustain the state's current economic momentum over the longer term, reduce the traditional peaks and valleys of economic cycles, and enhance Hawai`i's natural and cultural resources.

The bipartisan commission, announced by Gov. Linda Lingle, includes the Senate President and Speaker of the House and other legislative leaders, as well as leaders from Maui, Kaua`i, the Big Island and O`ahu who represent small and large businesses, labor unions, non-profit social agencies, environmental and cultural organizations, educational institutions, government and the military.  The EMC is chaired by Don Horner, president and chief executive officer of First Hawaiian Bank.

The EMC began meeting July 2005 and will continue to meet through November 2005 to generate practical "good ideas" in three major areas:
     1. Enhancing Quality of Life
     2. Improving Employment, Education & Investment Opportunities
     3. Upgrading Infrastructure and Reviewing Master Planning Process

The committee will solicit public input on ideas during the fall of 2005 before voting on its final recommendations.