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EVENTS AND NEWS
The Kaua'i Health and Wellness Association (KHWA) Executive Committee is:
Char Ravelo - President - Fran Becker - Secretary - Francesco Garripoli - Chairman
The KHWA is growing and strengthening with each meeting
we've been having. Mahalo to all our dedicated Members who attend! Our committees have been meeting throughout the month at various locations,
with each committee working to build the core strength of our association while strategizing policy,
future events, member benefits, and all that makes a non-profit membership organization a successful
community service.
6th Annual Inspiration Kaua'i Wellness Expo - To Your Health!
The excitement is spanning the globe as local, mainland and international exhibitors and speakers gear up for another outstanding health and wellness event on Kaua'i at the 6th Annual Inspiration Kaua'i Wellness Expo January 30-31, 2010 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue. Keynote speaker Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha will deliver an inspirational message on "Soul Healing, Universal Peace" on Saturday evening. Meet Dr. Sha at the VIP Reception before his presentation. Dr. Sha is also offering a Special Group Healing Session on Sunday. The Kauai Wellness Expo is partnering with renowned Body, Mind, Spirit Expo to being new exhibitors from the mainland, as well as returnees who come for more "Kauai Expo juice" to uplift them through 2010. Experience two powerhouse days filled with 30 inspiring speakers, motivating workshops, over 100 exhibitors, healthy foods and more. Visit www.inspirationjournal.com for more information.
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2010 Inspiration Kaua'i Wellness Expo moves to high gear
KHWA Announces a great new offering - Our Member Directory!
The Kauai Health and Wellness Association announces it's first Member Directory... an awesome member benefit and service to our community. Sponsored in part by the County of Kaua`i, the directory will help KHWA members reach out into the public in a fresh, new way. Designed both for local residents as well as visitors to Hawaii, the KHWA Member Directory show the vast array of health-related services offered by our members. Contact us at info@kauaihwa.org to get your copy.
...and yes, that photo on our Home Page is KHWA President Char Ravelo with Member Roger Jacobs holding the awesome new wooden Directory display racks that he designed. It's really classy and would grace the top of any concierge desk or reception counter very well. Contact us if you would like one for your business or if you know a good place to have one delivered - packed with Directories of course! Thank you Roger for being one of our many active members... |
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KHWA in the news!
The following article appeared in the Garden Island News on Kauai. Reprinted with permission. Thanks to www.kauaiworld.com for your support!
Health and wellness industry encouraged to expand focus
By Blake Jones - The Garden Island
Published: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:39 AM HST
Business leaders addressed the Kauai Health and Wellness Association Thursday, offering tips to members on how to better market their businesses.
Speaking about the industry’s interaction with visitors, Kauai Visitors Bureau Executive Director Sue Kanoho said great customer service is the best advertisement for any business, though marketing the industry in national travel publications can’t hurt.
A recent study commissioned by the bureau and conducted by SMS Research found that 97 percent of visitors surveyed said their visit to Kauai provided relaxation and rejuvenation.
Only 38 percent said their visit was motivated by a wellness experience, which leaves room for growth, Kanoho said.
She encouraged the group to petition the state tourism agency, the Hawaii Visitors Bureau, to get on board with health and wellness as an attraction for the islands.
Health and wellness is one of the county Office of Economic Development’s six industry clusters targeted for growth.
The office’s executive director, Beth Tokioka, said all indications point to rising jobs that are often high-paying.
According to Tokioka, the industry is big in numbers but doesn’t have a collective voice for advocacy. She encouraged the group to join the Kauai Health and Wellness Association and help it become a vehicle for networking, marketing and advocacy for their common needs.
Finally, Kauai Chamber of Commerce President Randy Francisco told the group that health and wellness practitioners are part of the business community and should see themselves as such.
On Kauai, the chamber’s membership includes 62 percent small businesses with 10 or fewer people. He encouraged the industry to be involved in the community
“Part of positive business practices is being an advocate and having a voice in your community,” Francisco said.
Kauai Health and Wellness Association President Char Ravelo agreed, telling the group that now is the time to step outside of the industry’s bubble and reach a wider demographic.
“We need to speak to those who are standing outside looking in wondering what we’re doing,” she said.
Original article can be viewed at:
http://kauaiworld.com/articles/2008/09/21/business/bus02.txt
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