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Press
Release : March 1, 2004
Ho‘akea
Communications launched its new website with a unique
community building section designed to help not-for-profit
and community-based organizations.
The recently formed
communications and community building company is one
of Hawaii’s most experienced
firms, counting among its team veteran journalists and
civic leaders and organizers, all with deep roots in Hawaii.
The Ho‘akea
team includes:
- Barbara
Tanabe, a pioneer in American journalism,
with 25 years in issues management, crisis counseling
and news media management.
- Jim McCoy,
who began his 26-year Hawaii career at the Honolulu Star-Bulletin
and then helped transform KHON-TV into the state’s
dominant television news station.
- Joseph Lapilio,
teacher, civic leader and organizer for more than 25
years, is frequently tapped by Hawaiian organizations
to be a facilitator and teacher.
The website, HoakeaComm.com, is designed
to also be used by community groups who need assistance
developing strategic plans and organizations. It links
to the Community Tool Box (CTB), which was created by a
team at the University of Kansas. The CTB includes practical
guides for the different tasks such as strategic planning,
community assessment, grant writing.
“We wanted to use the technology and
network of our staff to support community groups,” said
Joseph Lapilio.
“Building a stronger community is one
of our core missions,” said Barbara Tanabe. “Good
communications is community building. We have the experience
and commitment to help businesses and community organizations
work together.”
For additional information contact:
Jim McCoy
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