THE LEGISLATURE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

INTERIM 2005

JOINT LEGISLATIVE WORK GROUP ON VENTURE FINANCING

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Co-Chair

Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu, Co-Chair

Sen.Will Espero Rep. Glenn Wakai

Sen. David Ige Rep. Kyle Yamashita

Sen. Brian Taniguchi

Sen. Bob Hogue

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

 

DATE:

Thursday, November 10, 2005

TIME:

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

AMENDED AGENDA

The purpose of the joint legislative work group is to examine enhancements to Hawaii capital formation legislation adopted in 2004 (Act 215, SLH 2004).

The briefing is being sponsored by the Hawaii Technology Trade Association, which is comprised of a coalition of stakeholders in the technology, venture capital and broader business communities. The following individuals have been invited to participate:

1. Funding Continuum, Local Tech Company And Venture Capital Industry Needs

Speakers: Rob Robinson (UH Angels), David Watumull (Hawaii Biotech),

Jeff Au (PacifiCap)

2. Evolution of SPIF

Speakers: Bill Spencer (HVCA), Kirk Westbrook (International Venture Fund)

3. Solution – SAFE SPIF (Securitized Asset for Entrepreneurship)

Speakers: Rob Robinson (UH Angels), Bill Spencer (HVCA); John Chock (HSDC)

 

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

For further information, please call the MAT committee clerk at 586-6890 or EDB committee clerk at 586-8490 to confirm your attendance, since light refreshments will be provided.

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Representative Jon Riki Karamatsu

Co-Chair

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Senator Carol Fukunaga

Co-Chair