AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoHurricane Lowell Watch: Kauaʻi and Niʻihau are under a tropical storm watch as Lowell churns north as a major hurricane, with tropical-storm conditions possible late Monday and hurricane conditions possible Monday night in parts of Papahānaumokuākea; flood watches cover the state and Kauaʻi Marathon events were canceled as county permits are pulled back. Local Business Impact: Kauaʻi food trucks are bracing for lost sales and closures before and after the storm, prioritizing safety over revenue. State Tech & Business Climate: Hawaii County planners deferred action on a bill aimed at banning AI data centers, seeking clearer zoning definitions between “data centers” and smaller “data processing facilities.” AI Literacy Push: UH launched a free “Artificial Intelligence for Hawaiʻi” course through the UH OneAI Hub, using local examples across sectors like tourism and agriculture. Business Registration Bottleneck: A reader says DCCA’s business registration modernization has stalled approvals for months even with expedited fees, blocking bank accounts, leases, and hiring, with claims that a new system vendor is behind the delays. Consumer Costs: U.S. Labor Day gas prices are hitting record levels near or above $4 a gallon, driven by Middle East-related energy volatility.
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