About KIAA
The Kanoelehua Industrial Area Association, referred to as "KIAA," is an active business association that was established in 1968, forty(40) years ago. It is comprised of both small and large businesses and organizations within specific Hilo and Keaau boundaries. KIAA was formed in an effort to curtail crime plaguing businesses in the area. Once established, their goal was to advance the commercial and community interests of its member firms. Presently, we represent approximately 350 business members employing approximately 4,500 workers.
Among its activities, KIAA:
* advocates to improve the commercial environment of its members by working with elected officials, state and county officials, and the university;
* provides a comprehensive medical program for its members;
* makes available safety and health courses necessary to meet OSHA and HIOSH regulations and to improve business-like operations;
* since 1978, annually sponsors the KIAA Member, CNA and KIAA-Larry Kono Scholarships;
* sponsors social and sporting activities to encourage member employees participation;
* provides opportunities for representative businesses to participate in the leadership of the association;
* and updates members on issues affecting business.
KIAA has been successful in continually increasing its membership, retaining membership, and influencing change to improve the business climate in Hilo.
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| Upcoming events:
October 21, 2008 - CPR & AED Workshop
October 24, 2008 - 2nd Annual Disabilities Awareness Forum
October 29, 2008 - Exceed Your Customer's Expectations Workshop
November 7, 2008 - Customer Service for the Generations Workshop
November 12, 2008 - Kaiser Permanente 50th Anniversary
Please contact the KIAA office at 961-5422 for more information.
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| Our vision: KIAA is a dynamic organization that provides its member firms beneficial, vital, and innovative services. KIAA's goal is to successfully develop world-class member firms by partnering with others while preserving and enhancing our unique way of life.
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Executive Directors:
Nimr Tamimi, President
Caleb Yamanaka, 1st Vice President
David Lovell, 2nd Vice President
Jerel Yamamoto, Secretary
Sam Araki, Treasurer
Allan Onishi, Past President
| KANOELEHUA INDUSTRIAL AREA ASSOCIATION BOUNDARIES
Northern Boundary:
Starting at the intersection of Baker Avenue and Kalanianaole Avenue in Keaukaha, go west on Kalanianaole Avenue, right at Banyan Way, right at Banyand Drive, left at Lihiwai Street, right at Kamehameha Avenue, along Kamehameha Avenue until it intersects at Wailuku Drive, west along Wailuku Drive, left at Kaiulani Street, right at Waianuenue Avenue until Komohana Street intersection.
Western Boundary:
Starting at Komohana Street go south to Ainaloa Drive. At Ainaola Drive, a straight line through Waiakea Forest Reserve to the intersection of Highway 11 (Volcano Highway) and Pa'ahana Street. (Signal light at entrance to Kamehameha School)
Southern Boundary:
Starting at the intersection of Highway 11 and Pa'ahana Street, straight line east to the intersection of Kukula and Kea'au-Pahoa Road to the intersection of Kukula Street and Kea'au Bypass Raod. (Kukula Street is north of Kea'au Elementary and High Schools)
Eastern Boundary:
At intersection of Kukula Street and Kea'au Bypass Road, a straight line to the intersection of Krauss Avenue and Baker Avenue in Keaukaha. North along Baker Avenue until the intersection of Baker Avenue and Kalanianaole Avenue.
MEMBERSHIP DUES: $180 Per Fiscal Year
Note: To qualifiy for membership, a business must have a street address named within lines drawn on the offical map located at the KIAA office.
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Directors:
Russell Arikawa
Jeanine Atebara
Constance Cate
Newton Chu
Stacey Chun Fat
Doug Dykstra
Calvin Kang
Richard Lee Ching MD
Dan Sakai
Craig Takamine
Jere Usui
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