About this Event
📅 Date: February 23, 2025
📍 Location: Courtyard Marriott OGG – 532 Keolani Pl, Kahului, HI 96732
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Us for an Afternoon of Connection, Collaboration & Community Media!
Be part of something new and exciting in Hawai‘i’s media landscape! The LPB&C Community Mixer is your opportunity to connect with the founding team of Hawai‘i’s newest Public Access and Content Creation Studio—Kawika Hoke, Jonathan Melikidse, and Brad Starks.
Whether you’re a content creator, local business owner, community leader, or simply passionate about media in Hawai‘i, this event is for you! Learn about LPB&C’s first-year plans, digital news initiatives, and how YOU can participate, collaborate, and support this groundbreaking project.
🎤 What to Expect:
✅ Meet the LPB&C founders and board members
✅ Learn how public access media is evolving in Hawai‘i
✅ Find out how to get involved as a creator, business, or supporter
✅ Connect with like-minded individuals shaping the future of media
🥗 Light snacks and water will be provided. Additional meals and drinks will be available for purchase from the Marriott.
🎟 Admission is FREE, but space is limited – RSVP now to secure your spot!
📢 Let’s build the future of Hawai‘i media together—see you there!
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Welcome & Check-In
Info: - Guests arrive and check in at the registration table.
- Light snacks and refreshments available.
- Open networking and mingling.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Opening Remarks
Info: - Emcee Welcome – Introduction to LPB&C and the purpose of the event.
- Acknowledgment of Sponsors & Partners – Thanking Courtyard Marriott OGG and other supporters.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Meet the Founding Team & Vision for LPB&C
Info: - Speakers: Kawika Hoke, Jonathan Melikidse, and Brad Starks.
- Overview of LPB&C’s mission, vision, and goals for the first year.
- Introduction of LPB&C board members and key contributors.
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:10 PM
How to Get Involved
Info: - Opportunities for Participation: Content creators, businesses, and community members.
- Collaboration & Support: Ways to contribute to LPB&C’s growth.
- Upcoming Events & Next Steps: What’s on the horizon for LPB&C?
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
Q&A & Open Discussion
Info: - Attendees can ask questions about LPB&C’s initiatives, public access media, and future projects.
- Live feedback session – gathering community input.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking & Connections
Info: - Open networking session.
- Attendees can sign up for collaboration opportunities, newsletter subscriptions, or volunteer roles.
- One-on-one conversations with LPB&C team members.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport, 532 Keolani Place, Kahului, United States
