02-09-2015, 05:24 AM
Maui already has a high tech initiative. It does quite well there.
If any/all of these applied to the Big Island, a high tech initiative might work here too:
The Park is served by three telecommunications carriers, via two separate fiber cables. Both cables are terrestrially diverse for redundancy. Bandwidth and point-to-point connectivity up to OC-192 throughput is available on redundant connections.
Of all the counties in Hawaii, Maui County has the lowest property tax rates for commercial and industrial properties.
Essentially all of Maui County is located in the Enterprise Zone. This program allows for exemptions from Hawaii income and general excise tax for specific industries.
All of Maui County is located in a SBA HubZone. Small businesses with a principle office located in a HUBZone are provided preference in U.S. Government contracting opportunities.
If any/all of these applied to the Big Island, a high tech initiative might work here too:
The Park is served by three telecommunications carriers, via two separate fiber cables. Both cables are terrestrially diverse for redundancy. Bandwidth and point-to-point connectivity up to OC-192 throughput is available on redundant connections.
Of all the counties in Hawaii, Maui County has the lowest property tax rates for commercial and industrial properties.
Essentially all of Maui County is located in the Enterprise Zone. This program allows for exemptions from Hawaii income and general excise tax for specific industries.
All of Maui County is located in a SBA HubZone. Small businesses with a principle office located in a HUBZone are provided preference in U.S. Government contracting opportunities.