Mission Statement
The Kaua'i Economic Development Board is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1984 by a group of business leaders who recognized the need to broaden and strengthen Kaua'i's economy. The primary purposes of the organization are to explore potential areas for economic diversification and create and strengthen industries that can flourish on Kaua'i.
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Staff

Jaclyn Kaina
Director of Programs
Executive Committee




Jonathan Chun
Chairman
Belles Graham, LLP
Shawn Reese
Vice Chair
Leland Kahawai
Treasurer
First Hawaiian Bank
Jason Bryant
Secretary
JGB Arms




Sam Pratt
Property Management Committee Chair
Niu Pia Land Company, Ltd.
Sue Kanoho
Director
Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau
Fred Cowell
At-Large Director
Kauaʻi Coffee Company
Patrick Ono
At-Large Director
Matson
Committee Chairs



Ann Sokei
Education Committee Chair
Laurie Yoshida
Science & Technology Committee Chair
Joshua Uyehara
Food & Agriculture Committee Chair



Sue Kanoho
Membership Committee Chair
Sam Pratt
Property Committee Chair
Leland Kahawai
Finance Committee Chair