Join Envision Hawai`i and Downtown as we re-launch  ”First Tuesday”.  Building upon the success of the First Tuesday series founded by Community Links Hawai`i, these casual and energizing coffee hours will continue to provide a space for local nonprofits and social entrepreneurs to connect and talk story. 

We will start off the renewed First Tuesday series on September 7th at Downtown in the Hawai`i State Art Museum restaurant.  Ikaika Hussey, Publisher of the Hawai`i Independent and Dan Zelikman, Marketing/Community Host from Civil Beat will comment on the key issues they hear as they listen to the pulse of our community, and explore how they are building new bridges online. 

Established in 2008, the Hawai`i Independent is a source for news, culture, and community with coverage of neighborhoods and neighbor islands.

Civil Beat, a new online news service launched by Peer News, provides a “civic square,” where citizens can learn about and understand, debate and discover the important issues facing Hawai`i. The service focuses on a holistic approach to news, providing in-depth reporting on the issues members care about most.

When: Tuesday, September 7, 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Where: Downtown @ the HiSAM

The stories we remember the most draw us in — make us laugh, tug at our heartstrings, or reveal something that alters our perspectives. When stories cross boundaries, bridge differences and build understanding, they can create transformative momentum and change.

How do you find the right story that sticks? Starting August 19, Envision will be launching a free monthly brown bag discussion on story telling. Pono Shim, President and CEO of Enterprise Honolulu will join us at this first brown bag to help us on the journey in recognizing and developing our own stories to build relationships and illustrate the ideas we’re passionate about. Pono will be sharing an important aspect of story telling called ”preparing the audience”.

Register online to attend by August 17

When: Thursday, August 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Where: `Iolani Palace lawn — meet at the entrance on the corner of King Street and Richard Street.  Bring a lunch and a mat or towel to sit on.  If it’s raining, we’ll relocate to the YWCA just outside of Laniakea Cafe.

Check out these free downloadable books on story telling:

• Believe Me: Why your vision, brand and leadership need a bigger story, by Michael Margolis
• A Storied Career, compiled by Katharine Hansen