The Hawai'i Island
Portuguese Chamber of Commerce has established a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity
for the development of the Hawai'i Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce
Cultural and Education Center.
The purpose of the
Center is "to preserve and promote the culture, heritage and history
of the Portuguese in Hawai'i".
The Center is
envisioned to be an 8,000 square feet multi-purpose facility capable of
holding gatherings of up to 300 people with smaller meeting rooms for groups
of 20-30. The Center will include a certified kitchen, office space,
exhibits, and programs related to Portuguese history, culture, and arts. A
forno (Portuguese stone oven) is also being planned.
The development of the
Center will require the collaboration and support of many individuals and
groups.
The property for the building has been generously donated to the Chamber by Mr.
Frank Deluz III. This commercially zoned site consisting of
1 full acre
is located in the heart of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, at the
South/East corner of Komohana and Ponahawai Streets, across from the Kawaena
Lapaau medical office building, and provides a panoramic view of Hilo Bay.
The site provides ample space for the building and parking facilities. Metered water has been
installed on the site and construction is expected to begin in mid 2006.
Our directors are
looking into funding options such as donations and grants to help with
costs.
A contribution at any
of the following levels will be greatly appreciated:
| $25,000+ |
Platinum Level |
Your name on a Plaque of Platinum Contributors
|
| 10,000+ |
Gold Level |
Your name on a Plaque of Gold Contributors
|
| 7,500+ |
Silver Level |
Your name on a Plaque of Silver Contributors
|
| 5,000+ |
Bronze Level |
Your name on a Plaque of Bronze Contributors
|
| 1.000+ |
Copper Level |
Your name on a Plaque of Copper Contributors |
| 500+ |
|
Your name on a Table in the Center |
| 100+ |
|
Your name on a Table in the Center
|
| 50+ |
|
Your name on a Chair in the Center
|
| 25+ |
|
Your name on roster of contributors |
