Amy Asselbaye, is the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Revitalization for the City and County of Honolulu. Amy has over 20 years of policy experience in creating and passing federal and local legislation to benefit local communities.
Amy discusses the great work that the Office of Economic Revitalization is doing in the community, including details about its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to administer the Oahu Business Recovery grant. The grant is intended to help small businesses that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic get financial relief, especially for the small businesses that were not eligible for other relief programs.
The Office of Economic Revitalization is the “master gatherer” of information that can help Oahu businesses with assistance and give direction on best resources. Amy explains that Mayor Rick Blangiardi is focused on shaping policy that grows the economy in Honolulu.