HONOLULU – www.VoltaCharging.com – Volta Industries LLC (Volta) today announced Michael Menendez has been named Chief Technical Officer (CTO), in addition to his duties as director of research and development.  Volta operates the Volta Network, Hawaii’s only free-to-use electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

As CTO, Menendez oversees all aspects of the EV charging stations, from new design and development to manufacturing of the stations. Currently Volta operates one of the largest networks of both free and pay-to-use EV charging stations on Oahu and is actively expanding its presence on the mainland, with a focus on Southern California.

Through the Volta Network, Volta designs, installs and maintains the EV charging station and provides the energy to the EV driver, all free of charge.

Annual Chopsticks & Wine Benefit for the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce to be held Thursday, October 18 at the Hawaii Convention Center

Foodies and wine lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of fabulous food, wine and music to benefit the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce at its 11th annual event called Chopsticks & Wine featuring “Wine…And All That Jazz.” On Thursday, October 18, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Held at the Hawaii Convention Center, is one of Hawaii’s signature foodie events will feature the culinary delights of over a dozen of Hawaii’s most respected chefs and the wines to go with it.

Participating restaurants include Alan Wong’s Honolulu, Beachhouse at the Moana, d.k.

The following information is provided by Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship:

WHAT: Kipapa i ke Ala Lecture: A Conversation with John C. Dean

WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2012; 5:00 to 6:30 PM

WHERE: Waialae Country Club

COST: Free Admission

(Honolulu, HI) — On September 25, the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship will host a Kipapa i ke Ala Lecture, entitled "A Conversation with John C. Dean." Dean will sit for an interview with PACE Executive Director Susan Yamada, and then answer questions from the audience. In this discussion, we will learn what fuel’s John’s passion for the community, entrepreneurs, turnarounds and Hawaii.

Dean comments, "The Kipapa i ke Ala Lecture Series provides an important forum where people can come together to share their perspectives and experiences to help make Hawaii a better place to do business.