Archives: July 2018

The Sky Is Not the Limit at Leadership Conference

Photo: Aaron YoshinoHawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state   Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever been in space, but astronaut Scott Kelly took them there, navigating a roller coaster of emotions, advice and inspirational messages. The most frightening moment came as he described…

The Sky Is Not the Limit at Leadership Conference

Photo: Aaron YoshinoThursday, January 1, 1970, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state   Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever been in space, but astronaut Scott Kelly took them there, navigating a roller coaster of emotions, advice and inspirational…

60 Second C-Suite: Emily Reber Porter [Sponsored]

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Video shot by Storylite Studios and Alexis Panoncillo   Emily Reber Porter, COO of The MacNaughton Group says that when it comes to helping the community,…

No Beds at the Highway Inn, but Plenty of Ono Grinds

Highway Inn is on the ground floor of a four-story building on Ala Moana Boulevard, where it might look like an inn to tourists, says owner Monica Toguchi Ryan. But most locals know that despite the word “Inn,” there are no overnight guests. Highway Inn is a third-generation family-run restaurant so renowned for its Hawaiian cuisine that, Toguchi Ryan says,…

60 Second C-Suite: Doug Shimokawa [Sponsored]

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service.   Video shot by Storylite Studios and Alexis Panoncillo   Doug Shimokawa, senior vice president of PACXA, says that playing baseball in high school taught him…

60 Second C-Suite: Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. It was a time for the local emerging leaders to celebrate, network and reflect on their dreams for Hawaii’s future. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama, co-owner of…

Leadership Conference 2018

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 5th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii’s largest professional development conference. This year’s theme is RESILIENCE. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence in your space, challenge yourself to think differently and push yourself to grow as a leader.   AGENDA REGISTRATION & NETWORKING EXPO 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION 9:00 a.m. to 10:00…

Hawaii’s China Wave Smaller than Expected

Local and international forces have kept Chinese investment below what was predicted a few years ago, local experts say. But China’s elite love buying luxury condos in the Islands and real estate agents say those sales keep increasing. After Stephanie Chan helped them buy a home in Portlock, Mr. and Mrs. Lee invited her over for dinner. The wealthy businessman…

60 Second C-Suite: Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama [Sponsored]

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service.   Video shot by Storylite Studios and Alexis Panoncillo   Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama, co-owner of Hanalei Taro & Juice Co., is passionate about perpetuating agricultural and…

Business is Brewing

Kombucha’s reputation for healing has spawned local startups and added a popular product to many stores’ lineups Kombucha’s appearance, smell and flavor may resemble apple cider vinegar but don’t let that fool you. People around the world have a thirst for this fermented tea. Small businesses across the Islands have opened to make and sell this drink, and they say…

Locally Crafted Canoes

Keizo Gates, left, and his crew remove a red and white one-man outrigger canoe from a black mold at Kamanu Composites in Kailua. The molds are sprayed with wax before carbon hull material is laid in, compressed to shape and the top and bottom halves joined together. Kamanu produces about 225 canoes a year and there is a 6-month waiting…

Business Banking Meets Business Aspirations

“I wanted to bring back the spirituality of Hawaiian design. We have so much to share with the world.” — Manaola As fashion designer Manaola and partner/CEO Zachary Pang recall, “The MANAOLA brand started with a thousand dollars and the Bank of Mom and Dad.” The company had great aspirations from the very start, however, and they knew their choice…

New Ways to Fundraise

Traditional fundraising techniques sometimes have a poor return on investment and don’t speak to a modern audience. Here’s how local nonprofits are innovating to reach new donors and funding.   1. Ditch the Banquet Today’s donors can tire of what seems like an endless schedule of traditional banquets, galas and other events. So what happens when an established nonprofit reinvents…

Kona Coffee Fights Back

New equipment helps farmers battle the dreaded coffee beetle borer, but despite a labor shortage, farmers still rely on hand-picking rather than mechanical pickers. That may change for some growers as technology improves. Kealakekua, Hawaii Island – Coffee beans come out of the machine’s opening, with most dropping into a bag while the rest are shot by a burst of…

Bike Revolution

Read the story: www.hawaiibusiness.com/bike-revolution Shot by Jeff Hawe and Alexis Panoncillo Edited by Alexis Panoncillo var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() ); Categories: Video

60 Second C-Suite: Doug Shimokawa

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Doug Shimokawa, senior vice president of PACXA, says that playing baseball in high school taught him valuable life lessons, both on and off the field….

Bike Revolution

These cyclists buck conventional commutes in favor of bikes. Their varied stories may inspire you to try it too. A Bicycle Built for Two Tennessee Idol is as seasoned a bike commuter as they come. He’s been making the ride from downtown Honolulu to Manoa since 2010, when he was 1 year old. To be fair, it’s probably more accurate…

Barron Guss, President and CEO, Altres

The talent management and outsourcing veteran speaks candidly on how local companies excel – and fall short – at recruiting, retaining and inspiring workers.  Q: Why is recruiting such a headache? Guss: Businesses are doing what you think should be done to attract talent. So the real question becomes the limited supply of qualified people and there are a lot…

Bringing Hope to the World – One Village at a Time

How a small Hawaii business made a big difference halfway around the world Back in 2012 Tanna and Bryson Dang, owners of the Eden in Love boutique, committed to make a difference for 250 families in a remote village halfway around the world. Six years later, this small Hawaii company has raised about $80,000 through contest winnings, business specials and…

5 Steps to Maintaining Email Etiquette

If you have a white-collar job and a smartphone, you are always on your email. This constant connectivity is great for fast responses, but etiquette and best practices can be lost. Preston Sims suggests these rules for professional communication. 1. Use a clear, direct subject line People often decide whether to open an email based on the subject line, so…

Simple Projects Need Not Apply

The architects at Ferraro Choi have always been drawn to innovative projects, whether in Hawaii or as far away as the South Pole “We strive to go after really complex design projects – the more complex the better,” says Joseph Ferraro, co-founder and board chair of the innovative architectural firm Ferraro Choi And Associates Ltd. “We look for clients that…

Protecting Art for Posterity

Name: Cynthia Low Age: 50 Job: Director of collections and exhibitions registrar, Honolulu Museum of Art Start: Low was born in Los Angeles and raised on Maui. She got her bachelor’s degree in art history at UH Manoa, her master’s in architecture from Texas A&M and a postgraduate certificate in museum studies from George Washington University. “I got started in collections work after…

Big Island Hui Offers Big Prize for Entrepreneurs

The HIplan business plan competition provides a $25,000 grand prize while helping to build an islandwide entrepreneurial network. It was a morning in the fall of 2017, and Dr. Shallon Craddock was catching a few precious minutes of sleep in the car, en route with her family to the HIplan business plan competition in Kona. Just the night before, she…