Fill Aloha Stadium with people, then multiply by two. What do you get? Eric Hannum, a former UH football player, says that’s about the number of people who have visited his outpatient MRI facility called InVision. InVision opened in 2007 as the first facility in Hawaii to provide magnetic resonance imaging outside of a hospital. “MRIs can be pretty stressful…
We opened our first Hawaii campus on the island of Oahu in the fall of 1993 – 25 years ago. We couldn’t be prouder of the impact our alumnus make every day. If you know a Hawaii “Phoenix” then you know someone who knows how to overcome challenges. University of Phoenix provides access to higher education opportunities that enable students…
We found almost two dozen coworking locations on four Hawaiian Islands and each is unique To cope with her mother’s disappearance when she was 11, Lauren Hana Chai started painting. She created dramatic portraits of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Hong Kong and South Korea – the locations where private investigators and others determined her mother was last seen….
Cooking runs deep in the Tsai family. From grandfather to father to Charlie, and now to son Jimmy, culinary skills are like a family heirloom. Charlie is the chef, owner and manager of Dew Drop Inn. The dumplings, drunken chicken and Shanghai bun are just a few of the dishes that have been passed down from his grandfather, who owned…
Hawaii Business magazine is accepting nominations for two of its popular programs: 20 for the Next 20, Hawai‘i’s People to Watch: We are looking for 20 people whose talents, accomplishments and potential set them apart as emerging leaders of Hawai‘i over the next two decades. Past honorees have been energetic, innovative, entrepreneurial, talented, intelligent and charismatic leaders of today and…
We could not arrange a sit-down interview with Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard, but she did email answers to these four questions from contributing writer Gina Gelber. Q: What advice do you have for women who want to be leaders? Ballard: Take the time to learn about and try new things in your company or organization. This will give you…
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The anti-sexual harassment movement is assessed in separate surveys of 426 Hawaii residents and 443 local business leaders The question: Thinking of the current environment and the movement against sexual harassment, which of the following three statements comes closest to how you feel? 58% of females among the general public think the movement is long overdue and more…
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“Sorry, I have work,” says Basalt chef Keith Kong, jokingly excusing himself from the conversation. He takes a thoughtful taste from a delicately plated cremeux-stuffed chocolate cake, adorned with artful smears of filling and drippings of raspberry coulis. It’s a potential new dish from Basalt restaurant, which means Kong has testing duties. One year after Basalt opened in Waikiki’s Dukes…
The state Legislature is asking voters to approve a major restructuring of our tax system The state Legislature is trying to muscle into the counties’ main area of taxation, property taxes, and voters will choose Nov. 6 whether to let that happen. It’s such a fundamental shift in Hawaii taxation that a yes vote doesn’t just change the law, it…
Gates Coral Lab’s objective is to breed a “Super Coral” more resilient to rising sea temperatures. Only 10 percent of the world’s coral reefs will be living by 2050, according to current projections, unless countermeasures are taken.
InPeace was founded in 1994, long enough ago to have seen lasting results from its early childhood program. “Our Keiki Steps preschool will be in operation for 20 years next year,” says Maile Keliipio-Acoba, CEO of the nonprofit that started on the Waianae Coast. “It started with a group of moms under a tree, teaching their children who were too…
Allowing pets in the office can be a perk for some employees, but for companies it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Q: An employee has asked if he can bring his dog into the office. I’m not against having dogs around, but what are the logistics? A: “What no-dog policy?” winks the character Richard on a recent episode…
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) has been serving Hawaii and its members since 1955. While the needs of the Building Industry and residents have changed over the years, one thing remains the same: BIA-Hawaii believes that Hawaii’s homes need to be safe and affordable and the professionals who build them need to be skilled. For this reason, BIA-Hawaii…
Name: Jason D’Olier Age: 41 Job: Senior VP and Business Planning & Strategy Manager, Bank of Hawaii Start: D’Olier was born and raised in East Honolulu and received a B.A. in mathematical economics from Pomona College and an MBA from Georgetown University. Despite his academic degrees, D’Olier says, he “followed a nontraditional path to banking and finance, starting off my postundergraduate career as…
This Month’s Expert: Ray Tsuchiyama Japanese people love Hawaii. Over 600,000 Japanese study hula or Hawaiian music regularly and nearly 2 million visited Hawaii last year. Ray Tsuchiyama, a bilingual business consultant with 20 years’ experience in Japan, suggests five ways for small businesses to market to Japan. Tell Your Unique Hawaii Story When Japanese return from Hawaii visits,…
Employers seeking qualified workers are facing unprecedented skills shortages among potential employees. Here are five proactive strategies companies can take to help ensure a stronger workforce. 1. Tap into employee referrals Many companies are finding success with personal referrals. “These referrals have been way more dependable as employees,” explains ALTRES Staffing Regional Manager Michelle Conrey. “They are friends or family…
A City & County of Honolulu leader wants to recycle less because she says it doesn’t make sense economically or environmentally. Environmentalists say “refusing” and “reusing” are much better than recycling. Here’s what you should know. Recycling is changing on Oahu and around the world, and RRR Recycling has to be flexible to cope with those changes. RRR and many…
Kahauiki Village is up for a national award worth $15,000. Your online vote each day can help it win. Kahauiki Village, the community for formerly homeless families near Sand Island on Oahu, is up for a national award and needs your online vote to win. The first-place prize is $15,000 – money that would be extremely valuable in continuing to make…
Here is a convenient guide to the industry leaders featured in this month’s issue. Bacon Universal Co., Inc. Corporate Headquarters 918 Ahua Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)839-7202 | baconuniversal.com Kaikor Construction 94-1388 Moaniani Street #401 Waipahu, HI 96797 (808)841-3110 | kaikor.com Goodfellow Bros. Inc. Maui Corporate Office 1300 N. Holopono Street, Suite 101 Kihei, HI 96753 (808)879-5205 | goodfellowbros.com…
Accel Event Rentals has staged events for Rihanna, Kanye West and Donald Trump, and can do yours too “I may seem relatively young, but I’m actually a veteran in this industry,” says Scott Rabe, 36, president of Accel Event Rentals in Aiea. “There are pictures somewhere of me at age 6 at one of my dad’s picnics, handing out drinks….
How many new people do you meet per week? If I’m out and about without my head buried in a book, I might meet three new people per day. Assuming the interaction is more than a cursory, “Nice to meet you,” it might be beneficial to build rapport with those new acquaintances. 1. Strive to be Interested Instead of Interesting: Have…
For more than five decades, astronomy has enriched young minds, fortified the local workforce and pumped millions of dollars into the economy. Going forward, the industry could be pivotal in helping Hawaii Island rise from the devastating lava flows by enhancing economic diversity and continuing to provide a steady stream of revenue. Barry Taniguchi, chairman and CEO of KTA Super…