The 14th Hawaii Book & Music Festival Presented by Bank of Hawaii will return to the Civic Grounds by Honolulu Hale in Historic Downtown Honolulu, the weekend of May 4-5, 2019.
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Name: Lincoln Smith Age: 34 Job: Tow Truck Operator and Owner, Areo Towing & Recovery The Kaimuki High School graduate got the idea to start his own towing company in 2012 when he was working as a security guard at a location where he often had to call tow companies. “I picked up a used tow truck and practiced maneuvering…
All four of Stacy Sur’s daughter’s have attended The Early School. “They absolutely love it. The school focuses on building socialization skills, the ability to explore and think, and it lets the kids be kids,” says the Waialae-Kahala resident. Sur says the nonprofit is different from other preschools because it doesn’t focus on rote learning. “The school is more experiential….
How to make a good impression – and be more effective – once you’ve earned a role on the management committee. Q: I’ve been promoted to manager at work and get to sit on the management committee. I’m hoping to make a difference in areas where the company feels a bit dysfunctional. However, the last two meetings have been rescheduled,…
Marked by roulette and craps, James Bond characters and thunderous cheers, Thursday night was a celebration for Hawaii companies and nonprofits that have great workplaces… read more. var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() ); Categories: Video
The theme of Hawaii Business Magazine C-Suite event was “Disrupt or be Disrupted” – which means you need to disrupt your own company or someone else will disrupt it first and maybe put you out of business.
How to disrupt your own company before someone else does On Thursday, April 11, 2019, the C-Suite Speaker Series got a view from the disrupters. Our panel discussed how they are disrupting their own businesses and markets to keep their edge. They also gave insights into creating corporate cultures that invite constructive disruption while protecting against outside disrupters. Panelists included:…
Kaneshiro, who traces his passion for nature to his days as a Boy Scout on Kauai, talks about the challenges that climate change brings to Hawaii, such as the future of our infrastructure, resiliency planning and the need for more environmental design. He also has thoughts on the construction industry cycle and the state’s affordable housing crisis. Q: What’s ahead…
Asato Family Store creative director and co-owner Neale Asato mixes ingredients for li hing sour belts. He began the family business in 2017 and now operates a snack shop at 1306 Pali Highway near the Pali Longs store. The shop is best known for sherbert (he uses the less common two R spelling for sherbet) and Asato says the most…
A multi-ethnic group of business professionals are listening to a presentation from a colleague during a meeting in the boardroom. They are clapping after a presentation.Learn how to communicate a clear, consistent message at three workshops at UH Mānoa, May 4, May 29 and August 28. The ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively is a critical skill in today’s…
Emy Yamauchi-Wong of Altres Staffing offers five steps to help you build your case for the raise you deserve. 1. Know Your Worth: Find a well-sourced number for what your compensation should be, based on job title, duties and experience. There are salary calculators online (including LinkedIn Salary and Glassdoor Salary Calculator) that can give you a reasonably accurate figure….
Beverly Creamer’s Report on Health and Wellness covers a lot of important issues. In this column, I focus on one person and one issue: You and your personal health. Your health depends on a lot of factors, many of which you control and some you don’t. Like with a lot of things, life’s not fair when it comes to health. For…
Overall, the Islands are often ranked as the healthiest state in America. But diabetes, excessive drinking, vaping and other problems are on the rise and health outcomes are worse than average for some local groups, including Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, the mentally ill and the poor. Table of Contents Part 1: The Challenge Part 2: We’re No. 1 Part…
With a small business, just one sick employee can have an immediate ripple effect on your operations. Other employees have to work harder to keep things on track – plus they’re at risk of getting sick too. With most people in the U.S. spending about 30% of their lives at work, the office is a great place to encourage healthy…
By: Chason Ishii, President of Atlas Insurance Agency Aloha! Atlas Insurance Agency is built on the cornerstones of integrity, transparency, partner relationships, and unparalleled broker expertise. Our goal is to help clients navigate the ever-moving complexities of insurance by understanding every client has their own needs with unique characteristics that make each one of them successful. Education is the key…
Learn to create a culture of agile innovation, greater engagement, and rich collaboration throughout your organization at this exclusive workshop on April 27. Agile innovation addresses the three critical drivers of organizational success: accelerating the innovation process, reducing the risks inherent in innovation, and engaging the entire organization and broader ecosystem in the innovation effort. Dr. Po Chi Wu, known…
How a Hawaii-based private investment firm helps local businesses flourish. Acacia Koa, Hawaii’s koa trees, is endemic to the islands and has been valued for its versatility and strength. A namesake private investment firm, Koa Capital Partners, likewise is focused on Hawaii growth, by investing in local businesses and guiding them as they mature. The company is the brainchild of…
Education. Advancement. Success. Learn how these institutions can expand your education and help develop new skills. This special section provides information about advanced degrees, special certifications, and mentorship programs to provide you with the opportunity to advance your career. Hawaii Pacific University HPU’s location in Honolulu makes it one of the most dynamic and globally important for studying business….
Highly fulfilled employees are more engaged, stay longer and produce more, author Bill Schiemann recently told a group of Hawaii human resource management executives. Enhancing work-life integration significantly contributes toward a sense of fulfillment, he says. Schiemann, following his ten-year collaboration with the Society for Human Resource Management Hawaii Chapter, trained nearly 50 HR executives in strategies to promote employee…
Being able to accept credit card and debit card payments from customers can be vital for your business sales. While there are different types of card payment processors and providers out there, here are some things you should consider when choosing one: Consider flat-rate providers if you make a large amount of transactions per month. If you anticipate making relatively…