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From left: LiAnne Yu||Tomorrow’s business leaders need to do more than set examples in their workplaces. They also have a responsibility to help Hawaiʻi tackle its biggest challenges. “We look at an issue in business or in education, and we can look at it from a micro level, but we got to understand how it fits within the whole context…
From left: LiAnne Yu||Thursday, January 1, 1970, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm By Noelle Fujii-Oride Tomorrow’s business leaders need to do more than set examples in their workplaces. They also have a responsibility to help Hawaiʻi tackle its biggest challenges. “We look at an issue in business or in education, and we can look at it from a micro level,…
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The business model for electric utilities is almost 100 years old. Some energy experts say Hawai‘i is a pioneer in creating a 21st century business model that will mean more clean energy, lower rates, greater efficiency and better customer service. The possible downside: There are few guideposts about how to make it work effectively. awai‘i is on the cutting edge…
Ideas That Transform EDITORIAL MISSION: Hawai‘i’s public school system plays an integral role in the Islands as the largest education provider for students who go on to become our community leaders, educators, problem solvers, care providers, policy makers and so much more. As the primary publication of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, we aim to live up to the…
“I would recommend Hawaiian Community Assets to anybody and everybody. At any stage of life you can benefit from financial education,” says Shyla Lafaele, 32, who works for the housing education nonprofit. “I feel empowered when I help someone because I’ve been where they are.” Lafaele has been through life’s ringer. She was raised by her grandparents in Nānākuli starting…
Q: I have this nagging feeling that my boss hates me. Could I be right? A: Hate is a strong emotion, and unless you’ve been slashing tires or sleeping with the boss’s spouse, it’s unlikely that it’s “hate.” But let’s unpack this concern. Be honest: Have you been doing a good job and acting and speaking appropriately? Second, is…
Name: Paulette Crammond Job: Hair, makeup and wardrobe stylist for film, TV and stage productions Start: Paulette Crammond was born and raised around Huntington Beach, California. “I was secretary/paddler for the Southern California Outrigger Canoe Association. They come every year in August for the Queen Liliu‘okalani Canoe Race in Kona. I decided it was a place I wanted to move…
Hawaii Business Magazine’s Publisher Cheryl Oncea and President of First Hawaiian Bank Darlene Blakeney join Steve Uehara on Hawaii News Now Sunrise to cover some of what will be featured in the 6th Annual Leadership Conference on July 25 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. For more information or to register, visit HawaiiBusiness.com/LC19 var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() );…
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Retired Hawai‘i business leader Wesley Park has died, says his son, Ku‘uhaku Park. Wesley Park was especially well respected as a business turnaround artist: an executive who rescued struggling companies and nonprofits. He gave new life to the St. Francis Healthcare System, Lili‘uokalani Trust and Hawaii Dental Service (HDS). In an interview with Hawaii Business Magazine last year, John Komeiji,…
Financial abuse takes many forms in the Islands It’s the plot to countless Victorian whimsies: Some accidental mix-up at birth is unveiled or a rich but distant relative dies and leaves you millions. And though ticketless lottery wins, secret inheritances, buried treasure and other windfalls are so scarce as to be almost nonexistent, plenty of people still hold out hope…
During a supposedly slow day at The Girls Who Bake Next Door store and kitchen, baking pans fly into ovens, timers are anxiously set and cupcakes deftly frosted. Not your usual definition of “slow.” “It could be worse; we got most of it out yesterday,” laughs Jennifer Hino, 37, the former owner of the popular dessert shop. “It can get…
EMSS focused on paper forms when it was founded 31 years ago; today, the company is “a one-stop shop” for paper, tech, consulting and many other solutions. Vietnam veteran Larry Watanabe was the manager of Oceanic Time Warner Cable’s information technology division. “My father worked there for 10 years, then decided he wanted to become an entrepreneur,” explains David Watanabe,…
Jean Melnikoff, VP of human resources at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, offers these ways to keep your workforce healthy and productive PART 1: WHY The familiar statement, “Our people are our greatest asset,” is especially true today because finding new employees is expensive and difficult amid low unemployment. Hawai‘i’s business leaders need to invest more in the health of their…
Digging into Data University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Outreach College Data Analytics Workshop Series Mondays, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/18 at the UH Mānoa Campus Learn more: outreach.hawaii.edu/diggingintodata Organizations are increasingly relying on data to drive complex business decisions. These five workshops presented by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Outreach College are designed for data professionals who want to…
This Month’s Expert: Rusty Komori, leadership consultant, motivational speaker, tennis pro and author of “Beyond The Lines” Q: How do I get a higher level of commitment and greater performance from my team members? A: Many CEOs who have read my book ask me to help them improve their teams to achieve better results and enhance a culture of excellence….
BOSS Optimism Index Also Unchanged The Optimism Index is based on whether the business leaders surveyed feel the local economy will grow, hold steady or decline in the coming year. See the BOSS Performance Index. Economic outlook: 30% of the businesses contacted are optimistic about the near future of Hawai‘i’s economy and believe things are improving now 46%…
BOSS Performance Index Unchanged The Performance Index is based on changes in revenue, profit and staffing at the 405 companies surveyed. The latest results show steady growth, but less than the boom year of 2017. See the BOSS Optimism Index. Gross revenue: 42% of the companies surveyed in April and May are enjoying higher revenue than a year ago; 29%…
A True Oasis in the Sky Residents of Sky Ala Moana will benefit from the unparalleled 53,900 square foot wellness-oriented eighth-floor Sky Terrace. The Sky deck, one of the largest of its kind in Honolulu, will feature lush open landscapes, heated salt water pools, dry saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs. Social gathering areas include barbeque cabanas, a playground for…
Family relationships are often challenging, but especially when that family is in business together. And working with your spouse might be the biggest challenge of all, but also the most rewarding. Jean Santos speaks from experience: She and her husband, Ken Gilbert, have been working together for 38 years in the family enterprise, Business Consulting Resources. She offers five ways…
The dream of a Hawai‘i vacation is often nurtured by a steady stream of messaging from the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau and its island chapters. Their job, in a nutshell, is to ensure steady growth in the tourism industry. And while the O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui bureaus have their own obstacles, it can be argued that the Island of…
From Silicon Beach to Wall Street, health and wellness is the hottest new frontier for tech ventures. Heavy-hitter companies like Amazon, JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway, Google, Apple and Uber are all hoping to disrupt a $4.2 trillion global wellness industry with new options and better value for consumers. There are also many startups in the field, including several local entrepreneurs…