This video is a tribute to all the women who broke down barriers, took a stand, and rose up to the call of leadership in the face of adversity. Video features the young women of La Pietra School for Girls. Created by RKT Media. var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() ); Categories: Video
Left to right: Marion Lyman-MersereauThursday, January 1, 1970, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm By Noelle Fujii-Oride More than 1,200 people attended Hawaii Business Magazine’s 12th annual Wahine Forum, a sold-out daylong conference that was held Thursday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The theme of this year’s inspiring and informative event was “live fearlessly.” “It’s really a captivating theme because it’s…
Left to right: Marion Lyman-MersereauMore than 1,200 people attended Hawaii Business Magazine’s 12th annual Wahine Forum, a sold-out daylong conference that was held Thursday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The theme of this year’s inspiring and informative event was “live fearlessly.” “It’s really a captivating theme because it’s all about hope, it’s all about resilience, it’s all about supporting one…
Work-related bullying is shockingly common. Those at the top can stop it. Q: I’m COO and take workplace culture at our company seriously. How would I know if workplace bullying is happening? People seem unlikely to share details with me so I want to know what to look for and how to deal with it. A: A surprisingly high number…
With her latest venture, Kathleen Lin-Hurtubise says she aims to combine technology and industry know-how to create a better hospitality staffing service If you’ve ever stressed out while planning that perfect baby lū‘au or wedding, you know how challenging playing host can be. Imagine organizing up to 500 events a year (as many as four or five a day), and…
This month’s expert: Lindsay McAneeley, a partner in the litigation practice group at Carlsmith Ball For many people, the mere mention of negotiating can cause heart-racing anxiety. Some would rather avoid negotiation altogether even if it means giving up better deals, opportunities for growth or more pay. A recent PayScale survey reported 57% of employees have never asked for a…
Damien Memorial School Founded in 1962, Damien Memorial School provides young men and women grades 6 to 12 with a quality Catholic, college preparatory education. It focuses on the development of the whole person and celebrating the value and dignity of each person in the tradition of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Over the years, Damien has gained recognition for…
Korean Hibiscus BBQ offers traditional dishes localized for Hawai‘i Blake Nuibe, who’s been a customer of Korean Hibiscus BBQ for almost 15 years, calls it “the best Korean takeout on the island: fast, consistent, quality Korean food and the portions are huge!” “This is one of the last few remaining mom and pop family-owned restaurants – not corporate-owned or driven….
Aloha Hula Supply in Salt Lake hand makes many of the items it sells For more than 10 years, Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin has been buying hula implements and artificial lei for her hālau’s foreign performances from Aloha Hula Supply. “I find their merchandise to be of the finest quality and value,” says the kumu hula of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana…
Time: Wednesday, 9:48 a.m. Location: Sand Island State Recreation Area, Honolulu Photographer: Aaron K. Yoshino Honolulu Freight Service, founded in 1937, provides cargo shipping and handling in Hawai‘i and between here and the Mainland. Local operations run from terminals in Honolulu and Kapolei, where goods are warehoused and transferred. Louise Loo has been a class A commercial driver’s license tractor driver…
An hour ago, I found Cheryl’s profile on LinkedIn. I know who she is, because she’s in a picture with the CEO on their company’s Instagram feed. And I know what the CEO looks like, because I saw his picture in a publication recently. They aren’t a very big business, and this will help. It’s Monday about 9:30am her time….
Beth Whitehead is a champion of the employee experience at American Savings Bank and oversaw the building and recent move-in to the new ASB Campus – an innovative workspace in downtown Honolulu for more than 650 teammates who had previously worked at five separate locations. The move involved major companywide change to ensure a smooth transition for the bank, its…
It is no secret that tomorrow’s solutions for contemporary issues will emerge from the intellect, creativity and moral courage of our young people. Preparing our children to have the dispositions, confidence and capacity to solve complex problems must be top of mind for educational institutions everywhere. Thankfully, the science of learning is advancing at a breathtaking pace and age old…
Emma Tugade says she was wracked with pain, and felt half-dead when she first came to the Gulick Elder Center more than 10 years ago. Today, the 73-year-old says, “I feel like I’m born again!” The center is one of the many services provided by the nonprofit Kokua Kalihi Valley at its nine locations in the valley. “Before coming to…
The native tree is a vital part of Hawaiʻi’s forests and watersheds, and prized by woodworkers and by Hawaiian cultural practitioners. The challenge is making koa sustainable for all of its valuable roles. Click here to read the full story. var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player(‘vimeo-player1’); videoPlayer.on(‘play’, function() ); Categories: Video
Local Participation In Honolulu, a diverse group of stakeholders convened to design the first Climathon for Honolulu. The group determined that reducing the human impact of tourism in Honolulu would be a great target area to start. This year, participating groups address the following question: How do we reduce the human impact of tourism in Honolulu? Honolulu’s Climathon day of action…
The native tree is a vital part of Hawaiʻi’s forests and watersheds, and prized by woodworkers and by Hawaiian cultural practitioners. The challenge is making koa sustainable for all of its valuable roles. Video by Jeff Hawe Koa has long been magical in Hawaiʻi. A beautiful dark red wood with an unmistakable curly grain, it is featured today in some…
Does a founder’s gender shape the evolution of a startup? Three female founders reflect on how being a woman has defined their businesses. You’ve probably heard enough intriguing founders’ stories to know that an entrepreneur’s personal experiences and identity – whether it’s culture, ethnicity, religion, class or education – often leave distinctive imprints on their company. But how influential is…
Camp says Hawai‘i needs to change its mindset to alleviate the affordable housing crisis. At the top of her list of needed changes are creating predictable permitting time frames, revamping zoning in low-density areas and creating more urban zoning. Q: Hawai‘i will need 65,000 more housing units by 2025, with at least one-third classified as affordable, according to the Department…
Name: Joyce Marvel-Benoist (MAR-velle Ben-WAH) Age: 58 Job: Laughter coach and owner, The Exclusive Hawaii, an addiction treatment center in Hakalau on Hawai‘i Island Beginnings: Marvel-Benoist was born and raised in the rural coastal community of Tillamook County, Oregon. “My parents ran a United Methodist youth camp,” she recalls. “Even as kids, we were invited to collaborate on solutions to…
To prepare children for future success, it is important to recognize that boys and girls develop at different rates. Did you know, girls develop about six years earlier in language and fine motor skills and boys develop about four years earlier than girls in targeting and spatial memory? Proponents of single-gender education understand that educating boys and girls separately –…
We asked that question in two statewide surveys: the BOSS Survey of 405 local business leaders and the 808 Poll of 547 members of the general public Respondents were able to pick multiple sources for their Hawai‘i news (click to enlarge) What Is Your Primary Source? Note: Percentages do not add to 100 due to rounding Methodology: The…
The 12 contestants blended technology and Native Hawaiian values to tackle environmental challenges and the erosion of indigenous identity. At stake: $75,000 in total prize money, the third annual Purple Prize and a chance to help improve Hawai‘i. Alec Wagner, project manager for Purple Prize, says it’s not the money that drives the teams each year but the chance to…
I am among the most privileged people on the planet: a well-educated, healthy, tall, white, heterosexual male. I am not sure which of those adjectives provide me with more privilege than the others but I’m pretty sure the noun tops them all. I have always been male but I wasn’t always fully “white,” which helps me recognize the power of…