From left: Steve PetranikThursday, December 3, 2020, 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm By: Noelle Fujii-Oride Six local leaders in health care discuss coronavirus, health disparities, tomorrow’s doctors and nurses, and more at Hawaii Business Magazine CHANGE event “Whenever you look at an emergency, the more we collaborate, the more we communicate, the more we’re going to figure out what’s the…
Opinion leadership concept. Red paper plane leading another colorful ones, influencing the crowd, blue background, panoramaThe mission of Hawaii Business Magazine is holding steady. What changes is how we keep adding to the ways we fulfill that mission. Throughout our six decades, our role in driving positive change in Hawai‘i has been to provide important information, share the ideas and…
Smart strategy and effective execution in social media are the difference between results and Just about every business uses social media for marketing. But how you use social media makes all the difference. “Every business should be marketing via social media” in addition to other marketing vehicles, says Jessica Yuhara, VP of marketing and director of strategy at Upspring, a…
Local TV executive and columnist John Fink has turned the best from 19 years of on-air editorials into a book with the same title he used back then, “Think About It.” While Fink served as GM of the KHNL and KFVE TV stations, he broadcast more than 2,000 90-second editorials. They were commentaries on local issues such as politics, education,…
Imagine an electric grid that keeps your lights on while the rest of the island’s grid is dark during a natural disaster or outage. That’s the promise at Kahauiki Village, a community for formerly homeless families near Sand Island. The village has its own independent power grid, or microgrid, that’s powered by solar panels, a battery and a backup generator….
The 2020 forecast is clear and glassy for Blue Pacific Window Cleaning. Located on the North Shore of Oahu, the small-but-growing company specializes in window cleaning, power washing, and water spot restoration done by skilled professionals. Owner Austin Allgood is driving growth with a dedicated, customer-first approach. Recently, the young entrepreneur also tackled some very daunting employment-related challenges: Converted his…
The BOSS Survey sought answers from 433 business representatives statewide Respondents were presented with four frequently suggested ways to improve the local business climate and asked which ones would be effective. They could choose as many as they wished. Respondents were then asked to choose just one of the four as most important. The Research Division of the Anthology Marketing…
National Engineers week was celebrated in Hawai‘i the week of February 16th, 2020. At the banquet on February 22nd, the Hawaii Council of Engineers (HCES) celebrated outstanding achievements and contributions to the profession and Hawai‘i. Epidermal Electronics The latest project by the new Ray Research Group at the UH Mānoa’s School of Engineering is called epidermal electronics. Epidermal electronic devices…
Today’s digital world can be fun and convenient, but the technology you use every day is complex and vulnerable and must be properly managed so you don’t lose money, information and much more. Vance Jones, chief information security officer at Bank of Hawaii, recommends these steps to protect yourself: 1. Get help if needed. Managing technology effectively is not everyone’s…
Built in 1926, the Honolulu Museum of Art was among the first structures in Hawaiʻi—and art museums in the US—to blend its indoor and outdoor spaces into a seamless architectural layout, creating a harmonious relationship between the art, galleries, and museum courtyards, and reflecting its multicultural mid-Pacific location. HoMA’s world-class collection reflects the cultural diversity of our islands. Sometimes described as…
The BOSS Survey interviewed 433 business representatives statewide; the 808 Poll reached 473 adult members of the general public statewide In both surveys, people were asked which of these descriptions of man-made climate change best reflects their thinking. Percentages don’t always add to 100 due to rounding. | DK/RTA: Don’t know/Refused to answer In the poll of the general public,…
Mahalo for 30 years of your voices. It all started in 1989. After congress mandated the creation of public access programming for cable television, the non-profit ʻŌlelo Community Media became the public, education, and government (PEG) access provider for Oʻahu. ʻŌlelo’s goals were simple: to give residents a platform to exercise their unassailable right to free speech, to serve our…
The hardening insurance market is in full effect. Property premiums have increased as much as 50% in certain industries, while umbrella/excess liability and management liability policies are also experiencing sharp premium increases. Turning to an insurance agency with access to insurance markets across the globe can give businesses an advantage in combatting rising premiums. However, all are not created equal;…
Whether considering a new position in the same company or pivoting to a new career, consider the lessons learned from these local leaders. Here are edited and condensed excerpts from a session held at Hawaii Business Magazine’s Wahine Forum in October 2019. What Drives Personal Change Eichor: High blood pressure, high cholesterol and weight gain. For real. That’s when…
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. Dr. Lynn Babington, President, Chaminade University Students first. It’s a mantra that Chaminade University President Lynn Babington says her institution lives by across academic programs,…
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. Corporate Executive Chef, Matthew Small, steps into the ChefZone test kitchen to cook up some delicious Crispy Thai Calamari with a Chili Lime Dipping Sauce and reveals his secret ingredient that makes the delicious difference. No one can resist perfectly fried calamari – crispy, crunchy, yet tender and moist on the inside – there’s a…
Profiles of the 25 winners and finalists of the 2020 Hawaii Venture Capital Association’s Awards.
Employee retention is an increasing concern for employers faced with a competitive labor market. Record low unemployment means everyone is struggling to hire. Yet more than three-fourths of all employees who voluntarily leave their position could have been retained, according to a study by the Work Institute. Being proactive about employee retention saves your company money and time. It makes…
Since taking the helm in 2005, Godsey has overseen exponential growth, brought in corporate investors and acquired a rival HR services firm. His boldest move may be January’s introduction of a technology platform that will help add more HR consultative roles to the company’s services. Q: What’s the employment outlook for Hawai‘i in 2020? Godsey: The picture will be a…
Julie Yamamoto General Operations Manager, Hui Car Share Age 39 It may seem surprising for a car dealership to venture into ride-sharing, but for Julie Yamamoto, Hui Car Share seemed like a natural fit for the Servco brand. She says the parent company saw an opportunity to add customers who wanted options that were more convenient, greener and more affordable…
When I want to know a CEO’s biggest long-term concern, I ask: What keeps you up at night? Sometimes, my question is focused on the CEO’s own company or industry. Sometimes, my question is about Hawai‘i or our whole world. My personal answer to both variants of this question are closely tied: What worries me most about my industry –…
Dana Takushi Senior EVP and Manager of the Consumer Banking Group Bank of Hawaii Age 50 Dana Takushi always steps up to a challenge. “She started with the bank in our commercial area, but as I’ve experienced challenges throughout the organization over the years, Dana is one of the first people that I’ve decided to pluck from her current assignment…