20 for the Next 20: David Sun-Miyashiro, HawaiiKidsCAN
He started HawaiiKidsCAN in 2017 to advocate for equitable learning environments for all students.
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20 for the Next 20: Matthew C. Shannon, Lung Rose Voss Wagnild
The partner at Lung Rose Voss Wagnild serves on the boards of Re-use Hawai‘i and the U.S. Green Building Council Hawaii, which aim to make Hawai‘i a more sustainable place to live and work.
5 Steps to Keeping Your Marketing Local, Even When Headquarters Is Not
Hitting corporate numbers while keeping products and services authentic for Hawai‘i customers can be an art form.
20 for the Next 20: Tony Mizuno, American Savings Bank
The SVP and manager of commercial real estate loans at American Savings Bank oversees more than 20 low-income housing projects statewide.
20 for the Next 20: Julie Morikawa, ClimbHI
The president of ClimbHI aims to provide Hawai‘i students with information on careers and opportunities so they can make good choices about their own futures.
Love Roller Coasters? Then Join the Local Restaurant Business
2021 was a wild ride of exhilarating ups and terrifying downs, unexpected twists and turns, and high supply and labor costs. And for owners worried if their restaurants would survive, it was a year of nonstop anxiety. The forecast for 2022 is better: more customers plus growth in takeout and delivery.
Hawai‘i’s Ultra High-End Homes: $1.1 Billion in 2021 Sales
A national report says Hawai‘i is the ninth-largest market for $10 million-and-plus homes. LA, Manhattan and Palm Beach are 1, 2 and 3.
20 for the Next 20: Dayna Matsumoto, Central Pacific Bank
The Central Pacific Bank executive serves as the board treasurer of the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i and played a vital role in the rebuild its Camp Paumalū on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
20 for the Next 20: Kevin Matsunaga, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
He helped launch Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School’s student morning announcements show and digital media program.
This Nonprofit Has Empowered Hawaiian Families for 25 Years
Partners in Development Foundation runs vital programs such as Tūtū and Me and Ke Kama Pono.
20 for the Next 20: Yoh Kawanami, Hawaiian Electric Co.
Kawanami hopes to help Hawai‘i become a model for how to produce renewable energy, in part using customer-sited resources like rooftop solar panels.
20 for the Next 20: Keoni Lee, Hawaiʻi Investment Ready
The CEO of Hawai‘i Investment Ready aims to create a more sustainable future for the next generation.