“In many ways, Goodwill has changed my life,” says Stefani Bindes, 42, a convicted former drug addict. “They knew my background – all the struggles and challenges I’ve gone through – and they were willing to take a chance on…
As Securitas Hawaii’s Director of Security, former Honolulu Police Chief Lee Donohue oversees security protocols and operations. 1. Think about threats: Most of us feel so safe at work that we haven’t considered potential physical security threats. Watch the headlines…
The Art of Reframing Thursday July 25, 2019, 8:30- a.m. – 4:00 p.m. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Information Technology Center Reframing is a powerful communication tool that can help move people from entrenched positions to the positive outcome they…
The Hawai‘i Homeownership Center helps navigate the complex world of buying a home.
Two Hawai‘i-based startups are using property technology – “PropTech” – to drive innovation in condos and other buildings We are living in the rising Third Wave of the internet, an era when internet technology is so integrated into everyday transactions…
Almost half of all small businesses are unable to reopen after a major disaster because they were unprepared, according to the American Red Cross. Ask yourself: How could I continue to conduct business if the city or even just the…
At some point in the life cycle of a business, most small business owners will need to apply for a loan. The process can be daunting, even intimidating, because proving you and your business are creditworthy takes effort and preparation.…
Kalamaikamala Elouise Margaret Sylvester, 26, moved from American Samoa to Oahu when she was a young child for corrective leg surgery. She lived with her biological aunt and her aunt’s husband. “I was sexually abused by my aunt’s husband at…
Purchasing or selling a home has a huge impact on our lives. Kalama Kim, principal broker of Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, offers this guide to choosing the right Realtor for you. 1. Ask Friends for a Referral Ask friends and…
