Four Things Local Businesses Should Know About Excelling in Today's Changing World
If there's one thing that businesses can count on, it's that change is inevitable.
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Four Things Local Businesses Should Know About Excelling in Today’s Changing World
If there’s one thing that businesses can count on, it’s that change is inevitable. “I think if you just look around, this is a rapidly changing world, and it can be either fascinating or terrifying, but either way it grabs…
2018 CEO of the Year:
Mark Fukunaga
The CEO of Servco Pacific grew the family business by selling off sideline companies, focusing on core competencies and excelling on both customer service and employee satisfaction, all while constantly reinventing the company. When he returned home for what he…
Restaurant Leaders Describe Industry Trends, Jobs and Growth
They share the challenges of running successful restaurants during a Hawaii Business SmallBiz Academy event “West Oahu has been a great community for us,” says Jason Higa, CEO of FCH Enterprises, the company that owns Zippy’s Restaurants and several other…
Talk Story: Dave Underriner, President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals of Hawaii
Underriner enjoyed a 35-year career at Providence Health & Services that culminated in him leading the network of eight acute care hospitals and 90 clinics in Oregon. He took over Kaiser Hawaii in May and is eyeing how to bolster Kaiser’s…
Mark Fukunaga Named Hawaii Business’ CEO of the Year
The head of Servco Pacific will be profiled in the December issue of the magazine and headlines a breakfast event Dec. 6 with the CEOs of Matson and Foodland Mark Fukunaga, chairman and CEO of Servco Pacific Inc. and CEO…
5 Takeaways from the 2018 Wahine Forum
It’s 2018 and ninety-one percent of countries still have laws that discriminate against women, said Amanda Ellis, an adjunct senior fellow at the East-West Center. “We still do not have a level playing field,” she said, “and that’s…
Talk Story with Karen Tan, President and CEO, Child & Family Service
It’s been a long path from social worker to leading one of Hawaii’s largest nonprofits, but it seems Karen Tan is just getting started. This fall, she and her team are developing a strategic plan to guide CFS over the…
HPD Chief Susan Ballard on Leadership
We could not arrange a sit-down interview with Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard, but she did email answers to these four questions from contributing writer Gina Gelber. Q: What advice do you have for women who want to be leaders?…
Talk Story with George Ehara
He's the VP and Division Manager, Swinerton Builders Fifteen years after bringing Swinerton to Hawaii, Ehara offers a nuanced take on the construction industry: Bigger isn’t necessarily better; boom markets have their own challenges; and if you build it, they…
Merging Visions: A Night of Connecting Hawaii’s Leaders
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm By Noelle Fujii Merging visions. It’s not as easy as it sounds because Hawaii’s leaders have their own businesses and nonprofits to focus on, said Cindy Adams, president and CEO…
Merging Visions: A Night of Connecting Hawaii’s Leaders
Merging visions. It’s not as easy as it sounds because Hawaii’s leaders have their own businesses and nonprofits to focus on, said Cindy Adams, president and CEO of Aloha United Way. But when you bring hundreds of leaders…
Four Questions with Astronaut Scott Kelly
Retired Navy Capt. Scott Kelly, who has spent more time in space than any other American, sat down briefly with Hawaii Business Editor Steve Petranik after Kelly’s keynote speech to the annual Leadership Conference. His comments have been lightly edited.…
Southwest Airlines Promises Cheaper Fares to the Mainland
Get ready, Hawaii: A new airline is preparing to enter the market and that means new local jobs, more options for travelers and additional support for local charities. All that plus cheaper fares, said Andrew Watterson, Southwest’s executive VP and…
High Seas Entrepreneur
Local sailor charts a unique course in sailing’s toughest challenge – a dangerous round-the-world race. Mark Towill gripped the helm of the 65-foot Volvo Ocean Racing boat in the inky blackness of an Antarctic Ocean night, pushing the boat to…
Ahead of Her Time
Among her many achievements, Liliuokalani helped create a bank for women Queen Liliuokalani is well known as a courageous advocate for Hawaiians. Less known are some of her efforts to improve the lives of women and children when she was…
5 Steps to Being a Leader Who People Want to Follow
In today’s tight job market, retaining great employees is more difficult and more important than ever. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii’s Linda Puu, who has led teams of more than 2,000 health care providers and staff, shares her tips for cultivating a…
The Sky Is Not the Limit at Leadership Conference
Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever been in space, but astronaut Scott Kelly took them…
60 Second C-Suite: Emily Reber Porter [Sponsored]
On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. https://vimeo.com/281553113 Video shot by Storylite…
60 Second C-Suite: Doug Shimokawa [Sponsored]
On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Video shot by…
Leadership Conference 2018
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 5th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. This year's theme is RESILIENCE. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence in your space, challenge yourself to think differently and push yourself to grow…
60 Second C-Suite: Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama [Sponsored]
On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Video shot…
Barron Guss, President and CEO, Altres
The talent management and outsourcing veteran speaks candidly on how local companies excel – and fall short – at recruiting, retaining and inspiring workers. Q: Why is recruiting such a headache? Guss: Businesses are doing what you think should be…
5 Takeaways About Hawaii Family Businesses
Nicole Fong, recently graduated from college, attended Thursday’s Family Business Forum with her parents to get an idea of what succession within her family’s real estate business might look like 10 years from now. “It’s cool to see, even though…