What has been Banán’s latest pivot or innovation? We have recently partnered with local Chef Mama T to roll out Kalo/Ulu based soups and stews for takeaway. As individuals and families have been challenged over the past month to get…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? With the increase of pressure on tenants and landlords caused by the pandemic and the moratorium on evictions, I have turned to helping manage relationships between landlords and tenants and supplying…
Hawaii Business Magazine asked Jeffrey Shonka, president and CEO of First Insurance Co. of Hawaii, about insurance and broader issues in a wide-ranging interview. The conversation has been edited for length. How has the COVID-19 crisis disrupted the insurance…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? In April, PrimeLending implemented a new Loan Origination System, Blue Sage, an industry-leading platform that enables our loan officers to deliver homeowners a seamless, secure and superior mortgage experience. With Blue…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? As our clients plan for the eventual return of their workforce, we’re developing strategies to make sure employees feel safe and confident in their environment. Many open office layouts no longer…
Virtual Interview: Rev. Anke Flohr, Executive Director, Pacific Health Ministry How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? While medical workers are on the frontlines every day treating the physical needs that people have during the pandemic,…
Virtual Interview Susan Furuta, President & CEO, Helping Hands Hawai‘i How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? All of our programs are still operating and accessible by phone or email but have adapted to the changing…
What is the state government doing to support local businesses during this crisis? As soon as I ordered the stay-at-home social distancing mandates to protect the health and safety of our community, Hawai‘i’s businesses had to make drastic and immediate…
Virtual Interview: Heather Nakakura, Director, West Hawaii Explorations Academy What changes did you make to finish this school year, and have you made plans for summer school? I’m very proud of the way our staff pulled together as a team…
