Former President Barack Obama said “Hawaii is going to be indispensable” as the Obama Foundation launches its leadership development program in Asia-Pacific and throughout the world. “Hawaii has always been a bridge between East and West. It is part of…
After years of robust success, Hawaii’s largest airline faces increased competition and other market pressures. But Ingram remains unfazed and says he is focusing instead on improving the company’s strengths: outstanding operations, a favorable cost structure and its unique Hawaiian…
An outrigger canoe often serves as a powerful and apt metaphor for how Hawaii can move forward on the many challenges we face. In a canoe, a team paddles in unison toward a sometimes distant spot on the horizon. You…
If there's one thing that businesses can count on, it's that change is inevitable.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
