It’s 2017, and women are still striving for equal wages and better representation in the workplace. “How can we solve these issues?” asked Noriko Namiki, executive director of the YWCA of Oahu. “Today’s event’s theme says it all: ‘Work together…
The Wahine Forum is Hawaii’s largest leadership and career development conference for women. The conference is attended by Hawaii’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their careers. This year’s theme is WORK TOGETHER, RISE TOGETHER,…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm The Wahine Forum is Hawaii’s largest leadership and career development conference for women. The conference is attended by Hawaii’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their…
As the battered yen opens Japan up to Hawaiʻi residents, it closes Hawaiʻi off to Japanese. What happens to the ritual of Japenese tourists to our Islands? How do you get your taste of paradise when you can no longer afford to fly there?
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Whether considering a new position in the same company or pivoting to a new career, consider the lessons learned from these local leaders. Here are edited and condensed excerpts from a session held at Hawaii Business Magazine’s Wahine Forum in…
Join us for the 12th annual Wahine Forum, Hawaii’s largest leadership and career development conference for women. The forum is attended by Hawaii’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their careers. Connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate…
Feel free to steal these ideas – they might work at your company too! Dani Aiu’s prestigious career in banking began with her natural ability to talk story…
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It's been a banner year for Hawaii Business magazine. From winning eight national awards and 14 State Awards to hosting the largest Wahine Forum in its 10-year history, there were numerous reasons for us to count our blessings in 2017.…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, - By Noelle Fujii There's an old saying, "The customer is king." Today, the customer really is a king: well informed, very demanding, willing to change their mind at a moment's notice - and with their…
There's an old saying, "The customer is king." Today, the customer really is a king: well informed, very demanding, willing to change their mind at a moment's notice - and with their phones - able to act on those whims.…