Business Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 10/8/14
Adam Waite has been named Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort’s director of beverage. He is responsible for daily operations related to beverage offerings at the resort. He also oversees many...
View ArticleManufacturing Locally
By Kent Untermann President & CEO of The Art Source Inc. dba Plus Interiors Think manufacturing and you probably don’t think of Hawaii, but you should. Why can’t we make what we need right here in...
View ArticleHow To Pick SMART Stocks, Part 3
In this series, we have covered how to invest in SMART stocks. There are two main ways to analyze a stock: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Last week we covered fundamental analysis. This...
View ArticleHospitality Expert Turns Consultant
Industry veteran Dante Camara recently launched consulting company Inferno HospitalityPHOTO FROM KAIA CONSULTING After working in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years, Dante Camara wants to...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 10/15/14
Jeffrey M. Kissel has been hired as executive director of Hawaii Health Connector. He will direct the organization’s efforts to bring high-quality, affordable health care coverage to Hawaii residents....
View ArticleHow To Pick SMART Stocks, Part 4
In this series, we have covered how to pick SMART stocks using different types of screening criteria. You can go to artofsmart-stocks.com for an overview on the two main ways to analyze a stock:...
View ArticleBringing App Ideas To Life
Murky Media co-founders (from left) Miles Calunod, Katra Cuskaden and Ryan Cuskaden at the launch party for their first app. PHOTO COURTESY KATRA CUSKADEN Brother and sister Ryan and Katra Cuskaden are...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 10/22/14
Rod Saunders has been promoted to vice president of Servco Pacific. He also was appointed to vice president of Servco Subaru, a wholly owned subsidiary of Servco. He is responsible for all Subaru...
View Article50 Years Of Stewardship
By Mike Hartley President, Hawaiiana Management Company Ltd. What creates a company’s long-term success? Fifty is a great milestone, showing the ability to weather economic fluctuations, new...
View ArticleWhy You Need A Financial Plan, Part 1
Many people think that a financial plan is only for people with money. Studies show, however, that a comprehensive financial plan benefits everyone, regardless of income, age and net worth. In fact,...
View ArticleProblem Solved For Active Music Lovers
When Li-Michael Swan got his first iPod in 2007, he loved being able to take it to the gym and listen to music while he worked out. But there were a few things about it that irritated him. Those ear...
View ArticleCostume Shop Has Halloween Covered
A custom mermaid costume PHOTO COURTESY KHAROLINA COSTUME When Kharolina Lampe was growing up, her mother was a stage actress who made her own costumes. All of those costumes around the house were the...
View ArticleBridging Hawaii And The World
By Tsukasa Harufuku President & CEO of JTB Hawaii Hawaii’s appeal as a world-class tropical destination is undeniable. Incredible natural beauty, first-class accommodations and a rich Hawaiian host...
View ArticleMaximizing Your Social Security
In this series, we are covering the importance of a personal financial plan. Studies have shown it is the primary way for people to feel confident about their money and retirement, especially when it...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 10/29/14
Ryan Matsumoto has been promoted to senior marketing specialist in Servco Pacific Inc.’s marketing department. He will continue to be involved in the planning and execution of Servco’s marketing...
View ArticleWhy You Need A Financial Plan, Part 3
Last week we covered how a financial plan can help optimize your Social Security benefits. With advances in technology, you easily can analyze and compare different strategies and the results that...
View ArticlePriming Consumers For A Healthy Life
Driving down the freeway, Prime My Body co-founder Austin Tice says, “My car runs because I put good gasoline in it. Some people wonder why their mind doesn’t work right, or why they have fatigue, and...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 11/5/14
David E. Glab has rejoined Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties as IT manager, head of technology. He is responsible for managing all demands for IT services within Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties....
View ArticleMedicare Plans For Kupuna
By Nicholas Peterson Humana Hawaii Sales Director There are lots of options out there when you’re looking for the right coverage and quality care you need. With the Medicare Annual Election Period...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 11/12/14
Barbara Krieg has been appointed Hawaii state Department of Education’s assistant superintendent for the Office of Human Resources. She has been the state’s director of Department of Human Resources...
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