How To Make More Money In 2015
With 2015 quickly approaching, this is a great opportunity to re-evaluate your investment accounts and strategy. Many people make the mistake of thinking they need a large sum of money in order to...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 12/17/14
Roy Murai has been named director of investments with The Queen’s Health Systems. He now will complement QHS’ Endowment team and will provide essential leadership in managing QHS’ diversified...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 12/24/14
Paul D.Delacourt has been named Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Honolulu Division. He most recently served in the Inspection Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Brent Helgeson has...
View ArticleImproving Hawaii’s Roadways
By Jon Young Executive Director of Hawaii Asphalt Paving Industry With more than 1.2 million tons of asphalt placed throughout the Islands in 2013 alone, the asphalt-paving industry is critical to all...
View ArticleHow to Make More Money, Part 2
In this series, I give tips that you can immediately implement to start earning more money in 2015. Last week we talked about the power of compound interest, getting automated and how to use psychology...
View ArticleMomtrepreneur Finds Way To Have It All
In 2012, former senior policy adviser Anne-Marie Slaughter wrote about her struggles as a working mother — and ultimately, her decision to step down from her high-level position in government — in an...
View ArticleHow To Make More Money, Part 3
In this series, I give tips that you immediately can implement to earn more money for this upcoming year. • Evaluate your asset allocation and diversification strategy. This month, the Dow Jones...
View ArticleEngaging Pearl City’s Community
By Barry A. Villamil Web Editor/Community Liaison of MyPearlCity.com Pearl City Shopping Center was built in 1962, and with more than 40 friendly merchants it provides choices for shopping,...
View ArticleVenture Capitalist Shares Top Biz Tips
William K. Richardson is the newly appointed interim director of University of Hawaii’s Office of Technology Transfer and Economic Development | PHOTO COURTESY UH Venture capitalist William K....
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 12/31/14
Trong Son has been promoted to vice president and home loan manager at Central Pacific HomeLoans. He is responsible for managing client relationships and generating new mortgage loans. His duties also...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 1/7/15
John Yanagihara has been appointed senior vice president and financial planning manager of Central Pacific Bank’s Central Pacific Investment Services Division. He is responsible for developing,...
View ArticleComprehensive Restorations
By Wayne Rhoden General Manager of A&W Disaster Recovery LLC A&W Disaster Recovery LLC is a locally owned and operated, diverse company that is able to provide complete restoration and...
View ArticleTop 10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions
Have you set your New Year’s resolutions yet? According to a recent study, 31 percent of them are money-related. The top financial resolution was to save more money (39 percent), followed by paying...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs Share Tips For Success
While New Year’s resolutions may be broken far more often than they’re kept, a 2014 study from University of Scranton found people are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals when they explicitly...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 1/14/15
Gregg Fraser, partner and co-owner of Kala Consulting Group, has been named executive director of Hawaii Restaurant Association. He will build on the successes of recent years and further develop the...
View ArticleNetworking With Business Pros
By Harvey Rackmil President of Hawaii Society of Business Professionals Hawaii Society of Business Professionals (HSBP) quietly marked its 40th anniversary last year, but is looking forward to making a...
View ArticleA Monthly Delivery That Shares Aloha
Anybody with local ties who has lived anywhere but Hawaii knows that, when you’re away, there are certain things you miss, whether it’s the beach, the food or just the feeling you get surrounded by...
View ArticleShould You Buy Or Lease A Car?
Recently, I had to shop for a new car, visiting eight different dealerships. For many people, this is one of the most expensive purchases they will make. The average price for a new car is $32,086. The...
View ArticleWeight Loss About Lifestyle, Not Diets
Losing weight is one of the top New Year’s resolutions people set. According to studies, only 77 percent maintain it for just a week, and only 8 percent meet their goals! Why is losing weight so hard?...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders on the Move in Hawaii – 1/21/15
Thor Toma has been promoted to senior vice president of projects and new initiatives at Servco Pacific Inc. He will be involved in Servco’s strategic initiatives to support both current and prospective...
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