Business Leaders On The Move In Hawaii
Cathy Mak has been promoted to assistant vice president of financial reporting and planning with Aston Hotels & Resorts. She now is responsible for coordinating corporate property financial...
View ArticleMarket City 65 Years Strong
By Sandra Au Fong, Vice President of Market City Shopping Center Sixty-five years ago, Market City Shopping Center opened, beginning a tradition of offering the Kaimuki, Kapahulu and Moiliili...
View ArticleBringing Good Health To All
By Matthew Nagato Communications Director, Hawaii Primary Care Association Much of the debate about health care has centered on the medical system: whether you have insurance and access to a doctor, or...
View ArticleGarden Elements And Classes Too
For those seeking a garden makeover, Geobunga can create an outdoor oasis by turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Providing unique garden elements from around the world, Geobunga specializes...
View ArticleSeniors Concierge Service
By Christina Laney Wycheck Realtor Associate, Associate-Owner and Seniors Real Estate Specialist at Kahala Associates Planning for the comfort of your golden years can be challenging and complex. When...
View ArticleLessons From Lottery Winners
Last week we covered money lessons from athletes (visit midweek.com for the article). Lottery winners, in many ways, also have lots to teach us. Although the chances of winning a lottery are slim, it...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders On The Move In Hawaii – 07/3/13
Shawn Mehta has been named vice president of health plan service and administration for Kaiser Permanente. In his new role, Mehta will provide strategic and operational leadership related to new...
View ArticlePlanning Bollywood Weddings
Mira Savara caters Indian-style weddings in a Bollywood-style setting Joe Marquez of The Smoking Camera photo Mira Savara, owner and founder of Mira Savara Events, brings the Bollywood craze to life as...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders On The Move In Hawaii – 7/10/13
Bryan Andaya has been named chairman of the board of directors for Hawaii Restaurant Association, the professional association of the restaurant and food service industry in Hawaii. Andaya is vice...
View ArticleA Message To Hear Loud And Clear
By Randy Wohlers, BC-HIS Owner of Family Hearing Aid Center Imagine any situation where you have difficulty hearing – it could be with your family at work or going out for the evening with friends –...
View ArticleSaving Enough For Retirement
According to a recent report, the typical American family only has “a few thousand dollars” saved for retirement. The median savings for those 10 years away from retirement is $12,000, with one-third...
View ArticleA Botanical Boutique In Kakaako
Courtney Monahan offers plants, design and quality at Paiko Leah Friel photo Interior design takes on a new and decidedly green twist at Paiko. The botanical boutique run by president and creative...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders On The Move In Hawaii – 7/17/13
Ed Case has joined Outrigger Enterprises Group as chief legal officer and senior vice president. In his new role, Case will manage the multifaceted legal affairs for the company, including assisting...
View ArticleCelebrating All Things Ink And Art
Danny Casler, founder of the Pacific Ink & Art Expo Photo by Jaymi Britten Creative juices – or ink, rather – run through the veins of Danny Casler, co-founder of the Pacific Ink & Art Expo, an...
View ArticleCreating A Solid Financial Plan
When people think of a financial plan, many assume it involves setting up a budget, saving for retirement and looking for good investment products. But a financial plan goes much deeper than that. If...
View ArticleAquarium Celebrates 110 Years
By Dr. Andrew Rossiter Director of Waikiki Aquarium When Waikiki Aquarium opened in March 1904 as the Honolulu Aquarium, I wonder how many people expected it would grow into the educational institution...
View ArticleThe Best-paying College Majors
According to Payscale, there are 130 majors that colleges offer. For those starting college or going back to school, choosing a major can be a daunting task. Based on data from 1,000 universities and...
View ArticleTeachers Open Dream Preschool
Wee Achievers Preschool owners and educators Debbie Fox and Trisha Uehara. Photo from Debbie Fox With the pressure to obtain quality education also comes higher expectations of students, no matter what...
View ArticleHSFCU: Why It Pays To Belong
By Andrew Rosen President & CEO of Hawaii State Federal Credit Union It’s a fun fact that one of Hawaii’s first credit unions was started in 1936 in a closet in the basement of the Territorial...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders On The Move In Hawaii – 7/24/13
Michael Robinson, executive director of philanthropy and government relations at Hawaii Pacific Health, has been granted the American Hospital Association Grassroots Championship Award. As a 2013...
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