Your Company May Be Diverse, But Is It Really Inclusive?
Two leaders at Elemental Excelerator explain their DEI practices, and why they benefit everyone.
Leadership
How 5 Hawai‘i Families Built Generational Wealth
Family businesses rarely last for three generations. Here’s how the Ai, Fukunaga, Watumull, Hata and Lau families did it.
2022 CEO of the Year: Paul Yonamine of Central Pacific Bank
He led transformative changes at Hawai‘i’s fourth largest bank, improved its financial results and helped drive innovation across the state.
How the University of Hawai‘i Diversifies the Economy and Nurtures Entrepreneurs
President David Lassner describes the system’s statewide impact, its seven areas of innovation and its goals for the decade ahead.
2022 CEO of the Year: Paul Yonamine of Central Pacific Bank
Hawaii Business Magazine chose him because he transformed CPB from a traditional local bank into a digital banking innovator and drove much improved financial results.
These 5 Women Are Changing the Face of Real Estate Development
Christine Camp, Laura Kodama, Cayenne Pe‘a, Karen Seddon and Michelle Swartman are proving that it’s not a man’s world anymore.
Sages Over 70 of 2022
Five kūpuna who continue to serve Hawai‘i after illustrious careers focused on public service.
Sages Over 70: Walter Kirimitsu
He’s now master of Kamehameha Schools after serving as an attorney, appellate judge, UH’s general counsel and president of Saint Louis School.
Sages Over 70: Francis S. Oda
The former CEO of G70 and senior pastor emeritus connects architecture to local culture and the “sustainability of the land.”
Sages Over 70: Tom Coffman
The award-winning writer and filmmaker has explored local history, politics and society, from annexation to recent times.
Sages Over 70: Robbie Alm
The former senior VP at Hawaiian Electric says that when businesses put the community first, they’re more likely to earn respect and support.
Sages Over 70: Amefil “Amy” Agbayani
Her decades of work have focused on supporting immigrants and underrepresented students at UH Mānoa.
What’s Next for Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
CEO and President Andrew Rosen talks about new branches and a new headquarters, plus enhanced ATMs and a commitment to financial literacy.
Passing the Torch at the Weinberg Foundation
When Corbett Kalama retires at the end of 2022, two co-leaders plan to keep expanding rural funding and stabilizing the $1-billion-plus real estate portfolio.
Connie Lau Retiring, Scott Seu to be CEO of Hawaiian Electric Industries
Shelee Kimura will take his role as CEO of Hawaiian Electric Co.
How 4 Hawai‘i CEOs Make Decisions
The leaders of Servco, Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Hawaiian Electric Industries and Wilson Care Group provide good advice on how to prepare for difficult situations and make good judgments.
Sages Over 70 (2021)
Six kūpuna whose passion, drive and wisdom have made a lasting difference in Hawai‘i for many decades.
5 Steps to Collaborative Leadership
Jean Santos, co-founder and senior consultant of Business Consulting Resources, shares how collaborative leadership development can create stronger teams.
Sages Over 70: Lloyd Sueda
He was the inspiration behind Kahauiki Village, an affordable housing community for formerly homeless families
Sages Over 70: Eddie Flores
The founder of the L&L family of restaurants still goes to work most days but is now also working on rejuvenating Honolulu’s Chinatown
Sages Over 70: Pat Saiki
She exerted enormous influence during decades in public service though she is a proud Republican in a state dominated by Democrats
Sages Over 70: Simeon Acoba
Still active today, he was a Hawai‘i Supreme Court associate justice, member of the UH Board of Regents and chair of the Access to Justice Commission
Sages Over 70: Puanani Burgess
The tireless advocate for local communities and equal justice continues to work as a mediator with no thoughts of retiring
Sages Over 70: Walter Dods
The longtime CEO of First Hawaiian Bank is well-known for a multitude of community-building efforts over 60 years and his public service continues today