The Hawaii Business Podcast

In the latest Hawaii Business Podcast episode, Ken Sakurai, CEO of Coastal Construction, discuses his experiences in the construction industry, the impact his family had on the success of the 50-year-old company, and how its collaboration with Castle & Cooke on a Mililani housing project paved the way for light-gauge steel framing in Hawaiʻi. Sakurai also talks about his company's dedication to its workforce, with employees boasting nearly half a century of service, and how Coastal Construction's involvement in a $54.4 million affordable housing project in Kona reflects its commitment to community impact. On Dec. 6, 2023, Hawaii Business Magazine recognized Sakurai as its 2023 CEO of the Year, an annual award that honors and celebrates outstanding CEOs for their exceptional leadership, strategic vision and overall contributions to their respective company, industry and the Hawaiʻi community.

For Rick Ching, the senior advisor and global mobility board director of Servco Pacific, fostering servant leadership and advocating for inclusivity was all part of the journey. He shares how Servco Pacific drew from Google's principles of respect, service, team work and innovation to create and adopt a servant leadership framework. That work, plus Disney Institute training, has resulted in a workplace culture that goes beyond the traditional corporate paradigm. For example, Servco created allyship groups so that diverse teams can voice opinions on policy decisions. Ching says this demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and helps spearhead changes meant to foster a more diverse workplace. Ching's personal journey, from starting in 1985 to assuming the roles of CEO and President, reveals the challenges of leadership in a corporate setting. The discussion on decision-making made evident the delicate balance between information gathering and timely execution, with both experience and humility playing pivotal roles. Beyond the corporate realm, the podcast provides a glimpse into Ching's family history, education and career path. And, as he transitions into a senior advisory role, the podcast explores his reflections on retirement, future plans and the importance of family.

Peter Ho, the Chairman, President and CEO of Bank of Hawaiʻi, provides valuable insights into his family legacy, career path, and the bank's commitment to its employees and the community. Ho grew up in a family of successful business leaders – his grandfather and father were self-made multi-millionaires – and he credits them for instilling in him a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. Ho values surrounding himself with smart people, especially women, and highlights the importance of teamwork, perseverance and leadership skills, which he believes can be developed through sports. He shares his experience working in the banking industry in New York City during the late 1980s and early 1990s and reflects on the impact of major events like the savings and loan crisis and the Gulf War. Ho discusses the value proposition of a regional bank in Hawaiʻi, where a combination of local talent, deep understanding of the communities being served and technical expertise from the mainland are all needed. BOH is helping to build a more resilient and diverse economy through partnerships, such as its "all-in" involvement with Hawai‘i based accelerator Mana Up. Ho also talks about the bank's philanthropic efforts, including its dedicated trust division that administers foundations and charitable trusts. He shares the bank's commitment to helping legacy families and new businesses give back to the community.

Servco Pacific newly appointed CEO Peter Dames' consistent, ego-free approach has been crucial to his success. In this episode, we explore his journey, the influence of music teachers, and the importance of empathy and compassion in business. Originally hailing from Bayonne, New Jersey, Dames shared how economic changes led his family to move to Los Angeles when he was just ten months old. He fondly reminisced about embarking on cross-country adventures in a Volkswagen minivan with his family as a child. He credited his music teachers, particularly Gordon Henderson, with shaping his personality and being instrumental in his growth. "Fail quick and make changes. Don't worry about planning for years. Let's put some plans together, execute, make some mistakes … let's make some change." The interview delved into his career choices, which included a noteworthy internship with Ronald Reagan's office and experiences working with Mark Fukunaga's family at Toyota in Japan. He also discussed Servco Pacific's succession planning efforts, which resulted in him becoming president and CEO on Oct. 1, 2023, and the importance of company culture, empathy and adaptability in the ever-evolving automotive industry.

Chuck Buck, founder and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance shares insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, highlighting his unique approach to business and leadership that has made a lasting impact on the Hawaiian islands. In this episode of The Hawaii Business Podcast, we delve into the journey of Chad Buck, owner and CEO of Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance. Buck's journey, from childhood struggles to building a successful business, is a tale of determination. HFA, founded in 2002, has become the largest distributor of perishable foods statewide, serving retailers such as Costco and Safeway. The company plays an essential role during disasters. And its leadership was put to the test when Gov. Josh Green reached out to Buck for assistance during the devastating fires on Maui. The conversation explores post-disaster relief efforts, personal growth, and the importance of holding leaders accountable for addressing social issues in Hawaiʻi.

Kevin Chang, the Executive Director of Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo, discusses the organization's mission to empower rural Hawaiian communities and promote community-based natural resource management. With origins dating back to 2003 and Chang joining in 2011, Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo has established itself as a driving force for positive environmental change across the Islands. Chang emphasized the cultural significance of fishponds and their role as key components of traditional land stewardship. He also introduced the Hui Mālama Loko Iʻa network, a statewide initiative that fosters dialogue among fishpond practitioners for cultural and community revitalization, while simultaneously promoting environmental conservation.

Kaimana Brummel has long been a bridge builder, but in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, that role took on a new life as she helped connect organizations and displaced residents with life-sustaining resources. Brummel has also been working with the People's Fund of Maui, a fund started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that provides direct support to impacted Lahaina and Kula residents. Winfrey and Johnson together contributed $10 million. Brummel is part of a group of community members helping to convey what residents need. Brummel is the director of advancement at Seabury Hall, her alma mater where she helps students, alumni, parents and staff connect with the greater community and vice versa. Her community focus stems from being part of the first ‘Aha Pūnana Leo cohort on Maui. “So then we had friends who were from Ke‘anae, so we could go to Ke‘anae and be immersed in ‘āina there. We had friends who were hula practitioners, so then we could join hālau. We had friends who were experts in botany, and, you know, it became our community, they became our neighbors.”

Mary Fastenau, senior partner at Anthology Marketing Group, fondly recalls the Internet's early digital marketing potential and the growth of what is now the state's largest integrated marketing and communications agency. “It's the beauty of what's going on in digital, even today, is that … you can test, you can look and you can make sure that your hypothesis, even if they're very well researched, that they are actually relating to real people,” she says. Starr Siegle became Anthology Marketing Group in 2007. Today, the agency is part of Finn Partners, a global marketing and communications firm, and represents clients like Hawai‘i Pacific Health, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hawaiian Telcom and ‘Iolani School.

The Shaka Tea co-founder Bella Hughes shares her career journey and how the lessons she's learned have helped shaped her into the leader she is today. Bella Hughes is an angel investor who invests in female entrepreneurs to help address the sexism that women commonly face when looking for financial backers. Women, she says, only receive about 1.9% of all invested capital. “I think when you empower women and minorities, they tend to give back tenfold and we can then create that abundance, we can create that change,” she says. One of Hughes' goals is to help support more female entrepreneurs, such as through Hawai‘i FoundHer, the company she co-founded with leadership consultant Gloria Lau. The company provides a six-month accelerator program for Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian wāhine business owners.

Jack Wong, CEO of Kamehameha Schools, shares his background, how he manages such a big responsibility and the trust's priorities. Wong served as a senior counsel for Kamehameha Schools in 1997. He became CEO in 2014 when former CEO Dee Jay Mailer stepped down. The charitable trust serves over 7,000 students at its K-12 campuses and preschools, manages 363,000 acres of land, and employs about 3,000 people. As a leader, he says most of his job is getting staff members excited about their work and helping them do their best. One of Kamehameha Schools' priorities is to shift to a mindset rooted in the importance of culture. Its E Ola! values of ‘ike kūpuna, aloha ‘āina, and mālama and kuleana are used as a framework to integrate a Native Hawaiian identity into its work. The aim is for students to learn and live those values. “You have to be able to see that through your culture, you will be academically successful – understanding who you are as a Native Hawaiian, understanding your ‘āina, understanding your ancestors, your culture, and being proud of who you are, your identity,” he says.

Ray Vara, the president and CEO of Hawai‘i Pacific Health shares the health care system's commitment to create a healthier Hawai‘i. And like his organization, he's in it for the long haul. Health care in the United States is broken and the way to fix it is to look upstream at the issues that underpin poverty, says Ray Vara, president and CEO of Hawai‘i Pacific Health. That means addressing things like early childhood development, K-12 education, affordable housing, homelessness and food insecurity. “Poverty is the greatest enemy of health, and that is why we as an organization and I personally worked so closely with the Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative and the Hawai‘i Community Foundation,” he says. “Because whether it's the CHANGE initiative or what we call the social determinants of health, they're completely aligned in terms of addressing those things that threaten the long-term health of our community.”

In this episode Bob Harrison reflects on his 27-year career with First Hawaiian Bank. He says his career is fulfilling thanks to his employees and colleagues, about 20 to 25 of whom celebrate their 40th, 45th or 50th work anniversaries each year. “You just have this cadre of people who've been with the bank a long time,” he says. “They love the customers, they love each other. All the work's got to get done. And you just never forget the people. It's not about the jobs I had...” As a leader, he's emphasized giving back to the community. The First Hawaiian Bank Distinguished Professorship of Banking Endowment at UH's Shidler College of Business was created in 2013 to invest in the next generation of bankers. And to mark its 160th anniversary, First Hawaiian donated $160,000 to Bishop Museum. The bank plans to roll out upgraded online and mobile offerings this year, spurred by the pandemic, which taught the bank that customers want to interact with it in different ways, Harrison says.

During his tenure as UH's athletic director, David Matlin hired a record 16 head coaches, helped student athlete graduation rates and grade point averages hit all-time highs, and oversaw $103 million in facility upgrades. “It's always about getting 1% better,” he says. “That's kind of my mantra.” Matlin credits much of the department's achievements during his eight-year tenure to the hard work of his colleagues and student athletes. “I just believe when our teams are doing well, people are happier here,” he says. “When people are happier here in Hawai‘i, business is better, people treat people better. I mean, it matters. The eight years I spent in this job stewarding that responsibility, that was special to know that you can make an impact to the community, to uplift it."

For Micah Kāne, Hawaii Community Foundation's president and CEO, it's all about being relevant, humble and helping the next generation of leaders. Sharpening fishing spear prongs, organizing nets and cleaning the family boat as a child taught Micah Kāne an important value that he strives to embody as a leader: being relevant. Kāne spent almost every weekend on that fishing boat – the only kid among six grown men. He saw how they handled bad weather, getting seasick and life-threatening situations. Kāne has held leadership positions at the Hawai‘i Republican Party, Pacific Links International, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and the Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i. He says he never imagined he'd be a leader but acknowledges the great responsibility that comes with the role: “Influence doesn't make you humble? You shouldn't have it...” he says.

President of Atlas Insurance Agency Chason Ishii has a local leadership style that empowers employees to deliver results and help the community. Ishii began his career at Servco under second-generation leader George Fukunaga, who showed him the importance of humility and sincerity in business. Ishii spent 16 years there before becoming the president of a real estate firm, a remediation company, a holding company and now an insurance company. Atlas Insurance Agency is the largest insurance company in Hawai‘i. Ishii says he and his team are driven by a bigger picture of supporting small businesses. “Our purpose here is to be a local company, to help local companies and to support Hawai‘i as a community, beyond just financial, to be participative, to be actively involved … nonprofits, government, all the different areas to help shape Hawai‘i's communities for the future,” he says.

The co-owner and executive chef, Robynne Maii of Fête was the first female chef from Hawai‘i to win the prestigious James Beard Award for best chef. Robynne Maii's love for cooking sprouted while watching her parents cook meals and host gatherings at their ‘Āina Haina home. She saw how they demonstrated love and care through the presentation and delivery of food. She and her husband, Chuck Bussler, opened Fête in Honolulu's Chinatown district in 2016 with a commitment to fixing problems they saw in the broader restaurant industry. Fête sources most of its ingredients from local producers, and because the produce it gets is sometimes imperfect, cooks must get creative to maintain the high standards of the restaurant's dishes.

John De Fries, president and CEO of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, discusses the Islands' potential as a model for regenerative living and the results the agency is already seeing from its destination management plans. Born and raised in Waikīkī, John De Fries has spent 40 years in various parts of Hawai‘i's hospitality industry. His charge now is leading the state's tourism agency amid economic recovery and cries of overtourism. “The biggest lesson is that none of us live in a destination; we live in a community,” he says. “And so when you're experiencing the benefits, as well as the adverse impacts of tourism, more than likely you are incentivized to find the solution.”

Bettina Mehnert speaks to designing with a purpose and planning for a sustainable future in episode 3 of The Hawaii Business Podcast. Raised in the tiny town of Grevenbroich, Germany, Bettina Mehnert originally didn't want to become an architect. She had an industrious personality and followed in her mother's footsteps and became a carpenter. But that eventually drew her to architecture, and she became the third generation in her family to enter the field. She moved to Hawai‘i in 1988 and has been with Honolulu-based architectural firm AHL ever since. She became the firm's first female CEO in 2013.

Fairness and justice guide Emily Reber Porter's work in the community. The chief operating officer of MacNaughton joined the real estate and investment company in 2015 after working as a litigator in Hawai‘i and Washington, D.C., and as an executive at a disruptive tech company in San Francisco. Her passion for issues that affect women and children led her to approach Child & Family Service six years ago to ask about serving on its board. She hopes to help educate the broader community about domestic violence and the organizations working to tackle it.

Peter Ingram happily describes himself as an “airline guy,” a title he's held for the last 30 years. The president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines discusses the company's plans to fly Amazon packages, install high-speed Wi-Fi on its planes, and implement a new passenger service system. Born and raised in Toronto, Ingram originally worked in financial services. He pivoted to the airline industry after being hooked by American Airlines' philosophy that prioritizes curiosity and problem-solving among new hires over knowledge of the industry.

Aloha everyone! Our host Unyong Nakata of Nakata Advisory is back with Season 2 of The Hawaii Business Podcast presented by Servco Pacific. We'll take YOU behind the scenes with Hawaiʻi's most influential business, community, and cultural leaders. During the show, our host Unyong Nakata will engage our guests about their, often non-linear, career paths, procure some subtle... and not so subtle business advice, and then ask what's on the horizon for them and their companies. Season 2 episodes are available every other Thursday starting March ninth. Check out The Hawaii Business Podcast wherever YOU get your podcasts or visit HawaiiBusiness.com. If you like what you hear, subscribe! and leave us a rating or review. Mahalo for supporting Hawaii Business Magazine. Be safe, be well and thanks for tuning in!

Ben Godsey, president and CEO of ProService Hawaii says creating a culture of collaboration and employee ownership has been key to the HR services provider's success. Long-term relationships are at the heart of the HR service provider's work with 2,500 employers and their 45,000 employees across the state. Godsey says ProService wants to be “in the bunker” with clients as professional advisors and supporters. “I really try to have the company focus on every single company, every single worksite employee that's employed by those companies, that that is an opportunity and a privilege for us to service them and for us to grow,” he says.

Paddy Kauhane aims to help Hawaiʻi's youth reach their full potential through her work at Boys and Girls Club of Hawaiʻi. Under her leadership, the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii launched a new cohort-based mentoring program focused on on-time graduation from high school and career exploration. “If we can dedicate our lives to our future – through children – what better way to inspire ourselves and to feel fulfilled every single day?” she asks. “And that's what I get to have.”

Central Pacific Bank's Paul Yonamine spearheaded a massive campaign to revamp the bank's brand and bring life to its flagship location in Downtown Honolulu. CPB introduced it's first 100% online checking platform, Shaka, and vitalized its brick-and-mortar downtown headquarters. The CEO took a risk because he noticed some of CPB's practices were outdated and wanted to bring in younger customers. “A good CEO understands that he/she needs to have the courage, make those (tough) decisions and be willing to be judged alter for the type of results you deliver,” says Yonamine. And he delivered: since joining the bank, CPB reported a net income growth of 30%, core deposits 50%, total assets 28% and earnings per share 40%. CPB also says it is currently the number one lender in the state for home buyers. That is why Hawaii Business Magazine selected Yonamine as the 2022 CEO of the Year.

The East Coast native shares how the company's pandemic survival strategy resulted in a new product – macadamia nut ice cream. Ed Schultz found his calling for food and beverage while working as an investment banker in New York. He launched two coffee companies before taking the helm of Hawaiian Host Group, the parent company of snack brands Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa and KOHO.   Hawaiian Host Group's origins stretch back to 1929, and during the pandemic its survival strategy consisted of closing its LA office, reinvesting in its Hawai‘i operations and enhancing its workplace culture. But it also focused on branding and marketing.   "We want ideas from everywhere and then let us choose which ones we think as an organization help move us forward … and that can be from a manager on the manufacturing plant floor, that could be from the truck driver driving our product into retailers, they may have a better idea of how to do it." Hawaiian Host's brand is about aloha, ohana and sharing. Its products are often gifts for visitors or treats for special occasions. Mauna Loa, on the other hand, should be about the person and how the macadamia nut makes them feel, Schultz says.    “We really tried to take that and use that brand to democratize the macnut and let's see how far we could push it across this country and around the world and help Hawai‘i agriculture,” he says.

Incoming CEO Kūhaʻo of Sig Zane Designs discusses how to merge the western business perspective with the Hawaiian principle of reciprocity. His worldview is shaped by his 30-year hula practice. In this episode, Zane shares his thoughts on how Hawai‘i can adopt a regenerative tourism model, why it's important for local businesses to learn from and invest in Hawaiian culture, and how Sig Zane Designs selects its corporate partners.

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CEO of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Elisia Flores shares her family's success story, her plans to continue growing that legacy, and how she is giving back to the community. Flores and host, Unyong Nakata, also open up and share their personal journeys with assisted pregnancies, a topic that they believe should be discussed more. They advocate for more meaningful dialogue around this topic and hope their conversation inspires others to do the same.

Chris Benjamin's inner compass of diverse thinking and willingness to hear diverse voices has helped him lead Alexander & Baldwin to becoming 100% Hawai‘i focused. Ten years ago, almost two-thirds of A&B's commercial real estate were spread across the U.S., but now, the company is reinvesting its assets locally.

Suzanne Vares-Lum's new mission is to bolster global dialogue and equity through the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. As the East-West Center president, Vares-Lum hopes her servant leader lens will help her promote good governance across the Pacific and mentor the next generation of leaders.

As the chairman and CEO of Servco Pacific Inc., Mark Fukunaga puts his trust in his employees because he believes it's essential to have for any organization to run. Now, with over 2,000 employees, the state's largest privately-owned company has been on Hawaii Business Magazine's Best Places to Work list every year since 2005.

An outsider who has adopted local style leadership from the start, Dave Moss has paved the way for the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra to thrive for the next 100 years. His “can do” perspective, passion for partnerships, and ability to balance fiscal and cultural levers have positioned the Orchestra to take the music to the people wherever they are ready to enjoy the symphonic experience. This viola-trained, lifelong learner and catalyst for change is just what our community needs to embolden our cultural landscape.

Dr. Patrick Sullivan decodes the impossible through global collaboration. Publisher of Intellectual Anarchy, the founder and CEO of Oceanit generates disruptive solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems, taking complex ideas to markets beyond Hawaiʻi's shores.

Deena Dray Continues To Honor Diamond Head Theatre Legacy For more than 25 years, the executive director has encouraged younger generations to pursue careers in the art and theatre industry because it teaches them valuable life skills.

Colbert Matsumoto's zen-like leadership style comes from his Japanese heritage. For over 20 years, the Island Holdings chairman has guided the organization with influence from his Japanese culture and obsession for problem solving to make a difference in Hawai‘i. Matsumoto has been at the helm of Island Holdings guiding the organization with equal parts Zen and obsession for problem solving to make Hawaiʻi strong from the inside out. Carrying the torch statewide, this Lāna'i-born executive “pays it forward” with his actions, setting an example for others to follow.

Bold and outspoken, John Fink exemplifies the style of nonprofit leadership our community needs to break down silos, connect divergent groups, and effectuate a statewide CHANGE Initiative for sustainable impact. This East Coast transplant, whose aloha for Hawaiʻi and its stories runs deep, has been the voice in our living rooms for decades. Now as the CEO of the Aloha United Way, his voice and heart unite to champion those of us whose voices need a boost to get an equitable seat at the table.

As a serial green entrepreneur, John Leong aims to empower youth through environmental stewardship opportunities and spread awareness on the importance of ʻāina.

Meli James is fearless and catalytic. After a career in hospitality and in Silicon Valley's start-up scene, she brought her experience home to grow Hawai‘i's innovation economy. In this episode, we talk with her about the art of persuasion in weaving shared goals, not being afraid to ask for help and finding a symbiotic business partner.

From an idyllic Windward childhood to Silicon Valley and back, to becoming a torch bearer of Hawaiʻi's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, Susan Yamada exemplifies failing fast, failing forward and being in the right place at the right time.

Strong roots with agile branches and an everlasting capacity for service define Dr. Diane Paloma's path from Kamehameha Schools alumna to healthcare rising star and now President and CEO of Hawai‘i's largest dental insurance provider, Hawaii Dental Service.

Servant Leader. Superhero of Peace. All around good guy – Arnold Martines, President and COO of Central Pacific Bank, joins us to talk story about innovation, culture, giving back, and the importance of remembering where you came from. 842101

Six local leaders in health care discuss coronavirus, health disparities, tomorrow's doctors and nurses, and more at Hawaii Business Magazine's CHANGE event. Panel: - Richard P. Bettini, president and CEO, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center - Bob Harrison, president and CEO, First Hawaiian Bank and chair of the Health & Wellness Committee of the Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative - Dr. Joseph Keawe‘aimoku Kaholokula, professor and chair of Native Hawaiian Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine - Connie Mitchell, executive director, Institute for Human Services - Dr. Mark Mugiishi, president and CEO, HMSA - Jill Hoggard Green, president and CEO, The Queen's Health Systems

Six local leaders in health care discuss coronavirus, health disparities, tomorrow's doctors and nurses, and more at Hawaii Business Magazine's CHANGE event. Panel: - Richard P. Bettini, president and CEO, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center - Bob Harrison, president and CEO, First Hawaiian Bank and chair of the Health & Wellness Committee of the Hawai‘i Executive Collaborative - Dr. Joseph Keawe‘aimoku Kaholokula, professor and chair of Native Hawaiian Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine - Connie Mitchell, executive director, Institute for Human Services - Dr. Mark Mugiishi, president and CEO, HMSA - Jill Hoggard Green, president and CEO, The Queen's Health Systems

Half of Hawaii barely gets by. Hear from our speakers about what is being done to help low-income working families and how to: - Grow and strengthen the local economy through innovation and diversification. - Help families get onto a sustainable footing. - Increase Hawaii's supply of affordable housing. Panelists include: - Rich Wacker, President & CEO, American Savings Bank - Christine Camp, President & CEO, Avalon Development Group - Karen Tan, President & CEO, Child & Family Service - Norm Baker, COO & Interim CEO, Aloha United Way - Sterling Higa, Lecturer, Hawaii Pacific University Moderator: Steve Petranik, Editor, Hawaii Business Magazine About the CHANGE Series: Hawaii Business Magazine is hosting six events intended to drive progress on important issues facing Hawaii. The six topics in the CHANGE framework are: Community & Economy, Health & Wellness, Arts & Culture, Natural Environment, Government & Civics, and Education. At each event, community leaders will address major challenges in one of these areas and discuss how we can work together to overcome them.

Half of Hawaii barely gets by. Hear from our speakers about what is being done to help low-income working families and how to: - Grow and strengthen the local economy through innovation and diversification. - Help families get onto a sustainable footing. - Increase Hawaii's supply of affordable housing. Panelists include: - Rich Wacker, President & CEO, American Savings Bank - Christine Camp, President & CEO, Avalon Development Group - Karen Tan, President & CEO, Child & Family Service - Norm Baker, COO & Interim CEO, Aloha United Way - Sterling Higa, Lecturer, Hawaii Pacific University Moderator: Steve Petranik, Editor, Hawaii Business Magazine About the CHANGE Series: Hawaii Business Magazine is hosting six events intended to drive progress on important issues facing Hawaii. The six topics in the CHANGE framework are: Community & Economy, Health & Wellness, Arts & Culture, Natural Environment, Government & Civics, and Education. At each event, community leaders will address major challenges in one of these areas and discuss how we can work together to overcome them.