Jerry Griffin and Sharon Griffin are the co-owners of Discount Windows and Doors. The successful Griffin couple joins Business in Hawaii to discuss Hawaii’s building boom. We learn about Hawaii’s building industry and how Discount Windows and Doors has taken advantage of various opportunities across Oahu. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 […]
Hawaii Tourism Then and Now
Dr. Jeffrey Akaka shares his successful story of securing the American Psychiatric Association convention with the help of the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Elele Program. Debbie Zimmerman is the Elele Program Director for the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Join Business in Hawaii for a discussion of Hawaii’s Tourism industry over the years and how it has changed […]
Empowerment with MCBL – Mink Center for Business and Leadership
What is the Patsy Mink Center? Terri Funakoshi and Colleen McAluney of the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership (MCBL) explain what the center is, what it offers and how it helps the business community. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
Sniffing Out the Fakes – Service Dogs and the ADA
Dr. Lucille Miller and Reg Baker discuss the history of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and specifically Service Dogs. Tune in to learn the dos and don’ts that all businesses need to know! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]
What is PAU? (Pacific Advantage Unlimited)
Fred Parr, Co-founder & Nick Leong, Manager of Pacific Advantage Unlimited (PAU) share what is PAU, what is PEO, what is ASO and how these things can help my business. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. […]
Military Employment in Hawaii with Craig Baldner and Chase Cappo
Chase Cappo and Craig Baldner, co-founders of Military Aloha State Transition & Economic Retention Council (MASTER Council) join Reg to discuss the very low military retention in Hawaii and what we can do to keep more skilled labor here. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Commerce and the Community with Unyong Nakata
Unyong Nakata is Senior Director of Development at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa and Chair Elect of the Hawaii Chamber Young Professionals Program. Join Unyong and Reg for a discussion the Young Professionals Program and events and why this is so valuable for the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce and the […]
Activities and Resources at DBEDT
Jamie Lum, Economic Development Specialist at DBEDT and Mark J. Ritchie, Chief, Business Support Branch at DBEDT join Reg to discuss the activities and resources of the Hawaii Department of Business and Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
The Cannabis Economy and Tax Reform – A Quarterly Commentary with Steve Pingree
In this quarterly commentary, Attorney Steve Pingree joins Reg Baker to discuss medical marijuana and the impact of the recent 2016 US Election. Today’s discussion also revolves around tax reform and IRS collection efforts under the looming Trump Administration. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Banking in Hawaii with CPB – Central Pacific Bank’s Big Comeback
Susan Utsugi, Senior Vice President and Director of Business Banking at Central Pacific Bank, joins Reg to discuss how CPB has transformed itself and what banking in Hawaii looks like for next year. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]