Fukushima Store: Repurposing a Historical Building
By Ma‘ata Tukuafu When you walk into Union Pasifika Tattoo shop in Waimea, you are greeted with a multitude of things to look at: a dragon and tiger intertwining in a mural on the walls and ceiling, colorful artwork, vintage…
Managing with Aloha—Strengths Management with Aloha: Our Talent, Skills and Knowledge
Series 3 on Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawai‘i’s Universal Values to the Art of Business. Eighth in Series Three on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say As Alaka‘i Managers, mentors, coaches and trainers in the workplace, this is the four-part…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Belinda Pate Medical Aesthetics
Belida Pate, NP-C, is a nurse practitioner who specializes in cosmetic injectables (such as Botox and Juvederm) to bring back beauty and youth. Her pride is providing absolutely natural results. She emphasizes, “Anyone can do a lot with a lot…
Island Treasures: Kipimana Hawaiian Granola Company LLC
Barbara Andersen purchased, renovated, and operated Shipman House Bed and Breakfast on Reed’s Island in Hilo for 20 years. In 1997, she had the inspiration to start serving homemade granola to her guests for breakfast because, as she explains, “I…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hilo Grow Shop
Looking for a new, locally-owned source for gardening supplies? Hilo Grow Shop welcomes everyone, from the beginner gardener to the commercial farmer. This is a place where the gardening community can come together to discuss ideas, diagnose, create, consult, and…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Big Island Top Dogs
Hawai‘i is a multicultural paradise and Big Island Top Dogs puts a multicultural, local-style spin on their hot dogs, sausages, burgers, fries, and plate lunches! BITD specializes in homemade sauces and toppings which makes eating there a one-of-a-kind experience. Owners…
Managing with Aloha: The ‘Ohana in Business Model—Our Economy Done Better
Series 3 on Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawaii’s Universal Values to the Art of Business. Seventh in Series Three on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say When I left the hotel industry to work for the Hualalai Resort back in…
Managing with Aloha: A Language of Intention: Our “Language of We”
Series 3 on Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawai‘i’s Universal Values to the Art of Business. Sixth in Series Three on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say Language of Intention is Key Concept 5 in a Managing with Aloha practice, wherein…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kawika’s Painting
As a young man, David Dunham, founder and president of Kawika’s Painting, thought “There’s nothing more important than an education;” however, he faced a major obstacle in the pursuit of his dream—lack of funding. To overcome this problem, David painted houses while getting…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: IMI Clinics
Dr. Joanna Smith has many well-deserved credentials following her name. She owns IMI Clinics, also known as Integrated Medicine Institute. IMI is Hawai‘i Island’s medical center for wellness, esthetics, and preventive health. Opened in 2018, IMI is the first practice…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC
It is very important that those using water from a rain catchment or well system understand all the potential dangers and benefits. Uncle Tilo’s Clean Water LLC is the shared vision of Todd Lolla and Kathy Archer, both residents of…
Managing with Aloha: The Role of the Manager, Redesigned and Reconstructed
Series 3 on Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawai‘i’s Universal Values to the Art of Business. Fifth in Series Three on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say People ask me, “What’s a good jumpstart to help me deep dive into a…
Island Treasures: Gary Leveque and Karen Spachner
Gary Leveque first visited Hawai‘i Island in 1985 while on tour with Showcase Hawai‘i. He had been living on O‘ahu since 1982, while attending Brigham Young Universityʻs Hawai‘i campus. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in fine arts and also his…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital
North Hawai‘i Community Hospital opened in 1996 as an acute care facility that incorporated blended medicine in a unique setting. The hospital is a 35-bed rural acute care hospital located in Waimea (Kamuela). A clinical affiliation with The Queen’s Medical…
Island Treasures: Tai Lake Fine Woodworking
Tai Lake and his family design and build fine furniture from Hawai‘i Island-grown woods. Their wood comes from trees slated for removal or storm fallen. 2020 marks 40 years since Tai moved to Hawai‘i Island. The workshop on his property…
Managing with Aloha: Align—Put Your Values to Work
Series 3 on Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawai‘i’s Universal Values to the Art of Business. Fourth in Series Three on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say To align is to work with integrity by working true to your values, for…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kokoiki Brands LLC at Hawi.Center
Kokoiki Brands LLC. is now the umbrella for Hawaii Cigar & Ukulele, Mother’s Cigar & Hemp Lounge, Hawi Nice Day Hemp Co., and CBD.CENTER, all located in the historic Kohala Trade Center in the center of Hawi, next to one…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Shops at Mauna Lani
Shops at Mauna Lani is a boutique shopping center that features everything from local to international items. As they say in their ads, “Enjoy the Experience,” and the experiences they offer are delightful! Where else on the island can your…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Jeanna Rimmer
Jeanna Rimmer moved to Puna with her husband, David, and son, Schaefer, in June 2014, after visiting the previous two years. The Rimmer family felt at home in the Puna area right from the beginning. After moving here just a…
Managing with Aloha: Ho‘ohana Isn’t Job. It’s Joy. Live a Good Life with Great Work.
Series 3 on Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawaii’s Universal Values to the Art of Business. Third in Series Three on Managing with Aloha. By Rosa Say As its intrinsic nature and defining characteristic, Managing with Aloha is our philosophy for…
Island Treasures: Hawaii’s Gift Baskets
Hawaii’s Gift Baskets offers local arts, crafts, and food items made by people who live on Hawai‘i Island, contained in fun, reusable packaging. The inspiration for Hawaii’s Gift Baskets (HGB) came in 2008 when owner Tamarra Sullivan was working at…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Paradise Found Realty
Lorraine Kohn has been providing real estate services in West Hawai‘i for over 28 years now! When asked why she chose a real estate career all those years ago, she says, “I wanted to get into real estate because I…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Kohala Grown Market & Deli
Kohala Grown Market is a rare find. Located in Hawi, on the northwestern tip of Hawai‘i Island, the market offers a unique selection of island-grown fruits and vegetables, along with locally sourced groceries and natural body care products. Kohala Grownʻs…
Island Treasures: R.K. Woods
Ray and Gloria Kobayashiʻs 47-year marriage has always been a partnership in business and in life. Originally both Realtors®, they met at a real estate convention in Honolulu. When Ray discovered that he had more fun building homes than selling…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Paradise Plants
Paradise Plants is a unique home and garden center offering everything needed to create a beautiful and joyful home environment. In 1978, Lesley Hill decided to open a small plant nursery attached to Davie’s Building Supply in Keaukaha. Over the…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Kings’ Shops
Kings’ Shops opened in December 1991 as part of development associated with the Waikoloa Resort on the Kohala Coast. It was the first retail center, following the opening of hotels and golf courses. Roy’s was one of the first restaurants,…
Managing with Aloha: The Aloha Spirit in Business
By Rosa Say Infusing the Aloha Spirit into the world of business starts at the beginning. The earliest germination of what would become Managing with Aloha as a workplace philosophy, began with my personal quest to infuse the Aloha Spirit…
Managing with Aloha: Ho‘omau Kākou
By Rosa Say This column for Ke Ola Magazine’s Business Feature section began with the January/February Hawai‘i Island issue of 2013. We have cycled twice through the 19 Values of Aloha presented in Managing with Aloha, Bringing Hawaii’s Universal Values…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Team Sold
Derinda Thatcher was raised in the Canadian Rockies and loves the mountains. She’s a country girl at heart, and though she loves each island for its unique features, Hawai‘i Island felt like the best fit for her, with its three…
Island Treasures: Puna Kamali’i Flowers, Inc.
Vicki Nelson, co-founder of Puna Kamali‘i Flowers, Inc., started her business with her husband in 1998 after searching for employment for her son with developmental disabilities. After realizing there were limited jobs available for him, Vicki said she saw a…
