Managing with Aloha: The ‘Ohana in Business
By Rosa Say Nine key concepts shape Managing with Aloha as a culture-building workplace philosophy. Key Concept 6 is the ‘Ohana in Business. As written in Managing with Aloha, the value of ‘Ohana “becomes a sacred ‘Imi ola form for…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hamakua Canvas Company
Hamakua Canvas Company is a custom sewing business that specializes in upholstery (home, boat, trucks and cars), draperies, and covers of many kinds (heavy equipment, awnings, boat dodgers, biminis and full-boat enclosures). With roots in Alaska, owner Laurie Lloyd opened…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Glass from the Past
By Brittany P. Anderson Glass from the Past has been in Honomū for 30 years and is not your typical antique store. “Digger” David Ackerman, the friendly owner, has turned his love of digging for glass bottles and other discarded…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Fair Wind Cruises
Fair Wind Cruises is the oldest family-owned snorkel business in Hawai‘i, operating since 1971. With two 55’ catamarans taking guests to destination snorkel areas, Kealakekua Bay and various South Kona locations, the cruises are an inclusive experience complete with snorkel…
Island Treasures: Glyph Art Gallery – Hōlualoa
Art Gallery is a warm and inviting space in the heart of Hōlualoa’s coffee and art country, offering a wide range of two and three-dimensional artwork from local artists and artisans. Glyph and Shelly Maudsley White’s ‘Ohana Gallery are two…
Island Treasures: Michael Arthur Jayme Gallery and Studio – Honomū
By Brittany P. Anderson Charming downtown Honomū is home to Michael Arthur Jayme Gallery and Studio, a unique gallery offering over 19 different artists’ work that ranges from pottery to abstract paintings. Artist and owner Michael Arthur Jayme can be…
Managing with Aloha: Ho’okipa is a Game Changer in Service
Ho‘okipa is the hospitality of complete giving. Welcome guests and strangers with Aloha. Seventh in Series Two on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say Did you “get your taxes won” in April? Let’s work on updating our business models and…
HPM: 96 years of Perseverance
By Mālielani Larish “Mike, wake up! There’s no school today!” Roused from sleep by his neighbor’s excited shouts, Michael Fujimoto awoke gradually. As the news percolated into his consciousness, Michael thought to himself, “Wow, that’s great!” He could spend the…
Managing with Aloha: With Kūlia i ka nu‘u, We Strive
Kūlia i ka nu‘u translates to “Strive for the summit.” It is a value of accomplishment through effort. Sixth in Series Two on Managing with Aloha By Rosa Say There are three different Hawaiian words used for the value of…
Managing with Aloha: Ho’omau – Love the One You’re With
The song lyric, “Love the one you’re with” is superb Ho‘omau-driven advice quite applicable to business. Its language of intention resonates. “Love the one you’re with” is better coaching than “practice continuous improvement.” It sounds more intriguing, and well worth…
Home Grown to Fulfill a Need: Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union
By Fern Gavelek Businesses come and businesses go, however, the Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) endures after 80 years. With a charter membership of struggling coffee farmers, the credit union has evolved over eight decades to serve people from…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Kona Boys
Two surfing friends who wanted to leave the mainland big-business world and follow their passions are now making their passion their business. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, Frank Carpenter had worked for a large corporation and several start-ups in…
Managing with Aloha: ‘Imi Ola: We are meant to be Seekers
I admit it: I jump to an either/or conclusion when I learn that a manager has worked in the same position and same company for a long time, and they are not that company’s owner or founder. I conclude they…
Managing with Aloha: Ho‘ohana as Our Work Ethic
Ho‘ohana is the value of worthwhile work. Work with purpose, and full intention. Work so it matters, and becomes fulfilling. By Rosa Say Ho‘ohana values the work ethic we most admire. I’m constantly able to observe work ethic within my…
Island Treasures: The Kona Coffee and Tea Company
Before Jan and Dan Bolton were the owners of The Kona Coffee and Tea Company, they were running Bolton, Inc. a Hawai‘i Island construction company. In 1997, they planted coffee on a plot of their 254 acre farm. When the…
Island Treasures: Volcano Art Center Gallery
Voted year after year as the best gallery in East Hawai‘i, the Volcano Art Center Gallery is a must-see stop in Volcano. Located in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park near the Kīlauea Visitor Center, the gallery features both traditional and contemporary…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Law Office of Lee Mattingly
Lee Mattingly first came to know Hawai‘i Island when she was paddling for Lanikai and participated in the Queen Lili‘uokalani race. She has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i for the past 15 years and moved…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Mana Cards
Catherine Becker, owner of Mana Cards: The Power of Hawaiian Wisdom, says it was with a deep respect for Hawai‘i’s culture that these Hawaiian-like tarot cards were born. Whether it was the surf at Honoli‘i or the sacredness of Mauna…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Mountain Gold Jewelers
Mountain Gold Jewelers is a well-known specialty retailer exemplifying the best of hand-crafted, artisan gold jewelry on Hawai‘i Island. Founded July 1977 in Lāhainā, Maui, Mountain Gold Jewelers has a long history offering fine jewelry and related services that are…
Ka Puana: Managing with Aloha, second edition
Aloha Ho‘ohana ‘Imi ola Ho‘omau Kūlia i ka nu‘u Ho‘okipa ‘Ohana Lōkahi Kākou Kuleana ‘Ike loa Ha‘aha‘a Ho‘ohanohano Alaka‘i Mālama Mahalo Nānā i ke kumu Pono Ka lā hiki ola Aloha is a value, the outpouring and receiving of the…
Managing with Aloha: Aloha—For Real
Metaphorical acronyms for Aloha. You’ve seen them. You may even have one of your own. The one above, is composed of values from Managing with Aloha. Therefore, I should be pleased, a fan, right? Usually, no. I’m not. I’d rather…
Pāpa‘aloa Rejoices in its New Old Store
By Alan D. McNarie At the back of the Pāpa‘aloa Country Store and Café, near the new monkeypod counter where customers pick up orders from the renovated kitchen, are the faded inked outlines of shoe soles, each one slightly smaller…
Island Treasures: Holualoa Gallery
Spreading blessings is just one of the many lovely aspects of Matthew and Mary Lovein’s Holualoa Gallery. The business was established January 1990 and offers a range of fine art created by the Loveins and a select group of other…
Island Treasures: Ho‘oulu Farmers Market and Artisans Fair
For the past six years the Ho‘oulu Community Farmers Market and Artisans Fair (Gallery on the Green) has been serving the Hawai‘i Island community with the freshest produce all while supporting local farmers. Located at the Sheraton Kona Resort at…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: The UPS Store of Kamuela
The UPS Store of Kamuela is locally owned and operated by Kari Waldhaus. Kari was raised in Hilo, spent many years on O‘ahu and returned back to Hawai‘i Island in 2010. Kari’s goal is that The UPS Store of Kamuela…
Talk Story with an Advertiser: Hawai‘i Island Adult Care
One of the most challenging life choices almost every person will have to face is the decision of elder care for a loved one. When our kūpuna reach a point where they may no longer be capable of taking care…
Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: Harbor Gallery
Gunner and Elli Mench have owned Harbor Gallery in Kawaihae since 2004 when they purchased it from the previous owners. Peter and Lynne Tucker acquired the gallery from the original owner Dee Chapon who opened the gallery as Kohala Kollection…
Every Store has a Story: KTA Celebrates 100 Years
By Alan D. McNarie It looks, at first, like a typical modern supermarket: row on row of gleaming shelves and glass-fronted coolers, a meat counter, a deli, a bakery. Look a little closer, and you’ll start to see the things…
Managing with Aloha: Aloha Intentions
Aloha mai kākou. Last issue I wrote, “Prepare to grow. Should there be a Phase II to your business? Decide on the tone for it, and have your vision illustrate your dawning of a brand new day, Ka lā hiki…
Island Treasures: Kailua Candy Company
The Kailua Candy Company has been in business since 1977. This hometown staple is a favorite for those with a sweet tooth, kama‘āina (locals) and malihini (visitors) to Hawai‘i alike. Their candy has been described as “delicious,” their establishment has…
