Virtual Interview: Katherine Don, Executive Director, Honolulu Biennial Foundation How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? This crisis has brought our board together to reflect on our mission to empower the arts in Hawai‘i; to articulate…
Virtual Interview: Katie Chang, Executive Director, Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Our first priority was to continue leadership development for the 600 students in our leadership programs in high schools…
How are you coping amid COVID-19 crisis? As a company, we have not experienced a decrease in business as most businesses still require accounting, payroll and tax services. We have business clients in various industries and the diversity has allowed…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? We went back to our roots as reporters and storytellers and shifted the focus of our content to both informational and inspirational. We launched the CoronavirusHawaii.com website that provides daily updates…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? Over HPM Building Supply’s nearly 100 years in business, the COVID-19 pandemic is unique in the way that it has disrupted every aspect of our lives and every sector in our…
Virtual Interview: Rachelle Chang, Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Mental health is an essential service and is more important than ever. We continue to offer mental health counseling…
Virtual Interview: Quinn Vittum, Executive Director, Re-use Hawai‘i What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? In response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i, and to keep our staff and the community protected, we temporarily closed…
How are you coping amid COVID-19 crisis? HiHealthCare is coping with COVID-19 through increased communication among the agency, staff, doctors, case managers and our clients and their families. We are quick to respond to health and safety standards, mandates and…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? As a media company, we consider all of the things we cannot do any longer and develop ways in which we can replace those with new methods. For example, using remote…
Virtual Interview: Deborah Zysman, Executive Director, Hawai‘i Children’s Action Network How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Our mission is to build a unified voice for Hawaiʻi’s children. We’re building a movement to ensure all keiki…
Virtual interview: Todd Cullison, Executive Director, Hawai‘i Nature Center How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Hawaii Nature Center is continuing its mission to foster awareness, appreciation, understanding and stewardship of Hawai‘i’s environment through interactive and…
What has been The Wine Shop Kauai’s latest pivot or innovation? In light of the social distancing guidelines, we now offer curbside pickup and home delivery to Kōloa, Po‘ipū and ‘Ōmao. For our wine club members, we offer a virtual…
Virtual Interview: Anna Neubauer, President and CEO, Hawaiian Humane Society How has your organization been able to continue its core mission(s)? Our core mission has always been to improve the welfare of animals and to help maintain and nurture the…
How are you coping amid the COVID-19 crisis? Our primary focus during this time is continuing to provide critical financial services to our members, while protecting the health and safety of both our members and employees. We’ve done this a…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? Our first priority has been to support our clients through the maze of changes related to HR and to help them obtain PPP funding offered through the SBA. This COVID-19 time…
What has been your Punalu‘u Bake Shop’s latest pivot or innovation? Our Company’s latest innovation has been pretty much the same as most companies that are still operating today: educate and implement policies and procedures to help prevent the spread…
How are you coping amid the COVID-19 crisis? We are trying to stay strong. The restaurant industry has been pretty hard hit. We have over 200 locations in 15 states, all of which have had to close their dining rooms.…
How has HANO been able to continue its core mission(s)? Our mission is to unite and strengthen the nonprofit sector as a collective force to improve the quality of life in Hawai‘i. In the context of COVID-19, we continue to…
What has been your nonprofit’s latest pivot or innovation? At IHS, our purpose has always been to get people off the streets and expedited to housing. Yet in this crisis, we need those who are unsheltered to stay put. Instead…
Experienced and diverse boards of directors should be playing crucial roles now for local companies of every size – from the biggest Top 250 corporations to the smallest family-owned firms. Every board’s normal oversight functions are complicated by how the pandemic…
Lanning is the SBA’s State of Hawai‘i Small Business Person of the Year for 2020 What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? Our latest pivots have been a second…
What has been your company’s latest pivot or innovation? At Shifted Energy, we primarily do three things: enable utilities to stabilize the grid, accelerate renewable energy integration and engage customers in innovative programs. We do that by making a smarter…
What has been Weddings of Hawaii’s latest pivot or innovation? The Hawai‘i wedding industry is at a complete standstill. As a result, our team is taking this time to revamp our social media, website, marketing campaigns and all other forms…
How are you coping with the COVID-19 crisis? Being a company full of safety and health professionals, we were fortunate to recognize the potential impact of this crisis early and began to talk to our team and clients in late…