Entrepreneurs

Lifelong Model Shares Her Secrets

Alana Folen — 2012-01-25T10:00:05+00:00

You could say 24-yearold Rain Rusden was born with the X-factor. Having begun modeling at the age of 2, it’s only fitting that she is now the owner and instructor of RAIN Modeling & Charm School, a business she started almost two years ago.

Catering To Those Who Love Hawaii

Alana Folen — 2012-01-18T10:00:27+00:00

BJ Sabate, vice president of the Maui Bay Shirt Co. Butigroove, a locally owned and produced musically and culturally driven clothing brand, believes that we are all born to the same beat and live by the rhythm of life. He kicked off his business in 2000, opened a storefront on Piikoi Street, plus an online store, and hasn’t looked back.

A One-of-a-kind Kiosk At Ala Moana

Alana Folen — 2012-01-11T10:00:37+00:00

A passion for fashion is what led entrepreneur Ivonne Machado into the retail industry many years ago. Now her business, Lotus Creations, has catapulted even further, as she recently expanded it with a kiosk, located on the second floor of Ala Moana Center near Nordstrom.

Providing High-tech Techniques

Alana Folen — 2012-01-04T10:00:06+00:00

Matt Muccio, president and owner of Techniques Hawaii, wasted no time making his entrepreneurial dreams come true.

A Creative Company By Design

Alana Folen — 2011-12-28T10:00:38+00:00

Your home is your sanctuary, and interior designer Aloma Wang, owner of Aloma Wang Designs, can help make your dream home into reality. Wang jump-started her business 20 years ago in Kaanapali, Maui, when a friend asked her to assist with the interior design of a resort, and she hasn’t looked back.

A Fleet Of Unique Wooden Models

Alana Folen — 2011-12-21T10:00:29+00:00

With the countdown to Christmas just days away, some of you may be searching for a last-minute gift for that special someone. If you’re on the search for something unique, look no farther than Cuong Tran’s handmade wooden creations.

An Exquisite Way To Plan Your Day

Alana Folen — 2011-12-14T10:00:05+00:00

When the countdown is on to your wedding day, Jana Heetland, owner of Exquisite Hawaiian Weddings and Exquisite Design Hawaii, can save you from becoming that dreadful “bridezilla” or even “groomzilla.”

A Southeast Asia Christmas House

Alana Folen — 2011-12-07T10:00:21+00:00

Pacific Gateway Center, located in the heart of Chinatown, opened its doors nearly 37 years ago with a mission to provide services to immigrants and refugees primarily from Southeast Asia.

Putting Power In Peoples’ Hands

Alana Folen — 2011-11-30T10:00:26+00:00

Aloha Power Equipment puts “power at your fingertips,” says Michael Ward, owner and sales manager of Aloha Power Equipment.

A Personal Wedding Reality Show

Alana Folen — 2011-11-23T10:00:31+00:00

Making memories that last a lifetime is what IMF Visions is all about. President and owner Ian Fernandez founded his business in 2004 with the desire to pursue creative ventures. In fact, it wasn’t long before Fernandez and a friend produced their own realitydating show, The Lei, which aired locally on ABC.