Kaneohe Business Group

Share your business or service with thousands at Windward Ho‘olaule‘a!

KBGadmin — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:56:31 +0000

16th annual Windward Ho‘olaule‘a
Saturday, October 1, 2016 on the Great Lawn at Windward Community College
45-720 Kea‘ahala Rd., Kane‘ohe

One of the most popular events on the Windward side is the Windward Ho‘olaule‘a at Windward Community College. Thousands attend the day-long event to enjoy top name island entertainment, ‘ono food, and purchase crafts, products and services.

This is a family event with keiki rides and educational activities for the kids! Reach customers who are interested in learning about your product or service during a fun, family day with a lot of activities, free entertainment, and much more.

Support your Windward side businesses and enjoy great food, fantastic local entertainment and community!

Check us out at windwardhoolaulea.com

Major Josh Fraser

KBGadmin — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:53:59 +0000

Mahalo to Major Josh Fraser for sharing insight and educating the KBG members about Marine Corps Base Hawaii recently.

August Guest Speaker: Major Josh Fraser

Major Josh Fraser is from Sacramento, CA. He joined the Marines in 1992 and became a force reconnaissance Marine with 4th Force Recon Company. In 2000 he graduated from the University of California, Riverside and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. After attending officer training he became a CH-46 helicopter pilot and was stationed in Okinawa and North Carolina. After serving two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he became an MV-22 Osprey pilot in 2009 and returned to Afghanistan in 2010. In 2011, Maj Fraser was assigned to MCAS Miramar, San Diego and helped stand up a new MV-22 squadron. In 2012 he took the squadron to Okinawa; introducing the first Ospreys to Japan. From Okinawa he participated in multinational operations throughout the Pacific, including Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Australia. In 2016, Major Fraser was assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24) at MCAS Kaneohe Bay; where he is responsible for the relocation of Hawaii’s first two MV-22 Osprey squadrons. He is married with two children, and lives in Kailua.

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KBGadmin — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:15:21 +0000

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Get Involved in the local community!

The Kaneohe Business Group and its members are proud of their many accomplishments.

Here are just a few of which the group initiated or were involved in:

Opening of the present Kaneohe Post Office as a regional post office
First Satellite City Hall was opened in Kaneohe
Construction of the new Senior Center
Development of the Kaneohe District Park to include a pool, basketball court, tennis courts, and dance room
Widening of Kamehameha Hwy. and the removal of “suicide alley”
Opening of Kahekili Hwy. and its eventual widening
Construction of H-3 Freeway
Opening of Windward Mall as the regional shopping center
Health and dental benefits for its members at a group rate

June Member Meeting 2016

KBGadmin — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:31:27 +0000

June 22nd Member Meeting 2016

Guest Speaker: Senator Jill N. Tokuda

Senator Jill N. Tokuda has served in the Hawaii State Senate since 2006. Her district encompasses Kaneohe, Kaneohe MCBH, Kailua, Heeia and Ahuimanu. She is currently Chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and also serves on the Government Operations and Tourism and International Affairs Committees. Senator Tokuda previously chaired the Education, Higher Education, Agriculture/Hawaiian Affairs Committees, and also served as Majority Whip. She is a graduate of the George Washington University, where she received her BA in International Relations and minored in Japanese studies.

Please RSVP by 12:00 noon, Tuesday, June 21st to cnakamur@good-sam.com for the upcoming Kaneohe Business Group luncheon on Wednesday, June 22nd (no cost for members, guests are **$15.00). The lunch entrée will be Beef Stew so if you prefer a vegetarian entrée please indicate that when sending in your RSVP.

** Checks are preferred. If you are paying with cash, please bring the exact amount as we do not have a cash box. ~ Thank you!

Cherie Andrade to speak at KBG April Meeting

KBGadmin — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 20:14:34 +0000

What began as a National Geographic expedition to find the longest living cultures has evolved into a recipe for living longer that is gaining in popularity around the country. The Blue Zones Project is a proven systematic approach to well-being in which citizens, schools, employers, restaurants, grocery stores and community leaders collaborate on policies and programs that move the community towards better health and well-being.

Cherie Andrade is the Community Program Manager for the Blue Zones Project Koolaupoko, brought to Hawaii by HMSA. Learn about the secrets to longevity in a presentation about The Blue Zones Project and the goal to establish Windward Oahu as a Blue Zones Project Community.

Paul Brewbaker to speak at March KBG Meeting

KBGadmin — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:08:18 +0000

Local economics expert Paul Brewbaker will be the featured speaker at the next Kaneohe Business Group general membership meeting on
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pohai Nani Retirement Community Auditorium
RSVP to Carolyn Nakamura at cnakamur@good-sam.com or 479-8905 by Monday, March 21.
$15 fee for lunch (free to members).

Please welcome longtime friend of Kaneohe Business Group, Paul Brewbaker. Paul will discuss the economic outlook for Hawaii in 2016 and beyond.

Paul H. Brewbaker is the principal of TZ Economics, a Hawaii consultancy. His background is in research on the Hawaii economy and financial risk analytics from a 25-year affiliation with Bank of Hawaii. Brewbaker is a graduate of Stanford University and received his PhD in economics from the University of Hawaii. He also did graduate work at the University of Wisconsin, where he taught at Madison and Milwaukee, and is a lecturer in the University of Hawaii system. He is a member of the American Economic Association, the American Finance Association, and the National Association for Business Economics, and is a director of the Hawaii Economic Association. Brewbaker currently chairs the Hawaii Council on Revenues.

Hilarie Strong to Speak at February KBG Membership Meeting

KBGadmin — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 23:44:34 +0000

Join us for the first membership meeting of 2016!

Kaneohe Business Group Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Pohai Nani Retirement Community 2nd Floor meeting room Open to the public (cost $15 includes a delicious lunch) Members free

RSVP by Monday, Feb. 22nd to Carolyn Nakamura at cnakamur@good-sam.com or 479-8905.

FEATURED SPEAKER:

Hilarie Strong

Owner of Dakota Internet Designs and Authorized Local Expert/Trainer for Constant Contact

Speaker Topic:

Social Media and What to expect in 2016!

Find out which networks are right for you and how to use them. You’ve thought about what social networks to use for your business or nonprofit, and you’re ready to take the next step. Where do you go from there? This presentation will give you a closer look at the popular social media networks – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram. Social Media Trends for 2016 will also be discussed!

Connect with her at:

https://www.facebook.com/dakotainternetdesigns/?ref=hl

KBG has a New Facebook Page!

KBGadmin — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 03:11:05 +0000

Kaneohe Business Group has a NEW Facebook Page!

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Happy New Year! Rick Barboza to speak at January 27 membership meeting

KBGadmin — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 05:18:54 +0000

Join us for the first membership meeting of 2016!

Kaneohe Business Group Membership Meeting
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pohai Nani Retirement Community
2nd Floor meeting room
Open to the public (cost $15 includes a delicious lunch)
Members free

RSVP by Monday, January 25 to Carolyn Nakamura at cnakamur@good-sam.com or 479-8905.

FEATURED SPEAKER:

Rick Barboza

Rick will discuss the transformational benefits – cultural, environmental and economic – of landscape restoration in Kāne‘ohe.

Rick Kaponowaiwaiola Barboza is general partner with Hui Kū Maoli Ola, a thriving nursery and landscaping company that focuses primarily on the propagation and installation of native Hawaiian plants. Hui Kū Maoli Ola implements contract work with various state and federal agencies to perform habitat restorations within Hawaii’s numerous types of ecosystems. The nursery also provides native plants to private and commercial landscapers, hotels and resorts, and retail outlets, such as the Home Depot.

Rick graduated from the Kamehameha School in 1993 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology from the University of Hawai‘i with a primary focus on Hawaii’s natural history and the conservation of native biota. He co-founded Hui Kū Maoli Ola in 1999 and served on the Board of Directors for the Honolulu Botanical Gardens in 2002. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Conservation Council for Hawai‘i and the Landscape Industry Council of Hawai‘i, and is on the Executive Council of Ka Mauli Hou (formerly Hawai‘i Restoration and Conservation Initiative) and the Sierra Club Hawai‘i Chapter. Rick is also one of the founding directors of Papahana Kuaola, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to create quality education programs focused on Hawai‘i’s cultural and natural history integrated with Hawaiian knowledge. He was the primary contributor to “In The Garden,” a weekly column in the former Honolulu Star-Bulletin that ran on Fridays from June 2002 to 2009.

Photo by David Croxford

Annual Sushi Social on November 13 to take place of monthly meeting

KBGadmin — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:31:50 +0000

ushi lovers—It’s SUSHI SOCIAL TIME, the most well-attended, fun social event of the year! In lieu of the November membership meeting, members and guests are invited to the ever-popular annual Sushi Social at Jo Brooks’ home in Alii Shores, Kaneohe. Enjoy masterfully crafted fresh sushi by Masa’s Sushi while you network and catch up with fellow members and friends.
Annual KBG Sushi Social
Friday, November 13, 2015
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Jo Brooks’ home in Ali‘i Shores
46-244 Kapea Place, Kaneohe

Members are free; guests $20

BTW, it’s BYOB! KBG will provide water and soft drinks.
RSVP by November 5 to Jo Brooks at 226-3130 or jobrooks@cbpacific.com.

Send your “guest” check to Kaneohe Business Group
P.O. Box 927
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Once you’ve tasted Masa’s sushi, you’ll want more. Next time you’re in Chinatown, visit Masa’s Sushi at 1120 Maunakea St., Unit 111, or call 536-8306.