How many entrepreneurs work at your company? All? Some? None? Guess again!

We often think of an entrepreneur as someone who places passion before profit when launching a small business in order to combine personal interests and talent with the ability to earn a living. In your wildest dreams, don’t you wish every one of your employees thought, acted and performed like an entrepreneur? Open your sleepy eyes and realize that every one of your employees has an entrepreneurial mindset. How can you develop this mindset? Our June 21st luncheon panel will share their experiences and wisdom for developing this mindset.
Moderator Susan Yamada is dedicated to fostering and mentoring startups. She is the Executive Director of the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship at the UH’s Shidler College of Business.

Mary Fasteneau is a Partner of Anthology Marketing Group and President of Digital Group. Her amazing team’s creative work plays on local and national stages.

Patrick Sullivan’s work in technology entrepreneurial groups spans 34 years. He founded Oceanit in 1985 and Hoana Medical, Inc.

Frieda Takaki, President and CEO of Chart Rehabilitation of Hawaii, and her fellow employees have been company owners since 2001 through their ESOP. A real Ohana!

In spite of our limited space for homes and commercial buildings, developers continue to develop, leasing agents continue to lease and families continue to seek their dream homes. What are the economic indicators that drive this expansion? When will the baby boomers flee the suburbs for downtown condos? Will there be high rises in Hawaii Kai? Will military bases fill housing shortages with low-rise condos? How will rail transit affect existing and planned developments?

Our May luncheon will feature a panel of knowledgeable real estate professionals, including Bob Bruhl from developer D.R. Horton, Steve Sofos from Sofos Realty and Sean Tadaki from Commercial Asset Advisors.

Bob Bruhl, Vice President. D.R. Horton-Schuler Division: D.R. Horton unveiled his first neighborhood in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area over three decades ago. Today, D.R. Horton continues to demonstrate its leadership in residential development through design innovation, superior craftsmanship, and responsiveness to the needs of its customers.

Steve Sofos, President, Sofos Realty: Sofos Realty is a full service commercial real estate firm. They manage, lease, and sell shopping centers, office buildings, industrial properties, apartment buildings and retail properties. They also exclusively represent owners, investors and tenants with their commercial real estate needs throughout the State of Hawaii.

Sean Tadaki, Managing Partner, Commercial Asset Advisors: Commercial Asset Advisors is a dynamic and cutting-edge full service commercial real estate firm, with a focus on office leasing and sales, and multi-family (apartment) building sales in the state of Hawaii. Founded by three high-profile leaders in the industry, CAA provides its clients with a personalized and seamless experience from start to finish.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Lanakila Pacific
1809 Bachelot St., Honolulu, HI 96817

In 1939, Violet Kam established a center on Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 6 that not only helped people recuperate from tuberculosis, but also helped them learn, and earn money. Her compassion and persistence not only helped people recovering from debilitating illnesses, but also helped them improve their quality of life by creating a place for them to recover and a way for them to make a living.

On the strong foundation built by Violet, Lanakila has grown tremendously over the years. The organization currently serves more than 4,000 Oahu residents annually with programs and social enterprises that build independence, which in turn support our greater community.

Throughout the years, Lanakila Pacific has grown from one program into a family of distinct programs and social enterprises including Lanakila Rehabilitation Center, Lanakila Crafts, Lanakila Group Dining and more.

Meet Lanakila Pacific’s President and CEO Marian Tsuji and learn more about their many programs and services. See a demonstration one of their social enterprises: including custom production of silk screening, imprinting and embroidery.

We will also tour their Teaching and Learning Centers – a program for adults with disabilities and Lanakila Meals on Wheels – Hawaii’s largest and only island-wide meal service for seniors.