OFF-MENU CATERING SERVICES

BY :: CHARLOTTE WOOLARD | PHOTOS COURTESY OF :: OFF-MENU CATERING

Chefs Douglas Lum and Bill Bruhl have little interest in training a wait staff, picking out flatware or creating a following on Twitter. The seasoned chefs, who launched Green Cuisine Catering in April, want to focus on the kitchen, where they create eco-friendly dishes that showcase locally sourced produce and sustainable ingredients. Click here to read the complete article

By :: Toby Tamaye

Most of us promote events at one time or another, whether it’s an event for your business, an association or nonprofit, your children’s school or just for a friend who asked you to help “spread the word.” Here are five steps on how to do it online…for free. Click here to read the complete article

DAVID CHANG, CEO of Chang Holding Company

By :: Kim Baxter | Photo :: Dave Miyamoto

David Chang’s résumé reads like a Mad Libs of experience. Nine years ago he was a fresh-faced graduate of West Point. Since then, he’s earned a master’s in political science from the University of Hawai‘i, deployed with Schofield Barrack’s 25th Infantry Division to Iraq and obtained a master’s in theological studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. Click here to read the complete article

PLANNING AN EVENT THAT GETS RESULTS

BY :: FRANK ROBINSON

It’s no secret that conspicuous spending is “so last season.” Gone are the days of corporations hosting events just for the sake of having them. Budgets are tight and businesses want results for every marketing endeavor (as it should be). This has never been truer for events. Yet everyone still wants the lavish floral displays and the champagne fountain. That is when the voices of reason and restraint need to be heard. Click here to read the complete article

ON THE SCENE

Numerous events take place around town, providing great opportunities to celebrate, educate and network. Were you spotted at one of them? Check out the Pacific Edge Magazine Fifth Anniversary Fete, The Business of Networking at Pacific Home, Shidler’s “Business Night”, Green Drinks Honolulu and more! Click here to read the complete article

UPDATES, NEW TRENDS AND BUSINESS ADVICE

Check out these Pacific Edge tidbits on success secrets by Hello Kitty designer Yuko Yamaguchi and Twitter engineer Britt Selvitelle on entrepreneurship; the story behind Edine Swain’s Face It Advanced Permanent Makeup Center; an update from past Young Professional Ryan Brown, upcoming local nonprofit events and worthwhile reads about the importance of change. Click here to read the complete article

Chi Kanu, Owner of Elements Spa & Salon

BY :: Rebecca Cummings | PHOTO :: Dave Miyamoto

Prior to purchasing Elements Spa & Salon in 2008, Chi Kanu’s only experience in the spa business was as a customer. But after three years at the helm of her own Honolulu salon, she’s proven that experience isn’t the sole requirement for success. Click here to read the complete article

AQUA ADVENTURES

BY :: KARINA LOEZA

Summer is here and that means there are even more reasons to enjoy the Islands we call home. Locals sport bikinis and boardshorts all year long, always ready to dive in to our ocean playground. Looking for some items to make your summer spectacular? Here are few great products to bag before you hit the beach! Click here to read the complete article

SAYING “I DO” BESIDES UNIQUE ISLAND VIEWS

BY :: LAUREN KAWANA

Choosing the perfect backdrop for your wedding—from all the beauty Hawai‘i has to offer—makes a hard decision even harder. But if you’re having a tough time choosing mountains over beaches, rainforest over waterfall, here are a few sites that never fail to stun brides, grooms and their guests. Click here to read the complete article

GARDEN ISLE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY

In this issue’s Spotlight on Kaua’i, check out Garden Isle wedding trends, our Kaua’i Chamber of Commerce member spotlight, past and upcoming Kaua’i events, what’s new, and not-to-miss Garden Island hot spots and products. Click here to read the complete article