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The Pacific Edge Weddings And Events Resource
Here’s a look at some of the island companies and professionals who proudly offer you their top-notch services when it comes to the wedding or event of your dreams. From coordination to flowers, cake, decor, and more, this resource will be your guide when deciding on every important detail.
Digital Word-of-Mouth
Creating and Maintaining Your Online Rep
By :: Toby Tamaye
Social media is the talk of town, and for those who’ve taken the leap, congratulations: You are on your way to growing your business. Before you know it, you might become the talk of the town. But with that comes an online reputation to monitor and uphold. Here are some tips to help spread and protect your digital word-of-mouth:
Click here to read the complete article A Home Away From Home
Chi Kanu of Elements Spa and Salon Designs
By :: Lauren Conching | Photos by :: Dave Miyamoto
For Chi Kanu, evoking the warm, welcoming feeling of home has always been her vision for Elements Spa and Salon. As an extremely family-oriented person, Kanu hopes to make each guest feel as though they belong. “I want to take care of our guests,” she says. “At Elements Spa, our mission is to provide the ultimate spa experience, affording our clients an escape from daily stress, with a focus on overall health and wellness. When you come to Elements once or twice, you are a special guest; when you come frequently, you become part of our family. My vision for Elements is to create a truly upscale destination where everyone, especially our local community, can go to unwind. I want them to get to know us and feel like they are a part of us.”
Click here to read the complete article Small Local Company Builds Big
Introducing 3Builders Inc.
By :: Lauren Conching | Photo by :: Dave Rezendes
Growing up, Nick Denzer, owner of 3builders Inc., enjoyed working with wood, metal and stone, and began doing carpentry in high school. In 1985 he built his first home, and after working with different contracting companies, he decided it was time to open his own business. “I teamed up with two other contractors, and we all had our own area of expertise,” says Denzer. “We were all builders with different yet complimentary backgrounds, and we felt that if we put our heads together, we would have triple the force.” And so in 1998, three guys started 3builders.
Click here to read the complete article Event Expert Edge
These Wedding and Event Professionals Offer Expert Advice In Response To Some of The Industry’s Most Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to problems that can plague anyone event host. These experts talk about the benefits of professional event planners, how to choose quality service, solving that catering conundrum, and the how-to on squeezing into the dress. Click here to read the complete articleBusiness That Keeps On Blooming
Terrie Easley and Jill Easley Allen of Terrie Easley Designs
By :: Rebecca Cummings | Photo by :: Dave Miyamoto
A natural artist, Terrie Easley designed the floral arrangements at her own wedding years before she had any inkling she’d build a career doing just that. Even though she had no prior experience working with flowers, Terrie created unique, bold flower and color combinations; over the years her drive, attention to detail, and commitment to her brides helped her establish one of Hawai‘i’s premier wedding and event floral design companies.
Click here to read the complete article Extreme “Fun”-Raising
Local Nonprofits Trade Delight For Donations
By:: Lauren Kawana | Photos courtesy of :: Special Olympics Hawaii and Hawaii Theatre
Which omnipotent forces can make money dance its way out of our wallets?
Necessity? Obviously. Indulgence? Occasionally. But often it’s compassion that drives our spending. There’s no shortage of worthy causes here in the Islands, and for local nonprofits that depend on it, fundraising is a fact of life.
Asking for money is always difficult, but in tough economic times it’s even harder. Though its cause might be deserving, a nonprofit must find innovative ways to turn its call-to-action into a windfall. How have some local nonprofits succeeded in the past few years? They’ve launched creative new events that offer donors more than a feel-good opportunity: They offer experiences that put extreme “fun” into fundraising!
Click here to read the complete article Networking Without “Networking”!
Creating Opportunities to Gather
By :: Dave Livingston
How many times have you heard your friends say they bought a product or service from someone else because they didn’t know you offered it? Don’t miss opportunities like that: Find a way to create your own opportunities and introduce (or reintroduce) yourself to people in new ways.
Click here to read the complete article Sweet Success
Catching Up With Young Professionals Rick and Sasha Reichart of cakelava
Photo By:: Dave Miyamoto
It’s been a whirlwind few years for cakelava since our 2007 Young Professional feature in Pacific Edge Magazine. 2007 was a pivotal year when we started gaining national attention for our custom cake designs. Shortly after our Young Professional feature ran, Rick’s all-bamboo wedding cake was named “Best Cake in Hawai‘i” by People magazine. That same year Food Network contacted us to compete on their show, “Challenge.” We unfortunately couldn’t get away at the time, but we created a continuing relationship with Food Network.
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