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Palolo Chinese Home Honors Daniel Lau With “Caring for Generations” Award

Palolo Chinese Home Honors Daniel Lau With “Caring for Generations” Award

Palolo Chinese Home honored Daniel Bow Tan Lau with the “Caring for Generations” award at a dinner on Oct. 5 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. Lau, one of the founders of Finance Factors, was recognized for his dedication to improving the community and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. Funds raised by the dinner will help to support Palolo Chinese Home’s upcoming capital project.

“Daniel Lau’s heart for giving and dedication to the community is a true inspiration to us all,” said Steve Teruya, president of Finance Factors. “Leading by example, he has helped build a foundation of social responsibility within Finance Factors, and we are so proud to see him making a difference in the many communities he touches.”

Pacific Beach Hotel’s Aloha Center Café Offers Smooth Hawaiian Music Every Night in November

 

No Cover Charge At the Outdoor Cafe

Enjoy great entertainment nightly outdoors at the Pacific Beach Hotel Aloha Center Café stage with a line-up of wonderful Hawaii performers. The café provides the perfect atmosphere across the street from Waikiki Beach.

In addition to great music, hungry diners will enjoy delicious food and beverages, including a wide variety of draft beer and tropical drinks. Guests can also enjoy the café’s Sunset Barbeque on the “Beach” with sizzling specials from their kiawe charcoal grill. The Sunset Barbeque on the “Beach” is served daily beginning at 5 p.m. There is no cover charge for the café and validated parking is available.

In November, the music begins each evening at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. Here is the schedule of the entertainers.

Special Performances:

Kaiser Permanente Announces Expanded Role for Chief Operating Officer, Care Delivery

Kaiser Permanente Announces Expanded Role for Chief Operating Officer, Care Delivery

New Position Will Accelerate Kaiser Permanente’s Continued Advancement in Quality and Patient Safety
 
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii announced that Bill Haug has expanded his role as chief operating officer, care delivery, Hawaii region to include the role of vice president, quality, safety and service. Haug’s expanded responsibilities for the state’s largest integrated health care organization serve to accelerate and continue Kaiser Permanente’s leadership role in quality, safety and service.

“Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has achieved excellent results in quality of care and service, and continues to be the highest performing health care organization in Hawaii,” said Kaiser Permanente Hawaii President Janet Liang. “We are proud of these results and under Bill’s leadership, our members will continue to receive the high-quality care they have come to expect from Kaiser Permanente.”

Give and Get Back at Ward Centers’ Festival of Giving from Nov. 2-4

Give and Get Back at Ward Centers’ Festival of Giving from Nov. 2-4

More than 90 participating Ward Centers stores and restaurants will offer special deals and discounts to benefit local nonprofits

PUBLIC VOTING NOW ON – HELP ONE HAWAII CHARITY RECEIVE $10,000 PRIZE!

PUBLIC VOTING NOW ON – HELP ONE HAWAII CHARITY RECEIVE $10,000 PRIZE!

The public is encouraged to vote for their favorite local non-profit finalists now through October 15 on Bella Pietra’s Facebook page as part of the stone supplier’s Natural Stone for Non-Profits, a special project aimed at helping local community groups. Two of the semi-finalists will receive a design package worth $1,000 each and the grand-prize winner will receive a design and installation package worth $10,000 from Bella Pietra and Build Beautiful. Anyone can vote between now and October 15 at https://www.facebook.com/bellapietra.

“Every day we help so many people create a beautiful space with natural stone, and we’re looking to give back to the community so they, too, can refresh or develop their working space to better serve their membership,” said Layla Dedrick, Bella Pietra owner.

The three finalists are:

Hospice Maui, Inc.

FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAWAII ACQUIRES ALLIANCE CAPTIVE INSURANCE SERVICES ASSETS

FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAWAII ACQUIRES ALLIANCE CAPTIVE INSURANCE SERVICES ASSETS

First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) announced today it has acquired Alliance Captive Insurance Services’ client portfolio, a move that will more than double the number of captive insurance companies managed by FICOH subsidiary First Risk Management Services (FiRMS).  

“This acquisition is an opportunity for First Insurance to bring its service and expertise to a broader range of clients while supporting the growth of the Hawaii captive insurance domicile,” said Steve Tabussi, First Insurance vice president.

Wanda Jong, who established Alliance Captive Insurance Services in 2005, will continue on as a consultant to FiRMS, Tabussi said.

“Lipstick” Shrimp Tacos and Black Ink and Cognac Keahole Lobster Tuxedo Ravioli Arrabbiata

“Lipstick” Shrimp Tacos and Black Ink and Cognac Keahole Lobster Tuxedo Ravioli Arrabbiata

Annual Chopsticks & Wine Benefit for the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce to be held Thursday, October 18 at the Hawaii Convention Center

Foodies and wine lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of fabulous food, wine and music to benefit the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce at its 11th annual event called Chopsticks & Wine featuring “Wine…And All That Jazz.” On Thursday, October 18, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Held at the Hawaii Convention Center, is one of Hawaii’s signature foodie events will feature the culinary delights of over a dozen of Hawaii’s most respected chefs and the wines to go with it.

Participating restaurants include Alan Wong’s Honolulu, Beachhouse at the Moana, d.k.