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First Insurance Charitable Foundation donates more than $49,000 to local nonprofit organizations

First Insurance Charitable Foundation donates more than $49,000 to local nonprofit organizations

HONOLULU – In the first quarter of 2013, the First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH) Charitable Foundation donated more than $49,000 to local nonprofit service organizations, including the Hawaii Community Foundation, Hawaii Charter School Network, American Red Cross, and Helping Hands Hawaii.

“Hawaii businesses share responsibility for the long-term social and economic welfare of our state,” said Allen Uyeda, FICOH’s president and CEO. “Foundation gifts are one way we can give back to the community and help strengthen Hawaii for this and future generations.”

Honolulu HomeLoans announces top producers for March

Honolulu HomeLoans announces top producers for March

Honolulu HomeLoans, Hawaii’s leading mortgage banker, today announced the following retail loan officers were recognized as the top producers for March 2013. March’s Top Producer, Crystal Acohido, had a volume of $7,535,100.

TOP PRODUCERS

Revolution Motorsports Open House – MEET AND GREET UFC FIGHTER ANTHONY “SHOWTIME” PETTIS on April 13

Revolution Motorsports Open House – MEET AND GREET UFC FIGHTER ANTHONY “SHOWTIME” PETTIS on April 13

WHAT:         Revolution Motorsports and Toyo Tires invite the public to a meet and greet with UFC Fighter Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. Pettis will be signing autographs and distributing giveaways to the first 100 fans to attend.

WHEN:         Saturday, April 13, 2 to 5 p.m.

WHERE:       Revolution Motorsports,  426 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814

***FREE AND O P E N   T O   T H E    P U B L I C***

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SolarCity Promotes Tony Laglia and Daniel Aiu to Regional Operations Positions in Hawai’i

SolarCity Promotes Tony Laglia and Daniel Aiu to Regional Operations Positions in Hawai’i

HONOLULU, (April 1, 2013) —SolarCity, Hawai‘i’s first full-service solar provider, has promoted Tony Laglia to regional director and Daniel Aiu to regional operations manager for Hawai’i. The duo will oversee SolarCity’s operations in the Hawai’i market.

Laglia previously served as senior commercial project manager in charge of military housing in Hawai’i. He first joined SolarCity in 2007 as a solar panel installer and worked his way up in the company to become a regional operations manager, and now regional director.

Laglia recently earned his Hawai’i Journeyman Electrician license and has also received the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification. In his leisure time, he also paddles for Kailua Canoe Club and is a competitive triathlete.  

Safeway and Chevron announce joint gas rewards program

Safeway and Chevron announce joint gas rewards program

Safeway Inc. (NYSE:  SWY) and Chevron (NYSE:  CVX) announced today a joint Reward Points loyalty program in Hawaii. Customers who earn Gas Rewards by shopping with their Safeway Club Card at Safeway stores will now be able to use their Rewards for up to 20 cents off per gallon when filling up at participating Chevron locations in Hawaii. This loyalty program will help maximize value and savings for both Safeway and Chevron customers through the combination of quality, convenience and rewards.

“Safeway listens to our shoppers and we understand the importance of stretching their grocery dollars and saving at the pump,” said Mir Aamir, president of Customer Loyalty and Digital Technologies at Safeway. “By teaming up with Chevron, we’re able to thank our customers with an innovative rewards program for these two frequent and critical purchases.”

Honolulu Homeloans announces top producer of 2012: Senior Vice President Roland Shar

Honolulu Homeloans announces top producer of 2012: Senior Vice President Roland Shar

HONOLULUhonhl.com – Honolulu HomeLoans (HHL) saw a large uptick in loans closed in 2012 over 2011, helping the locally owned mortgage banker become a market leader in the industry. HHL today announced that Senior Vice President, Roland Shar, was the top producer in 2012, whose mortgage lending production for the year was $44 million.

“Honolulu HomeLoans is very proud of Roland’s sales accomplishments in 2012,” says Chief Production Officer, Anders Hostelley. “I believe his success is due to his professionalism and ability to find ways to best service his customers and clients throughout the years.”

Honolulu employees win top honors at Verizon Wireless President's Cabinet's Awards

Honolulu employees win top honors at Verizon Wireless President's Cabinet's Awards

HONOLULU, HI – Renee Kam, business account executive, and Aaron Feliciano, retail sales representative, in Honolulu earned the Verizon Wireless President’s Cabinet award, the company’s highest honor for sales and customer service.

The honorees and their guests were recognized in a ceremony hosted by Verizon Wireless president and chief executive officer Dan Mead, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Marni Walden, and other wireless industry leaders.

 The President’s Cabinet represents the top one percent of sales and service professionals across the country for Verizon, the nation’s largest wireless company.

“At Verizon Wireless we strive to provide a world-class customer experience,” said Eric Reed, executive director of Hawaii sales and operations for Verizon Wireless. “I commend Renee and Aaron, and all our President’s Cabinet winners for their outstanding commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations.”