It’s difficult to imagine a day when you are no longer running your business, but every business owner will exit his or her business someday--either by design or by default. In any current discussion of succession planning, you have to acknowledge the impact of COVID-19, but other factors are more unique to your individual business. […]

Join Congressman Kaiali’i Kahele from Hawaiʻi’s 2nd Congressional District for a discussion about the recently passed American Rescue Plan and what it means for Hawaii. According to whitehouse.com, “the American Rescue Plan is delivering direct relief to the American people, rescuing the American economy, and starting to beat the virus. The plan includes funding to provide […]

From schools to healthcare institutions, to small and medium sized businesses, ransomware attacks have skyrocketed during the pandemic. As more of our daily work and life move online, everyone is a potential target. CyberHawaiʻi and the Cyber Readiness Institute will be hosting a conversation with a panel of experts focused on: the latest intelligence on […]

Hawaii is Hiring is a one-stop online resource that connects kamaʻāina to job opportunities, training programs and career navigation. It provides local job seekers and new graduates with a streamlined job board and simple access to training and education tools valued in Hawaiʻi’s in-demand and emerging industries. Hawaii is Hiring also helps residents find local […]

iO Tillett Wright shot dozens of images of Hawaii’s LGBTQ+ community in 2015 and his book of portraits of 10,000 people from all fifty states was released on September 15, 2020. Read more from publisher Prestel books: “In the spirit of Richard Avedon, this book contains striking photographic portraits of 10,000 people from across the US, […]

Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is proud to recognize the 767 businesses that met all the criteria to earn a 100 percent rating and the designation of being a 2021 “Best Place […]

The Business Journals is conducting a survey to understand different elements of wellness in the workplace, including the causes of stress on the job, and how people feel about the resources their companies have in place. Please know your responses to this survey will be anonymous and will only be used in combination with others. […]

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) will host a celebration of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on Tuesday, March 30 at 8am HT (2pm ET) in advance of TDOV on Wednesday, March 31. Hear from TGNC Certified LGBTBE® suppliers, Task Force leaders, as well as NGLCC Team Members, and join a networking session after […]

Social media is essential to every business—whether you're a large company, a real estate agent, or a mom-and-pop shop. Your Social media presence can have an immense impact on your brand, sales, and customer acquisition. Pacific Edge Magazine’s latest P.E.M. Talk will give you the scoop on Instagram Reels and Stories, as social media influencer […]

On March 31st @ 12 – 1 EST, Mila Jam will be talking to Out Leadership’s Todd Sears on the importance of International Day of Transgender Visibility. The conversation will be broadcast on OutSPOKEN with Mila Jam a LinkedIn Live series where they will talk about the importance of the day, trans rights & issues, and the importance of mental health. In […]

Join Included Health for a conversation about how to be a more inclusive employer, healthcare provider, teammate, and everyday ally to our Trans community. Panelists will discuss how to build skills, policies, and cultures to be more inclusive in and out of the workplace. Questions for the panelists can be submitted in advance via the registration form or during […]

Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center’s Kua’ana Project will observe INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY on Wednesday, March 31 from 6-8pm. This is a joyous opportunity to celebrate transgender and non-binary people both in Hawai῾i and around the globe. Please join HHHRC in acknowledging and honoring the courage it takes to live openly and authentically. […]