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April 08, 2021 Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses #20 – AMERICAN RESCUE APP & LATEST PPP ROUND 2 UPDATES

We’re back! Here is the recording of Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses Webinar 20. In Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses Webinar #20, we go over an overview of updates to the second round of PPP loans, and other provisions enacted or expanded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 including the Employee Retention Credit, Shuttered Venue Operator Grant, and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. If you have any questions send them to Buddy Leong at [email protected]. Below are the links to our resource folder, and Podcast which is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Make sure to subscribe to our channel with post notifications on to be notified when we post new webinars.
Panelists:
Evan Leong (Business Consultant, Brain Gain Hawaii)
Darin Leong, Esq (Employment Attorney, Law Office of Darin R. Leong LLLC)
Jeff Harris (Name Partner/Employment Attorney, Torkildson)
Stacey Katakura, CPA (CEO/Accountant, Accumulus)
Special Thanks to:
Koko Leong (CMO, Virtual Student Experiences)
Buddy Leong (Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences)
About Us
Knowing the devastating impact the Coronavirus crisis is having on local businesses Team Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses decided to spread the word about available resources and valuable information about the federal CARES Act, a $2 trillion economic relief package recently passed by Congress and the President.
**This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney or accountant to discuss your particular business situation. SBA’s participation in this presentation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any of the participants, persons or entities. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a non discriminatory basis. This information is current as of January, 2021.**
Other Resources:
Google Drive, includes a memo for employers, an FAQ and sample forms.
Email newsletters, sign up here.
Employers who have questions can email [email protected] for pro bono assistance.
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57 min
January 14, 2021 Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses #19 – LATEST UPDATES & REGULATIONS Recently Released by TREASURY/SBA and Live Q&A

Happy holidays to you all! Here is the recording of Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses Webinar 18. In Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses Webinar #18, we talk about the new $900 billion economic relief package, give an overview, and have live Q and A. If you have any questions feel free to send them to Buddy Leong at [email protected]. Linked below are the links to our New Podcast which are audio recordings of our Webinars which are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. As well as our resource links. Subscribe to our channel and turn on post notifications to be notified of our later postings.
Panelists:
Evan Leong (Business Consultant, Brain Gain Hawaii)
Darin Leong, Esq (Employment Attorney, Law Office of Darin R. Leong LLLC)
Jeff Harris (Name Partner/Employment Attorney, Torkildson)
Stacey Katakura, CPA (CEO/Accountant, Accumulus)
Cynthia Yamasaki (Chief Energizing Officer & Founder, EEPath)
Special Thanks to:
Koko Leong (CMO, Virtual Student Experiences)
Buddy Leong (Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences)
About Us
Knowing the devastating impact the Coronavirus crisis is having on local businesses Team Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses decided to spread the word about available resources and valuable information about the federal CARES Act, a $2 trillion economic relief package recently passed by Congress and the President.
**This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney or accountant to discuss your particular business situation. SBA’s participation in this presentation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any of the participants, persons or entities. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a non discriminatory basis. This information is current as of January, 2021.**
Other Resources:
Google Drive, includes a memo for employers, an FAQ and sample forms.
Email newsletters, sign up here.
Employers who have questions can email [email protected] for pro bono assistance.
The post Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses #19 – LATEST UPDATES & REGULATIONS Recently Released by TREASURY/SBA and Live Q&A appeared first on Brain Gain Hawaii.
1 hr
December 24, 2020 Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses #18 – $900 Billion STIMULUS 2 Overview and Live Q & A

Happy holidays to you all! Here is the recording of Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses Webinar 18. In Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses Webinar #18, we talk about the new $900 billion economic relief package, give an overview, and have live Q and A. If you have any questions feel free to send them to Buddy Leong at [email protected]. Linked below are the links to our New Podcast which are audio recordings of our Webinars which are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. As well as our resource links. Subscribe to our channel and turn on post notifications to be notified of our later postings.
Panelists:
Evan Leong (Business Consultant, Brain Gain Hawaii)
Darin Leong, Esq (Employment Attorney, Law Office of Darin R. Leong LLLC)
Jeff Harris (Name Partner/Employment Attorney, Torkildson)
Stacey Katakura, CPA (CEO/Accountant, Accumulus)
Special Thanks to:
Koko Leong (CMO, Virtual Student Experiences)
Buddy Leong (Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences)
About Us
Knowing the devastating impact the Coronavirus crisis is having on local businesses Team Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses decided to spread the word about available resources and valuable information about the federal CARES Act, a $2 trillion economic relief package recently passed by Congress and the President.
**This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney or accountant to discuss your particular business situation. SBA’s participation in this presentation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any of the participants, persons or entities. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a non discriminatory basis. This information is current as of December 23, 2020.**
Other Resources:
Google Drive, includes a memo for employers, an FAQ and sample forms.
Email newsletters, sign up here.
Employers who have questions can email [email protected] for pro bono assistance.
The post Save Hawaii Jobs and Businesses #18 – $900 Billion STIMULUS 2 Overview and Live Q & A appeared first on Brain Gain Hawaii.
53 min
November 24, 2020 Hawai‘i Tourism Reopening Consortium Webinar 8: Impact of the Activities, Events and Wedding Industry

Welcome to the eighth and final episode of Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar. In this episode we talk about the Impacts and Forecast of the Activities, Events and Wedding Industry.
On behalf of the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and the Travel Industry Management International, Inc, we would like to invite you to join a new webinar series on supporting the re-opening of Hawaii’s tourism industry. The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas for solutions that can be implemented by Hawaii businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public.
The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas that can be implemented by Hawai‘i businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public. The series will continue every Tuesday until November 17. Each webinar will feature a different industry topic, such as health and safety, airline, hotel, retail, restaurant and a Japan-focused webinar. 4-5 local industry leaders will be speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public. To view previous webinars, visit https://braingainhi.com
Each webinar will include 4-5 local industry leaders speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public.
Producers:
Evan Leong – CEO, Brain Gain Hawaii
Buddy Leong – Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences
Koko Leong – Chief Marketing Officer, Virtual Student Experiences
Host:
Sandy Narvaez, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Toby Tamaye, President, AT Marketing
Moderators:
Trevor Newman, Sales Manager, Hawaii Convention Center
Panelists:
Paula Akana, Executive Director, The Friends of Iolani Palace
Julie Aragaki, Owner/ Publisher, Hawaii Wedding Style Magazine, Founder, Wedding Week Hawaii
John Morgan, CEO, Kualoa Ranch
Teri Orton, General Manager, Hawaii Convention Center
Philip Richardson, CEO, Partner & Innovative Event Producer, Current Affairs
Tiffany Richardson, President & Partner, Current Affairs
Topics Include:
Special Events Outlook
Group Booking & Conventions Outlook
How Activities are Pivoting
How Cultural Education will Play a Key Role in Rebuilding Tourism
Wedding Market Recovery and Next Steps
Changes to the Executing of an Event
Tips on how to Safely Run an Event
Transportation Concerns and Advice
What’s next for large festivals and gatherings
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1 hr 25 min
November 12, 2020 Hawai‘i Tourism Reopening Consortium Webinar Episode 7: Impacts and Forecast of the Restaurant & Food Industry

Welcome to the seventh episode of Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar. In this episode we talk about the Impacts and Forecast of the Restaurant & Food Industry.
On behalf of the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and the Travel Industry Management International, Inc, we would like to invite you to join a new webinar series on supporting the re-opening of Hawaii’s tourism industry. The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas for solutions that can be implemented by Hawaii businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public.
The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas that can be implemented by Hawai‘i businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public. The series will continue every Tuesday until November 17. Each webinar will feature a different industry topic, such as health and safety, airline, hotel, retail, restaurant and a Japan-focused webinar. 4-5 local industry leaders will be speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public. To view previous webinars, visit https://braingainhi.com
Each webinar will include 4-5 local industry leaders speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public.
Producers:
Buddy Leong – Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences
Evan Leong – CEO, Brain Gain Hawaii
Koko Leong – Chief Marketing Officer, Virtual Student Experiences
Host:
Sandy Narvaez, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Toby Tamaye, President, AT Marketing
Moderators:
Dianne Vicheinrut, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual
Kristie Lo, Director of Human Resources, Koa Pancake House
Panelists:
Russell Hata, President and CEO, Y. Hata & Co. Ltd.
Chris Kajioka, Chef and Restaurateur
Sheryl Matsuoka, Executive Director, Hawaii Restaurant Association
Peter Merriman, Chef and Restaurateur
Jackie Reed, Chief Executive Officer, T S Restaurants
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1 hr 27 min
November 05, 2020 Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar Episode 6: Impacts and Forecast of the Retail & Shopping Center Industry

Welcome to the sixth episode of Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar. In this episode we talk about the Impacts and Forecast of the Retail & Shopping Center Industry.
On behalf of the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and the Travel Industry Management International, Inc, we would like to invite you to join a new webinar series on supporting the re-opening of Hawaii’s tourism industry. The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas for solutions that can be implemented by Hawaii businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public.
The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas that can be implemented by Hawai‘i businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public. The series will continue every Tuesday until November 17. Each webinar will feature a different industry topic, such as health and safety, airline, hotel, retail, restaurant and a Japan-focused webinar. 4-5 local industry leaders will be speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public. To view previous webinars, visit https://braingainhi.com
Each webinar will include 4-5 local industry leaders speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public.
Producers:
Buddy Leong – Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences
Evan Leong – CEO, Brain Gain Hawaii
Koko Leong – Chief Marketing Officer, Virtual Student Experiences
Host:
Sandy Narvaez, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Toby Tamaye, President, AT Marketing
Moderators:
Masato Itoh, Leasing Representative and Principal Broker, Brookfield Properties
Scott Rasak, Chief Operating Officer, JOCOR Distro
Panelists:
Cory Beall, President, The Beall Corporation
Meli James, Co-Founder, Mana Up Hawaii
Paul Kosasa, President & CEO, ABC Stores
Sam Shenkus, VP & Director of Marketing, Royal Hawaiian Center
Tina Yamaki, President, Retail Merchants of Hawaii
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1 hr 33 min
October 30, 2020 Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar Episode 5: Restoring Travel from Japan

Welcome to the fifth episode of Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar. In this episode we talk about Restoring Travel from Japan.
On behalf of the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and the Travel Industry Management International, Inc, we would like to invite you to join a new webinar series on supporting the re-opening of Hawaii’s tourism industry. The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas for solutions that can be implemented by Hawaii businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public.
The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas that can be implemented by Hawai‘i businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public. The series will continue every Tuesday until November 17. Each webinar will feature a different industry topic, such as health and safety, airline, hotel, retail, restaurant and a Japan-focused webinar. 4-5 local industry leaders will be speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public. To view previous webinars, visit https://braingainhi.com
Each webinar will include 4-5 local industry leaders speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public.
A panel discussion on the Impacts and Forecast of the Airline Industry:
Producers:
Buddy Leong – Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences
Evan Leong – CEO, Brain Gain Hawaii
John Doyle, Technical Director for the Department of Defense
Koko Leong – Chief Marketing Officer, Virtual Student Experiences
Host:
Sandy Narvaez, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Moderators:
Dave Erdman, President & CEO, PacRim Marketing Group
Toby Tamaye, President, AT Marketing
Panelists:
Tsuneo Ishida, President & General Manager, JTB Hawaii
Hiroshi Kuroda, Regional Manager, Hawaii Region, Japan Airlines
Maki Kuroda, CEO/President, Waikiki Trolley
Steve Sombrero, EMBA ’94, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan-America Society of Hawaii
Eric Takahata, BBA ’90, Managing Director, Hawaii Tourism Japan
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1 hr 32 min
October 23, 2020 Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar Episode 4: Impacts and Forecast of the Hotel Industry

Welcome to the fourth episode of Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar. In this episode we talk about the Impacts and Forecast of the Hotel Industry.
On behalf of the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and the Travel Industry Management International, Inc, we would like to invite you to join a new webinar series on supporting the re-opening of Hawaii’s tourism industry. The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas for solutions that can be implemented by Hawaii businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public.
The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas that can be implemented by Hawai‘i businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public. The series will continue every Tuesday until November 17. Each webinar will feature a different industry topic, such as health and safety, airline, hotel, retail, restaurant and a Japan-focused webinar. 4-5 local industry leaders will be speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public. To view previous webinars, visit https://braingainhi.com
Each webinar will include 4-5 local industry leaders speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public.
A panel discussion on the Impacts and Forecast of the Airline Industry:
Producers:
Buddy Leong – Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences
Evan Leong – CEO, Brain Gain Hawaii
John Doyle, Technical Director for the Department of Defense
Koko Leong – Chief Marketing Officer, Virtual Student Experiences
Moderators:
Toby Tamaye – CEO, AT Marketing
Sandy Narvaez, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Panelists:
Tom Calame, Area General Manager – Marriott Hawaii, Managing Director – Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, Ltd.
Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO, HLTA
Elliot Mills, Vice President, Hotel Operations for Disneyland Resort and Aulani
Linda Rodrigues, Senior Vice President – Marketing, Hilton Grand Vacations
Kelly Sanders, Senior Director of Operations – Hawaii, Highgate Hotels
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1 hr 32 min
October 14, 2020 Hawaii Tourism Reopening Consortium Webinar Episode 3: Impacts and Forecast of the Airline Industry

Welcome to the third episode of Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar. In this episode we talk about the Impacts and Forecast of the Airline Industry.
On behalf of the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and the Travel Industry Management International, Inc, we would like to invite you to join a new webinar series on supporting the re-opening of Hawaii’s tourism industry. The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas for solutions that can be implemented by Hawaii businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public.
Each webinar will include 4-5 local industry leaders speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public.
A panel discussion on the Impacts and Forecast of the Airline Industry:
Producers:
Buddy Leong – Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences
Evan Leong – CEO, Brain Gain Hawaii
John Doyle, Technical Director for the Department of Defense
Koko Leong – Chief Marketing Officer, Virtual Student Experiences
Moderators:
Toby Tamaye – CEO, AT Marketing
Sandy Narvaez, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Nina Buenconsejo, MBA ’14, BAin Travel Industry Management ’07 Senior Manager, Hawaiian Airlines
Lance Higa, MBA ’05, Senior Director, Hawaiian Airlines
Panelists:
Daniel Chun, BS ’02 Hawai‘i Director of Sales, Community and Public Relations, Alaska Airlines
Avi Mannis, Senior Vice President – Marketing, Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.
Tim Sakahara, Communications Director, Hawai‘i Department of Transportation
Hiroshi Shibata, Vice President and General Manager, ANA-All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
Jeff Tarpey Maui Regional General Manager, United Airlines
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1 hr 26 min
October 08, 2020 Hawaii Tourism Reopening Consortium Webinar Episode 2: Reopening of Focused Health Safety Technology & Policy Innovation

Welcome to the second episode of Hawaii Tourism Re-Opening Consortium Webinar. In this episode we talk about the Re-opening of Focused Health Safety Technology & Policy Innovation.
On behalf of the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Alumni Association and the Travel Industry Management International, Inc, we would like to invite you to join a new webinar series on supporting the re-opening of Hawaii’s tourism industry. The webinars are designed to stimulate ideas for solutions that can be implemented by Hawaii businesses, tourism stakeholders, hospitality workers and the general public.
Each webinar will include 4-5 local industry leaders speaking on aspects necessary to effectively resume commerce and will be presented via a live zoom feed that will be free to the public.
A panel discussion on Re-opening Focused Health Safety Technology & Policy Innovation:
Moderators:
Toby Tamaye – CEO, AT Marketing
Sandy Narvaez, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
John Doyle, Technical Director for the Department of Defense
Katarina Matayoshi, Venture Associate, Sultan Ventures
Panelists:
Dr. Josh Green, Lieutenant Governor, State of Hawaii
Patrick Sullivan (PhD), CEO. Oceanit
Dr. Lee Buenconsejo Lum, Professor UH Med School
Rear Admiral Louis Tripoli (ret.) (M.D.), U.S. Navy
Dr. Stewart Davis, Investment Banker Dresner Partners & Chief Medical Officer for Oz
Kevin Vaccarello, Executive Director, Sustain Hawaii
Producers:
Buddy Leong – Executive Director, Virtual Student Experiences
Evan Leong – CEO, Brain Gain Hawaii
Koko Leong – Chief Marketing Officer, Virtual Student Experiences
The post Hawaii Tourism Reopening Consortium Webinar Episode 2: Reopening of Focused Health Safety Technology & Policy Innovation appeared first on Brain Gain Hawaii.
1 hr 43 min

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