Voice of Business Podcast by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

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Voice of Business Podcast by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

Join the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii for weekly conversations with Hawaii's business community. Sponsored by ALTRES and hosted by Jo McGarry, this podcast will tell the story of business in Hawaii, and will address the challenges of adapting to an ever changing economy. The podcast will also serve as a valuable resource to anyone looking to grow their business, or hear the inside story of some of Hawaii’s most influential employers.

  1. Scaling Success: Technology and Workforce Growth in Hawaii with Deena Tearney

    30 SEPT

    Scaling Success: Technology and Workforce Growth in Hawaii with Deena Tearney

    In this episode of The Voice of Business, Jo sits down with Deena Tearney, founder and CEO of Pacific Point, a leading Salesforce consulting firm headquartered in Honolulu. Deena shares her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of workforce development in Hawaii, and the critical role cloud-based CRM solutions play in transforming businesses of all sizes. We also dive into her passion for mentoring the next generation of tech talent, Pacific Point's involvement with the Chamber of Commerce ...

    22 min
  2. Episode #78: Workforce Development & the Future of Work with Bennette Misalucha

    18 SEPT

    Episode #78: Workforce Development & the Future of Work with Bennette Misalucha

    Bennette Misalucha, Executive Director of the Hawaii Workforce Development Council, joins Jo to discuss the work of the Workforce Development Council and the Future of Work 2025 Conference. Bennette & Jo dive into some factors of how Bennette became the accomplished woman she is today. Register for the Future of Work 2025 Conference here. Learn more about the State Workforce Development Council here.

    23 min
  3. Episode #77: Elevating Care & Careers - SMSgt Erin Esquer on the Air Force Reserve

    12 AUG

    Episode #77: Elevating Care & Careers - SMSgt Erin Esquer on the Air Force Reserve

    In episode #77, Jo chatted with SMSgt Erin Esquer, Senior Enlisted Leader for the 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. They delved into the crucial work of the squadron in managing medical evacuations and the logistics involved in patient care. SMSgt Esquer also shared her personal journey from aspiring basketball player to Air Force Reserve leader, the benefits of joining the reserve, and the importance of mentorship for women in the military. Tune in to expl...

    21 min
  4. Episode #76: Stadium Development and Celebrating the Shaka

    30 JUL

    Episode #76: Stadium Development and Celebrating the Shaka

    In episode #76, Jo sat down with Senator Glenn Wakai to talk about the role of public-private partnerships in the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District project and the digitization and incentivization of the state's agricultural declaration form. Later, Senator Wakai touches upon the reasoning behind making the shaka the official state gesture and more. Contact Senator Wakai at senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov.

    28 min
  5. Episode #75: Pulama Lanai Builds Local Workforce

    14 JUL

    Episode #75: Pulama Lanai Builds Local Workforce

    In episode #75, Jo spoke to Kurt Matsumoto, President of Pulama Lanai, about attracting and retaining local-grown talent, the available economic opportunities and more. Kurt is the third generation of his family born and raised on Lanai which sparked a fascinating conversation about the islands' unique culture. Later, Kurt explains Pulama Lanai's mission and how they are working to further develop the business climate. To learn more about Pulama Lanai and avaialable job opportunities, click h...

    26 min
  6. Episode #74: Southwest Airlines Celebrates 5 Years in Hawaii

    30 APR

    Episode #74: Southwest Airlines Celebrates 5 Years in Hawaii

    In episode #74, Jo sat down with the VP of Marketing Communications & Strategy for Southwest Airlines, Jennifer Bridie. In celebration of Southwests' 5th anniversary in Hawaii, Jennifer explains the process of entering a new market and how Southwest continues to be one of the most beloved brands in the world. She also talks about the Southwest Companion Pass and what new travel trends she has seen. To learn more about Southwest in Hawaii, click here.

    19 min
  7. Episode #73: Spotlighting Tech Days of Spring

    16 APR

    Episode #73: Spotlighting Tech Days of Spring

    In episode #73, Jo sat down with John Agustin, Director of Enterprise Architecture for HMSA, and Alan Ito, IT Workforce Development & Regulated Policy Lead for the University of Hawaii, to spotlight Tech Days of Spring 2024. In this episode, Alan explains what the Tech Days of Spring initiative is and how it started. Later, John talks about HMSA's involvement in Tech Days of Spring and why supporting entry level IT candidates is so important. Finally, the group talks about how IT has chan...

    25 min
  8. Episode #72: How Local Employers Secure Fully-Funded Interns

    20 MAR

    Episode #72: How Local Employers Secure Fully-Funded Interns

    In episode #72, Jo sat down with Mark Menard, Business Services Coordinator for the American Job Center|City and County of Honolulu, and David Takeyama, CIO of Oceanit, to talk about the QUEST grant which gives local employers the opportunity to secure a fully funded intern. In this episode, Mark explains how the QUEST grant is working to fill workforce gaps in Hawaii with no-risk to employers. Later, David shares one of the first success stories from the QUEST grant and how his company found...

    27 min
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Join the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii for weekly conversations with Hawaii's business community. Sponsored by ALTRES and hosted by Jo McGarry, this podcast will tell the story of business in Hawaii, and will address the challenges of adapting to an ever changing economy. The podcast will also serve as a valuable resource to anyone looking to grow their business, or hear the inside story of some of Hawaii’s most influential employers.

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