November is National Diabetes Month, which creates a great opportunity for individuals, companies, and communities to spend some time learning about what diabetes is and how to prevent and manage it. One important role that the restaurant industry plays in this awareness is to be able to offer assistance to guests who are looking for…
Why would you buy and own a fee simple commercial space at Niu Valley Center as an investment and/or an owner operator? We all understand the importance of buying and owning a home, but the same holds true for your business. Niu Valley Center is converting to a retail/commercial condominium. This conversion will give a…
You probably have heard about a salmonella outbreak that has been linked to limu poke. The announcements by the DOH have confirmed that a Kahuku farm, Marine Agrifuture LLC (also known as Olakai Hawaii) is the source. At least 14 people have been sickened starting in mid-October, including children. Four people have been hospitalized. Salmonella…
It’s the oldest mantra in real estate history, but is it true that a great location is the single biggest factor in ensuring your restaurant’s success? Well, that depends. While a good location with high volumes of foot traffic and lots of visibility is undoubtedly a big factor in a restaurant’s success, it isn’t the…
Our HRA membership mixer at Turtle Bay on Tuesday October 25th was a fantastic success! We had 50 RSVPs and 75 folks attended. It was an awesome setting on The Point with great food and drinks. Lots of meaningful connections were made and we got four new member commitments. Special thanks to Peter Faas for…
We talk a lot about rising employee costs, what with minimum wage going up each year until it reaches $10.10 by January 1st, 2018. In addition, other employee related costs are also going up. But that is only part of the problem when it comes to restaurant staffing, the first concern is where to find…
We have been discussing a lot about the spread of viruses over the last few months, but it is also important to discuss viruses that are prominent during the upcoming winter season; the most significant of those is the flu, or influenza virus. Where the Hepatitis A and Noroviruses are spread through fecal-oral routes and…
Looking for something to celebrate? On Thursday, November 17, 2016, join the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and many other health organizations in celebrating two great events: The Great American Smoke-Out (a day where people across the country quit smoking for 24 hrs), and the 10th Anniversary of Hawaii’s Clean Indoor…
Slips, trips, and falls account for the majority of industrial accidents among employees, and they account for a huge percentage of claims by customers against retailers and restaurants … even in paradise. All it takes is a little water, grease, or other type of spill for a customer to slip and fall. And there are…
Hawaii Tourism Conference HRA participated in the Hawaii Tourism Conference on Sept 27-30 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The global tourism industry was in attendance bringing together major stakeholders from around the world, celebrating Hawaii’s unique culture and attractions, with a full week of collaboration and networking on industry-leading vision, best practices and solutions. HRA…