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Nan Inc. Donates $1M to Support Nu‘uanu YMCA Redevelopment in Honolulu

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General contractor Nan Inc. has donated $1 million to the YMCA of Honolulu, a transformational gift that will go towards the redevelopment of the nonprofit’s flagship branch. The Nu‘uanu YMCA will undergo a major reconstruction and renovation to include a new main facility, new gymnasium and athletic facility and affordable housing. The new gym will […]

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Hawaiʻi Gives: Ledcor Maui and ‘Āina Momona support Hawaiian immersion education

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The Maui branch of general contractor Ledcor is again partnering with Native Hawaiian nonprofit ‘Āina Momona to support Ho‘omau 2025, an annual cultural event presented by Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui. Together they have set a target goal surpassing the $60,000 collected in 2024. Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui is the parent support group of

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Hawai‘i Gives: Over $423,000 raised for local United Way chapters

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Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1260 (IBEW Local 1260), and current and retired employees of Hawaiian Electric together raised over $423,000 for United Way chapters on Hawai‘i island, Maui and O‘ahu. The funds were raised during workplace campaigns conducted last year. $374,186.77 was raised by employees on O‘ahu and Maui

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Newsmakers: March 2025

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Avalon Group​ Ben Dookchitra Robby Kelley Andrew Yani Ben Dookchitra has been named chief financial officer and chief investment officer. Dookchitra has held the position of chief investment officer since 2022 and previously served at real estate bank iStar Financial as Hawaii Region head. Dookchitra has over 25 years of experience in real estate. He

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Hawai‘i Gives: Local firms spread holiday cheer to families

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Local architectural firm Ferraro Choi and Associates Ltd. participated in the Helping Hands Initiative to support Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children in Honolulu. Ferraro Choi decorated and donated a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed Christmas tree which was delivered to the hospital during the week of Dec. 9. Spearheaded locally by Hawaii Flooring Solutions (HFS), the

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