Join HSBP and become a member of one of the
most prestigious organizations in Hawaii.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
• The members-only exclusive Boardroom Series.
• Monthly luncheons with high-level speakers on current topics.
• On-line directory of members and their business affiliations.
• A continually updated website with the latest list of speakers at www.HSBP.biz
• Discounted rates for luncheons.
• Job postings on the HSBP website for members only.
WHAT MEMBERS SAY ABOUT HSBP
“The boardroom series, for HSBP members only, catapults me forward with insights to forecast
industry trends."
Noe Foster, Marketing Public Relations Director, AlohaCare
"The HSBP programs are exciting and timely, and the networking opportunities are fantastic!
Biz Kellam, RA, Century 21 Paradise International
MONTHLY LUNCHEONS
Held at the Hawaii Prince Hotel in Waikiki, luncheons feature dynamic speakers
discussing a range of current issues and topics. Luncheons are open to the public.
Recent topics include:
Kaka‘ako Development-Changing Lifestyles in a High-Rise Neighborhood
Redevelopment of Kaka‘ako has been talked about for years and this time the state and
landowners are working more closely together. The redevelopment projects would
bring jobs, housing and energy to the area. Thinking of moving to Kaka‘ako? Be
prepared to buy a bicycle, sell your car, enjoy side street dining and shopping in a
dynamic “neighborhood” community that is beginning to sprout skyward.
Farm to Table IV
One of our most popular topics, now in its fourth year, Farm to Table expanded on
the theme of farm products to include mariculture and open ocean products and the
cattle industry.
Are You a PotentialVictim of a SCAM?*
*(Sincere Character Asking for Money)
A fascinating tale of Ponzi schemes, other swindles and scammers scamming other
scammers. FBI Special Agent Tom Simon regaled the audience with stories of fraud
in Hawaii, by both local and outside criminals. Think that 18% promised return is
too good to be true? You’re probably right.
A PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIP
ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1974, the Hawaii
Society of Business Professionals
(HSBP) is an organization of
members representing a wide
spectrum of Hawaii businesses.
With a focus on networking and
professional growth through
exposure to a broad range of
current management issues,
HSBP forums allow for interaction
with management from a crosssection of Hawaii businesses and
an opportunity to become
acquainted and exchange
information with a diverse group
of Hawaii business professionals.
Through monthly luncheon
meetings, Boardroom Series
tours and other events, HSBP
fosters relationships and learning
opportunities that lead to greater
success both personally and
professionally.
Please join us and become a
member today!
Hawaii Society of
Business Professionals
P. O. BOX 26181
Honolulu, HI 96825-6181
Phone: (808) 537-2356
Email: karen @HSBP.biz
Web Site: www.HSBP.biz
BOARDROOM SERIES
A members only benefit, the Boardroom Series brings you inside some of Hawaii’s most interesting organizations. With limited
attendance, these events allow members to receive a personalized overview directly from the top management of the organization.
Examples of the wide range of organizations that we visit include the following segments of what could be parts of a local food supply chain:
Manufacturing:
La Tour Bakehouse
Distribution:
Y. Hata & Company Limited
Hospitality:
Vintage Cave
Our tour was lead by Trung Lam, Chief
Operating Officer of La Tour Bakehouse
and oldest son of the company founder,
Thanh Quoc Lam, who opened the first
Ba-Le Sandwich Shop in Chinatown not long
after he baked his first loaf of bread. Now,
more than 25 years and countless loaves
later, Thanh and his family have expanded
the company to include nearly 30 shops and a
thriving wholesale business that supplies the
finest baked goods and food production
services to some of
Hawaii’s most
recognized companies.
Host Russell Hata, Chairman and CEO of
Y. Hata & Company Limited, is responsible
for leading the company founded by his
grandfather in 1913 and for managing $145
million in annual sales and multiple locations.
The Vintage Cave is an exclusive, members-only
dining club with two membership levels; Charter
Member with a $500,000 fee and Special
Member with a $50,000 fee. Membership
provides access to the club, a private wine
cellar, and fine dining. The 15,000 square
foot "cave" was designed by Karen Sakamoto,
Principal Architect at Next Design and built
by J. Kadowaki, Inc. The project cost
approximately 20 million dollars.
They operate out of a 80,000 square foot
facility with 117 employees, 95 of whom
work in the 24 hours per day bakery where
they use 5,000 pounds of flour a day and
bake a variety of breads and desserts using
only the purest and finest local, seasonal
ingredients and no preservatives.
While touring his massive warehouse, we
saw the latest in automated fork lifts and we
experienced moisture in your nose freezing
in 10 below zero degree drive-in freezers.
Upon returning to his boardroom Russell
addressed many subjects of interest,
including why the business came close to
bankruptcy on several occasions and what he
did to overcome the financial hurdles.
The Boardroom attendees were spell-bound
and left the meeting with many concepts to
consider as they pursue their professional
careers.
We met Charles Yoshida, General Manager and
Eddie Wakida, Vice President of Sales and they
shared the story of the unique and beautiful cave.
The Dining Salon and Gallery Lounge is filled
with a vast and exquisite collection of art. While
in the lounge our guide pointed out a very rare
bottle of 50 year old Macallan scotch, probably
the only bottle in the state. This scotch is so rare
that an ounce would cost you $5000. We also
toured the Members Private Wine Cellar where
members can rent one of the 500 storage units
for the wine they purchase at The Cave. The
Sommelier’s Court was our next stop where
3000 bottles of wine are stored for consumption
and purchase by members only. Ninety percent
of the collection is California Wine and the rest
are French selections. Among the selections are
Opus and Screaming Eagle.
The Cave currently has about 120 members,
seventy percent are Hawaii residents and the rest
are from Asia.
Membership Application or Apply Online at www.HSBP.biz
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Membership Special: Join HSBP now through June 2015 and
you’re paid up through June 2016 - $135
Corporate Membership: Info at HSBP.biz
Student Membership: $20 (per semester with copy of valid student ID)
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