March 2020 – For many, it’s hard to keep up with all of the luxury towers rising in Honolulu. Yet Victoria Place will stand tall at 400 feet and take her rightful place as the belle of the ball. It was time to introduce plans for this development in a way that would spur 500 real estate brokers to evangelism. …

March 2020 – It is only March but 2020 feels like it’s speeding by. I look at the clock and am always surprised as to how time flies. Watching my sons get excited about spring break in a few weeks reminds me that time is not only fleeting, it is precious.   Almost like clockwork every three years, our Client Ben …

February 2020 – Waikiki is a busy groundswell of pedestrians and traffic as vacationers and locals eat, shop and play. At the gateway to Waikiki rises The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, a glimmering jewel that beckons escape for couples who love to linger, hold hands and steal moments alone. Indeed, this is the place for lovers. It is an exclusive …

February 2020 – Fingers were strumming and attendees were humming as the park broke out in song. The sound of music from one of Hawaii’s most beloved instruments was a great way to kick off a new year and a new decade. As an event producer, we love sinking our fingers into festivals that welcome all of Oahu to come …

January 2020 – It only happens once a year. It’s one of the most highly anticipated nights for charity in Hawaii. Honolulu Museum of Art’s Kama‘aina Christmas draws socialites and luminaries to support the future of art. For the December 2019 event titled “All that Glitters,” expectations ran high as it does every year on the eve of the gala. …

December 2019 – Champagne bubbles dance in the mouths of Guests as they await the opening of the “Winston Candy” store. This exclusive, invitation-only event held at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach had Harry Winston’s Hawaii Guests downright giddy in anticipation. They were about to feast their eyes on the Hawaii debut of an exclusive traveling collection. “Winston Candy” is …

December 2019 – Clients and friends often ask: ‘What’s the secret to 35 years of success in Hawaii’s event industry?’ They’ll assume that I’ll list a cocktail of ingredients that include décor, staging + lighting, entertainment, food + beverage and impeccable Client service. They are often surprised when I tell them that we understand joy. When my sons were little …

December 3, 2019 – Hot on the heels of Black Friday’s frenzy and Small Business Saturday’s sales, Giving Tuesday takes center stage with grace and serves as a reminder to us all of the important work and needs of our nonprofit community. It’s only fitting that today we honor a growing group of change-makers who we are proud to call …

November 2019 – This week we welcome to the Thanksgiving table those who are near and dear to our heart. I am reminded of one simple truth — to give thanks. At Current Affairs, all of the events that we produce are born from the spirit of true gratitude. Whether it’s a company that wants to thank its employees or …

November 11, 2019 – The USS Missouri is a battleship that has played a role in history including the Korean War and the Gulf War. In its retirement, it rests as a memorial and popular visitor attraction. Of all of its roles, its greatest by far is the one that it played in ending World War II. This is what …

The following is an excerpt from Hawaii Business magazine’s feature story on women in family-owned businesses. Mahalo to reporter Beverly Creamer for her in-depth report and images by Tommy Shih. Click here to read the full story in Hawaii Business magazine’s November 2019 issue. ______________ November 2019 – Tiffany Richardson was born the year her parents founded Current Affairs, a …