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Bizgenics Renamed “ID8”

Bizgenics Renamed “ID8”

ID8 (ide•ate), as in to have ideas, is the new name for Bizgenics, which underwent a revisioning this past year. The result is a new strategic plan that includes sweeping changes in the organization to now specialize in fostering ideation and expression to create...

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PLT at Party for the Planet

PLT at Party for the Planet

Bizgenics Board Members Christian Whitney, Jennifer Sagon-Taeza and Ryan Ozawa along with Chairman Steve Sue presented a Project Lemon Tree CO2 game at Honolulu Zoo's Earth Day event, Party for the Planet. Parents and kids were taught that lemon trees, of all...

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“Share a Shaka” Monument

“Share a Shaka” Monument

“Share a Shaka” is a public art project and gift to the people of Hawai’i by Hawaii-based 501C3 non-profit Bizgenics. Bizgenics is providing the design and funding to build and install a 9’ tall...

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A Future Full of Opportunity

A Future Full of Opportunity

The Aloha Connects Innovation program is nearly finished, but its impacts are only just beginning to show. Looking back on the past month, I can see how ACI was exactly the opportunity I needed. It’s gone by quickly, but I’m better off because of it.

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Creative Thinking and Collaboration With Bizgenics

Creative Thinking and Collaboration With Bizgenics

It’s hard to believe that I’m already more than halfway through my time as a Bizgenics Digital Marketer intern through Aloha Connects Innovation. I knew that I was joining a company founded on creativity and innovation, but I didn’t realize just how much I’d learn about those principles first-hand.

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Moving Forward as a Team During Aloha Connects Innovation

Moving Forward as a Team During Aloha Connects Innovation

All of us Aloha Connects Innovation (ACI) interns are making the most of our time here at Bizgenics Foundation. Together we’re setting the organization up for success as it empowers the people of Hawaiʻi to build bright futures through creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Finding Career Confidence With Aloha Connects Innovation

Finding Career Confidence With Aloha Connects Innovation

As the Aloha Connects Innovation (ACI) program gets underway at Bizgenics, it’s becoming more and more apparent how it’s benefitting businesses and individuals. As one of the Participants, Maddie has just finished her second week as a Digital Marketer intern. And she’s already seeing her skills develop and my confidence grow in this new career field.

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Connecting Aloha and Innovation for a Brighter Future

Connecting Aloha and Innovation for a Brighter Future

With ongoing efforts to rebuild our economy, we now have unique opportunities to strengthen our local workforce and support the growth of innovative, non-tourism-based industries. Maddie Buresh is one of several interns hired onto the Bizgenics Foundation team through Aloha Connects Innovation (ACI). Follow her journey.

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