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Cy Bridges Crushes Interview
We were honored to interview Uncle Cy Bridges this week. In true Shaka form, upon being asked to be interviewed, Uncle Cy exhibited great humility, noting that there were other more important people who could give a better story. We of course knew otherwise. And...
Shaka the Movie Shoots Resume
Shaka, the Power of Aloha is back in production after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19. This past Thursday 2.25.21 saw photography resuming in all-day interviews Kupuna on Aunty Kela Miller's family Kuleana Lands in La’ie. Kuleana lands are family homesteads granted...
COVID-19 HIATUS
We started "Shaka, the Power of Aloha" back in May 2019, when the Bizgenics crew was invited by the Kupuna of Laʻie to record oral history from those who learned lessons of life from Hamana Kalili, the original Shaka Man. When the pandemic first hit, all film...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mahalo Kamehameha Schools!
Huge Mahalo to Kamehameha Schools, specifically Lauren Nahme, Kumu Manu Boyd, Kumu Robert "Lono" Ikuwa and Hailama Farden for seeing the potential of Shaka, the Power of Aloha. To date, KS has contributed a monetary gift equal to 20% of the minimum production budget,...
S.T.E.P. to Improve Engagement in Online & In-Class Learning
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New 21st Century Language & Digital Literacy SEO Curriculum Published!
We're excited to introduce a brand new curriculum series entitled, "SEO, 21st Century Writing via Search Engine Optimization." Huge kudos to James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach for funding this effort to create this ground-breaking curriculum system. The Secret to...
Amid COVID-19, A 100% Virtual Online Hackathon
Last weekend, Bizgenics Foundation produced a 100 percent virtual online hackathon in partnership with HIplan for the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College. It was a first in many ways that holds promise for the future of education beyond the...