Exclusive luncheon event for YP members only!

Join the YPs for this intimate lunch event with three of Hawaii's premier business leaders. This is open to current YP members only and limited to only eight YP members per executive. Sign up NOW to attend this great "talk story" luncheon and learn from these accomplished business executives.

Registration will close November 13 at 1PM.


Charles Kaneshiro
President & Chief Operations Officer
G70

Charles Kaneshiro is an architect with a passion for sustainability, educational and inspired endeavors that transform communities.

Through his leadership, Charles has designed many of Hawaii's “firsts” including:

1. First LEED Platinum School – Halau Ho'olako at Kanu o Ka Aina Learning Ohana
2. First LEED Platinum Laboratory – University of Hawaii C-MORE Hale
3. First LEED Platinum Commercial Interiors – G70 2nd Floor Offices
4. First LEED Certified Preschool in Honolulu – Central Union Preschool
5. First LEED Certified Public School – DOE Pu'u Kukui Elementary in Wailuku, Maui

Charles was nominated as the Hawaii's first green school advocate in 2007 and served on the steering committee for the development of the Hawaii CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) green certification program. Under his leadership, G70 was recognized as Pacific Business News’ inaugural winner of the “Best in Sustainability” award in the 2014 Business Leadership Awards.

Since 2014, Charles has served as G70's president and chief operating officer and is leading the firm during a pivotal time to re-brand the company while expanding its services and global reach. During his tenure, the firm changed its name from Group 70 International to G70, launched a new website and opened a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia.


Malia Peters
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Hawaii Community Foundation

With nearly three decades of experience in philanthropy and scholarship development, Malia has dedicated her career to fostering the spirit of giving and empowering communities. As Senior Director of Philanthropy at the Hawaii Community Foundation, she leads a team focused on securing significant philanthropic gifts and implementing best practices in fundraising.

Previously, as Senior Executive Director of Scholarship Development at the University of Hawaii Foundation, Malia oversaw $330 million in endowments and raised $20 million annually for student assistance.

Her commitment to enhancing lives through philanthropy makes her a vital advocate for community empowerment.


Mark Tawara
Founder & CEO
Bright Light Digital and Manageability LLC

Mark Tawara has over 25 years of experience in marketing, management and technology. Dubbed a “serial entrepreneur” by Pacific Business News, Mark has owned and operated numerous successful start-ups in retail, technology and consulting over the past 20 years. With an emphasis in marketing, Mark has served in marketing capacities for several architecture, engineering and construction firms during his career. He also served as chief operating officer for a 180-person international engineering firm with offices throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Rim.

Mark currently splits his time between two businesses — Bright Light Digital and Manageability LLC. Bright Light Digital is an audio-visual and technology business that provides digital signage, AV integration and technology solutions. Manageability LLC provides marketing and management consulting, executive and staff-level leadership training and development, and strategic consulting services.

Mark received his BBA in marketing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business and currently serves on the PACE Board of Directors. He is also a current board member of the Hawaii Architectural Foundation and the Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He is the recipient of numerous certifications/honors; author of several articles on technology, marketing and leadership; and has served as a speaker, presenter and moderator on topics involving entrepreneurship, technology and marketing.