Awakening Aloha through Community Investment with Tyler Tokioka

Above the Sides

English - April 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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In this episode, we welcome guest and Oahu Economic Development Board member, Tyler Tokioka, who was a close business confidant to Pono Shim. The Tokioka family has been a steadfast presence in the business community for generations, beginning with Tylerʻs grandfather Masayuki Tokioka, who founded Island Insurance in 1940. Grounded in similar values instilled in them by their families, he and Pono found common ground and a safe space to have meaningful conversations about how to do business with aloha and integrity. We discuss his journey from Hawaii to New York, his return to serve in the family business, economic development hopes for Hawaii and more. Mahalo for listening!

Learn more about the ways that Island Insurance gives back to Hawaii: https://www.islandinsurance.com/community/supporting-our-local-communities/