On Friday my wife Lisa and I attended the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (HCCNC) gala in San Francisco.
As we've done since 2017, Paubox sponsored at a table at the sold out event.
What's happening: HCCNC honored three masters of hula who teach the art form and pass on Hawaiian cultural wisdom in Northern California. They were:
About HCCNC: As per their website, the mission of HCCNC is to serve as a bridge, connecting Hawai‘i expatriates in Northern California.
While having fun and building friendships are also important objectives, HCCNC is much more than a social club. Their primary goal is to help advance careers or business through relevant seminars, speakers and networking events.
Enjoy the video and pics!
HCCNC President Eric Tao rocking the latest Paubox — Spam Musubi Edition.
Paubox at table 12
Paubox Kahikina Scholarship recipients Nick Wong (2019) and Logan Lau (2023) joined us at our table
Paubox Kahikina Scholarship recipient Gabbie Nakamatsu (2024) is also a 2025 recipient of the HCCNC Scholarship.
Selfie with Gaylynn and Gabbie Nakamatsu
Kumu Hula Shawna Alapa‘i was one of three kumu hula honored last night
Selfie with Daryl Higashi, the pulse of HCCNC
Selfie with Nick Wong and Linda Ueda
Howzit with my co-worker Pete Kirsheman (VP, Customer Success)
Selfie with Steven Espaniola
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