SME Honolulu

Game on! Ready to level up your networking skills? ????? Join us on March 18th for an action-packed Speed Networking event at Dave & Buster’s! We’ll kick things off with the one and only Kendra Murray, Senior Corporate & Sales Manager at Dave & Buster's, as she shares exciting details about the upcoming new Ala Moana location—new games, dining experiences, and more. Then, dive straight into the main event—the dynamic 3-minute rotating speed networking session where you’ll make valuable connections in no time! Invite your friends and colleagues and expect great company, heavy pupus, drinks, prizes, and more! Don’t miss your LAST chance to join us at the current D&B location! Get your tickets here ?? https://bit.ly/3D9NMld

What an amazing gathering last week! ?? Huge mahalo to marketing pros Anna Covert and Darshaun Nadeau for sharing so much knowledge with us in their deep dive into digital sales and marketing 2.0. We definitely learned a lot and walked away with some great insights! ???? Big mahalo to everyone who joined us, especially our past SME presidents: David Livingston (Past President 2007, 2008, 2017, 2019) Janet Kelley (Current President; Past President 2000, 2018) Roger Morey (Past President 1991) Keali'i Kane Gray (Past President 2009) William Gaeth (Past President 1992) David Hayter (Past President 2016) Michael Troy (Past President 2013, 2014) Richard Emery (Past President 2006); and featuring SME Honolulu's Honorary Member, Naomi Kanna ?? Also, a huge shoutout to the Hawaii Pacific University Marketing students and Professor Quentin for your awesome participation! We met so many new people in the industry and had an amazing time networking. And of course, the food was absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to see you all at our next event next month! Stay tuned for updates!

What's New in Digital Sales and Marketing? Join us for an interactive and insightful session on The Latest Insights in Digital Sales and Marketing 2.0—the highly anticipated continuation of last year's panel discussions! Featuring Hawaii's leading marketing experts, Anna Covert and Darshaun Nadeau. In this session, they’ll explore the role of psychology in AI-driven marketing and reveal actionable strategies to optimize your ad copy, landing pages, and customer touchpoints. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in sales and marketing for 2025 to elevate your sales, attract more clients, and boost your conversion rates!?? Click the link to get your tickets ?? https://bit.ly/4hnXcbm #smehonolulu #salesandmarketingtips #hawaiinetworkingevents

A big mahalo to everyone who joined us last week for this fantastic event with Leianne Pedro! And also, huge thanks to Leianne for being our first speaker- it's an honor to have her kick off the year with us! ?? We started by welcoming new members Malia Aiello from Pacific Historic Parks and Kealii Gray from Navian Hawaii. Leianne then energized the group with a fun Kahoot game before diving into 4 powerful PBN strategies. Here are her pro tips: ?? 'Ike (Knowledge) – Connect with people! Whether it’s congratulating someone on LinkedIn or pitching a story, reaching out and making personal connections never goes out of style. ?? Ho'oku'i (See or Be Seen) – Get involved in PBN events like Mentoring Monday and Women Who Mean Business. ?? Ke Kuai Ana (Marketing) – Be consistent and develop a unique marketing approach that works for your business. ?? Nuhou (News) – Send exciting press releases and unique news about your business. Don’t forget to CC Lei in your email for a chance to get featured! Wrapping up, Leianne awarded prizes to the winners and announced the lucky recipients of SME’s raffle prizes. It was such an inspiring session and we can't wait for the next one! #smehonolulu #leiannepedro #pacificbusinessnews

Great things happen when you say 'yes' to new opportunities! Our mission is to help you grow through networking, education, and fun events. Through these experiences, we create meaningful connections and open new doors for your success. Next week, don't miss our first event of 2025 with Leianne Pedro, Market President of Pacific Business News! Learn how to leverage PBN to drive traffic, grow your online presence, and supercharge your sales.? ? ?? January 21, 2025? ? 5PM - 8PM? ?? Dave & Buster's? ??? One week left! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3VGHfUU

New year, improved strategies, fresh opportunities! ??? Let's make 2025 we hit our sales and marketing goals with bold ideas and strategic action. Don't forget! Join us on January 21 for an exciting event with Leianne Pedro from Pacific Business News to start the year strong! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3VGHfUU

We're excited to kick off 2025 with an inspiring leader like Lei Pedro, Market President and Publisher of PBN! Join us on January 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Dave & Buster's for an incredible interactive session. We're looking forward to learning from Lei and using PBN’s powerful tools to drive business growth this year. Here’s to a successful year ahead! ?? Click here for tickets: https://bit.ly/3VGHfUU

Kick off 2025 with SME Honolulu! Join us with Leianne "Lei" Pedro from Pacific Business News (PBN) on January 21, 2025, as we explore how PBN can boost your sales and grow your business. Get your tickets here ?? https://bit.ly/3VGHfUU

Kick off 2025 with SME Honolulu! Join us with Leianne "Lei" Pedro from Pacific Business News (PBN) on January 21, 2025, as we explore how PBN can boost your sales and grow your business. Get your tickets here ?? https://bit.ly/3VGHfUU

Discover the value of SME Honolulu membership! Gain access to exclusive benefits and a network built for your success. Apply today at www.smehonolulu.org or email [email protected]. #smehonolulu #networkingopportunities #hawaiicommunity