Bill Chee Honored as One of Hawaii's Top 25 Most Influential Business Leaders

Pictured above, clockwise from left to right: 1. Bill Chee onstage accepting his award with Pacifc Business News Publisher, Bob Charlet; 2. Brenda Chee, Glen Fujihara, Jodee Farm, Susan Onishi Andrade, Leonie Lam and Corinda Wong; 3. Nancy O'Grady Cook, John Connelley, Michele An and Beth Avedis; 4. Marshall Mower, Chris Kitaoka, Win Kitaoka, Tom Mukai and Shannon Smith; 5. James Chan, Jon Yamasato and Chad Takesue; 6. Gay Sapp, Linda McCabe, Noele Kanemoto, Beth Makanani, Stephanie Chan, Kumiko Burns and Nicole Choi.

It was a night to remember, a gala event honoring 25 of Hawaii’s most influential business leaders and Hawaii's 25 most influential companies from the last 50 years. Among those honored was our very own CEO, Bill Chee, which given the individuals who have had influence during the last half century, this is quite the honor.

Pacific Business News started compiling a list of potential businesses and leaders a year ago as a way to celebrate their 50th anniversary. A volunteer advisory committee, representing Hawaii’s business elite, and managers from Pacific Business News comprised the final list, all were honored at last night’s anniversary gala celebration held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Resort. Congratulations to all the honorees.