Those leaders who muster the time and will to work on behalf
Those leaders who muster the time and will to work on behalf of others deserve an extra shot of recognition. For the fifth year, Junior Achievement of Hawaii is according just that to four new laureates entering its Hawaii Business Hall of Fame. These few–chosen for their business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic bent–join a stellar gallery of Hawaii’s business inspirations.
HIRAM L. FONG Finance Enterprises Ltd. and Senator Fong’s Plantation and Gardens Founder and Chairman
Claim to Fame. Born in 1906, the seventh of 11 children, to Chinese immigrant parents in Kalihi. After earning degrees from the University of Hawaii and Harvard Law School, founded the .
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