First Hawaiian marketing director to retire

First Hawaiian Bank executive Brandt Farias, marketing director and spokesman for the state’s largest bank, is retiring after 28 years with the institution.

Farias, 55, executive vice president and manager of the marketing communications division, began working for the bank in 1985 as manager of public relations. Farias has been responsible for overseeing the bank’s advertising, direct mail, special event and corporate communication departments as well as the wealth management, deposit and IRA product areas.

“First Hawaiian is a top-notch organization with first-class people,” Farias said. “There’s a reason why they have been successful for so long. They care about their customers, their community and their people. It was a privilege to play a small part in the bank’s success the past 28 years.”

His retirement is effective Nov. 1.

“Brandt did a tremendous job for us for a very long time and we wish him well in his retirement,” First Hawaiian President and CEO Bob Harrison said.

Outrigger and Enterprise create alliance

Outrigger Enterprises Group and Enterprise Holdings have formed a partnership that makes the multi-brand rental company the preferred supplier for travelers who book hotel or condominium reservations at Outrigger’s

32 properties on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii island.

Enterprise Holdings operates Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands and has locations at all major airports on the islands with more than 50 locations across the state and in excess of 8,100 locations worldwide.

Through this partnership, consumers can save up to 25 percent off at Alamo, Enterprise or National when they book a room reservation online at Outrigger.com or by calling 800-688-7444 and then adding a car to that reservation.

In addition to saving up to 25 percent, guests who book, stay and rent in Hawaii from now through Dec. 15 also can receive a complimentary fuel service option at Alamo, Enterprise or National. This means that renters can return their vehicle with an empty gas tank, free of charge. For details, go to Outrigger.com/enterprise-promo.

Base hosts job fair for youth programs

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam has scheduled a job fair today to hire as many as 200 full- and part-time employees to provide staffing for various youth educational and sports programs on base. The base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation department recently completed three new centers that increased the enrollment capacity of its Child and Youth Program to 1,300 children from 600 children. The program is open to children from 6 weeks to 18 years of age. The department is seeking “responsible individuals who are outgoing and love to work with children of all ages,” according to a news release from Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam.

The job fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon at Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School. More information is available online at www.greatlifehawaii.com.

Broadband tests move into second phase

The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has launched the second phase of its Hawaii Broadband Map speed test campaign to gauge improvements in high-speed Internet service statewide over the past two years.

The department is asking Internet users to test their broadband speed by going to www.hibroadbandmap.org and clicking on the “speed test”button at the bottom of the page. The test, which takes just a few seconds, will tell users the upload and download speeds on their computer. It also sends the information, including the IP address of the computer, to a state database for analysis.

Because broadband speeds vary depending on a variety of factors, the state is urging users to take the test several times on different days and at different locations.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie launched the Hawaii Broadband Initiative in August 2011 with the goal of achieving one gigabit per second connectivity throughout the state by 2018.

ON THE MOVE

City Mill has appointed Debbie Hernandez as human resources manager. Her responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the City Mill and Simply Organized human resources department, as well as being responsible for organizational analysis and planning, recruitment, employee relations and policy and benefits. Hernandez retired from the Air Force after 26 years of service; she was a first sergeant for the last eight years. FCH Enterprises, the parent company of Pomaikai Ballrooms, Zippys and other food services at Dole Cannery-Iwilei, has hired:

>>Jeff Marcello as general manager. He was a food and beverage director at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club.

>>Ferdinand Freddie Billena as executive chef. He was an executive chef for Outrigger Reef on the Beach.

>>Stacey Sukita as banquet manager. He managed the banquet department at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club.

>> Shawn Fujimoto as catering coordinator. She served in the food and beverage division at HawaiiPrince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club.

>>Priya Kamomi Ho as catering coordinator. She was an event coordinator at the Wedding Cafe.