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State of the Hawaii Economy in 2025

Thursday, November 7, 2024 @ 11 am HST

As we look ahead to 2025, what economic challenges and opportunities await Hawaii's business community? Which industries are poised for growth, and which may face headwinds? How will key economic indicators like inflation, interest rates, and workforce availability impact our local economy? Join ProService, UHERO's Dr. Carl Bonham, and a panel of local business leaders for an insightful discussion covering Hawaii’s economic forecast and how businesses will be impacted by next year’s economic realities.

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117 State of the Economy Webinar

In this webinar, we'll discuss:

  • Comprehensive economic forecast for Hawaii in 2025

  • Industry-specific growth projections and challenges

  • Analysis of inflation trends and interest rate predictions

  • Expert insights on adapting business priorities to thrive in 2025's economic landscape

Meet our Panelists:

Dr. Carl Bonham

Dr. Carl Bonham, Executive Director, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO)

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Jena Andres

Moderated by Jena Andres, Director of Brand & Client Marketing, ProService Hawaii

Learn about our experts

Dr. Carl Bonham, Executive Director of UH Economic Research Organization (UHERO)

Dr. Carl Bonham is UHERO’s Executive Director and Professor of Economics. UHERO is Hawaii's preeminent economic forecasting organization, analyzing Hawai`i's unique economic development challenges and opportunities. UHERO's impact and scope have grown dramatically under Carl's leadership. Carl’s current research focuses on models for UHERO's quarterly Hawaii Forecasting System. His research spans macroeconomics, applied econometrics and forecasting, tourism economics, and the Hawai`i economy. Carl is a member of the State of Hawaii Council on Revenues, and the House Select Committee on Covid-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness.

Jena Andres, Director of Brand & Client Marketing, ProService Hawaii

Jena Andres is a brand strategist and people leader with 15+ years of building brands and business growth in tech, healthcare, retail, and entertainment for PE- and VC-backed, hypergrowth startups to Fortune 500 brands. She is passionate about storytelling and identifying the heartbeat of where brands, people, and culture intersect. She has worked with the following brands: Chick-Fil-A, Universal Music, CNN, Fox Broadcasting, Paramount Pictures, Salvation Army, Northeastern University, Boost Mobile, Hungry Howie’s, Pacific Dental Services, Welcome, Gloo, and Henry Ford Health System. Jena currently leads brand and client marketing for ProService Hawaii. She resides in Hawaii Kai with her husband Dwayne (a music producer & proud Roosevelt graduate) and their 3 children Evan, Kylen, and Azlyn.

About ProService Hawaii

ProService Hawaii is the state’s leader in HR consulting and management. The company gives employers access to benefits, payroll, HR and risk support that make it easier to hire, manage and grow their teams. With over 3,000 client employers and 50,000 employees statewide, ProService Hawaii impacts nearly 10% of the state’s private employment market, making it the largest and most trusted provider for HR services in Hawaii since 1994. As an industry leader, ProService combines the power of passionate local experts with innovative products to build and transform the workplace in Hawaii. ProService is headquartered on Oahu at 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., Ste. 200, Honolulu HI 96825. Additional offices are located in Kona, Kahului, Kapaa and Downtown Honolulu. Telephone: (808) 394-3100.