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4 KAUA‘I MIDWEEK DECEMBER 7, 2022
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Margaret Sanchez will be interim chancellor of Kaua‘i Comomunity College starting Jan. 3. She succeeds Joseph Daisy, who is retiring on Dec. 30 after a 44-year career in education. As vice chancellor for student affairs, Sanchez helped Kauai‘i CC get more than $3.5 million in grants in support of its mission, which helped the college be a Native Hawaiian- and Indigenous-serving institution.
Shalei Shintani has been promoted from sous chef to chef at Keoki’s Paradise in Po‘ipū. She brings more than five years of experience in Kaua‘i’s restaurant industry to the new role, and has expansive knowledge of the local market. She joined Keoki’s Paradise as a food preparation worker in 2017 and quickly learned the ropes, taking on increasing responsibilities.
ecently, the Honolulu Mayor’s Craft and Country Fair was held as an in-person event at the Blais- dell Exhibition Hall for the first time in two years.
Margaret Sanchez
Shalei Shintani
ROB NELSON
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The booth participants were mostly kūpuna clubs from the various island communities. They sell homemade baked goods, plants and holiday crafts.
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All these clubs are about community service, but the real fun is getting to talk story with the folks at the many booths. What a bunch of characters! Anyway, I was asked to be a judge for the cookie and snack mix contest. Finally, something that I was born to do! In my book, they were all winners!
Finance Factors was founded 70 years ago to help many of Ha- wai‘i’s hardworking families who struggled to obtain loans for everyday needs, from refrigerators to pots and pans. As our community’s financing needs changed, we evolved, too. Today, we are a focused real estate lender and savings institution, specializing in conforming and nonconforming residential mortgages and commercial real estate loans.
Cookie division: (from left) Steven Santiago (Recreation Support Services, Senior Section), Ann Yoneshige (second-place winner, Platinum Seniors), Ruby Cobb (first- and third-place winner, Kalākaua ‘Ohana), guest, Ned Yonemori (judge, Recreation Support Services administrator) and Virginia Liu (judge from HMSA). PHOTOS COURTESY INA HIGASHI-IZUMI
Snack mix division: (from left) Steven Santiago (Recreation Support Services, Senior Section), Elaine Fukuda (representative for first-place winner, Lynnette Smith, Mililani Golden Years), Rhonda Akamine (third- place winner, Waiau Senior Club), Virginia Liu (judge from HMSA), Lillian Tim Sing (second-place winner, Pali Seniors) and Ned Yonemori (judge, Recreation Support Services Administrator).
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The high cost of living, low housing inventory and current interest rates have made Hawai‘i a difficult place for many people to get ahead. Because of our long history in Hawai‘i, we understand its unique real estate market, and know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for the challenges we face here. There- fore, we approach lending with creativ- ity, quick decision-making and a fierce commitment to make loans happen for our customers.
Finance Factors makes a splash at the 2022 Hawai‘i Association of Mortgage Professionals conference in September. Pictured are (front, from left) Rory Matsumoto and Lisa Tarumoto; (middle) Romeo Anacan, Deborah Uetake and Paul Vella; and (back row) Gary Thompson, Josh Grant and Rob Nelson.
PHOTOS COURTESY FINANCE FACTORS
Owning real estate is one of the best paths to financial security and wealth cre- ation in our islands. We continue to give people timely custom solutions to help navigate our local market, paving their way to financial success and a world of possibilities.
We have competitive 30-year fixed rate loans, options that address today’s high interest rates, and powerful multi-collat- eral programs that parents and grandpar- ents often utilize to help their children and grandchildren become homeowners and build generational wealth.
give your hard-earned cash a boost. Increased access to financing will help more homeowners remain in Hawai‘i
Whether you are a first-time homeown- er or business owner looking to expand your commercial presence, our custom products can help you reach your goals.
To help you save for your future fast- er, we have some of the best rates on sav- ings and certificates of deposits. Wheth- er saving for a down payment, your next big purchase or retirement, we can help
and strengthen our community.
At Finance Factors, we like to say, “If no can, we can!” because we truly believe that our can-do attitude makes a world of difference in helping our clients achieve home ownership and financial peace of mind. Feel free to give us a call 808-522-2000 or visit us at financefac-
tors.com.