FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Honolulu, Hawaii (February 1, 2013) — Goodwill Industries of Hawaii announced that Bank of Hawaii will be the official title sponsor of their second annual event – Bank of Hawaii presents Goodwill Goes GLAM! The four-day event takes place from September 19 – 22, 2013, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The Gala and VIP Presale will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013 followed by public GLAM! Sale days from September 20 -22, 2013.
Laura Smith, President/CEO of Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc. states; “We’re honored that Bank of Hawaii has chosen to be the title sponsor of Goodwill Goes GLAM! for the second consecutive year. In 2012, Bank of Hawaii’s support greatly contributed to the success of our inaugural event. Their commitment to community service is company-wide as many Bank of Hawaii employees volunteered their time to support the event-week activities. Once again, Bank of Hawaii’s support of our retail and public awareness event will further our non-profit mission – to help people with employment barriers to reach their full potential and become self-sufficient.”
Peter Ho, Bank of Hawaii chairman, president and CEO, shared, “Last year, we were delighted to be a part of the inaugural Goodwill Goes GLAM! event. It certainly lived up to its promise of being the ultimate shopping event for bargain hunters in Hawaii. More importantly, the event benefited Goodwill Industries’ vital programs that empower thousands of people throughout Hawaii to prepare for employment each year.”
To learn more about Bank of Hawaii presents Goodwill Goes GLAM! go to goodwillhawaii.org/glam.
Goodwill Industries of Hawaii’s mission is to help people with employment barriers to reach their full potential and become self-sufficient. Supported by its retail operations and financial endeavors, its educational, employment and training programs have provided skills training, employment counseling, job placement and support services since 1959.
Visit goodwillhawaii.org for more information. Subscribe to the Goodwill Works! E-mail newsletter. Reach us at 836-WORK (9675), info@higoodwill.org, @GoodwillHawaii on Twitter, TheGoodwillHunter.com blog and Goodwill Industries of Hawaii on Facebook.
# # #
Media Contact:
Marketing, Communications & Development
(808) 836-0313
mcd@higoodwill.org
