Welcome to HJCC Member Spotlight, a new email series celebrating the achievements, milestones and stories of our members making an impact in our community!

MILESTONE

L-R:  Stephen Tamaye, James Tamaye, Grace Tamaye (Founder), Pia Tamaye, Bryson Tamaye, Evan Tamaye, Reece Tamaye, Calvin Tamaye

Grace and Frank Tamaye, Founders

HJCC congratulates Ace Auto Glass on more than five decades of serving Hawai‘i and Guam!

Founded in 1975 by Frank and Grace Tamaye, the homegrown family business celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. Today, Ace Auto Glass has grown to nine locations and continues the Tamaye family's commitment to quality service, with the second generation leading the company and the third generation preparing to carry the family legacy forward.

Ace Auto Glass also continues to earn the support of the community, receiving Best in Hawaii recognition from KITV and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser year after year.

Congratulations to the Tamaye family and the entire Ace Auto Glass team on this incredible milestone and continued recognition!

MEMBER RECOGNITION

Pacific Business News, 2026 40 Under 40 (photo by Anthony Consillio)

Congratulations to HJCC member Cosmo Hirai on being named one of Pacific Business News' 2026 40 Under 40 honorees!

The annual recognition celebrates 40 outstanding young professionals who are making an impact in Hawai‘i through their careers and communities. Cosmo joins an impressive class of emerging leaders from across the state.

In addition to his involvement with JCI (Junior Chamber International), Cosmo serves as bishop of Hawai‘i Tōdaiji Temple.

HJCC is proud to celebrate Cosmo on this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Cosmo!

ANNIVERSARY

HJCC congratulates Remedy Intelligent Staffing – Hawaii on celebrating 25 years in business!

The Honolulu franchise was re-established in 2001 by Kristi Inkinen Yanagihara and has spent the past quarter-century connecting Hawai‘i businesses with talented professionals and helping local job seekers find meaningful employment opportunities.

Over the years, Remedy has also been recognized among Hawai‘i's leading staffing agencies and woman-owned businesses.

Congratulations to the Remedy Intelligent Staffing team on 25 years of serving Hawai‘i's businesses and workforce!

Have member news to share?

We’d love to celebrate the accomplishments of our HJCC members! HJCC members are invited to submit noteworthy company news, awards, recognitions and achievements for consideration in a future Member Spotlight. 

Please send your news to share to info@hjcc.org!

Contact Info:

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce

2454 South Beretania Street, Suite 201

Honolulu, HI 96826

(808) 949-5531

info@hjcc.org

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