Program News Hawai’i Pacific University’s 2010 Contemporary Issues Forum
Stanford S. Carr President, Stanford Carr Development LLC
On Aug. 4, 2010, HPU held its 7th Annual Contemporary Issues Forum at Morton’s Steak House. The event, especially tailored for Executive MBA (EMBA) students, included current executive students and alumni of HPU’s EMBA program, also formerly known as the Weekend Master of Business Administration for Business Professionals (WMBA). Alumni and EMBA students were able to interact and network with members of the HPU community and EMBA faculty members. Real estate developer, Stanford Carr of Stanford Carr Development, LLC was the guest speaker for the 2010 Contemporary Issues Forum. The discussion of contemporary issues kept
the executives and faculty up to date on current issues relevant to the business economy and its future outlook. Born and raised on the island of Maui, Carr sharpened his skills and developed his vision of island communities inspired by the cultural diversity and physical beauty of Hawai`i. His passion for excellence in architectural design and quality can be found throughout the islands. Carr’s award-winning homes in the island communities of O‘ahu, Maui and the Big Island garnered 11 Western National Awards and 60 local Building Industry Association Awards, including four Grand Champion Awards and seven Best in Show Neighbor Island Awards. As an acknowledged industry leader, Stanford Carr Development has created distinctive and successful communities through innovative site planning, diversity in architectural design and product types, environmental sensitivity, and the use of cuttingedge technology and building materials. Being one of the most dynamic real estate developers in Hawai`i today, it is essential for Carr to be aware of current issues facing businesses. Always mindful of the needs of the community as well as the real estate market, Carr’s master-planned communities include residential and commercial components as well as community parks and recreation areas. Most recently, he was appointed interim management officer to head resort operations at Kuilima for the future dispensation of the Turtle Bay property. Carr was selected by the lenders, not only for his experience in creating planned communities that include preserving the past as well as planning for the future, his extensive knowledge in the often confusing areas of entitlements and zoning, and his excellent relationships at civil and state levels—but also for his sensitivity to cultural and environmental issues as well as his ability to communicate and bring those from various sectors together. Giving back to the community is also a core value of Carr’s corporate philosophy. Currently he is involved as a Trustee of the University of Hawaii Foundation and Rehab Hospital of the Pacific Foundation, Board of Directors for Enterprise Honolulu, Hawaii Theatre for Youth and Youth at Risk, and Hawaii Council for Economic Education. Carr is also a member of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii.
About the Executive MBA Program HPU’s Executive MBA Program is recognized as a model for group-oriented learning that engages students in projects that hone leadership, communication, and collaborative skills. Whether conducting e-meetings from the home or office, or cooperating on team projects, Executive MBA students constantly rely upon one another’s strengths as a means for achieving success. Relationships formed at the beginning of the program become a powerful aid in completing assignments and projects. Executive MBA cohorts form into a network of friends and business contacts that continue long after graduation. Alumni are frequently invited back to campus for special events and academic
receptions. Alumni also maintain significant connections to HPU by helping educate new MBA classes about the program. Because of its convenient location in downtown Honolulu, Hawai‘i Pacific University attracts prominent business and government leaders to speak at forums and lectures. The Executive MBA program will often invite special guests to share their expertise and insights with the class. Topics for the Distinguished Speaker Series will normally include innovation, government policy, leadership, and technology. Site visits to companies and government facilities may also be scheduled in conjunction with guest speakers. College
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