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CP Magazine
More Industrial Space Key to Oahu’s Economic Growth
March 2023
Over the past year, Oahu industrial warehouse vacancy rates have steadily dropped to record low levels and are expected to continue to decline for the foreseeable future, potentially hitting less than 1% by the start of 2023.
Building Industry Hawaii
West Side Mastermind: Avalon Development’s VP Robert Kelley and builders claim their stakes in Kapolei
January 2023
Mastermind Robert Kelley, Avalon Development Co. LLC vice president and project manager, is staking out many new West Oahu jobsites these days—a pair of industrial condominiums and Dreamhouse Center, home of the future charter Dreamhouse High School, to name just three. All are slated to break ground this year.
KITV
CIO Ben Dookchitra interviewed on KITV News about downtown office conversion.
February 1, 2023
KITV
Davies Pacific Center building in Honolulu to be converted to residential units
January 31, 2023
The Avalon Group, a development company, purchased the Davies Pacific Center in downtown Honolulu and plans to transform the office building into a residential condominium.
Hawaii Business
Another Endangered Species in Hawai‘i: Starter Homes
October 11, 2022
Young people used to be able to buy a small single-family home or townhome as the first step on their homeownership ladder, but today they are priced out of that market.
Hawaii Business
These 5 Women Are Changing the Face of Real Estate Development
October 5, 2022
Christine Camp, Laura Kodama, Cayenne Pe‘a, Karen Seddon and Michelle Swartman are proving that it’s not a man’s world anymore. Most developers are men, but these women have earned a seat at the table despite challenges. They bring a different and valuable perspective, and have realized that the best way for others to join them is for women to support women.
Hawaii Business
Need to Know Series. Topic: Commercial Real Estate – Avalon was invited to share its view on the changing dynamics of the Hawaii’s Commercial Real Estate hosted by Hawaii Business with Chris Benjamin, CEO of Alexander & Baldwin (NYSE:ALEX), Christine Camp, CEO of Avalon Group, Jeff Lau of Kamehamea Schools Bishop Estate
September 23, 2022
Investment purchases in Hawai‘i’s commercial real estate market during 2021 exceeded pre-pandemic levels with $3.15 billion in sales volume, according to Colliers Hawaii’s year end investment report. Join us in downtown Honolulu as we discuss the impact that commercial real estate will have on our local economy and community.
Urban Land Hawaii Institute
Industrial Panel Update on the Future of Logistics – Being one of the most prolific industrial land developers on the islands, Avalon was invited to share its insights on the future of logistics in Hawaii hosted by the Urban Land Institute
September 14, 2022
The post-pandemic industrial land grab in Hawaii and across the globe is not over. With eCommerce representing only 14% of total retail sales, we will take a look at how this ever-increasing demand driver will impact the industrial market across the globe, in particular supply-constrained markets like Hawaii.
Hawaii Economic Association
HEA 2022 Annual Conference | Supply-Side Constraints of Hawaii’s High Costs of Doing Business – Having developed projects that were considered impossible to develop and being recognized as developer of the year by multiple Industry groups (NAIOP, General Contractors Association, BIA, and Building Industry Magazine), Avalon spoke on the negative impacts of regulations that have constrained the supply of housing as well as to provide thought leadership on what to do to help ease the supply crunch
September 9, 2022
Why is everything in Hawaii so darn expensive???!
Join us in-person at Halekulani Hotel or online via Zoom as we investigate this question.
Pacific Business News
Dreamhouse
February 10, 2022
Located on Avalon’s 3-acre, master-planned Kapolei Pacific Center and will be anchored by DreamHouse Ewa Beach, a public charter school.
Hawaii Business Magazine
20 for the Next 20 2007: Where Are They Now?
February 4, 2022
Hawaii’s Senior US Senator Brian Schatz, Bank of Hawaii CEO of Chairman Peter Ho and Avalon Group CEO Christine Camp
Pacific Business News
Oahu Grill owners open West Side Bar & Grill in Kapolei
August 19, 2020
West Side Bar & Grill is now open in the space that formerly housed Plantation Tavern.
Pacific Business News
Avalon, JL Capital break ground on Sky Ala Moana
October 31, 2019
Avalon Group and JL Capital broke ground on the $500 million Sky Ala Moana mixed-use project.
Hawaii Business
Talk Story: Christine Camp, President and CEO, Avalon Group
October 10, 2019
Camp says Hawai‘i needs to change its mindset to alleviate the affordable housing crisis. at the top of her list of needed changes are creating predictable permitting time frames, revamping zoning in low-density areas and creating more urban zoning.
Shimogawa Scoops
‘Move Happy’ building new 35,000-square-foot warehouse at Avalon Group’s Kapolei Business Park
November 16, 2018
Move Happy, an international shipping, moving, storing, handling and distribution company for civilians and the military, broke ground on its new warehouse facility this week at Avalon Group’s Kapolei Business Park II in West Oahu at 603 Komohana St.
Star Advertiser
Twin Tower Sky Ala Moana Gets OK From City Council
November 15, 2018
The twin-tower Sky Ala Moana, a condo-hotel project on Kapiolani Boulevard, won approval from the Honolulu City Council Wednesday.
Star Advertiser
City Council Paves the Way For Construction of Sky Ala Moana Tower on Kapiolani
November 15, 2018
The Honolulu City Council gave final approval today to concessions that will allow for the construction of the Sky Ala Moana condo-hotel on Kapiolani Boulevard at the site of the current Kenrock complex.
Pacific Business News
Avalon’s Sky Ala Moana Wins Honolulu Council Approval for TOD Zoning
November 14, 2018
The Honolulu City Council voted 9-0 on Wednesday to pass Resolution 18-248, approving an interim planned development-transit, or IPD-T permit, for the project.
Honolulu Civil Beat
Developer Plans To Convert 200 Hawaii Kai Rentals Into Condos
June 8, 2018
The changeover for units built just two years ago illustrates the economic difficulties that make for an apartment shortage in Honolulu.
ThinkTech Hawaii (YouTube)
Avalon Group President and CEO Christine Camp (Beyond the Lines)
June 8, 2018
We will discuss with Christine her humble beginnings in her youth to becoming an extraordinary leader and achieving huge success with her company Avalon Group. We will go in depth to see her character and why she is successful.
ESPN Honolulu
Christine Camp: Business Owner and Super Mom
May 7, 2018
With Mother’s Day coming up, ESPN 1420 sat down with Christine Camp, Founder/CEO of the Avalon Group, one of the premier real estate development companies in Hawaii. Not only is she a success in the business world; she’s also a devoted “sports mom” with an inspiring story to tell.
Honolulu Civil Beat
Blue Planet: From ‘Harry Potter’ To Formidable Political Force
April 9, 2018
The foundation’s vision of moving Hawaii to 100 percent renewable energy is now central to the state’s energy plan — and has some traction on the mainland.
Hawaii Business Magazine
AVALON GROUP: Developing West Oahu
January 9, 2018
For the Avalon Group, real estate development is more than a business, it is a growth opportunity for both Hawaii and its people.
KHON2
One Square Foot: Christine Camp’s rise to the top
October 16, 2017
She is living the American dream, but it didn’t come overnight, and it didn’t come easy.
Multi-Housing News
Honolulu Community Snares $105M in Refinancing
September 25, 2017
HFF secured the loan on behalf of developer Avalon Group for 7000 Hawaii Kai Drive, a 270-unit community that includes two 10-story buildings and 216 market-rate and 54 affordable units.
Building Industry Hawaii
A Developing Situation
September 2017
Christine Camp of the Avalon Group offers practical suggestions to lower costs before building starts, and discusses her company’s current and future projects, the reason for diversifying into building management and lessons from running away at 15.
Hawaii Public Radio
Developers to Lawmakers: Cut Processing Time
August 16, 2017
A Joint Legislative Committee conducted another informational hearing on Affordable Housing today. As HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, this time, lawmakers heard from developers.
The Korea Times, San Francisco
Korean American leaders selected to meet President Moon while he visits Washington DC
July 6, 2017
President Moon Jae-in promised to support the Koreans in the Republic of Korea by making Koreans proud of their Korean citizenship during a three-day, five-day visit to Washington DC. Attending the Hawaii Representative Meeting at Washington DC, Washington, DC, Seo Aung (Elementary School Teacher), Christine Camp (Development Representative), and Seo Dae Young (Attorney at Law).
Pacific Business News
Avalon adding 100k square feet of warehouse space to Oahu market
June 21, 2017
Avalon Development Co. is getting ready to start construction on a 100,000-square-foot warehouse in Kapolei Business Park 2. Honolulu Builders is the contractor for the project, which will be a concrete tilt-up structure, said Avalon President and CEO Christine Camp.
The Korea Times
Hankook Ilbo Hawaii’s 45th Anniversary Special Plan Hanmi Foundation Supports Hawaii “I Am History”: Christine Camp
May 24, 2017
Hawaii Business Magazine
The Best of Small Business – SBA Awards and Smallbiz Editor’s Choice 2017: Advocate for Business & Industry
April 2017
Two dozen local companies and business leaders who won this year’s Hawaii district awards from the federal Small Business Administration (SBA). Advocate for Business & Industry: Christine Camp, President & CEO, Avalon Development Co.
Hawaii Public Radio
Hawaii Developers: Roadblocks to Affordable Housing
March 2017
Government officials are calling for more affordable housing development in Hawaii. But what do developers say? HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.
Hawaii Public Radio
Developers Weigh-in On Solving Affordable Housing Crisis
March 2, 2017
Can Hawai’i solve its Affordable Housing crisis? Developers say, “Yes.” There are more than 50 babies born each day in Hawai’i and many of them will need a place to live in when they grow up. Developer Christine Camp says housing prices can be stabilized if real estate speculation is kept in check.
Honolulu Star Advertiser
Transit boom claims another site
February 23, 2017
A wave of high-rise development plans on or near Kapiolani Boulevard close to one end of the city’s envisioned rail line just got bigger with a local developer’s purchase Wednesday of three two-story commercial buildings in the area.
Pacific Business News
Christine Camp has big plans for Honolulu’s Kenrock Building
February 22, 2017
Plans include developing the property into a mixed-use project that would include hotel rooms, affordable housing rentals and for-sale condominium units.
Pacific Business News
What it means to climb Hawaii’s housing market
December 9, 2016
Hawaii’s housing ladder is hard to climb – from one’s first rental as a young person to the upscale apartments of retired empty-nesters — and the lack of supply at all price points is just one of the factors prohibiting people from moving up – or entering – the ladder.
Pacific Business News
Housing relief could lock some in place
December 2, 2016
The Hawaii Community Development Authority is proposing to lower the affordable housing bracket in Kakaako, a proposal that would negatively affect Hawaii’s housing ladder, according to one Hawaii developer.
Honolulu Star Advertiser
Solar program starts business loans
November 27, 2016
The state’s failed $150 million financing program designed to help low-income residents own renewable energy systems has begun lending money instead to private businesses.
Pacific Business News
West Oahu Special Edition: Business goes west
November 11, 2016
Kapolei is quickly becoming the next location in Oahu’s industrial real estate market to see major growth.
Pacific Business News
2016 Women Winning in Business Panel
October 20, 2016
Only 14.6 percent of women occupy executive positions in their companies. At Pacific Business News’ Women Winning in Business event, some of Hawaii’s top female executives explored the issues facing women in the workforce, sharing their own personal experience in overcoming challenges and finding success.
Hawaii Business Magazine
Wahine Getting it Done
October 2016
Hands-on parenthood is a more than full-time job. So are most leadership positions. Combining the two, especially for women, is often seen as what The New York Times recently called a “head-on collision between motherhood and work.” But what if you want to be both a leader and a parent – and not a wreck?
Pacific Business News
Retail-restaurant building planned for vacant parcel near convention center
September 21, 2016
Avalon Commercial, a subsidiary of Hawaii developer Christine Camp’s Avalon Group, is handling leasing for the project.
Pacific Business News
2016 Women Who Mean Business Roundtable
September 16, 2016
PBN recently gathered five Hawaii businesswomen in the newsroom to talk about a range of issues that affect women in business today.
Pacific Edge Magazine
Feature: Christine Camp
September 7, 2016
Since being featured in 1999, Christine Camp founded Avalon Development and grew the business from a one-woman real estate consultancy to a team of 27 professionals overseeing the development and management of $300 million in real estate assets.
Pacific Business News
How Christine Camp develops big dreams
August 26, 2016
The Hawaii developer talks with PBN about lessons learned from a life as a self-starter.
Hawaii Public Radio
Developing Big Dreams on Oahu
August 26, 2016
One of Honolulu’s leading developers is Christine Camp, president & CEO of the Avalon Development Company. Pacific Business News Editor in Chief has more on what has driven her to carve her own path in this male-dominated industry.
MidWeek
Preserving Historic Hawaii Kai Landu
August 17, 2016
Avalon Development and Hanwha E&C, 7000 Hawaii Kai developer and owner, presented a $600,000 check to Livable Hawaii Kai Hui at the 7000 Hawaii Kai Drive grand opening. The check represented the longstanding partnership that helped create the Hawea Heiau Cultural Preserve on approximately 5 acres that originally was 7000 Hawaii Kai Drive property.
Pacific Business News
Hawaii Technology Academy opens in new Central Oahu building
August 12, 2016
Hawaii Technology Academy, the largest tuition-free public charter school in the state, has opened in its new digs in Waipahu in Central Oahu, the developer of the property confirmed to Pacific Business News this week.
Honolulu Star Advertiser
Medline sees Kapolei project as potential lifesaver
July 30, 2016
A leading health care supplies manufacturer and distributor held a blessing ceremony Friday for its 100,000-square-foot distribution warehouse at Kapolei Business Park.
NAIOP
2016 NAIOP Hawaii Kukulu Hale Developer of the Year Award to Christine Camp
May 6, 2016
A leading health care supplies manufacturer and distributor held a blessing ceremony Friday for its 100,000-square-foot distribution warehouse at Kapolei Business Park.
Honolulu Star Advertiser
Affordable-rental complex welcomes new residents
June 18, 2016
The first rental apartment complex built in more than a decade in East Oahu opened Friday after a blessing of the 269-unit community.
KGMB
7000 Hawaii Kai Drive Opens
June 17, 2016
7000 Hawaii Kai Drive, East Honolulu’s newest rental apartment community opened June 17 and welcomed several tenants.
KHON
7000 Hawaii Kai Drive Grand Opening
June 17, 2016
7000 Hawaii Kai Drive, East Honolulu’s newest rental apartment community, celebrated the June 17, 2016 opening with Mayor Caldwell and other dignitaries.
Kapolei FYI Newsletter
Kapolei Business Park Phase 2 Infrastructure Completed
March 2016
72% Already sold or in escrow; Prices set to increase April 1.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
New Kapolei road links industrial park
March 11, 2016
A local real estate development firm last week celebrated the completion of a new road in Kapolei that connects an emerging 54-acre industrial business park with Oahu’s growing “Second City.”
Pacific Business News
West Oahu’s Kapolei Business Park gains several new businesses
March 10, 2016
About 72 percent of the second phase of Kapolei Business Park’s 2’s lots have been sold or are in escrow, with such businesses as American Tire Warehouse; Medline Industries, a medical supply company; Ito En, a beverage company; Penske, a national truck rental business; and the developer of the state’s first major indoor soccer facility.
Pacific Business News
Avalon Development Co. buys Downtown Honolulu office space for new headquarters
December 24, 2015
Hawaii developer Christine Camp’s Avalon Development Co. has purchased a 4,100-square-foot commercial condominium in Downtown Honolulu, with plans to move into this new office space that’s nearly triple the size of its current digs for the last 16 years, Camp confirmed to PBN Thursday.
Pacific Business News
Developer plans office and medical office buildings in Kapolei in West Oahu
July 30, 2015
While there have been medical office buildings built in the last several years, including Hale Pawaa on Beretania Street in Honolulu, the development of an all-new, purely office building has become very rare.
KHON
Lottery opens for Hawaii Kai affordable rentals
July 15, 2015
If you’ve ever considered living in Hawaii Kai, a new development could be an affordable way to make that a reality.
ThinkTech Hawaii
Christine Camp on Attracting Investors to Hawaii
April 27, 2015
Dr. Kelii Akana speaks with Christine Camp, President & CEO of the Avalon Group, which has brought to Hawaii about $350 million dollars of investment in order to build a better community, a better environment.
Hawaii Business Magazine
Founders & Visionaries – Avalon Group
December 3, 2011
Honolulu’s Avalon Group has thrived in a tough market that has left many of its competitors struggling. Owner Christine H. H. Camp takes lessons learned from her own life to keep the company evolving to meet new business demands.
PBS Hawaii
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox: Christine Camp
January 11, 2011
She began life in South Korea, immigrated to Hawaii as a child. At the age of 32, she launched Avalon, a real estate development company in Honolulu.
Hastings & Pleadwell
Avalon Group Founder Christine Camp Named Korean Entrepreneur of the Year
September 27, 2010
Camp has been named the 2010 Korean Entrepreneur of the Year by the Hawai‘i Korean Chamber of Commerce (HKCC). The nonprofit organization, producer of the annual Korean Festival, honors local business owners of Korean descent who demonstrate excellence in both business growth and community involvement.
Hawaii Business
Camp Counselor
July 22, 2009
Despite her relatively young age, Christine Camp is remarkably accomplished. She’s the founder and president of Avalon Development, one of the state’s largest real estate firms. At 38, she became the youngest chair of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Waipahu ‘bypass’ road to ease traffic
February 12, 2008
Motorists traveling between old Waipahu town and the new Waikele region to the north should expect to have a new route by the end of the week.
The $7 million, roughly one-quarter-mile-long Malakeke Street was dedicated yesterday by Avalon Development Co. and Waipahu community leaders.
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Looking, Then Leaping
December 28, 2004
“When someone thinks of work as fun, that’s what you want to do,” said the 38-year-old Camp Friedman. “I’ve never seen work as work, but work as something that I enjoy doing. Therefore, other people define me as a workaholic,” says Christine Camp.