These three businesses were featured on Connect Hawai'i last month. Learn more about this esports arena, medicinal soap company, and new gourmet ice cream shop.
If gaming is your method of relaxation, check out the state-of-the-art Esports Arena at Hawaii Pacific University! This cutting-edge facility offers a comfortable and immersive gaming experience, allowing you to play a wide variety of popular titles on high-performance equipment and lightning-fast internet speeds. Located in the scenic Aloha Tower, this arena is open to the public and offers hourly gameplay.
Say goodbye to lag and high ping – the HPU Esports Arena utilizes fioptics internet for a smooth experience. Whether you're into competitive gaming or just looking to unwind with friends, the Esports Arena provides the perfect space to enjoy your favorite games without interruptions.
Located on the ground floor of the Aloha Tower.
You need clean ingredients to clean your body. The Indigenous Soap Company crafts its soaps using medicinal herbs, oils, and natural ingredients. Every step, from harvesting to forming the bars, is done with respect and intention.
Popular options include the ʻĀina bar and Love Child (which is specially formulated for the keiki). Each bar is wrapped with a list of ingredients, the soap's "born date," and a surprise soap fortune inside. The Indigenous Soap Company also offers a Soap Club, where subscribers receive limited edition bars.Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream just opened in the Koko Marina Shopping Center and is here to cool us down with their delicious, silky, premium ice cream!
The Hammonds, the duo behind the scoops, serve up both classic and unique flavors. With so many options, choosing can be tough—but don't worry, you can sample them all with an ice cream flight! Enjoy a scoop or two inside their community-oriented space or right by the marina!
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