Hawaiʻi CEOs Christine Camp and Micah Kāne turn missteps into milestones
Insights from the CEO Chronicles Closing Session at the 2025 Leadership Conference
New Stories
Hawaii Business Wins 19 Awards, Including 7 Top Prizes
The accolades were handed out during the Society of Professional Journalists’ annual statewide competition. Among those winning multiple awards for the magazine were Cynthia Wessendorf, Jeff Sanner and Noelle Fujii-Oride.
INPEACE, Nonprofit with a mission
INPEACE, among the local nonprofits hurt by cuts in federal grants, has pivoted to seeking new funding while keeping its programs running, CEO Sanoe Marfil says.
My Job Is Bringing Homes to Life Through Technology
Andy Kinghan is the go-to guy when you want a “smart home” that takes advantage of the latest technology in audio, video, networking, security, lighting and even automatic window shades.
Businesses Evolve With Zoomers, Boomers and Everyone in Between
In her first month as editor-in-chief of Hawaii Business Magazine, Jennifer Ablan kept hearing how multigenerational teams lead to stronger, more vibrant workplaces.
From Purple Heart To Persona Non Grata
A Hawai‘i Veteran’s Struggle to Fight Deportation
Worming Toward a Greener Future
The food scraps and leftovers you normally throw away can be turned into new soil or fertilizer and soil conditioner.
Outdated Classifications Still Guide the Use of Hawai‘i’s Ag Lands
The valuation of agricultural lands is more than an academic exercise: It is an important factor governing land and power in Hawai‘i.
Condos Under Pressure
Rising insurance rates continue to squeeze condo owners on O‘ahu, but relief may be in sight
Lahaina Is Rising Slowly
Two years after the fire, its core historic and commercial center is still in ruins. But residents are rebuilding their businesses, homes and lives around the edges of town.
Raymond (RJ) Meyers
Raymond (RJ) Meyers was promoted to general superintendent on the Secure Integration Support Laboratory project. RJ began his career with Hensel Phelps 12 years ago as an office engineer. With over 17 years of industry experience, RJ continues to make…
Adam Noelck
Adam Noelck was promoted to operations manager in Guam. With 21 years of industry experience and 17 years with Hensel Phelps, Adam brings a wealth of experience from the Rocky Mountain Region where he worked on several successful projects in…
Sonja Schmidt
For over eleven years, Sonja Schmidt has served Hawai‘i Island with integrity, care, and a sharp eye for detail. Known for going above and beyond, she strives to make each real estate journey smooth and stress-free—whether helping first-time buyers, investors,…
Sisi Maw Takaki
Sisi Takaki has been a respected member of Hawaii’s business community for over 20 years, with close to fifteen years devoted to Hawaii’s luxury residential real estate market. A licensed Realtor® and award-winning top producer, she is known for her…
Rolanda Li Racoma
Rolanda Li Racoma is a top-performing REALTOR® with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty. Her journey began with her father’s love for real estate, who taught her the importance of ownership—especially in Hawaii, where land is both valuable…
Lists & Rankings
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2025
90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive.
Black Book 2024: 410 Executives of Hawai‘i’s Most Influential Organizations
Profiles of business and nonprofit leaders in every sector, from construction and energy to education and health care.
Hawai‘i’s Most Charitable Companies 2024
107 organizations donated more than $300 million to help Hawai‘i’s nonprofits, with a significant portion going to support Maui’s recovery.
Hawai‘i’s Most Profitable Companies 2024
The No. 1 company earned $297 million in profit last year; the last-place company lost almost as much.
Hawai‘i’s Top 250 Companies 2024: List Now Available
The 41st annual ranking of the state’s largest companies and nonprofits shows revenue was up, but the Lahaina catastrophe was widely felt – especially among small and medium businesses with Maui operations.
Top Performers in Real Estate 2024
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers. This page profiles many of these Top Performers in real estate. Consider these agents and companies when preparing to make your next real estate transaction.
Excellence in Business Awards
Nico’s Pier 38
September 24, 2025
Wahine Forum
Hilton Hawaiian Village
October 24, 2025
Money Matters Financial Conference
Punahou School
November 22, 2025
Partner Content
Building a Local Solution to Hawai‘i’s Dental Shortage
Through its Smile Makers initiative, the HDS Foundation is helping local students pursue dental careers and serve their island communities.
The money talks you can’t outsource
Why your family’s financial conversations matter more than ever
Kukulu Hale Awards 2025
Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry with NAIOP Hawaii's 28th annual Kukulu Hale Awards.
Want Your Teams To Grow? Take Them Off-Site
People Strategies Hawaiʻi offers off-site retreats that build trust, clarity, and connection.
Q3 2025 Staffing & Human Resources feat. ALTRES
ALTRES shares how it’s helping Hawai‘i businesses tackle 2025’s workforce, tech, and security challenges. From upskilling teams to supporting HR strategy and cybersecurity awareness, the company is focused on long-term growth. Learn how ALTRES is adapting alongside its clients.
Harbors Vintage Brings Y2K and Streetwear Style to Honolulu
A vintage streetwear shop born from pop-ups, Harbors Vintage now has two locations and a loyal following. Owner Arik Ma saw a gap, and filled it.
A Master Woodworker Makes Furniture That Endures
At his woodworking shop in Hālawa, Dae Son turns local hardwoods into custom furniture.
This Kaimukī Shop Helps Customers Make Their Own Jewelry
Brendan and Jill Barry’s Bead It! is stocked with jewelry-making materials and offers classes in soldering, drilling and other techniques.
An Old Family Recipe Remains a Classic at This Līhu‘e Restaurant
Tip Top Motel, Cafe & Bakery’s bestselling oxtail soup uses Chinese and mustard cabbage, long rice, bamboo shoots, green onion and plenty of meat.
This Honolulu Store Specializes in the Warm, Retro Look of Film Photography
Rainbow Photo Video caters to amateurs and pros who love the traditional film-processing method.
The Future of Hawai‘i’s Last Sugar Mill
Pu‘unēnē Mill on Maui was bought by Nan Inc., though much of it may be demolished.
My Job Is Bringing Homes to Life Through Technology
Andy Kinghan is the go-to guy when you want a “smart home” that takes advantage of the latest technology in audio, video, networking, security, lighting and even automatic window shades.
He’s Part of the “Pit Crew” for a Maunakea Telescope
Derek Petrowski landed his dream job as a telescope support technician at the Keck Observatory.
My Job Is Sharpening Hawai‘i’s Saws, Scissors and Knives
From his Kalihi workshop, Dexter Freitas has sharpened blades for cooks, print shops, furniture makers and others since 1988.
My Job Is Helping People Destress Through Forest Bathing
A certified forest-therapy guide leads visitors and locals into the woods.
My Job Is Repairing Rare Stringed Instruments
Ki-Lin Reece is a luthier at KR Strings, where he restores family heirlooms and old Hawaiian instruments.
My Job Is Helping Grieving Families Through Their Loved One’s Final Days
Joseph Eppink is a death doula, a gift he discovered as a hospice volunteer during the AIDS crisis.
In-Depth Reports
Navigating Hawai‘i’s Family-Leave Maze
Rules and policies can leave parents broke and jobless, or push them back to work long before they or their infants are ready. Can the system be fixed?
Native Hawaiians Don’t Own Many Local Hotels. Here’s Why That May Change.
While the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and ali‘i trusts collect land rents from 18 hotels, some Hawaiian groups are aiming for ownership.
Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Are National Leaders in Academic Recovery. Can They Keep Up the Momentum?
Here’s how three Title I schools are making improvements, including expanded assessments, tutoring, and after-school and summer learning.
The Governor’s Choice: Hawai‘i’s Undemocratic Cycle of Influence and Power
The governor’s power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
Cesspools Are Killing Hawai‘i’s Coral – But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
An expert explains how to reverse the damage from the state’s 83,000 cesspools, including using treated wastewater for irrigation and landscaping.
Some Vacationers Wonder: Is It Possible to be a Good Tourist in Hawai‘i, or Should I Just Stay Away?
Globally, many popular destinations are experiencing a backlash against tourism. Here are multiple perspectives on the message that Hawai‘i should send to potential visitors.
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Making Business Simple for Hawaiʻi since 1969
1969 In 1969, Bill Guss opened Labor Services Inc. to provide a flexible, on-demand workforce to O‘ahu warehouses, trucking companies, contractors, and naval shipyards. From his office across the street from Waikīkī Beach, he would raise a blue flag to…
The 2025 Guide To Hawai‘i’s Shipping, Air And Transportation
Shipping companies are start of operations at the new Kapalama Container Terminal beginning in the fall, slow revenue growth, probable rate hikes, and more sustainable shipping practices. Although the numbers fluctuate somewhat month…
Better Business Bureau: Trust Drives Growth
When customers trust your business, they choose you – and they keep coming back. For over a century, BBB has helped businesses build credibility and stand out with confidence. Hawai‘i’s most successful companies prove that earning customers’ trust is the key to lasting success.