Work consumes much of our lives. By most estimates, the average full-time employee will spend close to 90,000 hours on the job over a lifetime. In subtle ways, our work influences our identity, relationships and daily structure. Steve Jobs captured…
Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual survey of Hawai‘i's Best Places to Work shows top companies deliver great benefits and best practices to keep workers engaged, happy and productive. But some employees still say they can’t afford to live here.
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Employee responses in the 2026 Best Places to Work Survey show what matters most in the workplace.
25 years of honoring outstanding local startups and innovation.
Both born and raised in Honolulu, Harley and Jason took different paths before returning to food. Harley began in the sciences before discovering a passion for pastry in San Francisco, where she trained in top bakeries and developed her signature…
Kawaii Kon brings fans, creators and businesses together in a vibrant celebration of pop culture that’s been a launchpad for local creative entrepreneurs.
Tons of plastic trash wash up on Hawaiʻi beaches every day. Forensic scientists using chemical analysis and other means to trace the sources say 80% is abandoned fishing gear from global fleets in the Pacific. Hereʻs what comes next.
On a mission to make every teacher, parent, and student in Hawai‘i AI-ready, Gabriel Yangihara believes the fastest path to breakthrough is being willing to fail first.
A chocolate entrepreneur, author, and decade-long Salvation Army volunteer, Erin Uehara turned her business into a relief vehicle after the Maui wildfires.
Dr. Fleming is an Emergency Medicine specialist, with more than 20 years of medical practice experience, including ongoing roles in Kuakini’s emergency and urgent care services. As Vice President, Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer, he’ll provide executive leadership for medical…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes David M. Nguyen as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Before joining the firm, David served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in…
Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Darene K. Matsuoka effective January 1, 2026. Darene is a member of Cades Schutte’s Litigation Department. Her practice focuses on complex real estate, land use, and water resources disputes across Hawaiʻi.…
Ryan Sullivan, AIA, LEED AP, has been promoted to principal. In this role, Sullivan will provide strategic leadership, support the firm’s business development initiatives, strengthen client partnerships, and continue to guide key architectural projects across the region. Recognized for conceptual…
Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Mark K. Murakami effective January 1, 2026. Mark is a member of Cades Schutte’s Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Department. His practice focuses on complex real estate transactions, commercial real estate…
90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive.
Profiles of business and nonprofit leaders in every sector, from construction and energy to education and health care.
107 organizations donated more than $300 million to help Hawai‘i’s nonprofits, with a significant portion going to support Maui’s recovery.
The No. 1 company earned $297 million in profit last year; the last-place company lost almost as much.
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.
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.
Straub Benioff Medical Center’s Burn Care Unit expands its burn education program to meet growing demand from the community.
Forbes names FHB as the top-ranked Hawai‘i bank on its 2026 America’s Best Banks list, continuing FHB’s legacy as the state’s leading financial institution
On Hawaiʻi Island, ʻO Makuʻu Ke Kahua and other grassroots organizations are working together to build capacity and create community networks.
Straub Benioff Medical Center’s burn care team learned about the latest advancements in burn care at a special conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Burn Care Unit at Straub Benioff Medical Center opened in 1983 to serve a vital need in the state and the Pacific region.
As Parting Shot leaves print, the beloved photo feature finds new life on our digital platforms.
Y. Hata & Co. is a locally owned and operated company that uses trucks and barges to transport food, ingredients, supplies and other necessities from their warehouses to businesses statewide.
Breadshop, located in Kaimukī, isn't your typical bakery. Founder and owner Chris Sy says from its inception, he wanted Breadshop to be "an exploration of bread products" and "make a difference in what was available here."
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.
At his woodworking shop in Hālawa, Dae Son turns local hardwoods into custom furniture.
Brendan and Jill Barry’s Bead It! is stocked with jewelry-making materials and offers classes in soldering, drilling and other techniques.
Christine and Sam Heidama turned a fiber arts hobby into a full-on llama and alpaca experience on the slopes of Haleakalā. The animals are stealing hearts at weddings, hikes, and everything in between.
There are hundreds of Veterinarians in Hawai‘i but only a relative few specialize in large animals.
Amy Benson founded Afro Aloha as a multifaceted cultural hub for Black people in Hawaiʻi – sharing their stories and helping them connect. "Blackness is expansive, especially here in Hawaiʻi," she says. "A lot of people are bicultural and they're…
After 15 years at Bank of Hawaiʻi, Mike Miyahira launched Business Strategies to help family-owned companies tackle their toughest challenges, from succession planning to deciding who gets ownership stakes.
Name: Nick Clemons Job: Chief of Interpretation, Education and Volunteers, and Public Information Officer at Haleakalā National Park Haleakalā National Park's world-famous views, hikes and 25,000 acres of wilderness draw as many as a million visitors a year, and the…
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.
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?
While the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and ali‘i trusts collect land rents from 18 hotels, some Hawaiian groups are aiming for ownership.
Here’s how three Title I schools are making improvements, including expanded assessments, tutoring, and after-school and summer learning.
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.
An expert explains how to reverse the damage from the state’s 83,000 cesspools, including using treated wastewater for irrigation and landscaping.
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.
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…
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…
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.
