Author: Hawaii Business Staff

Hawaii’s Groundbreaking Leaders

  Here is a convenient guide to the industry leaders featured in this month’s issue. Bacon Universal Co., Inc. Corporate Headquarters 918 Ahua Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)839-7202 | baconuniversal.com Kaikor Construction 94-1388 Moaniani Street #401 Waipahu, HI 96797 (808)841-3110…

About Kaiser Permanente Hawaii [Sponsored]

For 60 years, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has been recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. We currently serve more than 250,000 members across Hawaii. Care for members and patients is focused on their total…

Nurture the Child and the Lāhui Thrives [Sponsored]

Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui – nurture the child and the lāhui thrives. Founded in 1887 by the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha Schools (KS) is a private, educational, charitable trust committed to improving the capability…

Business Leaders & General Public Say: Finish Rail

Two-thirds of the general public and of business leaders in Hawaii want the project completed as planned, according to separate surveys   Click the infographics to enlarge:     Methodology: The research team at Anthology Marketing Group conducted two telephone…

What Hawaii’s Business Leaders Think about Trump

BOSS survey of 443 local business leaders gauges feelings about the president Which of the following best describes how Donald Trump leaves you feeling about America’s economy?   What is your feeling about how Trump’s performance would affect your company’s…

Grow Your Small Business with simplicityHR

Logistics in fresh food distribution—think eggs, berries, local beef, baked goods—is an incredibly complex business, but it’s one in which Chad Buck has excelled. His company, Hawaii Foodservice Alliance, operates 24/7, 365 days a year, distributing highly perishable products across…

60 Second C-Suite: Emily Reber Porter

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Emily Reber Porter, COO of…

Two New MBA Tracks at Chaminade University [Sponsored]

The MBA program at Chaminade University isn’t just highly regarded, it’s growing. To meet fast-emerging needs in Hawaii’s economy, the university has announced two new Master of Business Administration tracks: Healthcare Administration and Science and Technology Innovation. The concentrations were developed…

Corporate Anniversaries 2018

What does it take to succeed in Hawaii?   See stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment. Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. N&K CPAs, inc. Aloha Air Cargo

Hawaii’s Top 250 Companies 2018

A Guide to Hawaii’s Biggest Companies and Nonprofits   7 Fascinating Highlights from the Top 250 We have new looks from longtime leading companies, big growth from many of them, and some fresh faces and businesses on this year’s list.…

Top 250 Profiles 2018

Learn more about what makes Hawaii's Top 250 companies successful in these select profiles. Featuring: Hawaiian Telecom Swinerton Hawaii Gas Kahala Nui Hawaii Pacific Health Maryknoll School HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Fresh Island Fish Par Hawaii Dorvin D. Leis Co.,…

Investment & Succession Planning

You worked hard for your money. Succession planning is of vital importance, usually requires a complex planning process, and is too often left until too late. These professionals have the expertise to guide you through a process critical to protecting…

Designing for Suspension of Disbelief

Marc Marcos, a graduate student in costume design, repairs a Cinderella dress at UH Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre workshop. The theater owns thousands of costumes and prides itself on an extensive collection of authentic Asian theater costumes, some dating to 1913.…

5 Steps to Being a Leader Who People Want to Follow

In today’s tight job market, retaining great employees is more difficult and more important than ever. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii’s Linda Puu, who has led teams of more than 2,000 health care providers and staff, shares her tips for cultivating a…

A University Built for Working Adults [Sponsored]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=ypochRLV0vI Today, you could not imagine having to choose between working and going to school. Yet that was the reality for many adults trying to earn their degrees — until Dr. John Sperling came along. A working adult himself, Dr. Sperling witnessed…

60 Second C-Suite: Emily Reber Porter [Sponsored]

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. https://vimeo.com/281553113 Video shot by Storylite…

60 Second C-Suite: Doug Shimokawa [Sponsored]

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service.   Video shot by…

60 Second C-Suite: Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. It was a time for the local emerging leaders to celebrate, network and reflect on their…

Leadership Conference 2018

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 5th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. This year's theme is RESILIENCE. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence in your space, challenge yourself to think differently and push yourself to grow…

Locally Crafted Canoes

Keizo Gates, left, and his crew remove a red and white one-man outrigger canoe from a black mold at Kamanu Composites in Kailua. The molds are sprayed with wax before carbon hull material is laid in, compressed to shape and…

Bike Revolution

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Business Banking Meets Business Aspirations

“I wanted to bring back the spirituality of Hawaiian design. We have so much to share with the world.” — Manaola As fashion designer Manaola and partner/CEO Zachary Pang recall, “The MANAOLA brand started with a thousand dollars and the…

60 Second C-Suite: Doug Shimokawa

On April 5th, the Hawaii Business 20 for the Next 20 2018 cohort was honored at the Alii Awards ceremony at Vintage Cave Cafe. At the event, honorees were asked questions about leadership and community service. Doug Shimokawa, senior vice president…

5 Steps to Maintaining Email Etiquette

If you have a white-collar job and a smartphone, you are always on your email. This constant connectivity is great for fast responses, but etiquette and best practices can be lost. Preston Sims suggests these rules for professional communication. 1.…

Catalyst for Creativity [Sponsored]

Hawaii Design Firm G70 Moves Into New Design Headquarters - New office in the downtown Bank of Hawaii building Hawaii’s leading design firm G70 moves into the Bank of Hawaii (BOH) building in the heart of downtown Honolulu (111 South King…

Top 100 in Real Estate Gala 2018

Hawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Friday, June 1st, 2018. See the event recap here. Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC var videoPlayer =…

Leaders in Technology

Hawaii Business magazine’s Leaders in Technology features businesses that provide services and solutions that your company needs to operate in today’s “Age of Disruption.”  These services include process improvement, support with mergers and acquisitions, expertise in intellectual property rights and…

Risk, Cyber, Safety: The Guide

Protect your company and clients.  The companies featured is this special section will help safeguard your mission-critical systems and operational plans.  Their solutions encompass emergency management, Homeland Security, data centers, liability protection and more from Hawaii’s leading specialists.   Brought…

Hawaii Island Business Report 2018

The OLD traditions, the NEW ideas   Aloha and welcome from the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce. Based in Hilo, the chamber’s membership includes nearly 300 businesses, non-profit organizations and professionals who support the chamber’s mission. For 120 years the…

Life Behind the Lens

Matt Heirakuji developed his passion for photography at Sandy Beach, taking photos of friends bodysurfing in the shorebreak. Fast forward a few years and now he's doing it for a living. This is his story about being a full-time freelance…