Author: Hawaii Business Staff
aio Media Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Awards: Best Attractions & Activities
Taking visitors and locals beyond their “everyday”, these businesses have delivered some of the most exciting ways to experience Hawai‘i by land, sea, or air. Here, you can nominate your candidates for the following categories: Activity or Adventure Company Sports…
aio Media Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Awards: Best Heritage & Cultural
Celebrating and advancing Hawaiʻi’s cultural lifestyle, these organizations, festivals, and gatherings have showcased what makes Hawai‘i such a special place. Here, you can nominate your candidates for the following categories: Destination Festival Return to…
aio Media Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Awards: Best Hotels & Accommodations
Delivering world-class customer services, these accommodations have enabled their guests to experience all that makes Hawaiʻi “no ka oi”. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Boutique (less than 199 rooms) Small Hotel (less than 399 rooms) Large Hotel…
aio Media Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Awards: Ecotourism
Sharing, preserving, and promoting “aloha” for the land, these organizations, and businesses have championed sustainable objectives and appreciation of Hawai‘i’s natural environment, resources and assets. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Agriculture Event Using Locally Grown Products Achievement…
aio Media Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Awards: Excellence in Food & Beverage
Showcasing an unequivocal spirit of aloha and excellence, these establishments have provided visitors and locals with Hawaiʻi’s best dining experiences. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Casual Dining Fine Dining Pau Hana …
aio Media Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Awards: Leadership in the Industry
Striving for continued excellence in their fields, these individuals have been leaders and innovators for Hawai‘i, its culture, and the people that call these islands home. Here, you can nominate your candidates under the categories of: Cultural Advisor Young Professional Achiever Outstanding…
Don’t Let the Name “Microtunneling” Fool You
Windward Oahu microtunneling sewer project was completed June 21, 2018, the city says KIRK RANDLES LEFT his family’s farm in South Wales more than 30 years ago to take his first tunneling job. “It was all hand digging. … So you…
Small Business Health Plans Starting at $286¹ Per Employee [Sponsored]
Kaiser Permanente has high-quality health plans with serious saving power. Even if you and your employees are already covered, you may want to check your options to make sure you have the best plan for your needs. At Kaiser Permanente:…
Real Estate Achievements 2018
Celebrating some of the most successful real estate agents in Hawaii: agents on the most distinguished list and those with the most transactions. Featured Agents Iku S. Honda John “Jack” Tyrrell Leiola Augustine Kelly Shaw Sophia A. Yunis
Many Hands Make Tasty Work
The day begins at 5 a.m. in Napoleon’s Bakery Central Plant in Waipio, where bakers work in shifts until 12:30 a.m. to produce over 15,000 items daily. Learn more: hawaiibusiness.com/tasty-work Shot by Aaron Yoshino Edited by Aaron Yoshino & Alexis…
Many Hands Make Tasty Work
The day begins at 5 a.m. in Napoleon’s Bakery Central Plant in Waipio, where bakers work in shifts until 12:30 a.m. to produce over 15,000 items daily. By 1 a.m., the baked goods are on their way to…
Kukulu Hale Awards 2018
Recognizing Excellence in Hawaii's Commercial Real Estate Industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 21st annual Kukulu Hale Awards NAIOP Hawaii has served as the state’s foremost association of development industry leaders and decision makers since 1988. Our annual Kukulu Hale Awards…
Growing Pains? HR Outsourcing to the Rescue
John Ferguson, Director of Business Development simplicityHR by ALTRES Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be…
Top Realtors in Hawaii Honored at Gala
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm https://vimeo.com/278048179 Video Produced by 360 Productions LLC Hawaii Business Magazine hosts the 12th annual awards gala of the Top 100 in Real Estate By Darryl Kaneyuki From a sea of designer clothing…
Top 100 in Real Estate Gala 2018 Photo Gallery
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Step & Repeat photos by 360 Productions Honoree Photos by Aaron K. Yoshino Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
Top 100 in Real Estate Profiles 2018
Hawaii Business recognizes Hawaii’s top real estate professionals with our 12th annual Top 100 in Real Estate list Featuring the top real estate agents in Hawaii by sales volume. Learn more about these successful agents and what made them the…
Top 100 in Real Estate 2018
There’s a new No. 1 on our list of the state’s top real estate agents Welcome to the gold standard in identifying the highest performers in Hawaii’s residential real estate. In our main list, Hawaii Business lists the Top 100…
Green Hawaii 2019
The path toward sustainability starts with each of us Our Message in Green Hawaii is Simple: The path toward sustainability starts with each of us. A business, nonprofit organization, family and individual can each do their part to promote a greener future for…
5 Steps to Enjoy Your Summer Vacation
If possible, you should take a break this summer even if you are busy at work, especially if you have children. Sunshine Topping offers these preparatory steps to ensure things don’t blow up while you’re gone and you can truly…
On-the-Job Well-being: Four Ways to Promote a Healthy Workplace
Workout at work? You don’t have to put a treadmill in the office. Simple changes in the workplace can go a long way to support your employees' well-being. Make health and well-being part of your workplace culture. Try these four…
How To Manage Employees Who Are Also Family Members [Sponsored]
You recently hired your nephew who was looking for work, but you’re beginning to notice that he is always late, takes way too many breaks, and is producing low quality work. Or perhaps you’re running a family business where everyone…
Meet Your Unfair Advertising Advantage [Sponsored]
Spectrum Reach just introduced a new product for Hawaii advertisers that makes connecting with ideal customers easier than ever before. Our exclusive TV planning tool puts our entire world of data intelligence to work right before your eyes. The result…
Potential Life in a Petri Dish
TIME: Wednesday, 1:31 p.m. LOCATION: Fertility Institute of Hawaii PHOTOGRAPHER: David Croxford Watching through a microscope, Jamie Kim moves oocytes, female human egg cells, through a series of three dehydrating solutions. Kim, senior embryologist at the Fertility Institute of Hawaii, says dehydration…
31st Annual SBA Awards & Editor’s Choice Awards Luncheon
On Friday May 4, Hawaii Business held the 31st Annual SBA Awards and Editor’s Choice Awards luncheon at the Prince Waikiki. The celebration brought together the best of small business from all across the state of Hawaii. Voice of Jane A. Sawyer, District Director U.S.…
31st Annual SBA Awards & Editor’s Choice Awards Luncheon
The celebration brought together the best of small business from all across the state of Hawaiʻi.
31st Annual SBA Awards & Editor’s Choice Awards Luncheon
On Friday May 4, Hawaii Business held the 31st Annual SBA Awards and Editor's Choice Awards luncheon at the Prince Waikiki. The celebration brought together the best of small business from all across the state of Hawaii.
Hawaii’s Lifeline
MATSON containers carry just about everything the people of Hawaii need from the outside world. Read the article, which tells the story of that operation in words, pictures and numbers. Shot by: Jeff Hawe Produced by: Jeff Hawe & Alexis Panoncillo…
Old Ways, New Ways, Great Success
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm The inaugural Small Biz Academy Hilo featured an iconic panel of business leaders to a full house on Hawaii Island. Over 200 people packed the Grand Naniloa Hotel's Crown Room to…
SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Awards 2018
Profiles of five local small businesses that are making waves this year.
Hawaii’s Lifeline
The container ship mahimahi is more than two football fields long. It's shown below, cozied up to the dock at Matson’s Sand Island terminal on a sunny Thursday afternoon. The Mahimahi backed in from Aloha Tower the night before, pushed…
Supporting Financial Literacy
Q: What can I do to help my employees improve their financial literacy? A: Companies are becoming more attuned to the fact that their employees’ financial well-being is inherently tied to their performance at work. PricewaterhouseCoopers recently found that nearly one-third…
Backseat Drivers
Robots and artificial intelligence are already taking over jobs from people, so many schools are teaching cybersecurity, programming and robotics to provide students with employable 21st century skills Read the story at hawaiibusiness.com/ai-education Shot & Edited by Noelle Fujii Song: "Lullaby"…
5 Steps to Recovering from a Major Failure
All of us have made a mistake. Not a small misstep but a real “fail” that affected others, sent the work sideways and might have generated hushed chatter in the hallways. Leadership coach Wendy Nakamura says what really counts is…
Education & Career Advancement Guide 2018
Education. Advancement. Success. Learn how these institutions can expand your education and help develop new skills. This special section provides information about advanced degrees, special certifications, and mentorship programs to provide you with the opportunity to advance your career. …
Pathways to Sustainability 2018
The companies featured provide solutions that are innovative, efficient and save money. This guide will help you to plan better practices that will benefit your company and community. We all share a goal of living in a vibrant, healthy community…
One Business Banking Move Worth Up to $500 [Sponsored]
Choosing the right Business Banking partner is one of the most important things you can do for your business. After all, these services directly affect how you manage your finances and serve your customers. Your decision can also be worth…
Four Signs HR Outsourcing Is Right For Your Business
Most business owners aren’t human resources experts. Of course you want to take care of your people, but the burden of handling payroll, benefits, legal compliance, workers’ compensation, training, etc., can be overwhelming. Here are four signs it’s time to…
Best Places to Work 2018
Creating a great workplace is not rocket science. But it’s more about applying the rules you learned in kindergarten than those you learned in the school of hard knocks.
Bamboo Bikes
Barret Werk shapes bamboo into a piece that will help anchor a bicycle seat. Werk says he can build a bamboo frame bicycle using one pole in about 50 hours. Werk Arts is a Kailua woodworking company specializing in bikes…
How to Engage Remote Workers
Q: Our employees often work off-site at client offices. How do we keep them feeling connected? A: That’s a challenge we face at Accuity, because public accounting is a demanding profession with long hours, complex clients and many projects that…
Surfing Is Life At Downing Hawaii
“When he was only 10, my grandparents got separated and divorced. Rather than go back to the Mainland, my father ran away and got taken in by the Waikiki beachboys."
14th Annual Best Places to Work
This year, 70 organizations made the Best Places to Work list and each did it in a unique way. But every year, consistent approaches can be uncovered when you dive deep into the data – and those recurring approaches are…
5 First Steps for New Leaders
Do you sometimes wonder: Why did they put me in charge? Everyone feels that way at some point. Michele “Bud” Nagamine, head coach of the UH women’s soccer team, offers these five steps to elevate your leadership skills. 1. Don’t…
How Employers Can Use Recruiting Firms to Their Best Advantage
Unemployment is at a record level in Hawaii and talent is scarce. Finding qualified employees requires much more than posting a job on your website or on Craigslist, CareerBuilder, or LinkedIn. Finding talent takes talent. It is an employee market…
Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers Profiles 2018
Employees have spoken in the 2018 Best Places to Work Survey. Read on to find out where they work and why they love their jobs.
Winners Announced for the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Awards 2018
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association has partnered with aio Media—HONOLULU, Hawaii Business, and HAWAI‘I—to launch an awards program that honors some of the top achievers in the visitor industry.
Aloha Tofu Factory Offers a Unique Product
Iris Huynh organizes piping hot aburage as it drops from the frying machine. Aloha Tofu Factory in Iwilei is the only local business producing the deep-fried tofu pouches, says company president Paul Uyehara. Six of the company’s 35 employees work…
20 for the Next 20: Hawaii’s People to Watch 2018
They have already proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence, charisma, leadership and passion, but we expect even more from them in the future. They come from all walks of life, including businesses, nonprofits and education. Learn about the 2018 cohort of the 20 for the Next 20 below.
Hawai‘i’s Best Places to Work 2024: 78 Companies That Made the Cut
Find out who led the way in 14 categories, and how two organizations attract and keep employees despite serious challenges.
Hawaiʻi's Geckos Play a Positive Role in Your Home
Many eat cockroaches and ants, while others dine on spiders and centipedes. Though you may see your home as yours, geckos see it otherwise. They are often highly territorial and usually claim a part of your house as their own.
