R. Scott Simon is a coach to business leaders and leadership teams, and vividly recalls conversations with prospective clients who said they needed to create trust in their organizations. “More discussion revealed that what they really wanted was to ‘fix’…
Employee engagement is measured by the commitment level an individual has in helping a company achieve its business goals. Engagement in the American Workplace Benefits of An Engaged Workforce An engaged workforce leads to improved productivity, stronger company performance,…
Our kupuna deserve the best. Plan well, choose wisely and create the golden years they deserve. Hawaii residents maintain the highest life expectancy in the country at 81.3 years. But the blessing of long lives comes with its own problems:…
As an ideal meetings destination, Hawaii has everything to welcome guests and host inspiring gatherings. A Meetings Paradise Hawaii’s exceptional meeting venues, world-class lodging options and warm hospitality make it ideal for all types of gatherings. That includes large-scale conventions,…
Health care is ever changing. This month, we asked the top managers from different areas of health care to share their vision of what health care should look like in Hawaii. Keep this guide as a ready reference throughout the…
Each year, Hawaii Business partners with the research firm Best Companies Group to administer the Best Places to Work survey. The main part of the survey is a confidential questionnaire sent to all employees or a statistically representative sample at…
Fund-raiser for Shidler College of Business Alumni Association More than 100 wines are yours for the tasting at the 18th Annual Executive Vineyards event, a fund-raiser for the non-profit Shidler College of Business Alumni Association. The annual event — which…
Sergio Ilagan carefully engraves Na Hoku’s signature designs on a 14kt gold Hawaiian bangle bracelet using a “graver” driven by compressed air. Ilagan has 29 years of experience hand engraving jewelry, which is a rare craft in the modern world.…
Single professionals who work hard sometimes have trouble finding the time to discover love. Rachel Ross Bradley, who’s been there but is now happily married, offers these five steps to romance. 1. Broaden Your Circles. Just like in sales, finding…
Q: Our company is hiring new employees. What benefits should I consider to ensure they don’t leave? A: With continued low unemployment, Hawaii’s job market remains extremely competitive. Employers should review their benefits package as a key tool in retaining…
Experts reveal the top challenges of today’s construction industry—and potential solutions moving forward. Table of Contents Built to Last How do we overcome the unique challenges our construction industry faces today? The Challenges: Overcoming Obstacles The Solutions: Looking Ahead, Moving…
2018 Energy Forecast Hawaii’s transition to a clean energy economy is making headway, thanks to the collaboration between the state, utilities, and private sector. Alternative fuel, energy efficiency, and a growing fleet of electric vehicles usher in more jobs, innovation,…
HR compliance is a complex web of details and check-lists. ProService Hawaii offers these five “musts” of HR that every small business in Hawaii needs to know The Bare Minimum. Mandatory coverages in Hawaii are the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care…
In January, Michael J. O’Malley became managing partner of Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, responsible for the business, management and overall operations of one of Hawaii’s oldest law firms. With a team of over 60 attorneys, Goodsill is focused in all…
Hawaiʻi loves locally owned family businesses, and that gives them an advantage over Mainland companies.
On January 17, 1893, Queen Liliuokalani was imprisoned in Iolani Palace by a group of sugar barons and capitalists, yielding soverignty to the United States. Five years later Hawaii was made a territory of the U.S., and became the 50th…
Contents Hawaii Forward The Power of Now: Achieving Hawaii’s Green Future Reduce & Save Work Smarter: Conserving Energy from 9 to 5 Get Inspired It’s Electric Bright Thinking Power Safe Mode The Clean, Green Team Meet Your Allies Sustainable Living…
What does it take to succeed in Hawaii? Here are stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment. Contents Texaco Island Energy Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (more…)
Seeds of Success West Oahu Students Cultivate A Community To Learn, Live and Thrive Table of Contents Welcome Letter from the President Introduction West Oahu's Big Promise Healthcare Home is Where the Health is Hospitality Elliot Mills On Your Mark.…
Art will rarely make you rich, but if the stars align, you might be able to turn your creative passion into a full-time job. Read the story: http://www.hawaiibusiness.com/art-jobs/ Shot by Jenny Sathngam Edited by Alexis Panoncillo var videoPlayer = new…
FOR A FULL RECAP OF THE EVENT CLICK HERE Hawaii Business magazine's SmallBiz Academy returns to Windward Oahu! Hawaii's family businesses will face a powerful storm in the next 10 years. According to a survey of over 150 family businesses, the…
FOR A FULL RECAP OF THE EVENT CLICK HERE DATE AND TIME Friday, March 9, 2018 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION YWCA Laniakea Fuller Hall 1040 Richards Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 DESCIPTION How Tax Reform Affects You A panel…
The aio Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Awards awards recognize outstanding achievements of tourism operators across the state of Hawaii.
In 2018, almost 100 companies and nonprofits in Hawaiʻi nominated themselves; only 70 made the cut as a Best Place to Work.
DATE AND TIME Friday, April 20, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. LOCATION The Grand Naniloa Hotel 93 Banyan Drive Hilo, Hawaii 96720 DESCRIPTION Mixing Old & New A distinguished panel of business leaders will be in Hilo to tackle…
DATE AND TIME Friday, May 4, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PRICE Individual Ticket - $90 / Table of 10 - $850 LOCATION Prince Waikiki – Piinaio Ballroom & Foyer Join us at the 31st annual SBA Awards and…
After making a “gather” of molten glass for a sculpture, Jonathan Swanz removes a small piece that accidentally broke off the inside wall of one of his furnaces. These furnaces heat a mix of silica sand, soda ash and limestone…
https://vimeo.com/249754529 Time: Monday, 11:45 a.m. Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Photographer: Jeff Hawe After making a “gather” of molten glass for a sculpture, Jonathan Swanz removes a small piece that accidentally broke off the inside wall of one of his furnaces. These…
DATE AND TIME Friday, June 1, 2018 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. LOCATION The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort For more information, please contact our events department: Kira Chong Tim, Events Manager kiract@hawaiibusiness.com, (808) 534-7145
DATE AND TIME Thursday, July 26, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LOCATION Hilton Hawaiian Village – Coral Ballrooms CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Join Hawaii Business magazine for the largest professional development conference in Hawaii. The conference aims to build…
DATE AND TIME Thursday, August 9, 2018 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. LOCATION Pomaikai Ballrooms CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS As Southwest Airlines prepares to enter the market, editor Steve Petranik will sit down with Executive VP & CRO Andrew…
The once iconic Coco Palms resort is now a set of dilapidated brown buildings in the middle of a jungle. Guinea grass grows wild, coconuts lay scattered across the ground and some buildings have graffiti sprayed on the remaining interior…
In the new year, many women and men want to freshen their looks but still appear professional for work. Kim Smith, a wardrobe stylist in Honolulu since 2004, offers these tips on how to get started. 1. Purge! Before you hit…
We Are Wahine The Wahine Forum is Hawaii’s largest leadership and career development conference for women. Hawaii's top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their careers come together for a full-date event featuring national speakers and local…
Hawaii Business magazine's SmallBiz Academy returns to West Oahu! Oahu’s “Second City” has been growing exponentially and today West Oahu is seeing the fastest growth of any area in the islands. What does it mean for small businesses? At the…
To diversify this list, we have included top honorees and executives from three major Hawaii Business programs.
Time: Monday, 2:02 p.m. Location: Noa Botanicals Photographer: Emma Prince-Wilson Workers wearing gloves, face masks and other protective equipment remove the large fan leaves of marijuana plants. Noa Botanicals says its sterile environment ensures a clean medicinal product. The leaves, taken here…
Nearly half of Hawaii residents don’t get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. Dr. Shanon Makekau from the Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Sleep Lab shares her tips for a restful night. 1. Prioritize sleep Getting enough sleep…
There is an impending disaster on the horizon for Hawaiʻi, and it’s not concerning a King Tide or hurricane season.
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm By Noelle Fujii It’s 2017, and women are still striving for equal wages and better representation in the workplace. “How can we solve these issues?” asked Noriko Namiki, executive director of…
Monday, September 11, 2017, 11:30 am - By Noelle Fujii The customer is king because customers control whether a business succeeds or fails. Today, effective ways to reach consumers include social media, websites and mobile apps. …
Thursday, January 1, 1970, - By Noelle Fujii There's an old saying, "The customer is king." Today, the customer really is a king: well informed, very demanding, willing to change their mind at a moment's notice - and with their…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, - By Noelle Fujii “A digital media strategy is not something that you should…
Friday, September 8, 2017, - “This is about the past, the present and ... the future,” said Chris Hause, VP of marketing, sales and business development at Kaiser Permanente. “Tonight we are united by a cause of creating a bright…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, - The keynote talk story, "Cultivating Culture Within Your Company," featured Hurley Founder Bob Hurley and Sig Zane Designs Founder Sig Zane, which was moderated by Hawaii Business Digital Media Director Daniel…
Thursday, August 3, 2017, - By Noelle Fujii Hanau ka aina, hanau ke alii, hanau ke kanaka. Born is the land, born were the chiefs, born were the people. That’s the Hawaiian proverb that guided Wednesday night’s celebration of Hawaii…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, - THE PANELISTS: SCOTT BARBER - President and CEO, Hawaiian Telcom MARY ANN BARNES - President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Hawaii Region WAYNE KAMITAKI - CEO, HouseMart SCOTT SIMON - Executive coach and consultant,…
Friday, January 6, 2017, - For many of Hawaii’s top real estate agents, Thursday night was a time to celebrate at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. About 400 people gathered for Hawaii Business’ 11th annual Top 100 Realtors Awards. Among them…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, - Figuring out how to share your brand’s message and the right audience to share it with is becoming more difficult in today’s noisy world. After all, businesses now compete for attention with information that’s available…
Sunday, February 5, 2017, - By Noelle Fujii Every industry is undergoing a digital transformation. If your company lags behind, it could get crushed by faster moving competition, or abandoned by customers who want better digital service, says Renee McKaskle,…
Find out who led the way in 14 categories, and how two organizations attract and keep employees despite serious challenges.
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.
