The next generation of Hawaii's leaders are on the rise and ready to serve their community. As the local chapter of the National Young Adult Auxiliary of The Salvation Army, Echelon Hawaii assembles a diverse group of young professionals to…
Readiness for next-level success often depends on the leader’s ability to develop the complex set of qualities that comprise “executive presence.” R. Scott Simon, an executive coach frequently engaged by Hawaii companies to support their emerging leaders, offers five steps…
Q: How do I identify rising stars in my organization and help them reach their full potential? 1. HIRE SMART Take. Your. Time. Look for more than just the right skills and experience; make sure candidates are a good fit…
Each year, Hawaii Business recognizes 20 people who we believe will have a major impact on Hawaii over the next two decades. They have already proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence, charisma, leadership and passion, but we expect even more…
Our 2017 Senior Living Guide highlights Hawaii’s top health and wellness providers to ensure that the golden years are, indeed, golden. CLICK HERE TO VIEW SECTION
We rounded up the professionals and organizations that are staying abreast of the changes in healthcare and leading the way to a healthier Hawaii. CLICK HERE TO VIEW SECTION
We love this picture, but it took a while for the Navy to give us permission to publish it. It shows the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt leaving Pearl Harbor in November 2015, piloted by harbor pilot Captain Jason Stephens…
Q: How do I protect my business against distributed denial of service attacks? A: DDoS attacks have doubled in frequency over the last year, wreaking havoc on millions of businesses and consumers who rely on the internet. Attacks occur when…
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, Simon Leadership Group MODERATOR: STEVE…
You may think primarily of your company’s brand, but, if you are online, you also have a personal brand. Monchalee Steiger, marketing manager of The Queen’s Health Systems, offers these steps for professionals who want to protect their personal brand.…
Bringing help and hope to those in need, The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) offers Hawaii’s men with substance abuse problems another chance at a respectful and productive life. Participants engage in a six-month residential rehabilitation program, working towards…
Seafood chives gau is one of 35 types of dim sum served at the Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Kaimuki. The owners say they serve an average of 1,000 trays of dim sum every day. Siu mai (pork hash)…
GINA GELBER, MANAGING EDITOR Retro Cool: There’s nothing like relaxing with vino and retro jazz or bossa nova. Frank Sinatra and Antonio…
The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center celebrates its five-year anniversary in 2017. Design-firm G70 partnered with The Salvation Army – Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division to build the largest community center in the 50th State, 200,000…
Q: I want my employees to be healthier in the New Year, but ours is a small business. How can I help without breaking the bank? A: Empowering employees to become healthier doesn’t need to be difficult or expensive. All…
“Oh, no!” was Reuben Chong’s street name – as in “Oh, no! Here he comes!” For a decade, the homeless ex-convict prowled Honolulu’s Chinatown in search of money to support his drug habit. Who could imagine that this 34-year-old, street-smart…
Was Your Beach Tested? The state uses a tiered system based on risk to determine which beach waters to sample for bacteria. Tier 1: These beaches take priority because they are heavily used and have factors that could influence higher…
THIS MONTH’S EXPERT: Bonnie Fong, Senior VP and Personal Trust Manager, Bank of Hawaii (boh.com) Q: I’m a recently remarried business owner with two grown children and one stepchild. My wife and I are also considering having children together. Any…
DANIEL IKAIKA ITO, DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Before I got married, my main indulgences were surfboards and shoes. My wife is an accountant and now “my CFO,” and…
A multigenerational panel discusses the value of Millennials, innovation, sharing power and responsibility, and how to solve the “real wicked problems” Hawaii faces. Mahalo to our Merging Visions partners for helping make this conversation possible: Cades Schutte LLP, Hawaiian Telcom…
In business the numbers don’t lie and the same goes for giving. For the past seven years, Swinerton Builders has participated in The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program and this year they’re doubling their charitable donations, increasing their impact to…
STEVE PETRANIK, EDITOR So much fun stuff to do, so little time. I love hiking and playing board games with my family. One favorite game is Pandemic, in which…
Hawaii Business is thankful to be strengthening the local economy and helping our communities thrive by offering insightful and engaging content for the past 61 years. This attitude of gratitude has us looking back on all of the editorial features…
Five thousand blocks of ice and 22 years later, Darren Ho still carves ice sculptures for all kinds of special events in Hawaii and around the world. Here he works in his Kihei studio. At the Sapporo Snow Festival this…
1. FOLLOW YOUR PASSION Choose a nonprofit with a mission that you’re personally passionate about. This will make it easier for you to commit the time and energy it takes to add value. 2. SEEK SUPPORT FROM YOUR EMPLOYER I’m…
Q: What are the best practices for creating a culture of volunteering? A: Volunteering can be a rewarding, life-changing experience for employees and is one of the best ways of creating goodwill in the community for the companies they work…
We are proud of the traction Hawaiʻi's Most Charitable Companies has gained since the inaugural list in 2012, which included 53 companies.
The mission of Touch A Heart is to teach single mothers – who are recovering from addiction – the culinary arts so they may join the workforce. But more importantly, cooking is a skill 1 Kumabe…
It takes muscle and skill to move some of the high-tech imaging equipment in preparation for surgery – and to get it out afterward. As a radiology technologist at The Queen’s Medical Center, Amy Davis helps reposition this C-arm x-ray…
When Warren Buffett sees trends, people pay attention. Such was the case in the early 1990s, says David Hunnicutt, when Buffett and other Nebraska-based CEOs decided that workplace wellness deserved a closer look. They founded the Wellness Council of America…
Q: I know flextime is a powerful way to attract and retain working mothers, but how do I create a program that works for our company? A: For our firm, flextime is just one part of a healthy work environment.…
Keri Shepherd is a branch manager for Prospect Mortgage in Honolulu, a wife and the mother of two: one in college and the other a high school senior. Here are five ways that she balances all her responsibilities and stays…
Hands-on parenthood is a more than full-time job. So are most leadership positions. Combining the two, especially for women, is often seen as what The New York Times recently called a “head-on collision between motherhood and work.” But what if…
So, you want to build a high rise. Maybe you’ve got a couple hundred million dollars burning a hole in your pocket and an acre or two of vacant land in Kakaako, and you’re wondering: How can I get in…
Q: Our company’s executives are planning now for 2017. What new laws and regulations will take effect? Hawaii companies should prepare for significant changes in employment law. Here are some highlights, along with advice on how to deal with the…
Aloha Stadium replaces its 5-year-old artificial turf with a new installation of UBU Sports Speed Series S5-M turf. The cost of the upgrade: $1.2 million DATE: Friday, 1:24 p.m. LOCATION: Aloha Stadium PHOTOGRAPHER: David Croxford
How can you double or triple the size of your company? Your path starts with creating a vision. Alan Akina says visualization is one of the most powerful mental exercises you can do. “Creating a personal or company vision board…
Q: I want retirement plan for my employees that doesn’t bust my company’s budget. Is that possible? Company retirement plans are a terrific incentive for attracting and retaining top talent. Employees are far more likely to participate in an employer-provided plan than…
Here is an abbreviated version of the closing session from the 2015 Leadership Conference discussing authentic leadership. Before the discussion began, the audience was asked to vote via their phones on the most important characteristics needed for authentic leadership. There…
A worker crafts frozen treats at the headquarters of Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts. Sadly, the original store makai of UH Manoa is no more, but you can still buy Bubbie's famous mochi ice cream and other desserts at…
Our Sources Reliable data collection on a big scale takes time. The most recent statistics available for this report are primarily from 2014, sometimes earlier or from 2015. Our information came from many sources; here are abbreviations and acronyms we…
Q: What steps should I take to preserve my company’s electronically stored files in the event of a lawsuit? A Lawsuit or Investigation– never a pleasant process – can become even longer and costlier if you’re required to produce files…
We partnered with four powerful cohorts- Hawaiʻi's Top 250 Executives, 20 for the Next 20 emerging leaders, Pacific Century Fellows and Omidyar Fellows-to raise awareness around different generational ideas and leadership styles.
Q: It’s as if the different generations speak distinct languages at my company. How do I improve internal communications so everyone gets the message? A: Some of us look around our workplace and wonder who let in all those interns…
Q: My employees usually just go through the motions on the job. Do you have any Hawaii-specific advice to getting them more engaged in their work? A: Organizations worldwide are desperately trying to achieve “engagement.” Why? Because companies where…
Hawaii’s heat and humidity can be relentless in the summer. However, your appearance remains critical to your career success year-round, so it’s important to know how to look good while staying cool. 1. Know your company’s rules. There are…
These are the 2016 winners of the Small Business Administration Awards in Hawaiʻi.
Sarah Fang operates a vertical feed 35mm projector, which has been used at the Doris Duke Theatre since the 1970s. It is the only venue on the island where audiences can experience films in the 35mm format, says theater manager…
Many people want to change careers, but find themselves stuck in a rut, afraid to fail and unable to start the change process. Sunshine Topping offers these steps to launch your career transformation. 1. Understand your motivations: List those motivations, starting…
Q: Two-thirds of my staff are Baby Boomers and that terrifies me, because the last time one retired, I couldn’t find a replacement half as good. How do I keep these folks from leaving? A: Every industry is dealing with…
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.
