Author: Hawaii Business Staff

A Legacy of Learning

‘A‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia. No task is too big when done together by all. This Hawaiian proverb echoes the idea embraced by Kamehameha Schools (KS) that when businesses and educational institutions collaborate, their collective impact is far greater…

Bon Odori Season

Volunteers with the Honolulu Fukushima Bon Dance Club assembled the red and white yagura for the annual Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Bon Dance that happened in June. Musicians set up in the top of the yagura as is the tradition,…

Good Morning, Kakaʻako [Sponsored]

Kamehameha Schools strives to provide the very best for Hawai’i’s people. This includes a future where we can spend less time on the road and more time with family; neighborhoods where people work near where they live and have access…

The Innovator’s Playground [Sponsored]

Too many of Hawaiʻi's working people endure long commutes to jobs. This leaves less time to enjoy family and friends and reduces opportunities to get outside and connect with each other. Kamehameha Schools and Stanford Carr Development believe the successful…

Honoring Local Tradition [Sponsored]

Kamehameha Schools and Stanford Carr Development are partners in creating communities.  Their shared vision is all about vibrant, well-designed, convenient, lively neighborhoods that offer lots of places to gather, explore, and enjoy life. Concerts and art events, corner grocery stores,…

Building Community Next Door [Sponsored]

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The Residences at Sky Ala Moana

Dining and Shopping is Your New Backyard Residents of Sky Ala Moana will experience a boutique collection of onsite dining and retail conveniently located within Sky Ala Moana’s serene atmosphere. Replenish with a fresh juice after your morning workout in…

Mana Up Cohort 4 Announced

Hawai‘i based product accelerator Mana Up’s fourth cohort contains a diverse mix of companies. From designer eyewear to body odor combatting pills, the cohort offers authentic Hawai‘i goods and is focused on developing the businesses for expansion. The ten companies are…

677 Ala Moana: Where Opportunity Lives

A creative energy lives at 677 Ala Moana. With beautiful unobstructed mountain and ocean views on the upper floors, and recent state-of-the-art renovations, the office building is ideal for new tenants with opportunistic and innovative mindsets. The view from the…

Dental Practice Acquisition

Starting up a new dental practice can be risky due to the high level of competition and large start-up costs. Alternatively, acquiring an existing practice has many advantages including goodwill in years of service to the community, inheriting an established…

Hawaii’s Top 250 Companies 2019

Major Changes in the Top 250 The rising price of oil and a big land sale significantly revised this year’s ranking Oil is the reason for the biggest changes this year in the Top 250. The annual ranking of Hawai‘i’s…

Wealth Strategies

“Pay yourself first” – this may be the best thing you can do to build financial wealth. Navigating the right path toward this best practice and others is critically important to protecting and growing your assets.  These experts will help…

Top 250 Profiles 2019

Bacon Universal Co., Inc. Bacon Universal Company is honored to be recognized as one of Hawaii’s Top 250 Businesses. While Construction industry has seen significant gains over the last several years, our success would not be possible without our dedicated…

Hoʻohaʻaheo: Public School Proud [Sponsored]

Ideas That Transform EDITORIAL MISSION: Hawai‘i’s public school system plays an integral role in the Islands as the largest education provider for students who go on to become our community leaders, educators, problem solvers, care providers, policy makers and so…

Keeping Your Employees Healthy

Jean Melnikoff, VP of human resources at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, offers these ways to keep your workforce healthy and productive   PART 1: WHY The familiar statement, “Our people are our greatest asset,” is especially true today because finding new…

Digging into Data [Sponsored]

Digging into Data University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Outreach College Data Analytics Workshop Series Mondays, 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/18 at the UH Mānoa Campus Learn more: outreach.hawaii.edu/diggingintodata Organizations are increasingly relying on data to drive complex business decisions. These…

Enhancing Your Team’s Culture

This Month’s Expert: Rusty Komori, leadership consultant, motivational speaker, tennis pro and author of “Beyond The Lines” Q: How do I get a higher level of commitment and greater performance from my team members? A: Many CEOs who have read…

The Sky Terrace at Sky Ala Moana [Sponsored]

A True Oasis in the Sky Residents of Sky Ala Moana will benefit from the unparalleled 53,900 square foot wellness-oriented eighth-floor Sky Terrace. The Sky deck, one of the largest of its kind in Honolulu, will feature lush open landscapes,…

Building a Successful Future in Dentistry [Sponsored]

A career in dentistry can be extremely rewarding with many opportunities. Whether you’re in pre-dentistry, dental school, residency or a practicing associate, building a strong foundation early best leverages the resources available to help make your dreams a reality. Here…

Leadership Conference 2019

Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village – Coral Ballrooms     ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 6th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence…

Government and Civic Engagement in Hawai‘i Need to Change

Change will happen when all citizens are involved, including leaders and employees from government, businesses and nonprofits This report is one of six reports on CHANGE because Hawai‘i must change its path. CHANGE stands for six interconnected major issues identified…

Senior Care Guide

Fostering vibrant, healthy, and engaged lives for ourselves and our families leads to stronger communities.  Read more about how to create a culture of wellness for Hawai‘i’s kūpuna.   Soderholm bus & mobility offers an array of vehicles and conversions…

Big Issues + Providers in Health Care

Hawai‘i is often ranked as the healthiest state in the country, but we still have challenges. In this section, we hear from professionals about important health care issues and opportunities.   Q&A with Michael B. Stollar President and Chief Executive Officer,…

Reintegrating People Into Society

“In many ways, Goodwill has changed my life,” says Stefani Bindes, 42, a convicted former drug addict. “They knew my background – all the struggles and challenges I’ve gone through – and they were willing to take a chance on…

Communicate Effectively in the Workplace [Sponsored]

The Art of Reframing Thursday July 25, 2019, 8:30- a.m. – 4:00 p.m. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Information Technology Center Reframing is a powerful communication tool that can help move people from entrenched positions to the positive outcome they…

The Residence at Sky Ala Moana [Sponsored]

Touch the Sky Located in the heart of the Ala Moana/Kapiolani corridor, the Residences at Sky Ala Moana is projected to be completed by 2022 and will soar 400 feet into Honolulu’s vibrant and dynamic skyline. Towering forty-three stories, Sky…

The Top 100 in Real Estate 2019

AN EXCLUSIVE RANKING OF THE BEST PERFORMING REAL ESTATE AGENTS ━━ Hawaii Business Magazine spends a lot of time and effort measuring the performance of businesses and nonprofits in the Islands. That’s why every year we publish a series of…

Top 100 in Real Estate: Hall of Fame 2019

Much goes into being a successful real estate agent: deep market knowledge, exemplary customer service and sheer hard work. The job also comes with a big responsibility because buying a home is almost always the largest purchase a person will…

O‘ahu’s Top Performers in Real Estate 2019

Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies on O‘ahu in its June 2018 issue. This year, the magazine invited those companies to submit what they consider their top performers. This section profiles those Top Performers – the people…

Kukulu Hale Awards 2019

Recognizing excellence in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate industry Welcome to NAIOP Hawaii’s 22nd 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 program…

Green Hawaii 2019

The path toward sustainability starts with each of us. OUR MESSAGE IN GREEN HAWAII 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…

Pulelehua in the Wild

A Kamehameha Butterfly is released at Kawainui Marsh in Kailua. The Kamehameha is endemic to Hawaii and the official state insect. This species numbers have been declining and a study by UH graduate student Colby Maeda suggests that habitat destruction…

Pathways to Sustainability 2019 [Sponsored]

The companies featured provide solutions that are innovative, efficient and save money. This guide will help you to create better practices that will benefit your company and community.   HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC The Project Footprint Initiative Make a Big Impression on…

5 Trends Reshaping the Work of HR in Hawaii

Human Resources as we know it has changed, especially in paradise. It might be difficult to pinpoint why and how things shifted, but managing employees is different compared to years ago. #1: Hawaii’s talent crunch isn’t going to go away…

The Best of Small Business 2019

Profiles of 26 local companies and business leaders who won this year's SBA Hawaii awards, plus the inaugural members of the Hawaii Small Business Hall of Fame, and the Editor's Choice Awards.