Author: Hawaii Business Staff

Your Future is Our Focus [Sponsored]

Meeting the needs of individuals and organizations, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Outreach College Professional Programs is your partner for innovative and career-relevant learning experiences. At UH Outreach College, we offer an array of year-round learning opportunities for professional development…

Corporate Anniversaries: 2019

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.    ALTRES, INC. Making Business Simple It’s 6:00 in the morning…

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…

What is Captive Insurance? [Sponsored]

General Concept Captive insurance is an alternative to purchasing traditional commercial insurance coverage.  It is formalized self-insurance through a licensed insurance company that is owned and controlled by its insured(s).   What Benefits Can Captives Provide? Enhanced risk management and…

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…

Best Places To Work 2019

Marked by roulette and craps, James Bond characters and thunderous cheers, Thursday night was a celebration for Hawaii companies and nonprofits that have great workplaces... read more. var videoPlayer = new Vimeo.Player('vimeo-player1'); videoPlayer.on('play', function() );

C-Suite Speaker Series: Disrupt or Be Disrupted

How to disrupt your own company before someone else does On Thursday, April 11, 2019, the C-Suite Speaker Series got a view from the disrupters. Our panel discussed how they are disrupting their own businesses and markets to keep their…

Sherbert Shop a Must Stop

Asato Family Store creative director and co-owner Neale Asato mixes ingredients for li hing sour belts. He began the family business in 2017 and now operates a snack shop at 1306 Pali Highway near the Pali Longs store. The shop…

Work Life Integration and Resilience Promote Fulfillment

Highly fulfilled employees are more engaged, stay longer and produce more, author Bill Schiemann recently told a group of Hawaii human resource management executives. Enhancing work-life integration significantly contributes toward a sense of fulfillment, he says. Schiemann, following his ten-year…

Education & Career Advancement Guide

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.  …

How Innovation Can Work For You [Sponsored]

Learn to create a culture of agile innovation, greater engagement, and rich collaboration throughout your organization at this exclusive workshop on April 27. Agile innovation addresses the three critical drivers of organizational success: accelerating the innovation process, reducing the risks…

Risk & Business Magazine: Spring 2019

Aloha! Atlas Insurance Agency is built on the cornerstones of integrity, transparency, partner relationships, and unparalleled broker expertise. Our goal is to help clients navigate the ever-moving complexities…

Upcountry Spirits

Time: Wednesday, 11:03 a.m. Location: Haliimaile Distilling Company Makawao, Maui Photographer:  David Croxford Ryan Mabbutt makes sure labels are applied straight and clean to bottles of Pau Maui Vodka. Haliimaile Distilling Co. makes rum, gin, whiskey and vodka – vodka being…

20 Emerging Leaders in Hawaii Honored

Thursday, January 1, 1970, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm By Taahirah Ali It was a packed house at Vintage Cave Café last Thursday as people from all over the islands celebrated the latest cohort of 20 for the Next 20…

Digital Banking a Smart Choice for Small Businesses

Small business owners have so much on their plate to maintain a successful operation. Managing day-to-day banking needs can be significantly streamlined with the convenience and safety of today’s digital banking solutions. Some key features to consider in a digital…

2019 Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Awards Gala

On March 1, 2019, the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) in partnership with aio Media (HAWAI‘I Magazine, HONOLULU magazine and Hawaii Business) honored some of the Hawaii tourism industry’s top achievers at a gala at the Hilton Hawaiian Village…

Nā Kama Kai Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

Nā Kama Kai's mission is to connect keiki with the kai and nurture a deep sense of aloha and kuleana for the environment and themselves.  In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we have serviced over 24,000 keiki through our programs.…

Quality of Life is a Big Piece of the Puzzle

To attract, motivate and retain Millennials, quality of life needs to be at the center of the relationship, says Ken Gilbert, senior consultant and partner of Business Consulting Resources. Each organization has to figure out what works best for its…

The Taste of Authenticity [Sponsored]

Brick Fire Tavern (BFT) is marking its one-year anniversary of certification from the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana (True Neapolitan Pizza Association, or VPN), an accolade that sets it apart from other pizzerias in Hawaii. Though BFT is part of a worldwide…

Living Healthy 2019

It's never too late to get healthy! A healthy lifestyle can start with simply by adopting some healthy habits to help you live longer, gain energy, focus and happiness. Read and learn from Hawaii’s leading wellness companies on living healthy!   UHA…

A Site for Sore Eyes [Sponsored]

Atlas Insurance Agency launches a new website to help navigate today’s complex insurance marketplace. Whether you’re shopping for business or personal insurance, it can be a frustrating and confusing experience. Fortunately, Atlas Insurance Agency’s new website prioritizes helping visitors pinpoint…

Biki Fixi

Time: Friday, 12:23 p.m. Location: Biki Bikes Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu Photographer: Aaron K. Yoshino Mechanic John Thompson completes an inspection after repairing the flat tire that this Biki bike was brought in for. “On average Biki bikes are serviced in…

19th Annual Executive Vineyards [Sponsored]

Fund-rasier for the UH Shidler College of Business Alumni Association More than 100 wines are yours for the tasting at the 19th Annual Executive Vineyards event, a fund-raiser for the non-profit UH Shidler College of Business Alumni Association. The annual…

Staff Picks:
Our Favorite Things – Part 2

Welcome to the latest installment of this series as Hawaii Business staffers describe what they like to do, wear and see off the job. Cyd Shizuru, Account Manager “I read somewhere that shoe shopping releases dopamine!”  1Pizza - I can eat…

Spaces & Places 2019

As an ideal meetings destination, Hawaii has everything to welcome guests and hosts inspiring gatherings.   MEETING IN PARADISE Hawaii’s near-perfect weather averages out at 77-degrees Fahrenheit year-round. And its world-class lodging, beautiful setting, and warm hospitality make it an…

Hawaii’s Construction Challenges 2019

Experts reveal the top challenges of today’s construction industry—and what’s to come in the new year. In a diversified industry involving numerous jobs, from property builders and developers to contractors, engineers and suppliers, the construction industry contributes greatly to the…

Half of Hawaii Barely Gets By

Two or three jobs are not enough to provide financial stability for many local families. How can we create CHANGE? ━━ Table of Contents Introduction CHANGE Framework Part 1: Hard Work is Not Enough Part 2: Possible Solutions Part 3:…

Parting Shot: Seasoning with a Graceful Touch

Tuesday, 9:22 a.m. Hawaiian Chip Company, Kalihi Photographer:  Aaron K. Yoshino Tezloff Silo tosses freshly fried sweet potato and taro chips with salt at Hawaiian Chip Co. "The vegetable varieties are fried separately then mixed," says GM and Owner Jimmy Chan.…

Corporate Anniversaries 2019

What does it take to succeed in Hawaii? Inside are stories from local companies that are celebrating important milestones. Each has its own unique recipe for achievement and accomplishment. ━━━━   Celebrating their 40th Corporate Anniversary Since opening our doors…

3 Easy HR Resolutions for the New Year

Happy 2019! Ready for a new way to do business? Here are three human resources resolutions that will have your business humming. Make a habit to check in with employees more often Employees today require ongoing feedback, support, and coaching.…

West Oahu Magazine 2019

  Table of Contents Welcome Introduction: Westside Stories Education: A Legacy of Learning People and Place: Suluape Keone Nunes Healthcare: All in Good Health People and Place: Dalani Tanahy     Company Profiles Hawaii Pacific Health Gentry Homes Ltd. University…