Pandemic and protest. Recession and rioting. The first half of 2020 pulled no punches. Hawai‘i dodged the worst of the pandemic, and we haven’t yet had any riots, but the situation is dire. Massive unemployment, sinkholes in the state budget…
Virtual Interview with Cara Short, Executive Director, AccesSurf What has been your organization’s latest pivot or innovation? AccesSurf is about a lot more than accessible beach and adaptive water sports programs for people with disabilities. Over the years, AccesSurf has…
Y. Hata & Co., Limited has been an essential member of Hawaii’s economy for over 107 years spanning their journey from Hilo, Hawaii, to their current statewide reach. Still led by a 3rd generation Hata, this family-owned and locally operated…
Advice from both sides of the fence and the agents who sit in the middle, including separate tip sheets for tenants and landlords. Many businesses are struggling to pay rent as they scale back operations or close their doors entirely…
Robert "Bobby" Fujimoto, retired chairman and CEO of HPM Building Supply, died Thursday in Hilo, according to a news release from the company. He was 93. Fujimoto was the grandson of Kametaro Fujimoto, founder of HPM, which was established in…
When their operations were derailed by COVID-19, three coworking communities pivoted so they could keep supporting their social enterprises, entrepreneurs and startups Coworking spaces are designed to foster innovation. So it is no surprise that these three collaborative communities pivoted…
Examples of local companies show you how to move beyond shock and panic to build your brand equity Four weeks ago, in just 48 hours, our branding studio lost every one of our monthly retainer clients, all of our upcoming…
Practical advice to help you sell and maintain customer relationships during this uncertain time Salespeople are struggling with how to sensitively approach customers and make sales while many businesses furlough staff and scale back operations. Scott Hogle, senior VP of…
HONOLULU Magazine and Hawaii Business Magazine teamed up to find which businesses and nonprofits are hiring – including those in healthcare, the food industry, security and hardware The COVID-19 crisis has erased about 1 of every 4 jobs in Hawai‘i,…
How is Ko‘olau Distillery coping with the COVID-19 crisis? Ko‘olau Distillery is doing our part to help fill a critical need in our island community. Because of our Distilled Spirits Producer permit, we can legally make the alcohol required for…
ProService Hawaii says local companies and nonprofits should apply soon. Applications for small business loans under the new federal CARES Act are being accepted starting today and ProService Hawaii says local companies should act quickly. “We’ve been working with all…
Two major federal laws passed in March have changed the landscape for Hawai‘i businesses. Emily Marr, assistant general counsel at Hawaii Employers Council, answers important questions about how the new law affects employers and employees and provides useful links. …
The federal Small Business Reorganization Act makes bankruptcy a more realistic option for small companies in Hawai‘i The Small Business Reorganization Act has made filing for Chapter 11 protection a lot easier for many businesses. The SBRA was passed by…
Local TV executive and columnist John Fink has turned the best from 19 years of on-air editorials into a book with the same title he used back then, “Think About It.” While Fink served as GM of the KHNL and…
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. Corporate Executive Chef, Matthew Small, steps into the ChefZone test kitchen to cook up some delicious Crispy Thai Calamari with a Chili Lime Dipping Sauce and reveals his secret ingredient that makes the delicious difference.…
Since the launch of ScoopUSA we have seen a steady increase in Japanese investors wanting to invest in Hawaii. From visa opportunities to potential business mergers, the motives for these investors cover a wide range. Japan’s current economic woes are…
Half of Hawaiʻi’s population is barely getting by. About 11% fall below the federal poverty level and another 37% are members of working families that barely make enough money to cover necessities like food, housing, transportation and child care, according…
Hawai‘i’s idyllic setting allows for meeting spaces at some of the most picturesque locations. Depending on the type of event you're hosting, whether that be a gala, trade show, seminar, convention or company meeting, the array of spaces to…
It was also a major theme at the East Meets West conference, which brought together investors, entrepreneurs and professionals from around the Pacific Venture capital’s investments in startups will focus more on sustainability in the coming decade, according to a…
Less than five years ago coworking was considered to be a “movement” and possibly a trend that many believed would fade away. Fast forward to 2020 and coworking is it’s own industry that has disrupted the framework of office real-estate…
With record-high cash reserves and a long-term stagnant domestic economy, Japanese businesses have been expanding oversees for continued growth opportunities. Bloomberg News reported that Japanese corporations invested more than $500 Billion in the United States last year alone and project…
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. has a long history of supporting education in Hawai‘i, and an even longer history of delivering high quality food products and restaurant supplies to Hawai‘i businesses. The company began as a mom-and-pop operation in Hilo…
About 72 million people in America have been born since 1995, with the oldest in their early 20s and entering the workforce. Here are four important things that supervisors and colleagues should know about the growing wave of post-Millennial young…
Four women spoke with passion, intelligence and plenty of humor Thursday to a lunchtime audience about the challenges and successes they encounter as leaders in their family businesses. Kalei Cadinha-Pua‘a, CEO and vice chair of Cadinha & Co. LLC, a…