We Asked 396 Business Leaders: Is the Local Economy Hot or Cold?
BOSS Survey shows revenue was up, but profits and optimism about Hawai‘i’s business climate have slipped.
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We Asked 396 Business Leaders: Is Your Company Flourishing or Surviving?
BOSS Survey shows more companies are doing well despite hiring problems and a sharp rise in vendor prices.
How to Understand Important Changes in Flood Insurance
FEMA’s risk ratings are more accurate now, which means 78% of policyholders in Hawai‘i will pay up to $120 more a year.
The Downtown Honolulu Parking Guide is Back
Need a parking space in the city for a month or just a day? Check our online guide, which includes locations, daily and monthly prices, and more information to find the right place at the right price.
Love Roller Coasters? Then Join the Local Restaurant Business
2021 was a wild ride of exhilarating ups and terrifying downs, unexpected twists and turns, and high supply and labor costs. And for owners worried if their restaurants would survive, it was a year of nonstop anxiety. The forecast for 2022 is better: more customers plus growth in takeout and delivery.
Many Hawai‘i Defense Jobs Are Not Going to Locals. Advocates Want to Change That.
Despite its tarnished reputation amid the Red Hill water crisis, many think the U.S. military is the best bet for revitalizing the local economy.
Already High Home Prices May Go Even Higher When Foreign Buyers Return
Purchases by mainland buyers were strong during the pandemic, and sales to Japanese and Canadians are slowly rebounding after a dramatic fall.
How Covid Changed Restaurants in Hawai‘i
People inside the industry describe their struggles, innovations and hopes for the future.
2 Local Compensation Surveys Could Help Guide Your Business
Bonnie Pang, CEO of Hawaii Employers Council, shares two surveys that reveal which types of managers got big raises and other compensation insights.
Analysis Reveals How Much Covid Hurt Local Restaurants
Chart brings together the intertwined numbers on restaurant sales, new Covid cases and visitor arrivals.
Hawaii Business’ Most Popular Stories of 2021
Here’s what got the most traffic on our website, our twice-daily newsletter Today’s Hawai‘i News and our social media.
August Bad, September Much Worse for Hawai‘i Restaurants
Every restaurant sector suffers, but sales drop the most in resort areas, says the Food Gurus Index. Preliminary October results are similarly grim.
More Empty Tables is Bad News for Local Restaurants
A significant dip during August follows months of sales increases for restaurants across the Hawaiian Islands, according to the Food Gurus Index.
Local Architects Talk About Repurposing Existing Buildings in Post-Pandemic Hawai‘i
In some cases, it will make more sense to repurpose underused buildings than to tear them down and start from scratch. Recent examples include the office-to-residential conversion of 1132 Bishop Street and the transformation of the former Macy’s in Kailua into Lau Hala Shops.
Prices Inch Up as Hawai‘i Restaurants Face Higher Costs and Wages
The best numbers were enjoyed by restaurants on Maui, by casual and fine dining restaurants statewide and by restaurants in Waikīkī and other resorts
8 Things Hawaiʻi Companies Should Know About Hiring Interns
How to start a program, paid vs. unpaid interns, college students vs. high schoolers, and more. Plus five tips for students.
Cultural Practitioners, Advisors Help Educate Visitors About Hawai‘i’s People, Places, History and Culture
Cultural practitioners working in the tourism industry see their roles as integral to ensuring Hawaiian culture is perpetuated accurately and that visitors treat the Islands respectfully.
The Present and Future of Coworking
Local coworking spaces enjoy increased demand from digital nomads who drop in for a day or longer, from local companies giving up their own offices and from at-home workers who occasionally need more space.
Restaurant Sales Keep Growing – But Not Everywhere in Hawai‘i
O‘ahu sales are flat on average, but gains continue elsewhere, according to the Food Gurus Index.
April Was Great, May Even Better for Hawai‘i Restaurants
The Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index finds Waikīkī and Neighbor Island resort areas did especially well last month.
In-Person Events Are Back But Many Caveats Remain
"Hope" and "Hybrid" are two words Hawaiʻi event planners frequently use while organizing conventions, weddings and other gatherings this year as they see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel
Monthly Index Tracks Robust Rebound in Sales at Hawai‘i Restaurants
Food Gurus Hawaii Restaurant Index tracks over 125,000 daily transactions at more than 130 restaurant units statewide.
How to Resolve Community Conflicts
Community opposition to proposed projects is nothing new, but it seems to be more common nowadays. And more effective. To get moving on such projects, and others, Hawai‘i must work with communities that are demanding a voice in their future.
Tips for Remote Workplaces
Michal Anne Rogondino, the founder and CEO of Rocket Communications, has been managing her team of more than 40 people, across 15 states, remotely from Hawai‘i for more than 20 years.