Navigating Hawai‘i’s Family-Leave Maze
Rules and policies can leave parents broke and jobless, or push them back to work long before they or their infants are ready. Can the system be fixed?
Hawaii Business Magazine - October 2024
Create, Wait, Celebrate
Potter Lauren Shin teaches classes at her tranquil Norae Ceramics studio in Kāne‘ohe.
My Job Is Bringing Joy Through Old-Style Hawaiian Music
High schooler Kamaha‘o Haumea-Thronas loves singing mele Hawai‘i and keeping Hawaiian music alive.
Helping Hands Hawai‘i: 50 Years of Serving the Most Vulnerable
The nonprofit distributes free household items and school supplies, and offers live interpreters fluent in 18 languages.
Hawai‘i Data Collaborative Helps Nonprofits Make Better Decisions
Hawai‘i’s large nonprofits generate a ton of data but struggle to make sense of it all. Enter the experts at HDC.
Hawaii Business Wins 24 Awards
The honors include six first-place awards from a statewide competition and a national gold medal.
Celebrating Professional Women 2024
Meet some of Hawai‘i’s remarkable wāhine in business.
Homeschooling in Hawai‘i
Thousands of families are taking charge of their children's education. Many say they like the flexibility and are happy with the outcomes.
Workshopping for Culture and Community
A new series of workshops by the Lāna’i Culture and Heritage Center is bringing together community, over multiple generations.
Verbal Agreements with Realtors Are Out, Signed Contracts Are In
After a landmark NAR settlement, prospective homebuyers need contracts that spell out how much their agent will be paid and what services provided.
How a Small Real-Estate Developer Is Building a Big Portfolio
MacNaughton has bought three local hotels, adding to its investments in residential projects, retail and more.
Helping More Women Sit on Public and Private Boards in Hawai‘i
The local chapter of Women Corporate Directors is creating a pipeline of talent.
Five Daughters Who Stepped Up in the Family Business
Profiles of Hisae Uki, Candice Sombrero Ishikawa, Alison “Bo” Tanaka, Heather Cutter and Clarice Casamina
A State Program Is Helping Critical Workers Buy Homes
Teachers, nurses, police officers and others can purchase new condos at below-market prices under the DURF Equity Pilot Program.
Want Honest Feedback About Your Organization?
The Best Places to Work survey uncovers what employees really think and how to improve. Deadline to register is Oct. 18.
What Happens When a Hypnotist and an Improv Comic Ask for Volunteers
Asad Mecci and Colin Mochrie let hypnotized participants steer their performance in unexpected, sometimes hilarious directions. Coming to Hawaii Theatre Oct. 10
Remembering Bobby Senaha
The former Hawaii Business publisher and Blackletter Group founder was born and raised in LA, but he was a local boy at heart.