June 2008

Small-business strategies to deal with rising health insurance costs

Colette P. Fox

For 20 years, Oils of Aloha has manufactured pure kukui and macadamia oils and innovative skin and haircare products

Jolyn Okimoto Rosa

Customer service can be one of the most rewarding aspects of running a business — except when you’re de­lt an irate patron or client.

Kyle Galdeira

Johnson Choi wins one of the SBAs top awards by supporting ethnic businesses

In a little more than a year, the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa has renovated 400 guest rooms, remodeled its fitness center and retiled the pool, all without ever closing the resort.

Jason Ubay

Reports of the death of Mauna Kea Banana Co. have been greatly exaggerated.

David K. Choo

Earlier this year, Clear Channel Radio Hawaii opened Road Runner Music Hall, an intimate performance and recording venue that allows high-profile bands to pre-promote concerts.

Scott Radway

The USDA’s Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program (Section 9006) awards loans and grants to rural small businesses installing environmentally conscious projects

Jason Ubay

Hawaii Business defines often-spoken words, new and old, to help you make sense of what’s being said.

Matthew K. Ing

Kauai-based Grove Farm bought an offshore fish hatchery with the goal of sustainably growing and harvesting moi, or Pacific Threadfin — a tasty fish once reserved for royalty in Native Hawaiian...

Kyle Galdeira

Think you have a case of the Mondays? You’re not the only one.

Jason Ubay

Last March, Kamehameha Publishing, a division of Kamehameha Schools, began offering a 60 percent educational discount on all products purchased from its online store.

David K. Choo

If you aren’t already packing your own airplane meals, you’ll appreciate this selection of organic spices from Mobile State of Grace, guaranteed to make any high-flying meal a little more edible.

Jen Tadaki Catanzariti

The U.S. Postal Service switched from leather bags to nylon bags in 1970. Maybe the folks at J.Crew never got that letter.

Jason Ubay

Honolulu artist Leland Miyano unveils his newest exhibit at the Honolulu Academy of Arts this June, which includes a 3,000-pound alabaster sculpture.

Jason Ubay

Wine, food, Kapalua. Seems like an unbeatable combination.

David K. Choo

If you want to ride the wave of innovation and save the planet at the same time, you might consider checking out a Firewire Surfboard.

David K. Choo

Aloha Airlines Exposes the Leadership Void

Kelli Abe Trifonovitch

When he couldn't remember the names of all his wedding guests, Tony Barnhill programmed his iMac to greet them.

Jason Ubay

Is the current process for union certification in Hawaii working?

Rex D. Johnson, President and CEO, Hawaii Tourism Authority

Tenkaippin's collagen ramen makes you feel pretty, inside and out

David K. Choo

A portrait of Hawaii business life

What our readers have to say

The long answer may be simple: Us

David K. Choo

A string of controversies on Kauai is changing the way people do business. The rest of the state might not be far behind

Scott Radway