Peter Ho to Retire as Bank of Hawai‘i CEO
He will be succeeded by bank President James Polk. Ray Vara to take leading role on the bank's board.
Small Business
Hey Bartender! Serve Me Another Craft Beer!
Hawaiʻi's craft beer market is bucking a national trend in declining sales, for now at least. Local breweries say island drinking habits, creative new flavors and the steady demand among tourists for local brews has made the difference.
Shaped By Motherhood, Groomed for the Workplace
How raising children strengthened their resilience and redefined the way these women show up in their careers. Profiles of two women in Hawaiʻi who found that parenting and family life were the superpower skills on their resumes
Four Paths to Consider Before Exiting A Business
Hawaiʻi is known for, and is rightly proud of, its entrepreneurial spirit. But like so many other parts of the country, Hawaiʻi is facing economic headwinds that could cause significant change. These include rising insurance costs, affordable housing, a shortage…
Rewriting My Life: Why I Left the Workforce for My Family
I didn’t want to look back in 20 years and wish I were a better mother.
Zigzagging From Degree to Jobs While Finding the Right Career Path
Many young professionals in Hawai‘i find their careers look nothing like the degrees they earned. Here’s how I found my way.
Turning Passion Into Profit: How Hawai‘i Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses at Local Markets
Whether a side hustle or full-time pursuit, these ventures are vital in coping with Hawai‘i’s steep cost of living.
126 Years of Serving Hawai‘i’s Families
The mission of Child & Family Service is to offer a wide range of family services and to support everyone from keiki to kūpuna
Hawai‘i's Young Pragmatists Are Choosing Trades Over Four-Year Colleges and Making Six Figures
Gen Z is flocking to trade careers in Hawai‘i, earning six-figure salaries while avoiding student debt. With only 43% of four-year college graduates finding jobs requiring degrees, the state's young workers are taking a more practical path to financial success.
