First Hawaiian Bank's employee giving culture stands out with 98% participation. In 2024, employees contributed $874,000 of their own money, the highest among Hawai‘i companies, while volunteering 11,211 hours. Even retirees continue to give back.
Hawai‘i companies and nonprofits shattered giving records this year, donating over $349 million to state charities, nearly $50 million more than last year, while employees volunteered 90,000+ hours to support communities still recovering from the Maui wildfires and other critical needs.
You're going to fail. The question is: will you show up the next day? Hawaii's top women leaders delivered unfiltered wisdom on resilience and success at the state's largest business conference.
Hawai‘i companies and nonprofits reported revenue gains in 2024 – a stable year before tariffs and federal funding cuts created a more volatile economic situation
Their jobs are difficult, stressful and sometimes dangerous but Hawai‘i depends on these women to step up when lives are on the line. We tell their stories and honor their courage, resilience and compassion.
Many Hawaiʻi workplaces are rigid, unwelcoming or downright awful for women and caregivers. Four companies show a better way.
UH President Wendy Hensel is reimagining higher education for the AI era, blending technical skills with human-centered learning while leading with authenticity in a male-dominated field.
Ahead of the 2025 Wahine Forum with 1,000 women attendees, this October issue explores workplace challenges, the 'motherhood penalty,' and celebrates trailblazing leaders.
Hawaii Business Magazine is proud to announce Ann Teranishi, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Savings Bank (ASB), as our 2025 CEO of the Year.
Presented by Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
Darren Strand has been appointed Director of Agricultural Operations at Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc., where he will lead the company’s new agave venture in Upcountry Maui. Strand is an agricultural expert with over 30 years of experience,…
Tiffany Allen RN, BSN, MS-PSL, CNLCP, LCP-C has been promoted to Regional Director of Global Medical Response Hawai`i, which owns and operates American Medical Response (AMR Ambulance), Hawai`i Life Flight and REACH (Maui MedEvac). She will be responsible for statewide…
Raymond (RJ) Meyers was promoted to general superintendent on the Secure Integration Support Laboratory project. RJ began his career with Hensel Phelps 12 years ago as an office engineer. With over 17 years of industry experience, RJ continues to make…
Adam Noelck was promoted to operations manager in Guam. With 21 years of industry experience and 17 years with Hensel Phelps, Adam brings a wealth of experience from the Rocky Mountain Region where he worked on several successful projects in…
For over eleven years, Sonja Schmidt has served Hawai‘i Island with integrity, care, and a sharp eye for detail. Known for going above and beyond, she strives to make each real estate journey smooth and stress-free—whether helping first-time buyers, investors,…
90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive.
Profiles of business and nonprofit leaders in every sector, from construction and energy to education and health care.
107 organizations donated more than $300 million to help Hawai‘i’s nonprofits, with a significant portion going to support Maui’s recovery.
The No. 1 company earned $297 million in profit last year; the last-place company lost almost as much.
The 41st annual ranking of the state’s largest companies and nonprofits shows revenue was up, but the Lahaina catastrophe was widely felt – especially among small and medium businesses with Maui operations.
Hawaii Business Magazine identified the leading real estate companies and invited them to submit their Top Performers. This page profiles many of these Top Performers in real estate. Consider these agents and companies when preparing to make your next real estate transaction.
Encourage intentional giving and use employer programs to make every dollar go further
Buying a home in Hawaii is an investment. It involves a lot of time, research, and finances.
Running a business requires a lot from entrepreneurs, and first on the list just might be a passionate commitment to Hawaii—because everything we do is for this place and its people.
Meet the people shaping Hawai‘i’s future. Hawai‘i Leadership Forum is committed to engaging and inspiring leaders to drive impact and catalyze positive change.
At the intersection of innovation and aloha, Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) provides customer service that’s truly rooted in Hawai‘i.
As Parting Shot leaves print, the beloved photo feature finds new life on our digital platforms.
Y. Hata & Co. is a locally owned and operated company that uses trucks and barges to transport food, ingredients, supplies and other necessities from their warehouses to businesses statewide.
Breadshop, located in Kaimukī, isn't your typical bakery. Founder and owner Chris Sy says from its inception, he wanted Breadshop to be "an exploration of bread products" and "make a difference in what was available here."
A vintage streetwear shop born from pop-ups, Harbors Vintage now has two locations and a loyal following. Owner Arik Ma saw a gap, and filled it.
At his woodworking shop in Hālawa, Dae Son turns local hardwoods into custom furniture.
Brendan and Jill Barry’s Bead It! is stocked with jewelry-making materials and offers classes in soldering, drilling and other techniques.
Andy Kinghan is the go-to guy when you want a “smart home” that takes advantage of the latest technology in audio, video, networking, security, lighting and even automatic window shades.
Derek Petrowski landed his dream job as a telescope support technician at the Keck Observatory.
From his Kalihi workshop, Dexter Freitas has sharpened blades for cooks, print shops, furniture makers and others since 1988.
A certified forest-therapy guide leads visitors and locals into the woods.
Ki-Lin Reece is a luthier at KR Strings, where he restores family heirlooms and old Hawaiian instruments.
Joseph Eppink is a death doula, a gift he discovered as a hospice volunteer during the AIDS crisis.
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?
While the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and ali‘i trusts collect land rents from 18 hotels, some Hawaiian groups are aiming for ownership.
Here’s how three Title I schools are making improvements, including expanded assessments, tutoring, and after-school and summer learning.
The governor’s power to fill vacant seats in the state Legislature has been used at least 82 times. Some appointees then launched big political careers.
An expert explains how to reverse the damage from the state’s 83,000 cesspools, including using treated wastewater for irrigation and landscaping.
Globally, many popular destinations are experiencing a backlash against tourism. Here are multiple perspectives on the message that Hawai‘i should send to potential visitors.
1969 In 1969, Bill Guss opened Labor Services Inc. to provide a flexible, on-demand workforce to O‘ahu warehouses, trucking companies, contractors, and naval shipyards. From his office across the street from Waikīkī Beach, he would raise a blue flag to…
Shipping companies are start of operations at the new Kapalama Container Terminal beginning in the fall, slow revenue growth, probable rate hikes, and more sustainable shipping practices. Although the numbers fluctuate somewhat month…
When customers trust your business, they choose you – and they keep coming back. For over a century, BBB has helped businesses build credibility and stand out with confidence. Hawai‘i’s most successful companies prove that earning customers’ trust is the key to lasting success.
