Hawaii Business Magazine and Hawai‘i Community Journal are launching a year-long series exploring the state’s water challenges. This first story examines how water scarcity is rattling the islands’ economy, environment and communities, and why graywater reuse could be a crucial part of the solution.
By asking what the community needs first, Lance Askildson has launched five first-to-market doctoral programs and chairs the Pacific's first UN training center.
Redefining growth as stability and opportunity for members, this first-generation college graduate leads HSFCU's boldest era of expansion yet.
Hawaii Business Magazine is pleased to expand its coverage through a collaboration with Hawaiʻi Community Journal (HCJ), the new name for Overstory, a solutions-focused newsroom serving Hawaiʻi. HCJ's community-centered reporting complements Hawaiʻi Business coverage by bringing a deeper perspective on…
In two surveys, we asked about fossil fuels like oil as well as geothermal and nuclear energy.
More than 50 of Hawaiʻi’s leading organizations have called for immediate action to lower energy costs by replacing petroleum with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The Coalition for Hawaiʻi’s Energy Future brings together Native Hawaiian leaders, healthcare providers, agricultural groups, tourism…
While the statewide Chamber of Commerce Hawaii serves more than 2,000 members, dozens of smaller chambers across the islands offer specialized support for specific regions, communities, and industries.
A pair of surveys show more opposition to administration policies than support in 10 key policy areas. But business owners and executives had a higher favorable rating than the general public.
The latest BOSS Survey reveals widespread pessimism about Hawaii's economy, with 51% of business leaders expecting conditions to worsen in 2026. Though tourism companies remain notably more optimistic than other sectors.
The “End Kidney Deaths Act” proposes a $50,000 tax credit for healthy people to give a kidney to a stranger. If passed, the legislation could save 100,000 lives and billions of dollars over a decade.
Introducing 20 accomplished professionals who are poised to make a big impact in the decades ahead.
Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Darene K. Matsuoka effective January 1, 2026. Darene is a member of Cades Schutte’s Litigation Department. Her practice focuses on complex real estate, land use, and water resources disputes across Hawaiʻi.…
Ryan Sullivan, AIA, LEED AP, has been promoted to principal. In this role, Sullivan will provide strategic leadership, support the firm’s business development initiatives, strengthen client partnerships, and continue to guide key architectural projects across the region. Recognized for conceptual…
Cades Schutte is proud to announce our new partner Mark K. Murakami effective January 1, 2026. Mark is a member of Cades Schutte’s Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate Department. His practice focuses on complex real estate transactions, commercial real estate…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Kirk C. Hubbard, IV as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Kirk was born and raised on Hawai‘i Island and is a graduate of Parker School in Waimea. He earned his law degree from the University…
Cades Schutte LLP welcomes Landen M. L. Moran as an Associate in the Litigation Department. Landen earned his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai‘i, cum laude. During law school, Landen served as a…
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.
Straub Benioff Medical Center’s Burn Care Unit expands its burn education program to meet growing demand from the community.
Forbes names FHB as the top-ranked Hawai‘i bank on its 2026 America’s Best Banks list, continuing FHB’s legacy as the state’s leading financial institution
On Hawaiʻi Island, ʻO Makuʻu Ke Kahua and other grassroots organizations are working together to build capacity and create community networks.
Straub Benioff Medical Center’s burn care team learned about the latest advancements in burn care at a special conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Burn Care Unit at Straub Benioff Medical Center opened in 1983 to serve a vital need in the state and the Pacific region.
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.
There are hundreds of Veterinarians in Hawai‘i but only a relative few specialize in large animals.
Amy Benson founded Afro Aloha as a multifaceted cultural hub for Black people in Hawaiʻi – sharing their stories and helping them connect. "Blackness is expansive, especially here in Hawaiʻi," she says. "A lot of people are bicultural and they're…
After 15 years at Bank of Hawaiʻi, Mike Miyahira launched Business Strategies to help family-owned companies tackle their toughest challenges, from succession planning to deciding who gets ownership stakes.
Name: Nick Clemons Job: Chief of Interpretation, Education and Volunteers, and Public Information Officer at Haleakalā National Park Haleakalā National Park's world-famous views, hikes and 25,000 acres of wilderness draw as many as a million visitors a year, and the…
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.
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.
